I looked up Delta and this is what I find for constituting ski equipment:My ski bag gets checked quite often, but it's usually pretty obvious that there's nothing but skis and poles. My husband theorizes that they check me because they know that -- and it's an easy check (you know....like giving out easy traffic tickets to meet quota). Makes a little sense....
It's really interesting how no one (on this forum) checks their boots. I think that's in part my thinking with a rolling bag....then the skis and boots are together (rather than two separate bags). Less chance of one part to be "misplaced"? Just an approach I'm noodling through.
It is interesting about the "interrogation" of your skis in Boston. I read that a few times throughout the Evo and Amazon reviews. I've never been asked that -- I'd be busted 10 times over for my boot bag!
I'm already seeing some of those, such as on the evo bag!The next couple months could be a good time to buy a ski bag/case. Sales are starting and there are closeouts available in some cases.
Yes!So then do you have an additional suitcase with all your basic clothes that you also send through?
My snowboard bag is duct-taped together… Southwest looked at it and said they’re not assuming responsibility!The next couple months could be a good time to buy a ski bag/case. Sales are starting and there are closeouts available in some cases.
I really like the Black Hole duffle backpack idea to free up your hands. What size do you use? I'm assuming the backpack straps are beefy enough to support all that weight.Single Sportube for me when flying. I have used mine for around a decade, still going strong, but with enough scuffs and bruises that I know I would not travel with my skis in a soft bag ever. The wheels are a necessary for me, no way am I carrying skis on my shoulder too. I use a Patagonia Black Hole duffle backpack as my carryon.. that contains my ski boots, clothing and gear I need for skiing if other stuff gets lost etc, and my helmet gets clipped to the outside. Then one hand pulls the rolling suitcase I check and the other pulls the Sportube. Works out well for traveling solo. I used to use a rolling carryon instead of my backpack duffle, but it drove me crazy trying to roll 3 bags when traveling solo, so the backpack alleviates that.
I've done it, but it takes some planning and discipline. If I'm staying at an AirBnb (or other condo/house/etc) that has laundry, I take full advantage. Or on some trips, I've opted to handwash as needed. I almost always pack items in my ski (or snowboard) bag though...soft sided, double roller. I've never been questioned.So....trying to figure out how I can have 1 bag charge and otherwise carry everything on board. Seems impossible though.
I totally appreciate the concern about the pants! I found my favs in Helly Hanson, and I would certainly be said without them! Ski pants are almost on par with swim suits!
So I totally understand the need to carry on helmet and boots (though personally I wouldn't care so much about my helmet). I'm wondering what do you do with all your non-ski clothes -- do you also send through a suitcase or do they all fit in your ski bag? I just can't imagine all my clothes and toiletries (all fitting in my boot bag). Trying to figure out the logistics.
That is BRILLIANT! While I haven't put it specifically in those terms, I do recognize that even when I'm not skiing I hardly ever wear socks hanging out at the lodge, etc. Plus my feet aren't sweaty when I'm cold so...even more reason to wear socks multiple times. Most of my clothing I've minimized though I struggle to reduce top layers cuz I HATE being cold! I definitely will work with that model though...it'll help!I've done it, but it takes some planning and discipline. If I'm staying at an AirBnb (or other condo/house/etc) that has laundry, I take full advantage. Or on some trips, I've opted to handwash as needed. I almost always pack items in my ski (or snowboard) bag though...soft sided, double roller. I've never been questioned.
I don't think I've found a one-size-fits-all luggage solution. Each trip seems to be a bit different. I have a couple suitcases, and a couple backpacks....and just figure it out as I'm packing.
A game changer (for me…and the weird ways I think) to packing light was thinking about packing in "hours" rather than "days". For example...I can wear one pair of casual socks for a full day, which is about 12 hours. For each ski day I only wear casual socks after skiing, for 4-6 hours. This means I can wear the same pair of casual socks for 2-3 days. Instead of bringing 5 (one for each day), I'll bring 2. Now if you do this with every item it's amazing how much clothing you bring that you don't really "need".
Top layers are an easy thing for me to bring only one or two of--I wear wool and they don't get smelly, so I can wear the same one for skiing every day and then I wear the same wool l/s tee under a sweater each evening. I could really conserve space and also wear the same sweater each night, but I bring a second.I struggle to reduce top layers cuz I HATE being cold!
Well..you know what "they" say..you marry your boots but just date your skis...!My ski bag gets checked quite often, but it's usually pretty obvious that there's nothing but skis and poles. My husband theorizes that they check me because they know that -- and it's an easy check (you know....like giving out easy traffic tickets to meet quota). Makes a little sense....
It's really interesting how no one (on this forum) checks their boots. I think that's in part my thinking with a rolling bag....then the skis and boots are together (rather than two separate bags). Less chance of one part to be "misplaced"? Just an approach I'm noodling through.
It is interesting about the "interrogation" of your skis in Boston. I read that a few times throughout the Evo and Amazon reviews. I've never been asked that -- I'd be busted 10 times over for my boot bag!
I have a 60L Black Hole.. amazing how much it fits! Oh yes, the backpack straps definitely support the weight just fine.I really like the Black Hole duffle backpack idea to free up your hands. What size do you use? I'm assuming the backpack straps are beefy enough to support all that weight.
I think taking my helmet out like that would help a lot. We saw a man with 2 carry ons and 4 helmets. I asked if the staff ever stopped him…he said no!I have a 60L Black Hole.. amazing how much it fits! Oh yes, the backpack straps definitely support the weight just fine.
Here’s an example of my travel stuff for ski trips. This was heading to Taos last year.
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Have they not taken your clothes and put them in a box on the luggage belt? I heard that has happened. They open to see what is in the bag. We really try not to put too much in the ski bags.I’m impressed with folks who wear their ski pants on the plane.
This is the third season I’m using the Transpack double roller. One pair of skis, poles, clothes in packing bags, spare gloves, Kulkea micro pack, etc. I carry on my boots in a rolling boot bag with toiletry and a day’s worth of ski clothes, and a duffle that fits under the seat with helmet, goggles, electronics, and purse. The duffle is strapped to the rolling boot bag. Two bags with wheels, two hands. Easy peasy.
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Matcha, great colors and 60L. Oh my.I have a 60L Black Hole.. amazing how much it fits! Oh yes, the backpack straps definitely support the weight just fine.
Here’s an example of my travel stuff for ski trips. This was heading to Taos last year.
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Thanks for your thoughts! Actually that is helpful because it supports what I am already doing. 1 sweater for skiing, one for going out (knowing I can use the other as well). Even many of my layers I reuse every day cuz....well, I don't sweat much and we usually stay in places with washing machines. I am always thinking that I could do better/do more/ be lighter....but maybe I'm already doing good enough! :DTop layers are an easy thing for me to bring only one or two of--I wear wool and they don't get smelly, so I can wear the same one for skiing every day and then I wear the same wool l/s tee under a sweater each evening. I could really conserve space and also wear the same sweater each night, but I bring a second.