Since i have mod powers i am just going to try this.
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Just a test balloon to see if this will get used. Do you think it is a good idea?
Last time i was on a plane they confiscated the bits for my torque wrench (left it in my bag accidentally). They let me keep the torque wrench, just took the bits.
Did you check the tool or carry on?
Oh shit. Then you were stuck with the disassembled bike when you arrived?
This time i wrapped up all the stuff that might need to be checked with the bike (bubblewrapped it), then took the two panniers as carry on. On arrival i then ripped the wrap with my keys to get to my tools & knive.
I had also wrapped up my stove and pots with the bike, pot was filled with ground coffee, then when i was standing at the scanner i got a bit worried that they would suspect it to be another substance and have me rip my wrap apart, but all went smooth, i’ll try to avoid this in the future though.
Nah, wasnt travelling with my bike, it was just the same backpack as i normally ride with. Still annoying to lose the bits though.