grue 1 #1 November 21, 2006 is there any reason I shouldn't tightly roll a change of clothes and pack them into my dbag when I fly next week? I don't have a main canopy, and I figure I should put the space to good use, then I can close the container normally, etc. Any reason NOT to do this?cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrewEckhardt 0 #2 November 21, 2006 Quoteis there any reason I shouldn't tightly roll a change of clothes and pack them into my dbag when I fly next week? I don't have a main canopy, and I figure I should put the space to good use, then I can close the container normally, etc. Any reason NOT to do this? People have field-packed BASE rigs with the lines daisy-chained and accidentally jumped them that way. That's a good reason not to. You should have a bag for your rig so that it doesn't attract unwanted attention, pick up battery acid from a car trunk, etc. The space used in that bag by your rig + clothes isn't going to be appreciably different if you've packed the clothes in the rig or just beside it. So there isn't a compelling reason to do it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #3 November 21, 2006 QuoteQuoteis there any reason I shouldn't tightly roll a change of clothes and pack them into my dbag when I fly next week? I don't have a main canopy, and I figure I should put the space to good use, then I can close the container normally, etc. Any reason NOT to do this? People have field-packed BASE rigs with the lines daisy-chained and accidentally jumped them that way. That's a good reason not to. You should have a bag for your rig so that it doesn't attract unwanted attention, pick up battery acid from a car trunk, etc. The space used in that bag by your rig + clothes isn't going to be appreciably different if you've packed the clothes in the rig or just beside it. So there isn't a compelling reason to do it. Well, it's going to be pretty hard to forget that my brand new canopy hasn't arrived yet, so that's not a concern... and when your rig is the size of mine, yes, it does make a difference. It BARELY clears the carryon requirements when I bareback it. I'm just wondering if clothes are going to look any different than a canopy on xray, that might cause security to raise an eyebrowcavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
faulknerwn 38 #4 November 21, 2006 Quote People have field-packed BASE rigs with the lines daisy-chained and accidentally jumped them that way. That's a good reason not to. Come on? Don't you want to re-live Proof/Fandango? Another wash day shot to hell! :-) W Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tdog 0 #5 November 21, 2006 The SOP for the security guys is to xray the rig, then do a visual inspection, then swipe it with a piece of cloth that they run thru a bomb detection device. This is all done with a supervisor present or by the supervisor. They won't even open the duffel until the supervisor shows up. I am not breaking any code of secrecy here, this is just what I experienced at every airport I have traveled thru. The one time I left my main stuffed in the duffel the supervisor thanked me because "it was much easier to inspect" - not really looking at the reserve tray... They are quite touchy when they come to their inspections... I would NOT put clothes in the rig if I were you, unless you want the higher risk of them asking questions. If the clothes have no metal zippers or buttons, it will look like parachute fabric. But all the buttons and zippers will make a difference. Why risk it? And, to your statement about a bag and the size of your rig. If you put it in a soft duffel bag, the duffel will take no more room than the rig. This is how I travel and it raises no eyebrows. However I have been known to take it out and wear it if I have a real long walk to the car/bus/etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalesna 0 #6 November 30, 2006 QuoteThe SOP for the security guys is to xray the rig, then do a visual inspection, then swipe it with a piece of cloth that they run thru a bomb detection device. This is all done with a supervisor present or by the supervisor. They won't even open the duffel until the supervisor shows up. I am not breaking any code of secrecy here, this is just what I experienced at every airport I have traveled thru. The one time I left my main stuffed in the duffel the supervisor thanked me because "it was much easier to inspect" - not really looking at the reserve tray... They are quite touchy when they come to their inspections... I would NOT put clothes in the rig if I were you, unless you want the higher risk of them asking questions. If the clothes have no metal zippers or buttons, it will look like parachute fabric. But all the buttons and zippers will make a difference. Why risk it? And, to your statement about a bag and the size of your rig. If you put it in a soft duffel bag, the duffel will take no more room than the rig. This is how I travel and it raises no eyebrows. However I have been known to take it out and wear it if I have a real long walk to the car/bus/etc. these links might help regarding airport rules and regs in the states http://www.afn.org/skydive/faq/airline/ http://www.xscskydiving.com/XSC_Skydiving_Travelling_USA.htm http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/assistant/editorial_1147.shtm www.uspa.org/membership/travel/rigs.htmSome people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #7 November 30, 2006 Long ago I knew a guy who went to the Para-Ski meet and took all his traveling money in the form of cash. When he arrived at the hotel, they warned him they had been having a rash of room break-ins, and it would be best not to leave small valuables in the room. Not wanting to walk around with all that cash on him, he looked for a place to hide the bulk of it...Of course! Tucked under a flap of the main container! Well, you know the rest. His wife didn't want him wasting money on attending the meet anyway, and she was even less impressed when he called home begging for her to wire more money."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalesna 0 #8 November 30, 2006 I used to hide money around my house when I was in high school so I wouldn't spend it all right away after I got paid. This way, it was more like a scavenger hunt and I'd be happy when I got 20 bucks more often. Once, I was almost out of gas and went to light my last cigarette but didn't have a lighter. I went to use the truck cigarette lighter (almost never used, nor is the ash tray) and found a 20. I was stoked! Paid for gas AND smokes!!! WOO HOO!!!Some people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalesna 0 #9 November 30, 2006 I think there's still some cash hidden in that old house too...Some people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #10 December 1, 2006 QuoteLong ago I knew a guy who went to the Para-Ski meet and took all his traveling money in the form of cash. When he arrived at the hotel, they warned him they had been having a rash of room break-ins, and it would be best not to leave small valuables in the room. Not wanting to walk around with all that cash on him, he looked for a place to hide the bulk of it...Of course! Tucked under a flap of the main container! Well, you know the rest. His wife didn't want him wasting money on attending the meet anyway, and she was even less impressed when he called home begging for her to wire more money. cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
