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Nor sure if it will make the carry on dimensions. I'll have to see. Think I am just overWhy not carry your backpack on the plane? If you have items that won't be accepted in a carry-on like a knife or poles, then you can check them in in a small bag.
The dimensions quoted by the manufacturer are usually for a fully-packed backpack, including the top part. I suspect that if you leave the top pocket empty, yours will fit within the requirements. Only the length of the long stiff part of the frame is important, and it is likely shorter than the limit.Nor sure if it will make the carry on dimensions. I'll have to see. Think I am just over
ThanksThe dimensions quoted by the manufacturer are usually for a fully-packed backpack, including the top part. I suspect that if you leave the top pocket empty, yours will fit within the requirements. Only the length of the long stiff part of the frame is important, and it is likely shorter than the limit.
As @trecile says, send as check luggage, a small bag (or cardboard box) separately with a few items that could easily be replaced. This makes far more sense to me that buying another bag to carry your bag, and then carrying both for 800 km.
When I have had to check a back pack, I have simply tied up the floppy straps and sent it onto the carrousel uncovered. Nowadays, there is usually a tray for such items, so they are not so likely to get caught up. So far, so good.
Might this not be small enough to carry on? I have a Gregory Jade 38 and if I pull all the straps tight it becomes carry-on legal.Any recommendations for a good inexpensive reliable cover for a Osprey Kestrel 36 backpack for air travel. I read that the Small Osprey protector is very loose. Any other ideas would be helpful or I will likely just get the Osprey and have some extra room. Thank you.
I bought a roller-duffle at a local thrift store. It's heavy cordera and the only problem is you can't just leave it anywhere without creating a bomb scare.Any recommendations for a good inexpensive reliable cover for a Osprey Kestrel 36 backpack for air travel. I read that the Small Osprey protector is very loose. Any other ideas would be helpful or I will likely just get the Osprey and have some extra room. Thank you.
https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/paerkla-storage-case-50395382/ they do various sizes and thicknessAny recommendations for a good inexpensive reliable cover for a Osprey Kestrel 36 backpack for air travel. I read that the Small Osprey protector is very loose. Any other ideas would be helpful or I will likely just get the Osprey and have some extra room. Thank you.
I bought a roller-duffle at a local thrift store. It's heavy cordera and the only problem is you can't just leave it anywhere without creating a bomb scare.
I use an ikea laundry mesh bag and some cord to tie it up. Works a treat. I use the same cord as a washing line and a “belt” for my poncho if it’s windy. The mesh bag is very lightweight and packs down to nothing.Any recommendations for a good inexpensive reliable cover for an Osprey Kestrel 36 backpack for air travel. I read that the Small Osprey protector is very loose. Any other ideas would be helpful or I will likely just get the Osprey and have some extra room. Thank you.
I have the Kestrel 36 and it fits easily enough into the Ikea holdall with room to spare. I have a couple of extra straps just in case heavy handed handlers damage the holdall straps.Thank you. I saw that online but wasn't sure how secure the straps are when it goes through the airline handlers. Was afraid my tag might rip off. Do you use any tape around if just throw the backpack in it and hand it the airline. Flying from USA to Biarritz. Seems like it meets the airline dimension requirements for checked bags and should be able to fold up in the pack for return home and the dimensions seem like it will fit the Osprey Kestrel 36 just right. Thanks
Why not carry your backpack on the plane? If you have items that won't be accepted in a carry-on like a knife or poles, then you can check them in in a small bag.
Are you planning on carrying all your camino stuff all the way everyday?Any recommendations for a good inexpensive reliable cover for a Osprey Kestrel 36 backpack for air travel. I read that the Small Osprey protector is very loose. Any other ideas would be helpful or I will likely just get the Osprey and have some extra room. Thank you.
As I did carry on with my pack I had no need for protection. I just had to make sure was that was my pack was not bigger than the airlines carry on requirements.Any recommendations for a good inexpensive reliable cover for a Osprey Kestrel 36 backpack for air travel. I read that the Small Osprey protector is very loose. Any other ideas would be helpful or I will likely just get the Osprey and have some extra room. Thank you.
Sounds like we have the same poles... and it sounds like you would not ship them without the surrounding protection of the rest of your packs.We have poles that fold up with shock cords and fit in a little nylon and mesh bag from Black Diamond. They have gone with us as checked luggage in a fold up nylon bag. If yours are the longer ridget kind or made of carbon fiber it is probably best to have a cardboard container for support that can be recycled at your destination.
