Meg 15 (or other CCR) flying tips

[That Petrock Emotion]

Any owners of Megs (or similarly sized CCR's) have any tips for flying with one? What luggage options are best?

 

[kensuf]

Carry-on.

 

[That Petrock Emotion]

Helpful, thanks!

 

[dogbone]

Carry-on.

lol and prepare to be stopped EVERY TIME you go through security because I bet that looks EXACTLY what I would expect a bomb to look like on x-ray lol

 

[kierentec]

Carryon is def the best options, most units will fit. Unfortunately, some airports (like my home airport, Cancun) won’t let you through security with it. Used to be no problem, but sometime in 2020 they started saying “no” without an explanation. I’ve tried 2 more times since, each time I had to go back and check the bag. At $200 each time.

Now I just check the can and carry the head and loop on. Works fine, need to be careful with delrin cans, but aluminum and black amalgam

 

[wetb4igetinthewater]

lol and prepare to be stopped EVERY TIME you go through security because I bet that looks EXACTLY what I would expect a bomb to look like on x-ray lol

that's why you open up your bag and spread out parts in bins. The TSA appreciates you making the effort to make their job easier and it reduces the chance of them handling your stuff. having a print out in big letters "This is complicated diving equipment that my life depends on" can help as well.

YMMV, but attitude goes a long way.

 

[That Petrock Emotion]

Thanks y'all!

 

[billgraham]

I'm with Becky, bring the head, electronics and whatever else you can fit in a carry on.

 

[nadwidny]

Tiburon here, I check in the whole unit, along with some clothing for padding, in a Pelican case . One of the light weight "Air" ones or whatever they are called. My carryons are already full of camera gear, lithium batteries, laptop, lights (that lithium thing again), etc. If I had room I would probably put the loop in my carryon but I don't have the room.