Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Gear Forum :: A pack that can fly!
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ajfairchild |
I must go to Cancun for a wedding (I'd rather go to the BWCA and not be drugged, held for ransom and/or raped for a fraction of the cost). I fly very seldom (once every few years.) I go to my happy place (BWCA) yearly. We bring one food barrel with pack and big Duluth pack that is always a beast. We rent a couple more packs usually CCS which I'm partial to. Does anyone out there use a CCS model for air travel perhaps on your way to the BWCA? My concerns are the straps and what not getting tangled on the luggage sorting equipment. Obviously would buckle everything and possible tape. Point is, if I'm going to drop a couple hundred I'd feel much better about doing it on a quality bag I can use for BWCA. "50 pounds is the usual weight limit. The largest checked international luggage size allowed is 62 linear (total) inches. Typically, a standard checked luggage size wavers around 27 x 21 x 14 inches. The universally accepted carry-on luggage size for a domestic flights (within the U.S.) is 22" x 14" x 9"." Considering a hybrid pack. May go with a carry on size so it's less likely to be damaged or lost. Thanks! Peace be with you! |
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pswith5 |
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jcavenagh |
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4keys |
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mastertangler |
Although plenty of folk take their chances with back packs most folks "in the know" put anything with straps out of harms way. |
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dew042 |
All the Eagle Creek stuff seems to be elegant and functional. http://shop.eaglecreek.com/doubleback-carryon/d/1510C1528?CategoryId=111 Daniel |
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Grizzlyman |
Airlines destroy luggage. Don't take your good pack if you're going to check it. Just buy or take a super cheap bag for the airline. Not worth it IMO |