Anyone had any luck bringing this (38L) as a carry on on an airplane?
446321
Personally, no. But a friend of mine took his on Hawaiian airlines and was fine. Just be careful to not cram too much stuff and overpack it especially the height part of it.
446322
I've always carried it on planes overseas and domestic. you won't have any problems
1293877
I assume you are talking about the top bag which comes off like a brief case or back pack. Yes I think it should fit as carry on and hold up to bring checked. I suppose the whole thing might fit in the overhead but would be an awkward shape to carry.
542315
I am almost certain this would have to be checked in. The pictures don't give you a true idea of how big this case is, it's a monster. I have not been on a flight in about 6 years, and I don't think this would be allowed as carry on, but I could be wrong. Please let me know if I can be more help. I did a lot of research on this case and others, and buying this case was a little bit of a gamble, but so far I have no regrets buying it.
2025883
I have not tried it as a carry-on, but it is smaller than other items that I've taken to a plane as a carry-on.
1922461
Short answer: no. Long answer: most likely no...If they let you carry it on it would squish into the overhead if it's not totally full. But it's longer than most carry ons.
1774098
Do you mean put it in a carry on bag or carry it loose? Best to check with the airline. if It's shorter than the max bag length you could always bag it. I checked it when I flew.
1503478
I just flew with it from Houston via Frankfurt to Bulgaria(March 1st, 2013). That was my big concern as well, but in Houston the Lufthansa staff did not even mention the size of the bag. The bag is solid and looks like it will be my travel choice for a long-long time.
1724054
You have to get the carry on dimensions directly from the airline you are travelling on. They have this info posted on their websites. I believe though that it will be too large.
753223
The bag has a large capacity. So, of course, the fit depends on how much you put in it. I have not tried to take it on a plane as a carry on, so dimensions have not been tested.
1150863
I have the Kestrel 48 liter pack & it fits fine in that. Not sure what your goal is with a 38 liter version. If it's fast & light I assume this would fit but can't be sure. If you're planning on packing a decent amount in your pack you may just want a smaller water bladder.
494558
So far we haven't any problems with that. My husband can fit it under the seat but I don't think it's packed as full as it could be. Should be fine in the overhead compartments for sure! We got the 20 Liter Capacity size, not that big. Hope this helps.
925516
I think it'd be much too big to bring as a carry on. I'm not sure I'd trust baggage handlers. I mean, it is pretty durable, but I've seen the way they pitch stuff around. It's durable plastic but still plastic. It's withstood us beating the crap out of it for 5 months.
1488088
I haven't actually flown with my bag, but I see no reason why it would not work fine as a carry-on. It would be best to ask someone who knows all the ins and outs of air carrier rules. Sorry I cannot be of more help.
2207714
If you take out the metal frame and pack lightly and fold the bag up using the straps to tie it into a rolled position, then this bag can be "carried on". I have done so on Ryan Air and Thomas Cook Airlines. However if you are not doing a wilderness expedition this pack is over kill. I have retired it after my last backpacking adventure into mexico. It is just to big if you are not mountaineering. Generally the best choice for a cabin carry on backpack is something 45 liters or less.
1109982
I've used it several times as a carry on without any problems. Only once was I asked to check it right before I walked on the plane but only because the storage bins were all full. Flying out again in two weeks so I'm curious to see anything has changed as of dec 2nd.
282745
I have not, but I plan to since many past reviewers said they had no trouble bringing it in their carry-on backpacks.
1522823
It depends on how much stuff you pack in it but more than likely you will not be able to use this as a carry on.