carry on boots?

[powpig2002]

going out west 1st week of feb. shipping skis ups. can i carry on my boots? anyone? anyone? i've called airlines but u can't talk to a human. thanx.

 

[Clarkl23]

going out west 1st week of Feb. shipping skis ups. can i carry on my boots? anyone? anyone? i've called airlines but u can't talk to a human. thanx.

Yes, you can carry on your boots. I've done it in a small duffel bag and I've had some of the people on my trips just carry them on with a simple strap. I don't think any of the boot bags will fit for carry-on luggage dimensions.

Just to be sure you're aware, the airlines consider a ski bag and boot bag as one bag as long as they don't exceed 50 lbs. Personally I check both and don't pack anything extra inside my ski bag as I've heard some people who have getting their ski bag opened, extra stuff seen and then been charged as another bag. Supposedly all you're allowed is skis in your ski bag and boots and helmet in your boot bag (though I have had goggles and gloves inside the helmet).

Clark

 

[andrec10]

Yes, you can carry on your boots. I've done it in a small duffel bag and I've had some of the people on my trips just carry them on with a simple strap. I don't think any of the boot bags will fit for carry-on luggage dimensions.

Just to be sure you're aware, the airlines consider a ski bag and boot bag as one bag as long as they don't exceed 50 lbs. Personally I check both and don't pack anything extra inside my ski bag as I've heard some people who have getting their ski bag opened, extra stuff seen and then been charged as another bag. Supposedly all you're allowed is skis in your ski bag and boots and helmet in your boot bag (though I have had goggles and gloves inside the helmet).

Clark

My son used his large transpack last summer in the overhead without a problem...

 

[severine]

Transpack definitely will work as a carry-on. You could carry the boots on just the strap as one of your personal items, but I don't know how well that works for men (I know of women who have done this instead of a purse). HOWEVER, not sure how the latest changes in policy may affect this, re: personal items. Carry on your boots if you can... god forbid the airline loses your boot bag, you don't want to have to rent boots on your trip.

 

[ta&idaho]

Transpack definitely will work as a carry-on. You could carry the boots on just the strap as one of your personal items, but I don't know how well that works for men (I know of women who have done this instead of a purse). HOWEVER, not sure how the latest changes in policy may affect this, re: personal items. Carry on your boots if you can... god forbid the airline loses your boot bag, you don't want to have to rent boots on your trip.

I've used my Transpack but without the helmet in the middle, so I could collapse down the size a little more. With the helmet, my Transpack is HUGE.

In my experience, the airlines are fairly accommodating of skiers/riders. Denver is a United hub, Salt Lake is a Delta hub, and I think both airlines make a lot of money on the winter vacation crowd.

I was also recently reminded of how much it sucks to have to rent boots. Carry-on is the way to go...

 

[hammer]

I've used my Transpack but without the helmet in the middle, so I could collapse down the size a little more. With the helmet, my Transpack is HUGE.

What did you end up doing with the helmet?

 

[Geoff]

I've used my Transpack but without the helmet in the middle, so I could collapse down the size a little more. With the helmet, my Transpack is HUGE.

In my experience, the airlines are fairly accommodating of skiers/riders. Denver is a United hub, Salt Lake is a Delta hub, and I think both airlines make a lot of money on the winter vacation crowd.

I was also recently reminded of how much it sucks to have to rent boots. Carry-on is the way to go...

I have the High Sierra equivalent of the Transpack. With the boots in the outer pockets and the middle filled, it doesn't fit in most overheads. I put my boots in the middle and completely fill the middle part with other ski clothing. I put the stuff in the outer pockets in kitchen trash bags. When I'm at my seat, I unload the outer pockets and the boot bag fits in the overhead sideways.

My helmet came with a bag. I dangle the bag off the back of my boot bag.

I use a standard roll-aboard as my second bag. On a business trip where I'm sneaking in a day or two, I can fit my notebook computer and all the other stuff I need in the roll-aboard and just rent performance demos.

Going through security, I use the backpack feature of my boot bag. I do the same thing boarding the plane. Nobody has ever hassled me. The rest of the time, the boot bag rests on top of the roll-aboard so I don't have to lug it.

 

[severine]

I've used my Transpack but without the helmet in the middle, so I could collapse down the size a little more. With the helmet, my Transpack is HUGE.

In my experience, the airlines are fairly accommodating of skiers/riders. Denver is a United hub, Salt Lake is a Delta hub, and I think both airlines make a lot of money on the winter vacation crowd.

I was also recently reminded of how much it sucks to have to rent boots. Carry-on is the way to go...

I have the Transpack XTW and when I brought it as carry-on, I had my helmet in it, plus some essential base layers and usual carry-on stuff. This was on NWA in May 2008 and there were no problems fitting this in an overhead compartment.

