[at-l] Flying With Backpack

[KGJ]

I wasn't aware of the big plastic bags, but that sounds like a great idea. 
I'm surprised that the folks at the ticket counter haven't suggested that 
when I've flown with a pack.  Is that something that could be obtained ahead 
of time?  Sounds like it might be pretty reasonable in cost.




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Henderson" <MichaelH at ospreypacks.com>
To: "at-l" <at-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Thursday, December 18, 2008 1:06 PM
Subject: Re: [at-l] Flying With Backpack


> Speaking as an employee of a backpack manufacturer, and knowing the kinds 
> of returns we see from airport damage, it is definitely best to put a pack 
> inside something.  Straps getting caught in conveyor belts are pretty 
> common.  Sometimes it's just a busted strap, but often the pack fabric 
> suffers rips and extreme friction resulting in melting.
>
> Cheapest is to use those big plastic bags at the check-in desk.  Most 
> airlines have them available right there at the desk.  Put your pack in, 
> tape it closed, and you're good to go.  Shipping stores like Mailboxes Etc 
> usually have them too.  Cheap duffel works, too.
>
> Ke Kaahawe
> AT92 TYT94 LT01
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: at-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:at-l-bounces at backcountry.net] 
> On Behalf Of KGJ
> Sent: Thursday, December 18, 2008 9:15 AM
> To: Allen Freeman; at-l
> Subject: Re: [at-l] Flying With Backpack
>
> 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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