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Travelling by air with a Kelty Kid Carrier and Yellowstone questions
Robyn Kozierok wrote:
I am going to need to travel by airplane with our Kelty kid-carrying backpack. It is one of the larger models, the Summit, I think. I think we will check it rather than trying to use it to get through the airport and then gate-checking it, as we'll have enough else to carry on, including the 2yo's carseat, that we'll probably use one of those cart thingies in the airports. So, I'm just wondering how we can "pack" it to keep it safe while travelling as luggage. Hm, I've got a smaller Kelty, though I've never taken it on a plane. I wouldn't worry too much about the frame being damaged, as they're pretty tough, but I'd worry about surface damage. Off the top of my head: you could get a plastic sheet (maybe a heavy drop cloth), wrap it up, and run duct tape around it a few times. And you could drop another plastic sheet and a roll of duct or packing tape inside the carrier for the return trip. -- iphigenia www.tristyn.net |
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Travelling by air with a Kelty Kid Carrier and Yellowstone questions
iphigenia wrote: Robyn Kozierok wrote: I am going to need to travel by airplane with our Kelty kid-carrying backpack. It is one of the larger models, the Summit, I think. I think we will check it rather than trying to use it to get through the airport and then gate-checking it, as we'll have enough else to carry on, including the 2yo's carseat, that we'll probably use one of those cart thingies in the airports. So, I'm just wondering how we can "pack" it to keep it safe while travelling as luggage. Hm, I've got a smaller Kelty, though I've never taken it on a plane. I wouldn't worry too much about the frame being damaged, as they're pretty tough, but I'd worry about surface damage. Off the top of my head: you could get a plastic sheet (maybe a heavy drop cloth), wrap it up, and run duct tape around it a few times. And you could drop another plastic sheet and a roll of duct or packing tape inside the carrier for the return trip. My sister just travelled with her kelty (don't know which one). She packed it in a box (don't know if its the original box or not). Our evelflo backpack came in a largish box (no assembly required) and if we were ever to travel with it, we'd put it in that. Provided I could find that box. Mary |
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Travelling by air with a Kelty Kid Carrier and Yellowstone questions
In article , Robyn Kozierok
wrote: I am going to need to travel by airplane with our Kelty kid-carrying backpack. It is one of the larger models, the Summit, I think. I think we will check it rather than trying to use it to get through the airport and then gate-checking it, as we'll have enough else to carry on, including the 2yo's carseat, that we'll probably use one of those cart thingies in the airports. So, I'm just wondering how we can "pack" it to keep it safe while travelling as luggage. Backpackers often wrap their pack in some kind of plastic sheeting like shrinkwrap, etc. With a loaded pack the issue is handlers flinging it by an accessory strap and ripping it, in addition to getting caught in conveyor belts. With an unloaded Kelty, I'd be worried about it sitting underneath heavy stuff and bending the frame. So a box wouldn't be a bad idea. APS |
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Travelling by air with a Kelty Kid Carrier and Yellowstone questions
"Robyn Kozierok" wrote in message ... I am going to need to travel by airplane with our Kelty kid-carrying backpack. So, I'm just wondering how we can "pack" it to keep it safe while travelling as luggage. I travel with my Kelty pack all the time. I've never taken any kind of precaution other than plastic wrap for surface dirt. And, although you didn't specifically ask, yes, once you are carrying a car seat as well, the pack is a liability in the airport - it's much easier to do without it until you make it to your destination. Donna (who carried a car seat and wore her backpack ONE time, and that was enough. Now it gets checked. ) Also, does anyone have any experience with the portacribs available inside Yellowstone park at their "cabin" style accomodations? I don't *want* to have to schlep that along as well, but.... --Robyn (mommy to Ryan 9/93 and Matthew 6/96 and Evan 3/01) |
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Travelling by air with a Kelty Kid Carrier and Yellowstone questions
Last year we went to the Canadian Rockies and we checked our Kelty
backpack (Elite style) with our luggage. The checkers provided us with a heavy duty plastic bag to cover the backpack. It arrived without any problems in both directions. Have a great time in Yellowstone! As an aside, we visited the park when I was 7 months pregnant with our daughter. It will always be a special trip because it was the first time my husband could feel her moving around in my belly! Anyway, it was a beautiful trip! If you have time, take the dinner stagecoach trip in the northwest section of the park (Roosevelt). It was a lot of fun. It was an all you can eat buffet, had an authentic "cowboy" singer and we also learned some interesting history about the park. Yellowstone had the best selection of wildlife! We saw moose (Tetons mostly), bear, eagles, elk and BUFFALO. If you can, we traveled throughout the various sections of the park, which was great. We did a lot of car trips due to my pregnancy plus some easy hikes. We saw a whole herd of buffalo around the Hayden Valley. What an awesome trip. I hope you have a great time!!! It's brought back many exciting memories and has got me excited for you! Enjoy! Megan, Mommy to Julia, 21 months ? & ? EDD Feb. 11 |
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Travelling by air with a Kelty Kid Carrier and Yellowstone questions
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Meg wrote: Anyway, it was a beautiful trip! If you have time, take the dinner stagecoach trip in the northwest section of the park (Roosevelt). It was a lot of fun. It was an all you can eat buffet, had an authentic "cowboy" singer and we also learned some interesting history about the park. Yellowstone had the best selection of wildlife! We saw moose (Tetons mostly), bear, eagles, elk and BUFFALO. If you can, we traveled throughout the various sections of the park, which was great. We did a lot of car trips due to my pregnancy plus some easy hikes. We saw a whole herd of buffalo around the Hayden Valley. What an awesome trip. I hope you have a great time!!! It's brought back many exciting memories and has got me excited for you! Thanks for the advice. Unfortunately, ours will be a relatively short trip, and we are not going to get to see all the sections of the park. We are staying at Canyon lodge and then moving to Old Faithful lodge, planning to travel between them via the northmost route. Any suggestions on "must-see" attractions in any of those areas most welcome We may be going through Roosevelt around dinnertime the night we arrive, so maybe we will be able to try the stagecoach trip. Do you think a 2yo would enjoy it? Thanks, --Robyn |
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Travelling by air with a Kelty Kid Carrier and Yellowstone questions
Hi Robyn!
I reread my journal for our Yellowstone/Tetons vacation and realized the name of the area where the stagecoach dinners is at Tower Junction. I do not have our map of Yellowstone handy, so I cannot remember if this is also Roosevelt or not...sorry! As far as the two year old enjoying the dinner...I think our daughter would enjoy the ride, music...perhaps not the steak dinner, but we'd give it a go! You may wish to check on making reservations for it and also the cost (I can't remember how much it was, but back then it was 'just the two of us' . As far as hiking is concerned, like I said earlier, 'cause I was pregnant, we didn't do too much adventuring on the trails. I did miss the "intimacy" of seeing the park this way, being away from the tour busses and such, but it was beautiful just the same. Around Old Faithful there is a scenic drive, called 'Firehole Lake Drive'. This has many mini geysers and colorful hot springs. We were also lucky enough to see Great Fountain Geyser go off. Other than that, just driving through the park you'll come across some great wildlife. There's a lot to see and do in the Canyon area of the park and also Old Faithful. You'll have to let me know how your trip went...especially with a two year old! Have a wonderful and safe trip! Megan |
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