 

[Dr Skimeister]

I carry boots on a shoulder strap and have either a small day pack/back pack or laptop computer case as my carry on items. Skis/poles in ski bag-along with ski pants get checked along with my "boot bag" in which I pack my clothes and toiletries. Both these bags combine to less than the 50 lb limit, so no problemo with over weight baggage charge.

 

[ta&idaho]

What did you end up doing with the helmet?

I've either carried it separately or stuck it in another bag.

 

[tjf67]

going out west 1st week of feb. shipping skis ups. can i carry on my boots? anyone? anyone? i've called airlines but u can't talk to a human. thanx.

Where your ski boots to the airport. You are from Maine they will understand;-)

 

[ta&idaho]

going out west 1st week of feb. shipping skis ups. can i carry on my boots? anyone? anyone? i've called airlines but u can't talk to a human. thanx.

how much does it cost to ship skis, out of curiousity?

 

[severine]

how much does it cost to ship skis, out of curiousity?

FedEx is cheaper. Last set of skis I shipped cost about $30.

 

[snowmonster]

When I travelled to Whistler last year, I carried-on a small backpack on the plane with my boots strapped to the side. When I boarded, I unhooked the boots and stowed them underneath the seat and put the backpack in the overhead. In the checked-in ski bag, I had my skis, helmet, poles, bib, fleece and other things. I also wrapped my bindings in bubble wrap for some added protection.

Most advice you will get is to check (or ship) your skis but carry on your boots. If the airline misplaces (or damages) your skis, you can rent some. It's harder to rent good fitting boots especially if your boots are dialled in.

 

[drjeff]

how much does it cost to ship skis, out of curiousity?

Last time I ground shipped my ski bag that had my wife's and my skis + poles in it - total weight about 45 lbs. 3 days transit time to Utah - DHL on the way out and FedEx on the way back(went FedEx on the way home because our last day we were at Deer Valley and you can actually buy a FedEx voucher at the ticket window and have your skis shipped directly from their base lodge ski check ) both carriers were in the $50-55 range.

As long as I have a couple of days from my last day of skiing until I need them on vacation or back home, I don't think that I'll ever bring them with me and check them on a plane again. Shipping them is so much easier and in this day and age of airline baggage fees a nominal fee at most

 

[Smellytele]

Always carry boots on in a bag. I have a High sierra one which has one big section that fit my boots, helmet, gloves, and other misc items. It fit everytime. My family all have the kind with the 2 seperate sections on the outside for each boot and a middle section which they carried the rest of the stuff. They fit everytime as well.

 

[SKIQUATTRO]

i ship everything, skis, luggage and just take a small backpack with me for carry on items...I ship UPS as i have an account, i ship it with enough time in case a bag is lost, i have a few days prior to arriving that i can be found and re directed...luckily i never had that problem and all gear arrives safe and sound...i put return labels in my bag, call UPS for a pick up, drop gear at front desk on departure and everything is back to me in a few days.....no hassel;

 

[RISkier]

I have the High Sierra equivalent of the Transpack. With the boots in the outer pockets and the middle filled, it doesn't fit in most overheads. I put my boots in the middle and completely fill the middle part with other ski clothing. I put the stuff in the outer pockets in kitchen trash bags. When I'm at my seat, I unload the outer pockets and the boot bag fits in the overhead sideways.

My helmet came with a bag. I dangle the bag off the back of my boot bag.

I use a standard roll-aboard as my second bag. On a business trip where I'm sneaking in a day or two, I can fit my notebook computer and all the other stuff I need in the roll-aboard and just rent performance demos.

Going through security, I use the backpack feature of my boot bag. I do the same thing boarding the plane. Nobody has ever hassled me. The rest of the time, the boot bag rests on top of the roll-aboard so I don't have to lug it.

Surprised they let you carry on both a boot bag and a regular carry on. Obviously they define the boot bag as a personal item. Most airlines allow 1 carry on and 1 personal item. I’ve used a transpack and while it’s been a bit of a tight fit I haven’t had a problem. I’m wondering if security in some airports might be entertaining with the current state of heightened awareness. I’ve no doubt folks at Denver and Salt Lake see all kinds of different ski stuff come and go. Last time I flew from Providence my boots, which are equipped with hotronics heaters, attracted some scrutiny. Wires sticking out of big boots with batteries could draw some attention from folks that are not familiar with skiing equipment.

 

[RISkier]

Those of you shipping skis, what are you packing them in?

 

[severine]

Those of you shipping skis, what are you packing them in?

I only mailed skis because I sold them. But check out your local ski shop for any boxes they're going to recycle anyway.