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Shops sell sleeves to go over the backpack. Or you could just wrap it in clear plastic.
http://www.mec.ca/product/5030-444/mec-skyway-airline-tote/?q=airline+tote
You should be able to find something like that
I made covers for our packs, but we have used plastic rubbish sacks on other occasions. Next time we're just taking packs that are small enough to carry on so we can ditch that extra weight.
I would like to know any difficulties when traveling with just a backpack. A large backpack may need to be checked by the airline. A typical backpack has many loose straps and the waist belt which seems to be a problem. I am just looking for some suggestions and advice.
Thank you,
Jim Dugan
I used a 46 liter pack and carried it on with no problem.
I have travelled with a pack as checked baggage without any other protection, but preparation to ensure that there are no loose straps and the shoulder straps are tied together with the hip belt. More recently, I have purchased a cheap woven polypropylene bag large enough for the pack from a $2 shop, and taped it up with box packing tape. They are cheap enough to discard at the airport. The packs survived both ways without any damage.Shops sell sleeves to go over the backpack. Or you could just wrap it in clear plastic.
http://www.mec.ca/product/5030-444/mec-skyway-airline-tote/?q=airline+tote
You should be able to find something like that
I have just checked British Airways, KLM, Ryanair, Vueling and Easyjet, which I know is not most EU airlines, but for all five the cabin baggage limits are 40li or more (the weight limits all exceed 10kg, but there are dimension limits on height, width and depth). My experience is that it is only on smaller turbo-prop services that tighter limits apply.With most of the EU airlines 25litres is basically the limit for carry ons
We may be at cross purposes here. The maximum dimension equate you quote give a maximum volume of 40li. I actually have a 38li pack that will fit into the dimensions for a 44li cabin baggage limit (55cmx40cmx20cm). I used it for many years as a carry on. More recently I have used a 30li Salewa without any challenge from the airlines. Its dimensions are not all under the limits, but it doesn't exceed the total linear dimension allowed.Easyjet and Vueling are limited to
50cmx40cmx20cm.
Ryanair is still a little bigger. I think the mainline airlines are bigger but they tend to have lower weight limits.
In my expierence from measuring packs (or checking manufacturers measurements) to come in with in the 50x40x20 requirement you're topping out at 25litres.
I've got an email from a major back maker. They claim
48cm X 30cm X 17cm
For their 25litre pack.
Maybe somebody makes a backpack that is actually 50x40x20 . Many suitcase companies make this size now. But I don't think I've seen one back built to that size.
There isn't any significant difference between the discount carriers in this regard. I checked a number of discount carriers (Flybe, Jet2, Easyjet, Vueling and Volotea) and they are all allow bags up to 55cm x 40cm x 20cm (sometimes more) in the cabin. The most generous allowance is provided by Jet2, at 56cm x 45cm x 25cm. The only wrinkle is Easyjet, which guarantees your bag will stay in the cabin if it is 50cm x 40cm x 20cm or less when the cabin is crowded.I think these days the only discount carrier still allowing 55cm is Ryanair.
Jim,I would like to know any difficulties when traveling with just a backpack. A large backpack may need to be checked by the airline. A typical backpack has many loose straps and the waist belt which seems to be a problem. I am just looking for some suggestions and advice.
Thank you,
Jim Dugan
Hi,I would like to know any difficulties when traveling with just a backpack. A large backpack may need to be checked by the airline. A typical backpack has many loose straps and the waist belt which seems to be a problem. I am just looking for some suggestions and advice.
Thank you,
Jim Dugan
Hola Haikutaxi, Is this the duffle you speak of? Thx. http://www.rei.com/product/804454/sea-to-summit-pack-converter-duffle-bagWe bought Sea to Summit ripstop nylon duffel bags that our Talon 33's just fit in (and are carry-on size). When not in use they double as laundry bags inside our packs (they only weigh a few ounces). I've also found it easier to stash the pack on buses and trains if it's in the duffle and it also keeps the pack clean and gives it an extra layer of protection.
Ok Thx.......No, mine is smaller, lighter & simpler ... Folds up into its pocket when not in use. I'll see if I can find info.
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