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In this video i talk about how I transport my backpacking gear across the country on commercial airlines. Flying with all your backpacking gear can be tricky and is something that needs research. i hope i can help answer some of your questions by explaining what i've done to take my gear across the united states. planes are cool m'kay? enjoy.
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As a former professional airline bag thrower, rectangular bags/suitcases get loaded first, stacked anywhere between 6-8 high. Soft duffle goes on top of the stacks, or to fill voids. Baby chairs, walkers, strollers all get set aside in a separate area >>>that’s the area you want your backpack to end up if possible.
So are you saying we should strap our packs to a stroller? 🤪🤪🤪
Oohh ... I am going to Italy end of the month and wanna take a big bagpack instead of a trolley/rectangular suitcase... For convenience (stairs, public transport) and was thinking abt puttingh it in a big waterproof duffle bag... But was scared it would get like... Damaged .. but you say all softer bags get put on top?
Hey as a tsa employee trekking poles are definitely not allowed as carry on just check in
Awesome! Thanks
That's sad because treking poles can cost a lot and they are so needed when backpacking. Plus the use as to help many tents
What about tent poles
I’ve never done it myself, but I’ve heard people say to get a suitcase from Goodwill, for a few bucks. Put your pack in, to check it. Then, donate it back at the other end of the flight if you don’t have a place to store it.
I buy cheap, brightly colored checked bag from like Ross or Walmart. I put my pack and everything that has to be checked in it. Valuables, camera gear, meds, batteries, etc in a carryon, then put everything together when I arrive. If I can’t store the suitcase, I donate it and buy another for the trip home. Women’s shelters, foster kids, and unhoused folks all need luggage.
Consider as a habit to remove batteries from all your gear at the end of the trail and store all your batteries in a baggie. If you have a collection of colored tape (electrical, duck, or washi,) you can color code the batteries by taping the 2, 3, 4, etc together with colored tape, then add a tab of that same color to the equipment they go to. Use a sharpie to mark how many hours you've used the batteries, and when you pull the tape off to use them, save the noted tape by sticking it to the ziploc battery bag. Designate green tape for extra sets of new batteries. (Add the corresponding equipment tape as well)
Now this is my kind of practical information, Thanks!
No prob!
Amazon hub locker. Just buy the stuff you don't want to or can't fly with and have it shipped to one of the Amazon Lockers where you are going. It will be waiting for you when you get there.
@@sourbby I was thinking more about the consumables like fuel and food. You could also fedex all your gear back home. I’ve done this for trade shows or meetings that are out of town. If I have a bunch of stuff to bring back home I just fedex it or mail it to myself.
Yea see....even the TSA is like "dude are you really carrying a chair?"
🤣🤣🤣. Best comment
I would just tell them I am bringing it for Dan Becker…
@@brobin66 (lol) spot on!
Instead of trash bags, consider a blue ikea zippered tarp bag or a zippered laundromat bag that your back pack fits into. The ikea blue bag also has handles on the sides as well as longer grab straps. A cinch strap or packaging twine will help draw up excess space if you have it.
Especially because trash bags might be seen as... TRASH bags and never to be seen again.
That thumbnail is amazing... Kyle and Carole Baskin 🤣🤣 Nice!!
Good advice. Love the garbage bag idea for that unique issue. I’ve used large duffels to store my pack and then add after hike clothes. Good tip on the headlamp.
Get a child car seat cover. $15 or so online and big enough for a 60L pack. Baggage handlers see these often so they don't raise flags like the trash bag method might. One I have is bright red (easy to spot) has a handle (easy to carry) and has a drawstring (easy to pack your pack into). They're fairly durable (bought mine 11 years ago and it's survived ~15-20 round trips) It can squish down to about the size of a grapefruit. Weighs like 4-5 ounces but it's easy to shove into a corner of your pack.
I put the entire hiking pack and gear into a large packable tote bag and check that in. Protects the whole pack. Then I use a small light packable backpack as carryon.
Less bulk for both bags when not in use.
I have used a large military green canvas duffle bag ,several times flying out to the west coast, It took my backpack and trekking poles perfectly !
Great idea, I still have several military duffel bags out in the garage that I don't even use since I got out of the service. They are very abrasion resistant.
Carol Baskin with the cameo! 🤣🤣. Good info, thanks for putting this together.
The third idea was genius! I was tossing and turning on how I may do this trip to CO but you answered my question perfectly!
Same here!!!
