carry-on: Backpack and notebook bag?
Mar 13, 2016, 9:35 am
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carry-on: Backpack and notebook bag?
Very general, basically for every airline I might be flying with: Is it possible to bring a camera backpack and a separate thin notebook/mesenger bag for a 15" notebook?
Basically I'm looking to buy a new camera backpack, and I could chose one with a notebook compartment, but then I'm carrying this extra weight for a bigger backpack and the compartment around with me while I'd only need this compartment when actually traveling.
Are there airlines that won't allow the additional notebook bag as carryon luggage?
Basically I'm looking to buy a new camera backpack, and I could chose one with a notebook compartment, but then I'm carrying this extra weight for a bigger backpack and the compartment around with me while I'd only need this compartment when actually traveling.
Are there airlines that won't allow the additional notebook bag as carryon luggage?
Mar 13, 2016, 10:18 am
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In general, that should be fine for most larger carriers. However, it does depend on your carrier. The best thing to do is to check on any of the airlines you might be flying to determine what their specific requirements are, as they can vary significantly across carriers.
As mentioned, Easyjet (and some other European low-cost carriers) will only allow one bag, period, and that bag must meet certain size/weight requirements.
In the US, Spirit is the most strict, allowing a single personal item (size restrictions) for free, and a true carryon being an additional charge.
As mentioned, Easyjet (and some other European low-cost carriers) will only allow one bag, period, and that bag must meet certain size/weight requirements.
In the US, Spirit is the most strict, allowing a single personal item (size restrictions) for free, and a true carryon being an additional charge.
Mar 13, 2016, 10:27 am
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Very general, basically for every airline I might be flying with: Is it possible to bring a camera backpack and a separate thin notebook/mesenger bag for a 15" notebook?
Basically I'm looking to buy a new camera backpack, and I could chose one with a notebook compartment, but then I'm carrying this extra weight for a bigger backpack and the compartment around with me while I'd only need this compartment when actually traveling.
Are there airlines that won't allow the additional notebook bag as carryon luggage?
Basically I'm looking to buy a new camera backpack, and I could chose one with a notebook compartment, but then I'm carrying this extra weight for a bigger backpack and the compartment around with me while I'd only need this compartment when actually traveling.
Are there airlines that won't allow the additional notebook bag as carryon luggage?
How much more does a bag with a compartment weigh as opposed to one without a compartment?
The biggest concern if it were me is that if you board with both and if the airline decides their isn't enough storage space or that your 2 carry-ons violate their rules, it will be your camera backpack that they will take away from you and check as luggage. Do you want to risk having your camera bag and equipment tossed into the baggage compartment?
Mar 13, 2016, 11:13 am
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The "rules" in most cases say 1 bag that can be stored in front of you and 1 "personal item" like a purse. So it depends on the size of the notebook bag.
How much more does a bag with a compartment weigh as opposed to one without a compartment?
The biggest concern if it were me is that if you board with both and if the airline decides their isn't enough storage space or that your 2 carry-ons violate their rules, it will be your camera backpack that they will take away from you and check as luggage. Do you want to risk having your camera bag and equipment tossed into the baggage compartment?
How much more does a bag with a compartment weigh as opposed to one without a compartment?
The biggest concern if it were me is that if you board with both and if the airline decides their isn't enough storage space or that your 2 carry-ons violate their rules, it will be your camera backpack that they will take away from you and check as luggage. Do you want to risk having your camera bag and equipment tossed into the baggage compartment?
Just a thought... I saw a few backpacks to which you can attack a skateboard and the likes. What about tying the notebook in it's thin cover/bag to it the same way? Would airlines have a problem with that?
Mar 14, 2016, 2:57 pm
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When confronted with one item and I have a camera backpack and notebook bag I just lash the two of them together using lashing straps from MEC/REI or any outdoor oufitter
Mar 14, 2016, 3:30 pm
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You never had any problems with that?
Mar 14, 2016, 5:25 pm
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Discretion is the key.
Also you need to make it neat and tidy so it looks like one piece and not two pieces rigged together.
It would also help if the two bags are the same ballistic black.
My experience is mostly with SE Asian LCCs.
Mar 15, 2016, 2:20 am
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Discretion is the key.
Also you need to make it neat and tidy so it looks like one piece and not two pieces rigged together.
It would also help if the two bags are the same ballistic black.
My experience is mostly with SE Asian LCCs.
Mar 15, 2016, 11:50 am
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Very general, basically for every airline I might be flying with: Is it possible to bring a camera backpack and a separate thin notebook/mesenger bag for a 15" notebook?
Basically I'm looking to buy a new camera backpack, and I could chose one with a notebook compartment, but then I'm carrying this extra weight for a bigger backpack and the compartment around with me while I'd only need this compartment when actually traveling.
Are there airlines that won't allow the additional notebook bag as carryon luggage?
Basically I'm looking to buy a new camera backpack, and I could chose one with a notebook compartment, but then I'm carrying this extra weight for a bigger backpack and the compartment around with me while I'd only need this compartment when actually traveling.
Are there airlines that won't allow the additional notebook bag as carryon luggage?
Often I'll use either a Tom Bihn Tri-Star, RedOxx Skytrain or Goruck GR2 and put the Daylight briefcase inside whichever one I happen to be using. When I arrive at my destination, I leave the backback behind and take only the Daylight briefcase which I use like a messenger bag.