From: Tom Foss (tomfoss@usa.net)
Date: Tue Feb 18 2003 - 09:06:10 CST
That's exactly the way we did it in 2001, Don. The packs went in
duffels, the empty duffels went in the lockers while we were on the
trail.
The new baggage regulations have me worried, though, as most of the
airlines are charging extra for heavy and/or large bags. Last fall,
this list indicated no problems or surcharges, but I'd check with the
airlines for dimensions & weight restrictions.
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From: owner-philmont@troop47.com [mailto:owner-philmont@troop47.com] On
Behalf Of Trekrdon@aol.com
Sent: Monday, February 17, 2003 10:00 PM
To: Multiple recipients of list philmont
Subject: Re: [Philmont]: Size of crew duffel
I assume, based on previous experiences with flying with a backpack,
that your backpack is put inside a dubble bag of some kind before being
checked on the plane. I would then expect each trecker to bring a very
small gym bag or carryon with atoiletries, camers, change of socks, etc.
Is this about right? Or do you check your bags without putting them
in a duffel?? At one airline about six years ago we were told they
would not guarantee the safety of a backpack shipped with just its
straps and waist belt wrapped around it so we wrapped the whole thing in
duct tape before we checked it. I have checked snowshoes just held
together with nylon wire ties before.
At Philmont base camp then we would need to stuff our difffels (empty)
in the storage boxe with our class As and travel bags. I would
appreciate info if this is way off or if I am heading in the wrong
direction..
Don Hall
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