[pct-l] Flying

[Paul Robison]

i vote, 'no way' to them letting you carry on a 70 liter pack.

the often reject my 25L daypack if it's too full.

in a duffel bag,  fly southwest, which will be no plane change for you,  tickets 
will be like 95$, bags fly free ...

with no extensive plane changing odds of your luggage getting lost are one in 
ten thousand ... if it is lost they'll have it found same day.

i used to fly a lot when i was a kid... it's not as bad as people make it out to 
be...  they get you your luggage real quick.

the idea of taking a 48 hour train ride i think is not optimal, obviously you'd 
be better just to work two extra days and pocket even more money,  and flying 
takes 4 hours and is cheaper !

~Outpost.





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From: Brandon McGinnity <bmcginnity at gmail.com>
To: Timothy Nye <timpnye at gmail.com>; pct-l at backcountry.net
Sent: Wed, January 19, 2011 3:40:18 PM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Flying

Timothy, you're hillarious. No hiking here in Dallas, but maybe I can just
stop washing a set of clothes, go runningi n them a few times? Anyways, your
advice is helpful. And thank you, whoever it was, who told me about
southwest letting you check bags free, I'll probably fly with them! That's a
big help. My main issue was the cost, and the bag getting lost, heaven
forbid. I'd lose my mind if they lose my bag, I swear. I'd just rather carry
on if possible. I may just ship my knife and poles ahead, and do just that.
A ULA catalyst should be small enough for that, right? Without food and
such, I bet I can squish it down. Maybe I'll just wear most of the clothes,
too... (not that I carry many anyways).

On Wed, Jan 19, 2011 at 1:10 PM, Timothy Nye <timpnye at gmail.com> wrote:

> I can only say what has worked for me; I've done this half a dozen times.
> Telescope the poles down and duct tape them to pack lengthwise (up and
> down)
> so that they don't protrude.  Each time the airline had a large clear
> plastic bag that the pack could be put in.  I had tape on one of the poles
> that I used to secure the bag.  Never had a problem.  I would suggest
> calling your airline (or proposed airline) and verify that they have this
> kind of a bag available.  If not, check with the local thrift stores for a
> cheap duffel that will accomodate your pack.
>
> If you're truly worried about pilferage throw in some unwashed hiking
> clothes.  Not only will this deter theft, but you'll know in advance when
> your pack is about to emerge from baggage handling.  Of course, so will
> everyone else.  This should have the added benefit of clearing a space for
> you to saunter up to the carousel, retrieve your pack, hoist it to your
> shoulder and casually exit as the sea of humanity parts before you.
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