Another option might be UPS.
That way you could pack some of your gear in it's original packing, box it up and send it ahead.
You would need to check that your hotel would accept and store your gear, and that you could ship it home.
p.s. I use the Dennis method. Samsonite are my case of choice, pack clothes, wet suits etc on the outside, shoes on the bottom, delicate stuff in the middle.
Choose a case that is as deep as you can find, not necessary long or wide, that way you get more protection for the centre.
That way you could pack some of your gear in it's original packing, box it up and send it ahead.
You would need to check that your hotel would accept and store your gear, and that you could ship it home.
p.s. I use the Dennis method. Samsonite are my case of choice, pack clothes, wet suits etc on the outside, shoes on the bottom, delicate stuff in the middle.
Choose a case that is as deep as you can find, not necessary long or wide, that way you get more protection for the centre.