Mistakes to Avoid When Flying With Hiking Gear on Planes

Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use the code OSCARHIKES at checkout. Download the Saily app or go to https://saily.com/oscarhikes. A part of this video is sponsored by Saily. In this video, I go over everything that you need to know about flying with hiking gear on airplanes. I teach you the basics of traveling with backpacks, the rules for each piece of common hiking gear (such as trekking poles, crampons, tent stakes, and so on), tell you how to prepare your backpack for checking it in, and share some other tips on traveling with hiking gear. ▼ HIKING PRINTS (MADE BY ME & MY WIFE) Hiking trail posters ➜ https://trailgoals.com/ (10% discount code: oscarhikes) Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/trail.goals/ ▼ GEAR I USE AND RECOMMEND (some are affiliate links) Outdoor Vitals Ultralight Backpack ➜ https://alnk.to/esZaRo4 Outdoor Vitals Quilt ➜ https://alnk.to/6IHPHv9 Sea to Summit Sleeping Bag Liner ➜ https://amzn.to/4nsNreU Nemo Tensor Insulated Sleeping Pad ➜ https://amzn.to/4nJt9Or Decathlon Foam Sleeping Pad ➜ https://www.decathlon.com/products/backpacking-foam-folding-mattress-trek-100-174619 Trekology Pillow ➜ https://amzn.to/3I56BIE Katadyn Befree Water Filter ➜ https://amzn.to/3KgAsOM Titanium Spork ➜ https://amzn.to/4mboYtw Titanium Pot ➜ https://amzn.to/3JOEqye Lightload Towels ➜ https://amzn.to/4d9Ikuo Decathlon Trekking Poles ➜ https://www.decathlon.com/collections/hiking-camp-accessories/products/hiking-pole-arpenaz-200 Swiss Army Knife ➜ https://amzn.to/3JSTjj3 Darn Tough Socks ➜ https://amzn.to/3GJnnsm Brynje Mesh Base Layer ➜ https://www.brynjeusa.com/ref/16/ Alpaca Wool Hoodie ➜ https://www.pakaapparel.com/products/alpaca-hoodie Marmot Rain Jacket ➜ https://amzn.to/4ni0a3M Decathlon Down Jacket ➜ https://www.decathlon.com/products/simond-mt100-hooded-down-puffer-jacket-167571 Outdoor Vitals Sunshirt ➜ https://alnk.to/gVNMAPI Headlamp ➜ https://amzn.to/48aNVlg Power Bank ➜ https://amzn.to/3Va7qCR Thermometer ➜ https://amzn.to/3JWYmyM COROS NOMAD GPS Watch ➜ https://coros.avln.me/c/tRsMSBkbLjzs (get a free extra band with discount code "OSCARHIKES"!) Garmin Messenger SOS GPS Device ➜ https://amzn.to/3IiRnjf ▼ FILMING GEAR (affiliate links) Sony Alpha 7C Full Frame Mirrorless Camera ➜ (Amazon: https://amzn.to/42LM0Ru) Insta360 Ace Pro 2 8k Action camera ➜ (Insta360: https://www.insta360.com/sal/ace-pro-2?utm_term=INRF7L2&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=KOL&utm_campaign=OscarHikes&utm_content=date20241021AP2Launch) ▼ TABLE OF CONTENTS 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:36 Basics of Air Travel 00:02:18 Mobile Data 00:03:35 Gear With Clear Rules 00:07:37 Gray Area Hiking Gear 00:09:31 Check-In vs Carry-On 00:10:31 Preparing a Backpack 00:13:09 Other Tips ▼ FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.instagram.com/oscarbrumelis/ https://www.tiktok.com/@oscarhikes