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Read the advice re restricted articles and bag size, or find the directions to the same, on the websites of the airlines you will be travelling with. Be aware regulations vary between airlines.Are you allowed to take collapsible hiking poles attached to a 35 liter pack on board as a carry on, or are they seen as security threats, and how about a Swiss Army Knife ?
Poles: Maybe. Depends on several factors and you won't know for sure until you get to the airport. If the poles are attached to the outside, the combo will probably exceed the acceptable dimensions. The liter volume doesn't matter; the linear dimensions do.Are you allowed to take collapsible hiking poles attached to a 35 liter pack on board as a carry on, or are they seen as security threats, and how about a Swiss Army Knife ?
Are you allowed to take collapsible hiking poles attached to a 35 liter pack on board as a carry on, or are they seen as security threats, and how about a Swiss Army Knife ?
Good advice. As @Cclearly says, remove the contents of the top pouch and carry those items, along with a change of clothes and any prescription drugs you need, in a day pack that fits under the seat. Tighten down the hip belt and shoulder straps, use the compression straps, and roll up and secure all the loose hanging straps -- in short, make it as compact as possible. I had no problems carrying on my 38L Osprey Kestrel, but I did check a shipping tube with my hiking poles, pocket knife, and liquids. If those are lost, you can easily replace them in Spain.Pack it and measure it, comparing with the dimensions given on the airline web site (check both airlines). Then you will know for sure. You might have to leave the top pouch empty, and put some stuff in your second "personal" bag. With back packs, the final dimensions depend on how you pack it, so experiment with it.
Hi, I always check in my backpack so you can put everything in it what you want.I prefer to carry my backpack with me on the plane (I'm flying Air Canada and Iberia airlines), but I'm afraid they might think it's too big. It's an Osprey Aura 50-liter. What have been others' experience with this particular backpack ... or one of its size? Do you think I'll most likely be forced to check it? Thanks!
JBur; I also have the same backpack and wondered if you covered it , or taped it in some fashion to make it smaller to travel withI have flown from the US to Madrid or Paris for 4 Camino journeys with collapsible poles (Black Diamond that fold into 3 sections) and a 50 Liter Osprey backpack. The only problem occurred when I had to change planes in Washington and the plane to Madrid was full and they made me check my backpack even though I had it within the published size limits. It arrived in Madrid safely. Collapsed poles inside my backpack have never been a problem.
In today's airport security environment don't even think of having any kind of knife on your cabin bags. It will certainly be confiscated.
No, it was clearly visible. I had a very light bag I would have put it in if I had to check it just to protect the straps from getting caught in baggage conveyors.JBur; I also have the same backpack and wondered if you covered it , or taped it in some fashion to make it smaller to travel with
I took my back pack as carry on when I went to CF. I wore my hikers. I wanted to start my Camino with all my belongings. If a bag was lost I could replace the other items but I wanted all my Camino items together. I had no checked luggage. I did carry another small bag as a "purse" ..with items packed. I travelled VERY light as I continued on to Malta for two weeks. All Camino items donated.....even that extra "purse "I prefer to carry my backpack with me on the plane (I'm flying Air Canada and Iberia airlines), but I'm afraid they might think it's too big. It's an Osprey Aura 50-liter. What have been others' experience with this particular backpack ... or one of its size? Do you think I'll most likely be forced to check it? Thanks!
We cut down a kitchen knife to fit under the max blade length allowed by the airline. No problem flying Aus to Europe. On the return it was confiscated. When I queried it, since it was permitted, the comment by the security person taking it was 'you wouldn't like it if it was used on you' . So the take home message is that the people at the security post have ultimate discretion and nothing is guaranteed. If I really don't want to lose the item I don't take it through security.I have had 3 Swiss army knives confiscated at airports because I forgot to put them in my luggage and instead tried to carry them in cabin luggage - what can I say other than I'm old and have a bad memory.
I'm pretty sure that collapsible poles would not be allowed but maybe ask before you put your luggage into the system to take your large pack into the plane at the airport?
hola Peter Fransiscus, I am planning to put my poles and forbidden cabin stuff in my back-pack and check it in.. now what about the securing the straps and belt and all that, would it be safer to pull the rain cover over everything? all this security makes me nervous..Hi, I always check in my backpack so you can put everything in it what you want.
Wish you well, Peter.
I never put the raincover over the backpack. That is a choice you can make.hola Peter Fransiscus, I am planning to put my poles and forbidden cabin stuff in my back-pack and check it in.. now what about the securing the straps and belt and all that, would it be safer to pull the rain cover over everything? all this security makes me nervous..
hola Peter Fransiscus, I am planning to put my poles and forbidden cabin stuff in my back-pack and check it in.. now what about the securing the straps and belt and all that, would it be safer to pull the rain cover over everything? all this security makes me nervous..
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