Someone suggested getting a cart bag from IKEA to put the pack in then check it.
I have an REI pack duffle that zips into it's own pocket. It carries my pack and any loose gear. I check it and put everything in a ditty bag or fanny pack that needs to be carry-on. Once you arrive, you can mail the duffle to your end destination with some fresh clothing in a small or medium flat rate box.
Deer using a pedestrian crossing? Wow! Priceless! That’s adaptability...
Alcohol is available at Walmart and any hardware store. Look also for fondue fuel.
Carol Baskin!? LOL
It was a last minute addition... already had her face cut out and saw an opportunity. 😆
We purchased treking poles in Cusco, Peru for our 2015 four day Inca trail to Machu Picchu and brought them home as carry-on.
Carry-on again in 2017 for our summit trek on Kilimanjaro. Carry-on again 2019 to summit Humphries Peak, 4 days in Grand Canyon, 2 in Bryce NP, and 2 in Zion NP.
This past July (2022), apparently rules had changed. Had to lash all poles to my wife’s Camelback and check the pack in on our way to do 2 Colorado 14’ers. So, somewhere along the way, rules had changed between 2019 & 2022. I have still been able to carry-on 4 piece fly rod in a case; will see how long that lasts.
Trekking pôles are usually forbidden inside the cabin, as well as stakes.
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I was looking into that and you are allowed to bring trekking poles if they are being used as a walking support cane therefore you would need to get a letter from your doctor stating that your hiking poles with the walking accessories is mandatory to have in the airport.
I believe, Trekking poles should have the rubber tips on the end for carry on.
Needed this for my trip to Kauai next week. Good timing.
Late to this, but put your backpack in a cheap stroller bag. SW air has cheap fabric stroller bags that you can buy for a couple bucks. Alaska Air will give you a heavyweight plastic one for free. Basically, do anything you can to keep straps/buckles from hanging loose. TSA can rip those right off, and they're only responsible for damaging what's INSIDE the bag 🙄 (know this from experience haha).
Yep, trying to figure that out. Want to go to AK, been there before, backpack some, hotel and car camp some , but also go to Katmai. Can’t figure out the luggage logistics.
I use the osprey airporter and it works for me I take out all my battery out of my electronics I put my trekking poles in side my pack
Completely not backpack related, your eyes are a beautiful color of blue! I always enjoy the relevant content in your vids. It seems like as soon as I have questions or ideas you're answering them in a video. Thanks!
Trekking poles: if you have a rubber tip, it has a higher chance of going thru as a carry-on, but probably not.
Checked baggage gets super cold, so that might have killed your batteries
In Europe trekking poles are generally not allowed as carry on items. But you could always try by placing rubber syopprs ay their ends....
Best to check with the airline though.
Scissors and pen knives are also not allowed as carry on items.
Good to know! Thanks
The baggage compartment is pressurized.
Definitely ur pack as a carry on is the way to go with everything you dont want to loose .....I use to fly for work a lot and if you fly enough they will eventually loose your bag and its 50/50 whether you'll get it back at all .....
Also everything down keep on you ive had my entire suitcase and toolbars soaked with water and if I had down in there it'd be f'd
Thank you! I have been thinking about this a lot. I am hiking in Colorado in August. I have decided to put all my most expensive gear in my Lite AF. It compresses down enough to meet their carry on requirements. The lesser expensive things and things I can not take as a carry on I will put in a duffle bag or suitcase and check it.
Is your LiteAF frameless?
@@barondavis5692 No, it has aluminum supports. I am taking them out since I will be at or near 25lbs total weight.
Bald Mi Good to know. I’m thinking there will be some long water carries so I’m leaving mine in. Good luck on your hike.
I use foldable carbon 48inch poles from zpacks to pitch my tent . But never had problems with my trekking poles in airports yet . I also use carbon stakes never get problems since they are not metal , using a 20-40L pack without food ( buy at destination ) . Always on carry on luggage never got into problems . Doing 4 weeks Scandinavia trips with it xD
It’s a pain and could be expensive but get a cheap duffel bag, definitely not advertising for Amazon but they have duffels for backpacks, many for less than $30. Especially if your going home through the same airport put the over bag in a locker till you return.
Trekking poles, think spear. TSA does. I’ve heard of people getting them through but technically they do need to be checked.
Go to a thrift store buy a suitcase donate at your destination. When leaving you repeat
This video came at the perfect time!! I just spent the last 3 days planning a trip going out to Oregon to do some backpacking and was wondering about how to take my gear on the plane! Thanks man!
