bag drag
n.— «For almost three years, the bulk of Balkan-peacekeeping troops have served in Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Hungary. To arrive, most did the infamous “bag drag,” hauling mobility gear from airport to airport, often incurring excess-baggage costs, delays and weapons hassles.» —“Over here, over there” by Ray Johnson Airman Oct. 1, 1998. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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