2010Cases/Carts/Stands and Transport forum
Transporting Klassen harness on commercial flights
16 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
DisputedParticipants disagreed and reached no conclusion. Read the findings as positions, not as an answer.
What the thread found
- The carbon arm should be removed before flying and packed separately in checked baggage to reduce risk.
- A Pelican 1620 case can accommodate the harness vest and arm without the internal foam padding.
- A Pelican 1660 case provides enough space for the harness and additional equipment.
- Surplus military barracks boxes offer a lightweight and lockable alternative to commercial hard cases, with weight allowances up to 45 lbs for single units.
- Carrying the harness in cabin as carry-on without a protective bag has been done successfully on transatlantic and European flights, though this is considered risky by some.
- Bringing documentation such as an invoice and photo of yourself with the equipment may help if questioned at airport security.
Depends on
- Advice about removing the arm comes from a manufacturer recommendation but only one person acted on it.
- One person flew with the harness unbagged in cabin, which contradicts safety recommendations and may not be allowed on all airlines.
- Pelican case options vary in size; fit depends on individual harness specifications and whether internal foam is removed.
- The military barracks box approach is anecdotal and based on a single surplus find; availability at surplus stores not confirmed.
- Weight allowances mentioned for military boxes were stated as approximations.
- No systematic testing of soft bag protection during air transport was discussed.