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That’s what I do too. Easyjet Gatwich has such a special conveyor at check-in.It is optional and not all airports offer the service. Often you will be asked to drop off the pack at a special conveyor. I try to fasten all straps tightly and tie up the long ends as much as possible before dropping off a rucksack if checking it in.
I would package up the sleeping bag at home (not paying at the airport) and carry the backpack on the plane.once the sleeping bag is strapped to it it becomes to large
Because of the danger to the straps I always put the rucksack rain cover on back to front and use 2 thin luggage straps to keep it in place. Works a treat. Buen CaminoHi all,
I'm walking my first Camino in just over a month. Very excited.
I was watching a BBC documentary recently about celebrities walking the Camino and I noticed that when some of them arrived at the airport they had their rucksacks covered in cling wrap. I assume this is to prevent straps getting caught in the airport luggage belt.
It has been a very long time since I’ve travelled with a rucksack and I’m wondering if this is something that airlines require you to do or is it just something optional that some people do.
I will be flying with Aer Lingus into Spain.
Thanks …
My brother (NOT a pilgrim) just flew Norwegian from Boston to Madrid. Airline required that both his carryon. bag AND his small “personal” bag be weighed together to determine if he was over the 20kg cheap seat limit. I experienced the same on RyanAir last year. Just be aware of this TOTAL weight if you are flying (and wear your heaviest clothes!!!!)
I have travelled with rucksacks many times to many places on different airlines and have never been asked to wrap them in anything. I notice some Australians have their luggage wrap in and out of some Asian destinations. This is for security - making it harder for people to break into to your luggage and remove something or worse still, place contraband items.Hi all,
I'm walking my first Camino in just over a month. Very excited.
I was watching a BBC documentary recently about celebrities walking the Camino and I noticed that when some of them arrived at the airport they had their rucksacks covered in cling wrap. I assume this is to prevent straps getting caught in the airport luggage belt.
It has been a very long time since I’ve travelled with a rucksack and I’m wondering if this is something that airlines require you to do or is it just something optional that some people do.
I will be flying with Aer Lingus into Spain.
Thanks …
You should have no problem carrying your pack on with Aer Lingus. You can, according to security at Dublin airport, even carry your walking poles on inside your pack. I have not tried it even though they did respond to my email in the affirmative. I put my pack inside a large IKEA bag, wrapped some heavy duty packing tape around it and then disposed of the bag once I had arrived by leaving it with the hospitalera. I cant remember if there is cling wrap machine in Dublin but if asked to bet on it, I would guess there is one. You can of course tie your straps up tight and there should be no problem putting it in the hold. Buen CaminoHi all,
I'm walking my first Camino in just over a month. Very excited.
I was watching a BBC documentary recently about celebrities walking the Camino and I noticed that when some of them arrived at the airport they had their rucksacks covered in cling wrap. I assume this is to prevent straps getting caught in the airport luggage belt.
It has been a very long time since I’ve travelled with a rucksack and I’m wondering if this is something that airlines require you to do or is it just something optional that some people do.
I will be flying with Aer Lingus into Spain.
Thanks …
Remove hip belt if possible. Tie up the shoulder straps with the extra webbing that hangs from them so nothing is loose. Works like a charm.Hi all,
I'm walking my first Camino in just over a month. Very excited.
I was watching a BBC documentary recently about celebrities walking the Camino and I noticed that when some of them arrived at the airport they had their rucksacks covered in cling wrap. I assume this is to prevent straps getting caught in the airport luggage belt.
It has been a very long time since I’ve travelled with a rucksack and I’m wondering if this is something that airlines require you to do or is it just something optional that some people do.
I will be flying with Aer Lingus into Spain.
Thanks …
I just tried your rain cover idea but instead of putting it on the usual way I put in on the other side. That way it covers the shoulder and waist straps.Hi @mom
If your pack has a rain cover this can be a great way to protect your bag with all straps tucked away or tied up. Others put their backpack in a light over bag.
I just tried your rain cover idea but instead of putting it on the usual way I put in on the other side. That way it covers the shoulder and waist straps.
Same here. But with the check-in online, I don't even have to deal with ticketing agentsI always carry my pack on the plane with me. ALWAYS. If your pack is lost you are well, what is the word in French, F****ked. Yes that's it. As a precaution against some dip ticketing agent. I never keep my pack on when I am near the counter. I lean it up against the counter and when they ask luggage I just say no. Never had a problem yet and my pack fits easily in the overhead. Get on the plane early so you can get a space in the overhead.
I wish I could do that but I live in Mexico and have to have my residence visa checked and get some paper at the immigration desk. I think I have to have it stamped also at the counter. I will check to see if I can do this at the gate and skip the line entirely.Same here. But with the check-in online, I don't even have to deal with ticketing agentsI go directly through security, and that's it.
My Osprey backpack has a seperate bag for such times. It’s straps push into a pocket so they don’t catch when being transported.However,I wonder if the celebs are concerned their bags will be tampered with.Hi all,
I'm walking my first Camino in just over a month. Very excited.
I was watching a BBC documentary recently about celebrities walking the Camino and I noticed that when some of them arrived at the airport they had their rucksacks covered in cling wrap. I assume this is to prevent straps getting caught in the airport luggage belt.
It has been a very long time since I’ve travelled with a rucksack and I’m wondering if this is something that airlines require you to do or is it just something optional that some people do.
I will be flying with Aer Lingus into Spain.
Thanks …
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