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I only recently ordered some so have no direct experience. The durability of the fabric and quality of construction are substantial from everything I've read.
Pastmaps: Maps for Historical Research
For less planned purchases, I find it pretty easy to keep a bag in backpacks, jackets, etc. for ad hoc purchases (or carrying anything generally) to forgo one time use bags. The ones I use for everything are lightweight and foldable, and can easily fit in a pocket.
A Transistor-less Sound Synthesizer (2020)
The ghost of a colonial road on the eastern side of the Chrysler Building
We were graded on the number of physical features included, and how accurately the coasts, rivers, mountains, etc. were drawn.
I wonder if anyone still teaches with similar projects. It was a great way to learn in detail about the surface of the Earth.
1874 Viele Map of Manhattan
Coastal Erosion Simulator
All the Buildings in Manhattan
Can Lego create a Vortex in a Sphere? [video]
History of the Railroad Crossbuck Sign: The Sign That Rose to the Challenge
There's also the Auto Train route from DC to Orlando which will transport passengers and their vehicles. [2]
1. https://www.amtrak.com/routes/silver-service-palmetto-train.... 2. https://www.amtrak.com/routes/auto-train.html