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thanks folks... at least I know I'm not going mad as others have had the same thoughts.
The Ikea is bag is a good idea, we have a few spares... and I'm not dismissing cling flim either but like the idea of the label! @whariwharangi now you mention it, easyjet gave us one of those big bags once so that's also a possibility? Better than a big linen sack!
I have always checked my backpack, both on full service and budget airlines and so far have not had a problem. At its simplest, I have wrapped the harness straps around the pack, and tidied up the strap ends by rolling up any exposed strap and taping it securely with electricians tape or gaffer tape. I have then put my poles between the harness and the pack, and taped them in places as well. Other approaches that I have used include some of those already mentioned, including getting a cheap poly bag and putting my pack and poles in that.There are some purpose built bags out there for checking packs...in fact Osprey makes one. Here is a link to those available at REI, probably other cheaper ones out there too: ack-duffel-bags&page=1
@nidarosa - well spotted! I have both packs but I'm taking the 44L TalonI agree too that I'd possibly be able to compact it down to fit but... you're right, Ryanair do state no poles... and whilst some folks have said they were fine with them I'm pretty sure I'd be the one that they'd stop
@Deacon Jason - why didn't I find these whilst searching! You're my hero for today!!
@alipilgrim I think my husband would prefer your solution... and he may well go with this when he flies out to meet me!
@Deacon Jason ... little update... that cover weighs .45kg I maybe looking at the plastic bag option... maybe?
I'm on the walking stick side of the great sticks versus poles debate, so going completely carry-on and buying my walking stick en route started to appeal to me more than trusting the airline not to trash or lose my stuff!
They look lovely but weigh over a pound! They clearly didn't think this idea through.There are some purpose built bags out there for checking packs...in fact Osprey makes one. Here is a link to those available at REI, probably other cheaper ones out there too: ack-duffel-bags&page=1
-Jason
last year was the first time I had my backpack put in the hold. I fly with AirCanada and placed my BP in a large heavy clear plastic bag and it was okay. But you should ask the airline, I understand your concern the srtaps most certainly get caught.Following on from @Anemone del Camino's question about flying with poles... I also have a question about flying with your pack.
I've booked my flight from Bordeaux to Seville with Ryanair... for the bargain price of 26€.
Their website states that for the cabin, my bag must be 55cm x 40cm x 20cm... and I have a Kestrel Talon 44 and I reckon it's more like 58cm long and 25cm deep. I think I could maybe get away with the extra size but added to this I also want to take my pacer poles. Rather than start with problems, I think I should simply check the backpack into the hold... and use my nightime bag as hand luggage.
My worry is how do you avoid damage to the pack and straps?
Over the years we've had plenty of luggage damaged, usually from being dragged and pulled on and off the flights by the handles... so of course I'm now worrying about this. Has anyone had this problem? How do you travel with your pack? I read somewhere that a guy wrapped his in clingfilm to protect all the straps and bags and dangly bits? I was even thinking of buying a big fabric sack and putting the backpack in this complete?
Am I over thinking this? You must be old hands at flying with your pack but this is my first time... so I'm a little apprehensive.
What design compromises would you accept to reduce the weight?They look lovely but weigh over a pound! They clearly didn't think this idea through.
I shipped my excess from SJPdP to Ivars in Santiago but for the weight/volume it was very expensive. And they insisted I buy one of their cardboard boxes to enclose my bag.I wouldn't want to be carrying the extra 400 gm and other gear I want to send on for the whole camino, so I will be keen to find the post office in SJPP.
That's a good idea. Never thought about that. Those really thick compactor or garden bags would work well and you can also use them as an additional layer of waterproof protection by putting all your stuff in it, inside of your backpack on really rainy days on the Camino.I've used a garbage bag, well taped with packing tape. You can make a large name tag out of a piece of paper and tape that flat to the bag. It's also a good idea to make a "handle" of tape so it's easy to carry in the airport. After you arrive at your destination, just ask to borrow some scissors from the airport info desk/car rental kiosk, etc. to free your bag, sling it on and off you go!
Oh, carry a spare garbage bag for your return flight. It will come in handy during your walk as a sitting sheet, or to pop your pack into at night as another safety measure against bedbugs. You can usually borrow some tape at the airport to wrap it up, or just buy a roll on your last day in town.
