Another Rig Carry-on question

[jumper03 0]

When any of you have carried on your rig, is it in a gear bag? Or just as is? Do you have the rest of your stuff with it? (alti, helmet, etc - minus the hook knife of course) Any problems with those too?

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[freakyrat 1]

My Mirage is in a nondescript kitbag that meets the airlines size requirements. I pack my RW suit along side of it and put my helmet in the right hand corner.

My freefly suit goes in the top pocket along with my logbook and my USPA credentials, package of rubber bands etc. go in a pocket inside this one.

I use the Aero Tech Products (Deland, FL) kitbag which is nondescript and meets sizing requirements.

I'm amazed how well everything fits. Zipping off the front pocket that also serves as a backpack makes this very convenient for travel. The main bag fits under the seat in all aircraft or in the overhead. The main bag has fit in the overhead of regional jets and also Saab340 aircraft. The whole bag also fits sideways under the seat of RJ's and also ATR's and Dash8 aircraft. Separating the two bags makes it convenient for the small overheads of RJ's etc. I usually take my helmet in a separate helmet bag except when I fly on AIRTRAN which has a strict one bag limit. Then it's not been a problem as the 717 overhead has large bins.

Happy travelling

Chris

I always travel with my rig in a kitbag.

[AndyMan 7]

I wear mine on my back. Unfortunately I haven't traveled in about six monthes, but did a alot of travel with it on my back last year. I've never had a problem that took more then 2 minutes to fix.

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[tetra316 0]

I've been traveling a quite a bit recently and I just carry it on my back. I also tape the reserve and cutaway handles to prevent them from accidently being pulled. Just make sure you cut it off before you jump! Other than the standard what is this question and how does the cypress work I haven't had any problems at all. Security maybe takes 10 min longer. I'd rather just carry it on my back as I wouldn't have to take it out of a bag and put it back in everytime also, its less weight to carry around as I pack everything else in my checked luggage. Plus the funny looks from other passengers can be hilarious.