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It is required to fit into a space with certain dimensions. If it is not too full, perhaps it will still fit if placed at an angle and/or bent slightly. Try it, before you give up.problem. Even empty it’s just a wee bit to long
A bit of a rant.
Measured my ruck/backpack and it is about an inch too long to take onboard as a carry on. I really like my Osprey Kestrel men’s 48, which I bought with the internet of using it on the Camino Primitivo. I’ve had it for about a year and it is the best backpack I have used. Admittedly my other packs were all old military issue (ALICE), so the bar for “best pack ever” was probably pretty low.
After one thing, and then another I’ll be doing the English route rather than the Primitivo and have much less time to complete the pilgrimage. The shorter time frame is why I don’t feel like I can risk checking my ruck for the flight, with connections, rather than as carry on.
I know in the grand scheme of things this is minor; I have plenty of time to find a solution and it is not a show stopper. Just a bit annoyed at the situation which I should have avoided in the first place. The worst part is having to explain to my wife why I “need” ANOTHER pack when i just bought this new one that I keep going about how great it is.
end rant
Yes, I've noticed more and more that gate agents are watching like hawks to look at our carry-ons and backpacks...it's a ploy I believe to make sure we pay to send them below, even if at the last minute. So far, so good for me, but wonder how much longer I will be lucky even thoigh I do abide by their dimensions.I flew from the US to Madrid last spring with my old Z Pack Arc Blast -- that I've carried on flights several times. Since my ticket was 'basic economy', they asked me to put my pack in a different container to measure -- it was all cinched down and I always carry a light pack. The frame was the problem, like yours, it was just a wee bit over the line. But a gate agent was strolling by and the desk person asked if it would be ok for me to carry it on. He said yes.
But I'm not sure what I'll do next trip -- probably make sure I don't have really tight connections.
Or maybe it's to ensure that there is enough room in the overhead bins for those who have brought the proper size carry on?.it's a ploy I believe to make sure we pay to send them below, even if at the last minute.
I agree, but all I can say is I have definately noticed they have increased their awareness to check far more than in the past. I think it comes from all of the imposed baggage fees that get tacked on to the cheaper, no frills air fares and they want tp make sure customers are paying.Or maybe it's to ensure that there is enough room in the overhead bins for those who have brought the proper size carry on?
I was in the same situation for my 2018 Camino Portugues. I booked a very cheap flight to Portugal but it came with no checked baggage allotment, carry on only. I measured the backpack I had used on my 2016 Camino Frances, which had served me well, and it was about an inch too long. It was the internal frame that was the problem so there was no getting by it. I then measured the backpack my son had used in 2016 and it was okay (a bit shorter and squatter). So I took that one and was reminded of our Camino together every day when I put it on.A bit of a rant.
Measured my ruck/backpack and it is about an inch too long to take onboard as a carry on. I really like my Osprey Kestrel men’s 48, which I bought with the internet of using it on the Camino Primitivo. I’ve had it for about a year and it is the best backpack I have used. Admittedly my other packs were all old military issue (ALICE), so the bar for “best pack ever” was probably pretty low.
After one thing, and then another I’ll be doing the English route rather than the Primitivo and have much less time to complete the pilgrimage. The shorter time frame is why I don’t feel like I can risk checking my ruck for the flight, with connections, rather than as carry on.
I know in the grand scheme of things this is minor; I have plenty of time to find a solution and it is not a show stopper. Just a bit annoyed at the situation which I should have avoided in the first place. The worst part is having to explain to my wife why I “need” ANOTHER pack when i just bought this new one that I keep going about how great it is.
end rant
So I took that one and was reminded of our Camino together every day when I put it on.
No. They often beg people at the boarding gate (at the last minute) to let their bags go below with checked bags, at no charge! (That is even for correctly-sized bags.)..it's a ploy I believe to make sure we pay to send them below,
That also makes sense. I believe it is probably both.No. They often beg people at the boarding gate (at the last minute) to let their bags go below with checked bags, at no charge! (That is even for correctly-sized bags.)
Because of the charges, many people now try to carry ridiculous amounts into the cabins. The overhead bins usually fill up, leaving people wandering up and down the aisles with rolling suitcases, looking for a spot. This delays boarding.Thus, the need for more enforcement earlier in the process.
