[pct-l] flying with gear

[Saskia Daru]

A good source for cheap duffels: an army surplus store. They sell the  
old kind; very heavy duty cotton canvas. And of course for those  
going to the Sierras; make good use of your bear can to protect  
everything you think needs protecting.

S.

On 7-jul-2007, at 1:23, Bob Bankhead wrote:

> Straps can get caught. So can anything on the outside of the pack -  
> trekking poles (be sure the tips are shielded), sleeping pads,  
> etc.). Ice axes will probably require a separate box (to protect  
> the baggage handlers); check with your airline. Tighten all straps,  
> especially the shoulder straps. Wrap the extra strap lengths around  
> themselves and tuck or tie them. Buckle your hip belt across the  
> FRONT of your pack and cinch it down. Cold welds are not required,  
> just snug enough so they don't flop around. For better protection,  
> put your pack in a duffel of some sort. I use the cheapest thing I  
> can find and discard it at my destination. I'll buy another for the  
> trip home. Out of sight means things are less likely to "disappear".