Traveling with a Meg

Pawel Szopinski · 4th April 2008, 16:17

How do you travel with your Meg? Do you take the head off? If so, how do you store it?

Ideas and pictures would be much appreciated.

**UWSojourner** · 4th April 2008, 18:03

Quote: (Originally Posted by Pawel Szopinski)

How do you travel with your Meg? Do you take the head off? If so, how do you store it?

Ideas and pictures would be much appreciated.

Head, scrubber, and can in a carryon. The rest of the hardware as needed in checked baggage.

**wedivebc** · 4th April 2008, 18:11

Quote: (Originally Posted by Pawel Szopinski)

How do you travel with your Meg? Do you take the head off? If so, how do you store it?

Ideas and pictures would be much appreciated.

I use a travel pro suitcase like the ones used by the flight crew. It is maximum size allowed for carry-on and my CLs, can, head and breathing hose, and 1st stages fits in it. Try not to make it look as heavy as it is because it weighs more than allowable for carry-on and don't let a stewardess help you put in in the overhead.

Explorer · 4th April 2008, 19:47

Quote: (Originally Posted by UWSojourner)

Head, scrubber, and can in a carry on.

Loop and CL go underneath. I also carry my computers and regs on board. In Germany, they would like you to have your torches with carry on. Make sure you have good wheels and ALWAYS OFFER to move your case......

**Bobmac** · 4th April 2008, 21:50

Quote: (Originally Posted by wedivebc)

I use a travel pro suitcase like the ones used by the flight crew. It is maximum size allowed for carry-on and my CLs, can, head and breathing hose, and 1st stages fits in it. Try not to make it look as heavy as it is because it weighs more than allowable for carry-on and don't let a stewardess help you put in in the overhead.

I use a Travelpro carryon as well. They're nice and nondescript and offer some protection if you get busted and have to check it.

jkeep · 5th April 2008, 08:27

Which travelpro do you use??????
Just been on there website and
not sure which one they allow
onboard.

Regards,

Jeff

steveharriss · 5th April 2008, 09:47

I use one of these as it is the absolute maximum carry on size
Eaglecreekluggage - Product Details Eagle Creek Cross Roads Convertible 22, Eagle Creek Centreline, 20144
Never been stopped carrying it and there are tie downs inside to stop the cannister rolling around.

**wedivebc** · 5th April 2008, 14:52

Quote: (Originally Posted by jkeep)

Which travelpro do you use??????
Just been on there website and
not sure which one they allow
onboard.

Regards,

Jeff

Don't know the model (mines a clone) but its 22"X14"

***jradomski*** · 5th April 2008, 15:08

Quote: (Originally Posted by jkeep)

Which travelpro do you use??????
Just been on there website and
not sure which one they allow
onboard.

Regards,

Jeff

use this link..
any of the 22 inch ones will work..
Travelpro > Shop By Type > Wheeled Carry Ons

depending on what features you want.. the 3 I would look at are
walkabout lite (22'), travel crew 6 (22'), or extreme lite (22')

The case thats lightest by itself is the extreme lite, the heaviest is the travel crew..

The walkabout and extreme can expand 2.5 inches, the travel crew can't..

mattmexico · 5th April 2008, 15:17

Quote: (Originally Posted by wedivebc)

I use a travel pro suitcase like the ones used by the flight crew. It is maximum size allowed for carry-on and my CLs, can, head and breathing hose, and 1st stages fits in it. Try not to make it look as heavy as it is because it weighs more than allowable for carry-on and don't let a stewardess help you put in in the overhead.

yo

I do not use a travel pro but a little Samsonite trolley I picked up long time ago, but put the same items in my carry on. Can, scrubber, head, first stages, counterlungs and loop. Additionally my primary light nead goes inside as well.

