Advice needed on Internal backpack checkin at the airport....
Dec 26th, 2006, 08:36 PM
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Advice needed on Internal backpack checkin at the airport....
In February, we are going to Tanzania to do a safari and Kili climb. I would like to know whether or not other travellers packed their backpack and then checked them into the airline? Did anyone shrink wrap their bag to protect it?
3 years ago when I went to Nepal, my bags were torn all to Heck. I would like to protect my new pack if possible. Also, has anyone every taken one on the plane with them(that is if it would fit)?
Thanks for all the continued help.
SH
3 years ago when I went to Nepal, my bags were torn all to Heck. I would like to protect my new pack if possible. Also, has anyone every taken one on the plane with them(that is if it would fit)?
Thanks for all the continued help.
SH
Dec 27th, 2006, 03:38 AM
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Put the main straps over the front of the pack & pull them tight. Then do the same with the waist band. Tie up any remaining bits of strap.
That's all I ever do & I've never had problems.
If you want something to cover your pack then get a large plastic rubble / garden bag & invest in a roll of duct tape.
That's all I ever do & I've never had problems.
If you want something to cover your pack then get a large plastic rubble / garden bag & invest in a roll of duct tape.
Dec 31st, 2006, 02:49 AM
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The main problem with backpacks is loose straps getting caught on conveyors as they are moving through the airport baggage system. Alan has some good ideas.
Those looking for a backpack for general travel (not serious climbing as you will do) might consider a travel pack with tuck-away straps. I have a North Face Galileo, which is just about perfect. The straps tuck away into a zip-up compartment for check-in, and it has a detachable shoulder strap. Also, it unzips at the front, allowing easy access to everything inside.
Those looking for a backpack for general travel (not serious climbing as you will do) might consider a travel pack with tuck-away straps. I have a North Face Galileo, which is just about perfect. The straps tuck away into a zip-up compartment for check-in, and it has a detachable shoulder strap. Also, it unzips at the front, allowing easy access to everything inside.
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On our trip to climb kili = my wife and I did one of each. I checked my pack, she carried hers on. Her pack was smaller, so it fit within the carryon size guidelines. She did not have any problems doing this (nor did her sister) but I'd wouldn't recommend if your pack is larger than the carryone size limits.
My pack was larger, so I checked it. I too have an internal frame pack, with a lot of straps. What I did was buy a cheap ($20) hockey gear bag. My pack on all my climbing gear fit in it and nothing suffered any damage. The hockey bag got pretty beat up while in transit.
When I got to Arusha, the hockey bag served as my bag for the porter to carry.
Hope that helps.
My pack was larger, so I checked it. I too have an internal frame pack, with a lot of straps. What I did was buy a cheap ($20) hockey gear bag. My pack on all my climbing gear fit in it and nothing suffered any damage. The hockey bag got pretty beat up while in transit.
When I got to Arusha, the hockey bag served as my bag for the porter to carry.
Hope that helps.
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