Travelling with a Meg as hand luggage

nmanfield · 19th December 2006, 20:39

One of the biggest selling points for me buying a Meg was its portability as I usually travel when diving. There are many ways to skin a cat so I thought I'd show how I carry mine as hand luggage. I use a Storm case 2500 which is exactly the airline carry on maximum. I have drilled holes in the bottom to match up with the bolts for the backplate. I put the bolts through the case and screw them up with the backplate nuts. The case can also fit the first stages and anything else that you fancy cramming in (though I usually put a microfibre towel inside).

This means that all you have to carry in your hold baggage is your backplate, counterlings, wing and hoses (as well as the usual other gubbins). Wheels on the case allow for nonchalant and innocent looks at check in (providing they don't weigh it

. Anyone else doing anything similar?

silentscuba · 19th December 2006, 20:55

Great job and good idea. I know my wife just puts her entire MEG in a back- pack and carries it on with no problems.

nmanfield · 19th December 2006, 21:17

Quote: (Originally Posted by silentscuba)

Great job and good idea. I know my wife just puts her entire MEG in a back- pack and carries it on with no problems.

Also very possible - also room for backplate and harness!

Happy days!!!

**wedivebc** · 19th December 2006, 23:02

Quote: (Originally Posted by nmanfield)

. Anyone else doing anything similar?

My buddy did same last time we went to Mexico. I had sport kiss in backpack then. I will be doing the same with my meg this trip but I noticed Ron didn't use the overhead rack above his seat

USSMEG · 20th December 2006, 03:15

http://www.rebreatherworld.com/home-...html#post47790

I showed it here and will be packing it up next month for a trip south and will include inside pic's.
Paul

kkcheo · 20th December 2006, 12:11

Thanks for making this post. It's really useful information!!

However, I would like to add a bit about air travel in Asia. It seems that airlines have different policies about baggage allowances.

Eg. Thai Airways would weigh golf bags with the luggage (happened to me) whereas a friend of mine flew Malaysian Airlines from Malaysia to Thailand did not have to weigh in his golf bag.

The other thing I encountered recently was when I was flying from Laos to Bangkok, I had a conforming size carry on (those bags with wheels and pull handle) but it was bulging because I stuffed 2 books in the side pockets. When I got the the aircraft door, the ground staff who were where actually asked to pick my bag up to feel the weight. I was ok, but the passenger infront of me was asked to check in his hand lugguage.

Cheers
-Keng

19th December 2006, 20:55	#2 (permalink)
silentscuba rEvo CCR Driver Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss rEvo Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic rEvo Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mill Creek, WA USA Posts: 576	Re: Travelling with a Meg as hand luggage Great job and good idea. I know my wife just puts her entire MEG in a back- pack and carries it on with no problems. __________________ Curt McNamee rEvo CCR Diver KISS CCR Diver www.silentscuba.com
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19th December 2006, 23:02	#4 (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: 1,394	Re: Travelling with a Meg as hand luggage Quote: (Originally Posted by nmanfield) . Anyone else doing anything similar? My buddy did same last time we went to Mexico. I had sport kiss in backpack then. I will be doing the same with my meg this trip but I noticed Ron didn't use the overhead rack above his seat __________________ Cheers, Dave.... Man is the only animal burdened with the knowledge he will eventually die
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20th December 2006, 03:15	#5 (permalink)
USSMEG USSMEG Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mass Posts: 272	Re: Travelling with a Meg as hand luggage http://www.rebreatherworld.com/home-...html#post47790 I showed it here and will be packing it up next month for a trip south and will include inside pic's. Paul
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20th December 2006, 12:11	#6 (permalink)
kkcheo New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Working in Laos diving in Thailand Posts: 69	Re: Travelling with a Meg as hand luggage Thanks for making this post. It's really useful information!! However, I would like to add a bit about air travel in Asia. It seems that airlines have different policies about baggage allowances. Eg. Thai Airways would weigh golf bags with the luggage (happened to me) whereas a friend of mine flew Malaysian Airlines from Malaysia to Thailand did not have to weigh in his golf bag. The other thing I encountered recently was when I was flying from Laos to Bangkok, I had a conforming size carry on (those bags with wheels and pull handle) but it was bulging because I stuffed 2 books in the side pockets. When I got the the aircraft door, the ground staff who were where actually asked to pick my bag up to feel the weight. I was ok, but the passenger infront of me was asked to check in his hand lugguage. Cheers -Keng
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