Have you ever watched air hostesses trying to jam those overhead bins closed because no one follows the size rules?
I would rather have my helmet in the baggage hold.
Have you ever watched air hostesses trying to jam those overhead bins closed because no one follows the size rules?
I would rather have my helmet in the baggage hold.
I do fly-away rides with my helmet 2-3 times a year.
I would never check-in my helmet. Not the way the baggage handlers throw the bags into the cargo hold, or having your helmet crushed by bigger bags as they come down the baggage carousel.
No thanks.
I've carried my helmet as carry-on countless times and never has my helmet been crushed in the overhead bin.
If you're using on the bike I'd be sure to use a dry bag vs. a duffle bag that's probably going to leak. Nothing more frustrating than having contents soaked through and trying to dry same on the road.
I use a DryPak 70l bag I purchased 10 years ago for $62. I been though all day driving rain and its never leaked.
Similar bag below. Comes in 4 sizes. The 70l bag is $67.20 and the 120l is $103.
I do fly-away rides with my helmet 2-3 times a year.
I would never check-in my helmet. Not the way the baggage handlers throw the bags into the cargo hold, or having your helmet crushed by bigger bags as they come down the baggage carousel.
No thanks.
I've carried my helmet as carry-on countless times and never has my helmet been crushed in the overhead bin.
Counts as a personal item in addition to carry-on.
Technically it exceeds the dimensions allowed (supposed to fit under the seat) but no airline has ever stopped us and others have brought much larger and numerous items.
Counts as a personal item in addition to carry-on.
Technically it exceeds the dimensions allowed (supposed to fit under the seat) but no airline has ever stopped us and others have brought much larger and numerous items.
The amount of luggage some people bring as carry-on is crazy.
One guy brought two carry-on sized luggage, in addition to two sets of ski-boots. Took up two overhead bins himself. If I bring my helmet, I'm making sure I bring something I can stuff under my seat, like a backpack or something similar.
I'm frustrated by the check in crew that allows this.
Last time I flew was AC to Vancouver and return from San Diego. For the return flight the check in people were carry on luggage Nazis. They had a carry on sizer rack by the desk and forced people to check each piece and those that did not fit were checked in at extra cost. People trying to bring extra bags were told no, they had to be checked as well.
The rules make sense. Don't like it, then buy an more expensive ticket with "free" checked bags or fly another airline.
I'm not convinced people are trying to get free luggage on their flights.
I think they just don't want to wait at the baggage carousel after landing, they just want to get off the plane and walk out the front door.
We don't do a lot of domestic flights, so we have to go through passport and customs anyway. Most times our bags come out just as we clear security on the other side plus we don't have to mess around lugging suitcases around the terminals.
I know some travelers worry about bags missing connections, but we give ourselves plenty of time at the destination to get over jet lag, etc. so it's no problem getting our bags delivered a day or two later. If it's something we really need, we'll make sure we carry it on with us.
Lots of space inside the helmet to smuggle stuff onto the plane! Especially when you have a big head like me!
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