Duck tape the padded “handles” of the loose straps
When I travel back and forth by plane from Colorado to Alaska, or vice versa, I have never traveled light. I am always loaded with my work, supplies, fish, berries, etc. Many years ago, my father showed me this trick-of-the-loaded-traveler-trade.
Nowadays, with “homeland security” and all, wrapping our boxes with rope is futile; they just cut the rope off, cut open your box, and inspect it. I don’t want to waste my rope. But how do we still have our handles and use them too?
Instead of tightly wrapping your box, just make two loose-fitting straps with rope, duck tape the ends with extra tape wrapped around as show in photo. Remove the loose straps before you check your box into baggage; place your straps inside your suitcase pocket, or your carry-on. Bring them out when you arrive at your destination’s baggage claim, slip them back around your box, and get moving!
Easy to lift and maneuver heavy 3′ x 4′ box
I am pushing 60 and I weight 125 pounds. With this method I can easily maneuver a 60 pound bulky box! Thanks Dad!