Edit: I'd recommend a strong bag such as a trash compactor bag or a garden/grass plastic bag
I left my pacers at home for my first camino but on the second camino I loved them ... but I didn't use them all the time. I'm undecided this time. I fell a couple of times and my knee hurts after a fashion now... so I'm thinking of taking them... but I've lost 1.5kg from my pack and almost 9kg off of me (with more to go before september) so maybe my knee will be happier anyway?
I have 6 months to decide... and that allows me so much more time to worry about other things too
Following on from @Anemone del Camino's question about flying with poles... I also have a question about flying with your pack.
I've booked my flight from Bordeaux to Seville with Ryanair... for the bargain price of 26€.
Their website states that for the cabin, my bag must be 55cm x 40cm x 20cm... and I have a Kestrel Talon 44 and I reckon it's more like 58cm long and 25cm deep. I think I could maybe get away with the extra size but added to this I also want to take my pacer poles. Rather than start with problems, I think I should simply check the backpack into the hold... and use my nightime bag as hand luggage.
My worry is how do you avoid damage to the pack and straps?
I hope my new rucksack is going to fit in my airporter bag. The airporter accommodates your bag and poles and can later be folded down to the size of a toiletries bag and posted on to Santiago. The manufacturer is Osprey, I think.
Following on from @Anemone del Camino's question about flying with poles... I also have a question about flying with your pack.
I've booked my flight from Bordeaux to Seville with Ryanair... for the bargain price of 26€.
Their website states that for the cabin, my bag must be 55cm x 40cm x 20cm... and I have a Kestrel Talon 44 and I reckon it's more like 58cm long and 25cm deep. I think I could maybe get away with the extra size but added to this I also want to take my pacer poles. Rather than start with problems, I think I should simply check the backpack into the hold... and use my nightime bag as hand luggage.
My worry is how do you avoid damage to the pack and straps?
Over the years we've had plenty of luggage damaged, usually from being dragged and pulled on and off the flights by the handles... so of course I'm now worrying about this. Has anyone had this problem? How do you travel with your pack? I read somewhere that a guy wrapped his in clingfilm to protect all the straps and bags and dangly bits? I was even thinking of buying a big fabric sack and putting the backpack in this complete?
Am I over thinking this? You must be old hands at flying with your pack but this is my first time... so I'm a little apprehensive.
As I mentioned earlier, I wrapped mine in its rain protector, but I wasn't carrying poles. I bought mine in St. Jean. I never check luggage any more. The rain cover gathers in all the loose straps very nicely, then pulls itself tight. Easy peasy…..I hope my new rucksack is going to fit in my airporter bag. The airporter accommodates your bag and poles and can later be folded down to the size of a toiletries bag and posted on to Santiago. The manufacturer is Osprey, I think.
Hi, I will be travelling with an Osprey Sirrus 36L and was hoping to carry it on. I am shipping my trekking poles and knife to my first night hotel in Bayonne, then plan to ship them back home from Ivar in Santiago. Hope it all goes as planned!As I mentioned earlier, I wrapped mine in its rain protector, but I wasn't carrying poles. I bought mine in St. Jean. I never check luggage any more. The rain cover gathers in all the loose straps very nicely, then pulls itself tight. Easy peasy…..
I'm sure you'll be fine Marc and welcome to the forum… you'll get many suggestions here as to what and how to carry your Osprey on board. I have the Osprey as well & same size. The rain protector for me, was the simplest solution by far. Wish you heartfelt Buen Camino.Hi, I will be travelling with an Osprey Sirrus 36L and was hoping to carry it on. I am shipping my trekking poles and knife to my first night hotel in Bayonne, then plan to ship them back home from Ivar in Santiago. Hope it all goes as planned!
Thanks Maggie, I'm happy to hear that you have the same size bag! I'm carrying the Sirrus which is the 'woman's' model as opposed to the Stratos, because I'm only 5'1" and even the small Stratos was too long for my body height. But I'm happy to hear that you could carry yours on as carry on luggage.I'm sure you'll be fine Marc and welcome to the forum… you'll get many suggestions here as to what and how to carry your Osprey on board. I have the Osprey as well & same size. The rain protector for me, was the simplest solution by far. Wish you heartfelt Buen Camino.
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