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My carry-on wheel snapped in Lisbon, duct tape got me 3 more days

Last month I flew into Lisbon and the right wheel on my old carry-on just gave out while I was dragging it through the metro. I found a hardware store near Rossio and spent 4 euros on duct tape and a zip tie, rigged it up enough to roll sideways. It held for three days but then the whole bracket cracked, so I ended up buying a 20-euro secondhand suitcase from a local seller. Has anyone else patched gear on the road instead of replacing it, or am I just too stubborn to let go?

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grant1301mo ago

Ngl, the duct tape and zip tie hack is peak stubborn traveler energy. Honestly, respect for squeezing three days out of that fix.

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