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    Ryan Tucker
    BPL Member

    @beartoothtucker

    Anyone had an issue with TSA and the aluminum stay? Considering using my pack as the carry on for a September trip. I hate removing the stay, but if I need to I figured I could do it.

    #3550831
    Alex H
    BPL Member

    @abhitt

    Locale: southern appalachians or desert SW

    You should be OK as that stay is not longer than 22″ which is the limit.  Measure it to be sure.

    #3550838
    Kenneth Keating
    BPL Member

    @kkkeating

    Locale: Sacramento, Calif

    I’ve taken mine in numerous airlines, no problems yet.

    #3550902
    Ryan Tucker
    BPL Member

    @beartoothtucker

    Ok, appreciate the input.

    #3550996
    Dale Wambaugh
    BPL Member

    @dwambaugh

    Locale: Pacific Northwest

    If you go frame-less and don’t pack it crazy full, you can squeeze it into smaller “test boxes.” TSA isn’t so much the problem as gate crews on a full international flight trying to reduce overhead luggage.. You can get all the way to the gate and have the crew spoil your carry-on plans. Maximum weight and size varies by airline, so study up. Domestic flights seem looser on the sizes.

    If you can gate check an offending bag so they have it waiting for you at the gate when you get off, it is less of a concern. We have a trip coming up with just an hour leeway between connecting flights and I want all my stuff in the cabin in case the times get too close.

    Have a backup plan to be ready to immediately empty your more fragile and precious gear (cameras, tablet, etc) into a small day pack or other small carry-on if you have to check the big bag. I usually have one maximum size carry on plus an allowed “personal bag” anyway. If weight is close, put the dense stuff like electronics in the personal bag. When I have had my big bag weighed to check compliance, no one has wanted to weigh the 15 liter pack I used as a “personal bag” (whew).

    #3551005
    Ryan Tucker
    BPL Member

    @beartoothtucker

    I have a 1 hour transfer window. I would love to take the Mariposa as the carry on with a tent, sleeping bag, etc…The first night we are planning to stay in a campground so as long as I can sleep I should have my gear by the time we go backpacking. Just wasn’t sure about stay.

    #3551036
    David Thomas
    BPL Member

    @davidinkenai

    Locale: North Woods. Far North.

    You could UPS it to a friend in the area or USPS to yourself, General Delivery.

    #3551057
    Ryan Tucker
    BPL Member

    @beartoothtucker

    Absolutely thought about sending it to a friend in Bozeman.

    #3553278
    John Martin
    BPL Member

    @snapyjohn

    Locale: Pacific NW

    I work for an airline. I doubt you will see an issue. You can take it into the airport and ask.

    #3553596
    Ryan Tucker
    BPL Member

    @beartoothtucker

    John, thanks. I live an hour from my airport. So I won’t make it before my trip.

    #3554178
    M B
    BPL Member

    @livingontheroad

    Outbound, i have things which are verbotten in carryon, so check full pack /food in thrift duffel.   Carry on $$$ gear in small duffel. Throw these duffel away, leave at hostel, etc

     

    Homebound, i put stay, poles, most gear in small 22″duffel and check, carry on frameless pack with $$$ gear. Get duffel at thrift/walmart. Use for next outbound trip.

    I end up on very small regional planes, 3 seats across. Where most carryon have to be checked at gate.  Never had issue this way.  Dont ever want surprises personally.  Depends on size planes though.

     

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