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Post by izzieraine on Dec 30, 2012 1:04:34 GMT -5
I'm planning on backpacking for ~1 month this May. I have a 65L Osprey Aura Backpack--if I don't fill it completely and use the straps to compress it, should I be able to get it on as a carry on?
Thanks!
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Post by Eagle on Dec 31, 2012 1:14:21 GMT -5
izzieraine,
First of all, welcome to GFE!
A 65L Backpack may get by as carry-on for flights to Europe, but it's highly doubtful whether it would be accepted for flights within Europe. The budget airlines in Europe have notoriously tough rules for carry-on size, and the DO enforce them.
You'll probably find that the overhead bins fill up very quickly, so there probably won't be room for a Pack that size. I'd suggest checking the websites for the airline you'll be using, as they will have the current information on allowable carry-on sizes.
Happy travels!
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Post by izzieraine on Jan 1, 2013 18:09:58 GMT -5
Thanks! Any idea whether a 50L would be likely to pass as a carry on for flights within Europe? Also, any estimations as to how much checking my 65L on the budget flights in Europe would be?
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Post by Eagle on Jan 2, 2013 2:17:05 GMT -5
A 50L Pack would probably be easier to transport as carry-on in Europe, but that would depend to a large extent on how it was packed. Most Euro budget airlines have fairly stringent size requirements.
The cost for checking your 65L Backpack shouldn't be that much. The airlines allow a specific weight for checked luggage, and it's only if you exceed that weight that you'll pay more. You can pay for extra weight at the time of booking, which is cheaper than if paying at the gate.
You might check the websites for EasyJet, Vueling, Air Berlin, RyanAir or others for examples of their weight allowances. I suggest RyanAir reluctantly, as they often have numerous extra charges.
I normally just check my main Backpack, as it's not that that much of a hassle. It has a detachable Daypack and that's what I use for my carry-on.
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Post by jestin25 on Feb 7, 2013 14:06:01 GMT -5
Instead of placing $100 in a pack, for only month.
Garage selling. Many have been used once, or the journey dropped through. Too many beginners think they must go with another person. incorrect . Solo is the best way of all. You won't be alone in hostels. You'll buddy-up.
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