Texas Hunt Co T.H.E. pack too big for carry-on

11 July 2012, 03:00

Going to Zimbabwe in September and I need a bigger carry on. Currently have a blackhawk hydrastorm.

Is the Texas Hunt Co T.H.E. pack too big for a carry-on. I have looked at the measurements, but I am looking for some real-world experience.

11 July 2012, 04:20

Oday450

I have used one as a carry on for the last three trips to Africa the latest being last month to Zim. I've had no problems with United and South African Airways.

11 July 2012, 05:32

RVL III

Just make sure it fits in the little box they make everyone with a questionable size bag put their carryon in. Also, I've noticed/heard of several airlines weighing the carry on too....easy way around that is the travel vest stuff to the max, take it off once on the plane, put it in the carryon trick.

11 July 2012, 18:06

Gayne C. Young

I've traveled with one for five years now - full disclosure, it was a free journalist gimmie. That being said it's the best thing to take on a plane. Even shoved to the max it still fits under the seat. I use it to carry my laptop, camera, magazines, notebook, etc. being able to put it on is also great for long trips between terminals.
I've gotten a lot of free bags over the years. this is the only one I use and have commented on in an open forum.

13 July 2012, 18:58

T Agg

The best thing i have used is the new cheapo Swiss Gear 10 zipper back pack. You can fit a weeks worth of clothes, boots, binos and medications plus all your travel documents. I also wear a travel vest with tons of pockets.

Dean

13 July 2012, 19:45

mel5141

I have used Jeff's THE Pack on my last few Africa trips......Great carryon and doubles perfectly for daily duty on the Cruiser while in the bush.....

15 July 2012, 05:11

lavaca

As to the little box they have to check carryon size, getting it into the box is one thing, getting it out is another. I spent several minutes helping a lady get her bag out of that box recently. Every external pocket hung on something and while it went in, it took quite a bit to get it out. They made her check it.

19 July 2012, 01:10

N E 450 No2

quote:
Originally posted by RVL III:
Just make sure it fits in the little box they make everyone with a questionable size bag put their carryon in. Also, I've noticed/heard of several airlines weighing the carry on too....easy way around that is the travel vest stuff to the max, take it off once on the plane, put it in the carryon trick.

Good Plan.

My carryon is the Patagonia MLC [Maximum Legal Carryon].
I have never had any problems with its size on African or domestic flights.

However I put everything in it I legally can, like rifle scpoes, binos, cameras, flashlights, power adapters and rechargers. It always weighs between 40 and 49 lbs.

I am always prepared to use the vest to pt some of te heavy things ion to ligen the weight of the carryon and I also have a seperate bag, Filson, with the things I want to actually use on the plane, snacks, books, medicine as well.

Only one time were they weighing carryons, so I loaded up m vest, but they did not weigh my carryon.

The Patagonia MLC has some very comfrotable back pack straps, that are out of the way when not in use, and the back of the pack is padded making it comfrotable to carry.

19 July 2012, 05:53

Rich-

How many bags can you carry on? One or one bag plus a laptop bag/briefcase?

19 July 2012, 08:26

N E 450 No2

I have always carried on the Patagonia MLC and then a second smaller Filson bag.

I have used either the Filson medium Field bag, or the small carry on bag. The small carry on bag has the advantage of a zipper, that you can lock closed. I use the Filson bag on the Safari Vehicle when in Africa.
I use these Filson bags quite a bit here in the States as well when traveling in a vehicle.

Never had any problem. It is just like a woman with a carryon and a purse.

19 July 2012, 09:42

jdollar

quote:
Originally posted by N E 450 No2:
quote:
Originally posted by RVL III:
Just make sure it fits in the little box they make everyone with a questionable size bag put their carryon in. Also, I've noticed/heard of several airlines weighing the carry on too....easy way around that is the travel vest stuff to the max, take it off once on the plane, put it in the carryon trick.

Good Plan.

My carryon is the Patagonia MLC [Maximum Legal Carryon].
I have never had any problems with its size on African or domestic flights.

However I put everything in it I legally can, like rifle scpoes, binos, cameras, flashlights, power adapters and rechargers. It always weighs between 40 and 49 lbs.

I am always prepared to use the vest to pt some of te heavy things ion to ligen the weight of the carryon and I also have a seperate bag, Filson, with the things I want to actually use on the plane, snacks, books, medicine as well.

Only one time were they weighing carryons, so I loaded up m vest, but they did not weigh my carryon.

The Patagonia MLC has some very comfrotable back pack straps, that are out of the way when not in use, and the back of the pack is padded making it comfrotable to carry.

The idea of schlepping a 45-50 lb carryon from Terminal A to Terminal Z plus a smaller bag just doesn't sound that appealing. it sounds like you travel with 60-70 lbs of luggage inside the cabin

19 July 2012, 10:19

N E 450 No2

Yes it can be a little heavy.

However, I KNOW that even if ALL my other baggage gets lost of delayed, I will have the things in my carryon.

And even if the other bags arrive, I know the things in my carryon will not have been stolen...

So, getting to my final destination, with as much as my stuff as I can, is appealing to me.

A while back I made a trip overseas, and ONLY carried my carryon, no other luggage...

21 July 2012, 08:08

jdollar

so the 60-70 lbs of carryon luggage isn't everything? you also check in a bag???

22 July 2012, 12:31

N E 450 No2

Yes, on most trips I am carrying guns and ammo, so I must have a checked bag.

And the carryon is under 50lbs. Some times just under, but under 50 lbs.

23 July 2012, 01:23

jdollar

you mentioned 2 carryons- a large one and a smaller one. that's why i mentioned a total of 60-70 lbs of carryon luggage.

24 July 2012, 13:37

N E 450 No2

In the smaller bag I will have only a paper back book or two, some snacks and I usually buy a bottled water before I get on the plane after I go through security, little stuff like that.
Anything I might want to use while on the flight. That way I do not have to ever get my primary carryon down out of the overhead.

Or, say when on smaller planes, doing connector flights and they put all the primary carryons in the baggage hold anyway.

I use the Filson bag on the Safari Cruiser as my "day" bag.

I could also put some stuff in it if they are weighing the primary carryon.