I would buy a smaller backbag for carry on, because I've seen quite many bags are taken to check in even though they fit by their size. It's because people have so much carry on bags these days, they can't all fit in. So, if you definetely absolutely want to have your backbag with you, I think it would be wise to have a smaller one. Maybe the old one
Many Ospreys have a rigid trampoline back, mine included. I have a 36L women specific Sirrus and have never had a problem bringing it in the aircraft cabin. I have started leaving the top section free of items until I fill it with some snacks after I land.My Osprey and most others I have seen has an adjustable frame. I separated the Velcro holding the frame and compressed it so that it was within the carry on limits
A bit of a rant.
Measured my ruck/backpack and it is about an inch too long to take onboard as a carry on. I really like my Osprey Kestrel men’s 48, which I bought with the internet of using it on the Camino Primitivo. I’ve had it for about a year and it is the best backpack I have used. Admittedly my other packs were all old military issue (ALICE), so the bar for “best pack ever” was probably pretty low.
After one thing, and then another I’ll be doing the English route rather than the Primitivo and have much less time to complete the pilgrimage. The shorter time frame is why I don’t feel like I can risk checking my ruck for the flight, with connections, rather than as carry on.
I know in the grand scheme of things this is minor; I have plenty of time to find a solution and it is not a show stopper. Just a bit annoyed at the situation which I should have avoided in the first place. The worst part is having to explain to my wife why I “need” ANOTHER pack when i just bought this new one that I keep going about how great it is.
end rant
A bit of a tangent, how do you like the Z-packs pack? I'm looking ta them, not least because they do a very short back length which I need.I flew from the US to Madrid last spring with my old Z Pack Arc Blast -- that I've carried on flights several times. Since my ticket was 'basic economy', they asked me to put my pack in a different container to measure -- it was all cinched down and I always carry a light pack. The frame was the problem, like yours, it was just a wee bit over the line. But a gate agent was strolling by and the desk person asked if it would be ok for me to carry it on. He said yes.
But I'm not sure what I'll do next trip -- probably make sure I don't have really tight connections.
What airline are you flying that this is a problem? We always carry on my husband's Kestrel 48 and my Kyte 46 without any problem. They both fit comfortably in the overhead of any major carrier. They never even take a second look (of course they aren't packed to max).A bit of a rant.
Measured my ruck/backpack and it is about an inch too long to take onboard as a carry on. I really like my Osprey Kestrel men’s 48, which I bought with the internet of using it on the Camino Primitivo. I’ve had it for about a year and it is the best backpack I have used. Admittedly my other packs were all old military issue (ALICE), so the bar for “best pack ever” was probably pretty low.
After one thing, and then another I’ll be doing the English route rather than the Primitivo and have much less time to complete the pilgrimage. The shorter time frame is why I don’t feel like I can risk checking my ruck for the flight, with connections, rather than as carry on.
I know in the grand scheme of things this is minor; I have plenty of time to find a solution and it is not a show stopper. Just a bit annoyed at the situation which I should have avoided in the first place. The worst part is having to explain to my wife why I “need” ANOTHER pack when i just bought this new one that I keep going about how great it is.
end rant
It looks like I’ll be flying Iberia/BA, all the budget airlines cost about the same, and most were longer flights.
Good to hear folks have been able to get the Kestrel 48 onboard as a carry on. I’ll probably carry it on, but pack a fold away backpack cover duffel that I can use if I am required to check the bag.
A bit of a rant.
Measured my ruck/backpack and it is about an inch too long to take onboard as a carry on. I really like my Osprey Kestrel men’s 48, which I bought with the internet of using it on the Camino Primitivo. I’ve had it for about a year and it is the best backpack I have used. Admittedly my other packs were all old military issue (ALICE), so the bar for “best pack ever” was probably pretty low.
After one thing, and then another I’ll be doing the English route rather than the Primitivo and have much less time to complete the pilgrimage. The shorter time frame is why I don’t feel like I can risk checking my ruck for the flight, with connections, rather than as carry on.
I know in the grand scheme of things this is minor; I have plenty of time to find a solution and it is not a show stopper. Just a bit annoyed at the situation which I should have avoided in the first place. The worst part is having to explain to my wife why I “need” ANOTHER pack when i just bought this new one that I keep going about how great it is.
end rant
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