Kandy to ella with big backpack today - manageable or pain?
Got a 70L bag. Train leaves in a bit. Anyone struggling with luggage on it recently?
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It's tight if the train is full. Overhead space fills up fast. Keep important stuff in daypack with you. Big bag on the rack if you can find space, otherwise it gets annoying. Many people manage but it's not fun with big luggage.
Yeah for big bags driver is easier. Train is great but luggage situation sucks when crowded. Your call.
Did it last week with similar size, was okay but had to move it a couple times at stations. Annoying but doable.
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