Internal frame backpacks through security / as carry-ons
Dec 10, 2006 | 4:14 pm
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Internal frame backpacks through security / as carry-ons
Mrs. and I are trying to travel as light as possible for our upcoming trip to Thailand and the Philippines.
We are looking at getting a couple of backpacks that are relatively small, yet have internal frames for support.
Your input would be helpful with these two questions:
1. Will the aluminum and composite stays in the backpack raises eyebrows during x-ray? I assume that since many rollaboards have aluminum handles and such, we should be okay;
2. From my research, it looks like the linear dimensions of the packs we want to purchase fit within the carry-on limits. Can I assume they'll fit in not only the overheads from LAX to Manila, but from Manila to Bangkok as well?
Philippine Air posts a 15-pound carryon limit which should be easy for us to go under.
My only concern is that we may jump on a smaller plane to get to some smaller islands and I assume overhead space on those planes is quite tight, if any at all.
Comments and tips are greatly appreciated!
We are looking at getting a couple of backpacks that are relatively small, yet have internal frames for support.
Your input would be helpful with these two questions:
1. Will the aluminum and composite stays in the backpack raises eyebrows during x-ray? I assume that since many rollaboards have aluminum handles and such, we should be okay;
2. From my research, it looks like the linear dimensions of the packs we want to purchase fit within the carry-on limits. Can I assume they'll fit in not only the overheads from LAX to Manila, but from Manila to Bangkok as well?
Philippine Air posts a 15-pound carryon limit which should be easy for us to go under.
My only concern is that we may jump on a smaller plane to get to some smaller islands and I assume overhead space on those planes is quite tight, if any at all.
Comments and tips are greatly appreciated!
Dec 10, 2006 | 6:23 pm
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Programs: AA, WN RR
Posts: 3,122
Mrs. and I are trying to travel as light as possible for our upcoming trip to Thailand and the Philippines.
We are looking at getting a couple of backpacks that are relatively small, yet have internal frames for support.
Your input would be helpful with these two questions:
1. Will the aluminum and composite stays in the backpack raises eyebrows during x-ray? I assume that since many rollaboards have aluminum handles and such, we should be okay;
2. From my research, it looks like the linear dimensions of the packs we want to purchase fit within the carry-on limits. Can I assume they'll fit in not only the overheads from LAX to Manila, but from Manila to Bangkok as well?
Philippine Air posts a 15-pound carryon limit which should be easy for us to go under.
My only concern is that we may jump on a smaller plane to get to some smaller islands and I assume overhead space on those planes is quite tight, if any at all.
Comments and tips are greatly appreciated!
We are looking at getting a couple of backpacks that are relatively small, yet have internal frames for support.
Your input would be helpful with these two questions:
1. Will the aluminum and composite stays in the backpack raises eyebrows during x-ray? I assume that since many rollaboards have aluminum handles and such, we should be okay;
2. From my research, it looks like the linear dimensions of the packs we want to purchase fit within the carry-on limits. Can I assume they'll fit in not only the overheads from LAX to Manila, but from Manila to Bangkok as well?
Philippine Air posts a 15-pound carryon limit which should be easy for us to go under.
My only concern is that we may jump on a smaller plane to get to some smaller islands and I assume overhead space on those planes is quite tight, if any at all.
Comments and tips are greatly appreciated!
The small planes very likely will not have overhead space. I have flown on several Beech 1900 puddlejumpers. Very little space on those for carry on bags, even under seats. The crew will stow your backpacks and you will pick them up planeside when you land.
Dec 10, 2006 | 6:34 pm
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Houston
Posts: 8,957
We are looking at getting a couple of backpacks that are relatively small, yet have internal frames for support.
Your input would be helpful with these two questions:
1. Will the aluminum and composite stays in the backpack raises eyebrows during x-ray? I assume that since many rollaboards have aluminum handles and such, we should be okay; . . . .
Your input would be helpful with these two questions:
1. Will the aluminum and composite stays in the backpack raises eyebrows during x-ray? I assume that since many rollaboards have aluminum handles and such, we should be okay; . . . .