If you’re worried about the tag, write your info directly on the IKEA bag with a fat Sharpie.Thank you. I saw that online but wasn't sure how secure the straps are when it goes through the airline handlers. Was afraid my tag might rip off. Do you use any tape around if just throw the backpack in it and hand it the airline. Flying from USA to Biarritz. Seems like it meets the airline dimension requirements for checked bags and should be able to fold up in the pack for return home and the dimensions seem like it will fit the Osprey Kestrel 36 just right. Thanks
Hopefully, a good solution. I picked up a couple of these to check backpacks for an upcoming Camino. Direct flight ATL to MAD, so not overly concerned packs will end up in Timbuktu! Normally, I wouldn't think of checking the backpacks; however, on our last flight back from Spain we routed via JFK. Packs were fine on the overseas leg, but a smaller aircraft (with tiny overhead bins) on the leg from JFK to ATL caused some real 'space' issues. We were very lucky as the folk sitting behind us had no luggage to store overhead.Ikea Frakta zipper bag? We use them for other things like camping or fishing gear, but should work for a backpack if you are planning on checking it.
I disassemble my poles before packing in my rucksack. This makes them shorter so I can have some padding (clothing and a towel) over the ends. Bags get bounced around a lot when travelling by air so I do what I can to protect them. Not sure what help a “yoga bag” would be. I have the one my poles came in but have never used it, and it would be dead weight on the walk.Hmmm.... a well-meaning friend gave me a nylon bag made for carrying trekking poles and I simply have not known what to do with it... It's kind of like those yoga mat bags one seems people with, but much more narrow.
Because I like to have my poles from home, I always check my bag (avoid layovers, etc). But this "pole bag" is not rigid... I think my poles could be bent if I were to send them checked in that way. -- and if I'm going to check things in, I might was well check my whole pack rather than haul it around an airport...?
BUT... what do you think? Is a rigid container for poles a must if they are not protected in the interior of a pack?
I only check bags when I have direct flights, but I could see how separating my pack from those things that TSA requires to be in the hold would free me up to take connecting flights (except for how much I'd hate to lose my poles anyway).
Thoughts on the soft bag?
Experience with layovers and pole check-in?
I do have AirTags... so eventually my poles would get back to me, but a trip could be messed up without them arriving with me.
I have a conference in France this late spring... and I was thinking I'd use the opportunity to walk some piece of a way of St. James from *somewhere*, preferably with a strong medieval hospital network history.
So maybe *maybe* the soft bag has a purpose for getting my poles over and keeping my pack with me.
Any recommendations for a good inexpensive reliable cover for a Osprey Kestrel 36 backpack for air travel. I read that the Small Osprey protector is very loose. Any other ideas would be helpful or I will likely just get the Osprey and have some extra room. Thank you.
Hi I used the Osprey airporter bag for my 36 litre pack,which folds down small enough to fit in rour backpack after use.
Who provides this wrapping service? The airlines? Some sort of kiosk?If your bag fits dimension wise - you could always do carry on (unless bringing items prohibited in Carry On. Another solution is to get your bag wrapped at the airport. I usually carry on my bag on the way to my destination - but I often check on the return home (not worried if it gets lost or delayed on the way home). If I have a backpack in which the straps can't be secured - then I have paid a small fee to have it wrapped (like saran wrap) before I check it in. They do an excellent job of ensuring all straps are secure, and even did some extra wrapping to secure poles and an umbrella which were outside of my bag.
Yes, some sort of kiosk. Walk in with a rucksack, they’ll find you.Who provides this wrapping service? The airlines? Some sort of kiosk?
Thanks!
Kevin
FYI - just used/checked-in the generic equivalent of the IKEA bag on a LAX-SFO-NYC flight. No issues at all with the bag handlers. I think this bag is the simplest and most straightforward approach.Thank you. I saw that online but wasn't sure how secure the straps are when it goes through the airline handlers. Was afraid my tag might rip off. Do you use any tape around if just throw the backpack in it and hand it the airline. Flying from USA to Biarritz. Seems like it meets the airline dimension requirements for checked bags and should be able to fold up in the pack for return home and the dimensions seem like it will fit the Osprey Kestrel 36 just right. Thanks
Yes - it is a kiosk. If you can wrap at home before departure - you can do it for cheaper probably. But usually when I need to wrap a bag to check it, it is for the return flight home. Can't remember how much it costs. But convenient so I don't have to lug around a duffle bag or something or buy one at the last minute to check my backpack.Who provides this wrapping service? The airlines? Some sort of kiosk?
Thanks!
Kevin
So there is one in Madrid airport? Anybody remember where and/or approximate cost? Does sound convenient!Yes - it is a kiosk. If you can wrap at home before departure - you can do it for cheaper probably. But usually when I need to wrap a bag to check it, it is for the return flight home. Can't remember how much it costs. But convenient so I don't have to lug around a duffle bag or something or buy one at the last minute to check my backpack.
Yes - I definitely had my bag wrapped in Madrid. Somewhere near the check in desks before you check in and check your luggage. I even had my poles and umbrella sticking out of a pocket on the outside of the bag. They wrapped it really well and created a handle for me to carry the bag to the check in counter and after picking it up at baggage claim.So there is one in Madrid airport? Anybody remember where and/or approximate cost? Does sound convenient!
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