Rolling cooler as carry-on?

[leebee]

Big Lots has a very neat rolling cooler for only $12. It is good-sized, maybe about the size of a pilot carry-on bag. I am thinking of packing in it for our August trip, so that I'd have a cooler in the room for drinks but not have to check a suitcase. Has anyone ever done this? I think it's big enough to pack in but small enough to be a carry-on.

 

[PearlySwan]

^^^ This actually sounds like a great idea!

 

[ChristaDeVil]

My husband and his buddies go on a fishing trip down off the coast of Tampa every fall, and at least two of them have used those for flying with no problem. Our Igloo Cube is always a piece of luggage for us to the World, but we drive.

ETA: You are talking about the soft-sided ones, right? That's what they have used. They flew out of Atlanta with no problems.

 

[seashoreCM]

It would have to meet your airline's size and shape requirements, typically no more than 9 inches thick for carry-on.

Rolling coolers, wagons, etc. that may be pulled behind you are not permitted in the parks.

Disney hints: http://www.cockam.com/disney.htm

 

[ElementCamper]

If it fits requirements for size unless the airline protests I would see no problem, the airline would be your best source for information on this.

I assume you are only using it for a carry on, not packing ice or gel packs for cooling? Ice can spill, gel packs will not be allowed due to the current security rules.