Matt

4th April 2008, 16:17	#1 (permalink)
Pawel Szopinski Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 102	Traveling with a Meg How do you travel with your Meg? Do you take the head off? If so, how do you store it? Ideas and pictures would be much appreciated.
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UWSojourner Pacific Northwest Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 556	Re: Traveling with a Meg Quote: (Originally Posted by Pawel Szopinski) How do you travel with your Meg? Do you take the head off? If so, how do you store it? Ideas and pictures would be much appreciated. Head, scrubber, and can in a carryon. The rest of the hardware as needed in checked baggage.
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4th April 2008, 18:11	#3 (permalink)
wedivebc FIGJAM Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Vancouver Island BC Canada Posts: 1,358	Re: Traveling with a Meg Quote: (Originally Posted by Pawel Szopinski) How do you travel with your Meg? Do you take the head off? If so, how do you store it? Ideas and pictures would be much appreciated. I use a travel pro suitcase like the ones used by the flight crew. It is maximum size allowed for carry-on and my CLs, can, head and breathing hose, and 1st stages fits in it. Try not to make it look as heavy as it is because it weighs more than allowable for carry-on and don't let a stewardess help you put in in the overhead. __________________ Cheers, Dave.... Man is the only animal burdened with the knowledge he will eventually die
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Explorer I will teach you a..... Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 754	Re: Traveling with a Meg Quote: (Originally Posted by UWSojourner) Head, scrubber, and can in a carry on. Loop and CL go underneath. I also carry my computers and regs on board. In Germany, they would like you to have your torches with carry on. Make sure you have good wheels and ALWAYS OFFER to move your case...... __________________ TRAIN WRECKED.....
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4th April 2008, 21:50	#5 (permalink)
Bobmac I'm working on it! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 95	Re: Traveling with a Meg Quote: (Originally Posted by wedivebc) I use a travel pro suitcase like the ones used by the flight crew. It is maximum size allowed for carry-on and my CLs, can, head and breathing hose, and 1st stages fits in it. Try not to make it look as heavy as it is because it weighs more than allowable for carry-on and don't let a stewardess help you put in in the overhead. I use a Travelpro carryon as well. They're nice and nondescript and offer some protection if you get busted and have to check it.
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5th April 2008, 08:27	#6 (permalink)
jkeep New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Megalodon Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK Posts: 54	Re: Traveling with a Meg Which travelpro do you use?????? Just been on there website and not sure which one they allow onboard. Regards, Jeff __________________ Practice, Practice, Practice And Become A Master Of Technique .............
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steveharriss Bubble free by choice Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 161	Re: Traveling with a Meg I use one of these as it is the absolute maximum carry on size Eaglecreekluggage - Product Details Eagle Creek Cross Roads Convertible 22, Eagle Creek Centreline, 20144 Never been stopped carrying it and there are tie downs inside to stop the cannister rolling around.
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wedivebc FIGJAM Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Vancouver Island BC Canada Posts: 1,358	Re: Traveling with a Meg Quote: (Originally Posted by jkeep) Which travelpro do you use?????? Just been on there website and not sure which one they allow onboard. Regards, Jeff Don't know the model (mines a clone) but its 22"X14" __________________ Cheers, Dave.... Man is the only animal burdened with the knowledge he will eventually die
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5th April 2008, 15:08	#9 (permalink)
*jradomski* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Optima rEvo Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Classic Kiss rEvo Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: "Da" Bronx Posts: 2,817	Re: Traveling with a Meg Quote: (Originally Posted by jkeep) Which travelpro do you use?????? Just been on there website and not sure which one they allow onboard. Regards, Jeff use this link.. any of the 22 inch ones will work.. Travelpro > Shop By Type > Wheeled Carry Ons depending on what features you want.. the 3 I would look at are walkabout lite (22'), travel crew 6 (22'), or extreme lite (22') The case thats lightest by itself is the extreme lite, the heaviest is the travel crew.. The walkabout and extreme can expand 2.5 inches, the travel crew can't.. __________________ Joe Radomski CCR Trimix Instructor Trainer ANDI Instructor Trainer Director #10 All posts are personal opinions and DO NOT reflect any affiliated agency unless specifically stated.
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mattmexico Rebreather World Writer Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Classic Kiss Optima RB80 / Clone Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Prism Topaz Sport Kiss RB80 / Clone Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mexico, Q.Roo, Playa del Carmen Posts: 752	Re: Traveling with a Meg Quote: (Originally Posted by wedivebc) I use a travel pro suitcase like the ones used by the flight crew. It is maximum size allowed for carry-on and my CLs, can, head and breathing hose, and 1st stages fits in it. Try not to make it look as heavy as it is because it weighs more than allowable for carry-on and don't let a stewardess help you put in in the overhead. yo I do not use a travel pro but a little Samsonite trolley I picked up long time ago, but put the same items in my carry on. Can, scrubber, head, first stages, counterlungs and loop. Additionally my primary light nead goes inside as well. Matt __________________ N 20' 37.617' W 87' 04.693' www.andreaswmatthes.com
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