[at-l] Flying With Backpack

[KGJ]

My poles are collapsible/adjustable so they fit in the back pack with the 
handles poking out the top.  The top flap covers the handles and I tie 
everything down pretty tightly.  I've also put them in a shipping tube, but 
that's now another piece of luggage.  I've not had any problems, and the 
airlines seem pretty used to backpacks.  I've never used a duffle bag.
I have in the past removed straps and such, but that seems to be overkill. 
Now I just tighten things up and tie off all loose ends.  I buckle the waist 
band around the pack.
(One airline lost my backpack once when I was on the way to Yosemite. 
Luckily it turned up and they brought it to my hostel at midnight!  I think 
it was Frontier Airlines; good service!).


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Allen Freeman" <allen at allenf.com>
To: "at-l" <at-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Thursday, December 18, 2008 10:16 AM
Subject: [at-l] Flying With Backpack


> Next March I will be flying from Boston to Atlanta to start my
> thru-hike attempt.
>
> Any good hints on flying with a backpack and trekking poles? About all
> I've been able to think of is throwing both the backpack and the poles
> inside a duffel bag. I don't think I will have any prohibited items. I
> use an alcohol stove and will leave my fuel bottle empty. I guess I'd
> end up tossing the duffel bag at the airport, as I don't think it
> would be cost effective to mail it home.
> -- 
> ~~~~~
> Allen F. Freeman
> allen at allenf.com
> www.allenf.com
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