Awesome glad to help
I have a small knife (and I mean small) strapped to my backpack. Can I keep it on the pack as long as I check the bag, or would I have to leave that at home? How about fuel canister. Do you have to pick up a fuel canister and/or alcohol at your destination after you get off the flight?
Knives are ok as long as you check the bag it's on. Fuel has to be acquired at destination
Just got back from moab and checked one backpack and one bag for the two of us. Hotel let us keep our bag there while on the adventure!
Lithium batteries in the unpressurized area for checked luggage are actually a fire (and possibly a very small explosion) risk to your luggage and surrounding luggage while in flight. You cannot forget them. You must carry them on with your carry-on.
Loop Hike of the Tahoe Rim Trail - I put my pack ready for trail in a thin duffle bag and checked it. Flew in my hiking clothes lol. I stayed in the same motel at the beginning and end of the trail and was able to leave the duffle in their office.
Also Z-Packs sells a DCF bag for this purpose and it doubles as a pack liner. It's pretty neat.
I too have put my gear in a "Cabella,s " duffel bag. They are very well made from a tough canvas type material. The bag has handles and a carry strap. It is too large to be a carry on and I had to check it, but the bag was unscathed when I pulled it off the luggage carousel. One tip; airlines will charge an extra fee for an oversize piece of luggage so better to select. a smaller duffel to save that fee. Baggage charges for oversize items I believe can be found on their websites.
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I wish airlines would rent stackable boxes for backpack. I would pay for that peace of mind. Leaving old empty suitecases in airports is not a great feeling.
TSA can definitely be tricky and subjective so I know some people have gotten away w/ the trekking poles especially if they remove the metal tips. Once a TSA agent tried to convince me that peanut butter was a liquid and when I scientifically proved to her it was not, she pulled the old, "well it's liquid-like so it's not allowed"...still fuming about it obviously. Another thing to do to help w/ protecting your backpack is to wrap it in a corrugate liner (aka-a box) first, then garbage bag or plastic wrap and tape. A lot of times, if your route has a hotel, motel, lodge the hotels will storage luggage for you as well.
Well, I know that I’m allowed to take my poles on the bus. LOL
I was honestly just thinking about this today as I am looking at planning a trip to Colorado
I've thought about overnight shipping and insuring my pack for future trips from here on out. Airlines are always a fucking unpredictable disaster and I'm lucky to never have my gear severely damaged or stolen, but numerous people I've gone on trips with have. EVERY SINGLE TIME I've planned a carry-on system or bringing part carry-on the shit airlines ALWAYS force me to check my carry-on last second before getting on, literally every time because the planes is full. So tired of that shit, or the TSA / baggage handler crack addicts digging through, damaging and stealing gear. Since they charge like $35+ for checking bags the overnight / 2day shipping fee is basically the same thing.
looks like you are carrying a circus tent that's announcing your boarding every time?
Really nice Inspiring
I like your last method. I think that the only thing i would change would be; Instead of using luggage might be use a study moving box. discard when you get there. And then just repurchase another moving box for the return method. Def. would keep my pack with me.
On the trekking poles, I think you could bring them. Allow them to go through the x-ray machine (obviously) and if they want to check them out let them. I have brought knitting needles with me in the past and it was not an issue. Maybe ask them at the counter when you are checking your bag and if they say no then stick them in your bag real quick right in front of them.
I know two people that had their trekking poles confiscated by the TSA.
Thank you very needed. Looking forward to your Colorado Trail videos
I use my dcf pack liner as my outside cover for checked luggage. Zpacks makes one
Thank you for this! I definitely would have gone giant checked luggage. I don't know why I worksheets have thought to have my pack with me.
Luckily I have a friend that lives by Denver. So when I do the CT just going to ship my gear ahead of time to him. He's going to pick me up at the airport. Stay the night with him then drop me off at the trailhead in the morning
Wishing to cease and desist the TSA (The Scum of America).
Or hoping to make bank and get a small jetplane.
In the meantime:
Solid info Bryce! Entertaining and educational to the hiking boot!
I like the idea of using a suitcase for gear and taking the backpack as a carry on. Unfortunately, I don't know if ours are too big to be considered a carry on. Thanks for sharing your experiences.
