Post by: MCNSC on February 11, 2022, 11:17:46 PM
Post by: Ryan Rothhaar on February 12, 2022, 06:58:29 AM
Don't overthink it.
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Post by: smokin joe on February 12, 2022, 07:41:28 AM
Post by: Terry Green on February 12, 2022, 10:38:07 AM
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Post by: Terry Green on February 12, 2022, 05:43:20 PM
Post by: Terry Green on February 12, 2022, 05:46:34 PM
Both outside compartments are used for padding.
Post by: Terry Green on February 12, 2022, 05:53:10 PM
Give my meat to ranch hands if there is no feed the needy program local.
Post by: GCook on February 12, 2022, 06:13:03 PM
That said I have a lockable bow case that I take out the foam and pack the take down bows in (arrows too) and use clothes for padding. Went to Canada in 2019 that way and it worked well.
Post by: Wudstix on February 12, 2022, 08:18:51 PM
:campfire: :coffee: :archer2:
Post by: Terry Green on February 13, 2022, 07:16:49 AM
Post by: MCNSC on February 13, 2022, 01:46:22 PM
Post by: Terry Green on February 13, 2022, 03:08:49 PM
Post by: Ryan Rothhaar on February 13, 2022, 03:45:24 PM
😉
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Post by: M60gunner on February 13, 2022, 05:52:23 PM
Post by: fisherick on February 14, 2022, 09:27:46 AM
We would take a 60qt wheeled Igloo cooler and pack our tent(s), tarp, cook gear, utensils, tools, etc and an insulated bag cooler (California Inovations) for camp use.
When we harvest an elk we would have it butchered, frozen and packed in our cooler and waxed cardboard boxes (with dry ice) for travel home as checked luggage. Also would take 45# meat in our insulated bag cooler as a carry-on.
BE Sure To Keep All Bags and Coolers Below 50#.
We would ship all our gear home with 5-7 day ground shipping.
We found this to be the easiest, cheapest, and most efficient travel.
Post by: KAZ on February 14, 2022, 10:59:26 AM
Post by: KAZ on February 14, 2022, 11:01:48 AM
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Post by: Pauljr77 on February 14, 2022, 09:20:16 PM
Post by: Terry Green on February 15, 2022, 09:49:13 AM
One needs to make sure that if you do buy a duffel, that it will accept your TD with allowance for padding. Any 'case' type lugage will be subject to questions, but if its bows there should be no issues. I have traveled with a Black Widow case before, and many times with Smokin Joe and his case. Never an issue, just extra scrutiny at times, but all went well.
Post by: Ryan Rothhaar on February 15, 2022, 10:17:48 AM
Another tip - your carryon + personal items don't get weighed. You can stash a bunch of heavy stuff in there if you are approaching the 50 lb limit in your checked bag. Don't discount the personal item, look at the measurement, often you can use a small backpack for this...in addition to a bigger carryon.
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Post by: Terry Green on February 15, 2022, 10:30:01 AM
Great tip, i have yet to be charged with Delta and American...and here's a few more....
WEAR your boots to the airport, they are going to make you take your shoes off anyway, no need to add the weight and BULK to your checked bag for an overweight charg, I also wear or wrap my polar tech or wool pullover around my shoulders, it makes for a nice pillow during flight if you need it, and more room in your checked bag or carry on.
Post by: Pauljr77 on February 15, 2022, 10:49:50 AM
Another tip, I make sure my binoculars are in my carry on, I’ve had sunglasses stolen from check bags, use the TSA locks and carry valuables in your carry on.
Post by: Terry Green on February 15, 2022, 10:52:46 AM
Post by: Pauljr77 on February 15, 2022, 11:01:50 AM
Post by: Terry Green on February 15, 2022, 11:09:51 AM
Post by: Terry Green on February 16, 2022, 07:40:24 AM
Post by: fisherick on February 16, 2022, 08:35:22 AM
Post by: smokin joe on February 16, 2022, 08:59:28 AM
Keep posting your tips and tricks for air travel.
Post by: Ryan Rothhaar on February 16, 2022, 09:49:21 AM
For locks (when I take a bear gun to AK its required for firearms) you need to be sure they are TSA approved or they will cut them off with bolt cutters. I use the small 3 digit TSA certified combo lock too. Get em at Walmart. I have them all combo'd the same. One on pistol case. And one on the bag the case is in. I hate travelling with a gun but have to sometimes. Avoid if possible.
I don't take an extra riser...I figure if I do something bad enough to break a riser I'm probably broken too! Never needed the spare limbs but I always take a set and an extra string.
Be realistic about needs vs wants. Anymore I only check 1 bag except for Alaska where I'm taking a whole camp along and the bulk necessitates a 2nd bag. Everything you can get in 1 checked bag + your carry on you still will have stuff you never see or need the whole trip. Checking 1 bag makes everything easier...moving in the airport before and after...not to mention cheaper.
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Post by: Ryan Rothhaar on February 16, 2022, 09:58:47 AM
He was on a guided trip....so didn't even need any camp gear. I don't get it. Generational, maybe 😀
It WAS comical watching him try to push an airport luggage cart around with all that crap on it!
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Post by: Pauljr77 on February 16, 2022, 11:17:24 AM
As a general comment about air travel, know what the rules are before you go, each airline has their own. Don’t try to carry your pocket knife through TSA, no matter how much you whine, they will take it, put it in your check bag. And when you board, its very simple, bag, butt, belt :). There’s no reason to mess with your unorganized stuff, stalling boarding for everyone else.
Post by: Terry Green on February 17, 2022, 05:27:31 AM
Post by: smokin joe on February 22, 2022, 06:42:08 AM
Post by: fisherick on February 22, 2022, 09:32:13 AM
The Igloo 5-day 60qt wheeled cooler mentioned in my post is 28"x16"x17" and weighs 12# fits all our camp gear, acts as a camp food cooler and returns with meat or hides when we get lucky. The only disadvantage is it weighs 12# and limits how much meat you can transport home without additional fees.
The second is a jumbo insulated cooler bag (10gal) (3#) and is 21"x17"x8". We use this as a truck cooler for drinks and as a carry-on to bring 40-45# of frozen meat home on the plane.
A third option is a Igloo 45qt Marine cooler that is smaller but only weighs 6# to bring back more frozen meat (44#) as checked baggage.
We always duct tape the covers and add a strap to secure the cover of the coolers. Just keep weights under 50# to avoid oversize fees.
Post by: MCNSC on February 22, 2022, 09:44:12 PM