Give me ideas: Protecting checked backpack

[hercamore]

off topic, but I need ideas to help protect DS large backpack he is using to fly overseas and wearing once he gets to his destination.

He's thinking throwing it in a laundry bag and I'm thinking putting it in a large duffle bag.

Any experience or ideas with this. This is United out of Lansing with connection in Chicago direct to Heathrow.

herc.

 

[clkelley]

Putting it in a large duffle is recommended and usually required by the airlines due to all the hanging straps and frame on backpacks.

(I'm assuming you are referring to a large hiking backpack).

Carol

 

[hercamore]

required by the airlines? Maybe I better call United.

Thanks.

 

[NotUrsula]

If he's plannning on spending any time on overnight trains or in hostels once he gets there, you probably also want to have him get a PacSafe net for security: http://www.sierrasurplus.com/pacsafe.html

 

[hercamore]

notursula,

you are awesome! Thank you.

That's looks good.

 

[clkelley]

Not necessarily a duffle is required, but some type of cover or bag is required to keep the straps, buckles, and frame from damage or damaging other luggage.

Carol