I usually use my hiking pack as carry on, protects the bag and it's lighter than regular carry on bags (so not wasting as much of my 7kg weight allowance on the bag). Unfortunately, since I carry a small knife while hiking and other items that I'm not sure will make it through security I usually need to check some gear. I have used a cardboard box for checkin and just thrown it away at the other end. I've also used a Zpacks liner that doubled as a carry on pack cover, but this got damaged so was no good as a liner any more.
Have done the trash bag thing too over a pack.
I wouldn't risk taking trekking poles in hand luggage, I find what you get away with can depend on the individual security person you encounter and not worth the risk.
I’ve thought about this a lot. Great info. Thanks.
I haven’t tested this myself but I can imagine a similar problem to your batteries: a water filter like a sawyer squeeze (or any item that struggles at low temps) should always go in your carryon, you may find after flying in the non-pressurised hold it no longer works.
Thank you.
I’ve taken trekking poles on planes many times.
I used some cheap "moving bags". 2 for $20 on Amazon on the flight to Colorado and the way back I just checked it as is. I thought about the trash bag method. Lol.
Love the thumbnail.
I love Kyle in the thumbnail
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If you ever make it back out to Hood... I live right at the base (govy) and you always have an extra room here brother man!
It feels like the trekking poles will be damaged if you just check them in while being attached to the side of the pack.
Put your trekking and tent poles into a tough cardboard tube (like for transporting posters) and then into your duffle. I’ve heard this recommended by many travellers who have had trouble with their poles being damaged.
Great information 🤙
Thanks
I used to carry a hiking pole as a cane and it got checked out every time. (Someone saw the handle and asked if it was a sword. Ha) But it always was allowed. Now I swallowed my pride and bought a cane and they don't look twice
Is that Kyle Hates hiking in 12a?? 😆
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Hahahahhaha
Good tips, thanks!
Thanks a lot. I might fly out to Zion from PA in the fall. Do you ever take any less expensive gear, in case they lose your bag? I would probably carry my Dyneema pack on and maybe keep my Duplex in there as well.
Can you take your gas can in the checked luggage?
empty fuel containers. nothing with fuel in it
Is camping stove allowed?
yes just no fuel canister or liquid fuel
good ol' baggage claim 4...
I’m terrified of checking my hmg bag lol it seems super delicate
I won't be doing that again. Haha
The karen in the thumbnail 💀 👌 😂
LARRY VUITTON REPRESENT
Great thumbnail!
I know this is an older video but I hope you see this. What did you do with your piece of luggage while you were on trail?
Left it in the rental car
@@BryceNewbold thanks for the reply. 👍
I wrapped mine in cardboard, taped the hell out of it, and then checked it.
It doesn’t look like Kyle is a Tiger King fan. 😂
😆😆 apparently not
I flew to LA w trekking poles on plane w no prob
imagine the dudes threw them away bc they thought it was a bag of trash
Keep those trekking poles in your checked bag, not your carry-on. Rental car is a little expensive but cheaper than a hotel room just to keep your extra crap in.
Try buying a cheap suitcase at a thrift store for like five or ten bucks and throw it away when you get there.
Yeah, no - trekking poles are checked bags only.
I thought this was about a different Gear
I have the REI Big Haul 60 and my backpacking pack and poles nest in it perfectly.
Where do you put the large duffle once you get to your destination ?
I was able to bring a couple of gas canisters in my checked bag last trip. Was totally expecting those to get taken out but they didn't. The gf and I also got a couple of duffles with roller wheels, works great for fitting your fully packed backpack in there and prevent it from getting shredded. I also didn't have any issues with my electronics in the checked bag. Great video idea!
That's plain stupid and dangerous, bringing gas canisters on an airplane. These things might explode and you"ll have saved a few bucks on buying gas locally and killed 200 people at the same time.
Last year going towards Christmas I went to Mesa Arizona to see my brother his wife and my two nephews and I made sure at least I think I made sure that I did not take anything that they would ask about with my day pack well my carry-on they have never seen a stove with just a BB tin can circle the long flat windscreen that I use to hold a pot my pot itself with a rag inside and the BRS 3000 but I did not have the lighter in there they were extremely confused on what that was it was all compressing one solid tube they were a little on the secure side of that they kept asking me is there anything in here that could explode I said no check go for it they were very concerned about not figuring out that was a stove they never seen one like that before and yet I have one for the past 10 years or 20 years or more and it's exactly the same as syntax77 with his esbit stove
Bro gave no actual advice. I expected a list of what I can bring on a plane
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AskTSA is a great resource on Messenger to ask what you can take. Also googling "Can I take?" Works