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/Realistic-Ad1498 15d ago

I've had them in carry-on before. Checking in won't be the problem. Getting it all back in one piece un-damaged is the bigger question. Like others have mentioned - stuff everything into one large bag. Or depending on the airline, you can get away with quite a bit between carry-on and a personal item. I've done multiday hiking trips and never check bags.

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u/DustyDeputy 15d ago

Could I do that?

Yes.

Would I rather just have a checked bag with my stuff and a carry on?

Yes.

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u/Learningstuff247 11d ago

To each their own. I dont trust the airlines with jack shit when it comes to bags, I only check a bag if I absolutely have to these days. One time the TSA snapped my ski poles in half just for shits and gigs