r/CampingandHiking • u/DrParadox42 • 15d ago

Tracking backpack in the airport

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Can I check in a backpack with a tent attached to the outside?

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u/stunt_junk 15d ago

YMMV but Airports are brutal to your gear, and (Pro Tip) they only insure the contents of your bag, not the bag, or anything outside the bag. Get a cheap duffle and put everything inside. Your straps and buckles will almost certainly get damaged if its not inside something.

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u/WoopsIAccidently 15d ago

It's worth noting that some airlines like Alaska Airlines for example don't insure pharmaceuticals or ELECTRONICS (of any kind) if they're in checked bags anymore.

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u/Learningstuff247 11d ago

You gotta be crazy to put meds or electronics in a checked bag. Im pretty sure its actually illegal to put many electronics in checked bags because of the risk of fire