Air Travel - Too Large for Carry-On?

UNCTEP · 24th of July 2007 (Tue)

I'm going on a trip later this week and want to take my gear with me. Question is, do you think the Crumpler Karachi Outpost is too large for the overhead bins? I don't really want to check the bag, since it will have probably close to $4k worth of equipment.

I'm going to check the size restrictions on the carrier's website - hopefully that will give me an idea...

minhi · 24th of July 2007 (Tue)

just a reminder, if you're traveling a small commuter plan the over head bins are a lot smaller, so you should consider if it will fit under the seat if need be...

Jon · 24th of July 2007 (Tue)

Carry-on sizes (and weights) aren't anything like standard. Tell us who you're going with and we might be able to give a better answer.

UNCTEP · 24th of July 2007 (Tue)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon

Carry-on sizes (and weights) aren't anything like standard. Tell us who you're going with and we might be able to give a better answer.

We're flying United. The plane is listed as "Canandair Regional Jet 700 CR7" on the trip out, and an "Airbus A319" on return.

This may give an idea on weight...
In the Karachi Outpost:
20D w/grip attached
SD1000
70-200 f/2.8L
Tamron 28-75 f/2.8
Kit Lens
70-300 el cheapo lens
Cable release
580EX
Batteries/Chargers/Filters

And any other related accs. that I'm not remembering right now...

Tsmith · 24th of July 2007 (Tue)

"Canandair Regional Jet 700 CR7" - I just flew on two of these and the seating is kinda tight and I only weigh 140 lbs. I highly doubt it'll fit the overhead bin yet possible it'll go under the seat in front of you but very limited space for your feet though.

I had a North Face Recon Daypack loaded down with my stuff and was cramped for three hours.

minhi · 24th of July 2007 (Tue)

the A319 will be no problem (but keep in mind the airline could change the plane at anytime) the regional jet, if it's the one i'm thinking of may be a problem because the overhead bins are really shallow. i don't have that bag, but looking at pictures i would be concerned enough that i would want to have a backup plan. like have a smaller handbag that can fit the high dollar items that you can stow under the seat, and send the misc. things in the hold.

themirage · 24th of July 2007 (Tue)

http://www.thinktankphoto.com/ttp_product_ArprtInl.php

UNCTEP · 31st of July 2007 (Tue)

Quote:

Originally Posted by minhi

the A319 will be no problem (but keep in mind the airline could change the plane at anytime) the regional jet, if it's the one i'm thinking of may be a problem because the overhead bins are really shallow. i don't have that bag, but looking at pictures i would be concerned enough that i would want to have a backup plan. like have a smaller handbag that can fit the high dollar items that you can stow under the seat, and send the misc. things in the hold.

Just as an FYI - the 319 was no problem for the Karachi Outpost... and we didn't have to worry with the regional jet. My wife was late getting packed, so we missed our original flight, and flew to and from Chicago on the 319.

Thanks for all the info!

deadpass · 31st of July 2007 (Tue)

I just flew on a md-8x series plan via allegiant air and my karachi outpost was my carry on. it doesn't fit well under the seat if you have a laptop in it, but it'll fit overhead just fine.

goldboughtrue · 1st of August 2007 (Wed)

According to this airliners.net forum, a 22"x15"x9" bag can fit. Search towards the bottom of the page.

FlyingPhotog · 2nd of August 2007 (Thu)

Quote:

Originally Posted by themirage

http://www.thinktankphoto.com/ttp_product_ArprtInl.php

Nice bag but it doesn't have a prayer of fitting in either the overvhead OR under the seat on a CRJ. It would have to be gate checked.

kevin_c · 2nd of August 2007 (Thu)

I think the OP has the right idea - contact the airline...

I always think the obvious answer to all the 'how big' or 'how heavy' can my bag be questions, is to actually contact the airline themselves.
I also would have thought that all the info is on the tickets/emails under 'terms & conditions' etc.

Maybe I'm being too simplistic and boring

UNCTEP - Hope you enjoyed your trip.

24th of July 2007 (Tue)	#1
UNCTEP Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Concord, NC USA Posts: 144 IMAGE EDITING OK	Air Travel - Too Large for Carry-On? I'm going on a trip later this week and want to take my gear with me. Question is, do you think the Crumpler Karachi Outpost is too large for the overhead bins? I don't really want to check the bag, since it will have probably close to $4k worth of equipment. I'm going to check the size restrictions on the carrier's website - hopefully that will give me an idea...

24th of July 2007 (Tue)	#2
minhi Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 586	Re: Air Travel - Too Large for Carry-On? just a reminder, if you're traveling a small commuter plan the over head bins are a lot smaller, so you should consider if it will fit under the seat if need be...

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Tsmith Formerly known as Bluedog_XT Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South_the 601 Posts: 10,355	Re: Air Travel - Too Large for Carry-On? "Canandair Regional Jet 700 CR7" - I just flew on two of these and the seating is kinda tight and I only weigh 140 lbs. I highly doubt it'll fit the overhead bin yet possible it'll go under the seat in front of you but very limited space for your feet though. I had a North Face Recon Daypack loaded down with my stuff and was cramped for three hours. __________________ Canon EOS 7D \| Canon EF-S 10-22mm \| Canon 17-40mm f/4L \| Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS Canon PowerShot S95 MY PBASE GALLERY

24th of July 2007 (Tue)	#6
minhi Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 586	Re: Air Travel - Too Large for Carry-On? the A319 will be no problem (but keep in mind the airline could change the plane at anytime) the regional jet, if it's the one i'm thinking of may be a problem because the overhead bins are really shallow. i don't have that bag, but looking at pictures i would be concerned enough that i would want to have a backup plan. like have a smaller handbag that can fit the high dollar items that you can stow under the seat, and send the misc. things in the hold.

24th of July 2007 (Tue)	#7
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31st of July 2007 (Tue)	#9
deadpass Goldmember Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: tempe, az Posts: 3,347	Re: Air Travel - Too Large for Carry-On? I just flew on a md-8x series plan via allegiant air and my karachi outpost was my carry on. it doesn't fit well under the seat if you have a laptop in it, but it'll fit overhead just fine. __________________ a camera http://www.deadpass.com

1st of August 2007 (Wed)	#10
goldboughtrue Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Korea Posts: 1,537 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Air Travel - Too Large for Carry-On? According to this airliners.net forum, a 22"x15"x9" bag can fit. Search towards the bottom of the page. __________________ http://www.pbase.com/goldbough 5D II, Canon 100 macro, Canon 70-200 f/4L, Canon 24-105 L, Canon TS-E 45, Sigma Art 35mm f/1.4

2nd of August 2007 (Thu)	#12
kevin_c Cream of the Crop Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Devon, England Posts: 5,745	Re: Air Travel - Too Large for Carry-On? I think the OP has the right idea - contact the airline... I always think the obvious answer to all the 'how big' or 'how heavy' can my bag be questions, is to actually contact the airline themselves. I also would have thought that all the info is on the tickets/emails under 'terms & conditions' etc. Maybe I'm being too simplistic and boring UNCTEP - Hope you enjoyed your trip. __________________ -- K e v i n -- Nikon D700, 17-35mm, 28-105mm, 70-200mmVR, 50mm f/1.4 Canon EOS 3, 24-105L, 135L

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