[Cdt-l] Trekking poles on airplanes

Marcia Powers GottaWalk at pacbell.net
Thu Mar 28 10:16:40 CDT 2013


We always fly with our packs as carry on and put them in the overhead bin. TSA scans but does not bother to search our packs. The person scanning can see empty bottles and may ask what they are for. Our tickets are one way, frequently same day purchase. 

We have to figure out how we want to ship fuel before each trip. We do not carry fuel on commercial flights. The bush pilots will carry fuel but duct tape bear spray to the struts.

Marcia

On Mar 28, 2013, at 12:07 AM, "Doug Carlson" <doug-sue at centurylink.net> wrote:

> Getting back from Albuquerque to Phoenix, my best option would be to fly. It has been some time since I have taken a backpack on a plane.  If I pack it tight it could be a carry on.  What about trekking poles- are they allowed as carryon or will I have to check my pack?
>  
> Pack is 24"- 26" long.  Poles would be secured on the side.
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> Comments?
>  
> Getting to Deming is no problem- straight shot over on Amtrak from Tucson.  I can't get a train out on Sunday, March 31 though, so will head out on Monday, April 1. 
>  
> Keith, I can spend the night in Deming in the Motel 6 and then get an early start on Tuesday.  I am going to strip my gear down and go for a 3 day trip from the Border back to Deming.
> I walk slow but I can go all day!  Early morning until sunset. 
>  
> I need to be in Mimbres before April 17- I am planning on being there in Mimbres around the 15th of April.   4/5 days after that I should be at Doc Campbell's store.  9/10 days after that at Pie Town.
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> 1 day at Jordon Hot Springs.
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> enough for now.
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> Trekking poles on planes?  Yes or no?
>  
> -Trew
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