bobbybob Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Has anyone yet "discovered" an inexpensive hard-sided case (or padded) for checking helmets/other riding equipment that might withstand baggage handlers' shenanigans? All my ancient Samsonite luggage pieces are just an inch or so too shallow to hold 2 Nolan N100's. OR maybe something large enough to "carry-on" so I could stash a few more goodies in it and still stuff it under the seat or overhead bins? Link to comment
eddd Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 I don't have any good, worthwhile suggestions (nothing new there), but... You could just wear it, and when asked why tell them you've flown with this flight crew before. Link to comment
drdave39 Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Google and ye shall find... http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/accessoriesandgear/hazardous_sports_helmet_case/index.html Link to comment
Tim Yip Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 When flying from Canada to Brazil a few years ago, I became paranoid about the possibility of baggage handlers stealing my Schuberth helmet if I checked it in as luggage. So I decided to carry it on in the cloth bag that came with the helmet. No issues, no problems. Simple solution. Link to comment
Dietrich Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 I put my Schuberth in the Roadgear euro bag and took it with me as cabin luggage. Had all the autocomm and gps in the helmet, wiring etc. Lots of fun going through the security with it. But it went ok in the end. Dietrich Link to comment
OoPEZoO Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Danielle just stuck hers in a normal helmet bag and brought it along as a "carry on" item when she flew out west to meet me in Spokane a few years ago. I know my Mom has also done this many times in order to meet up with my Dad while he was traveling on the bike. Link to comment
marcopolo Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Only take it/them as carry-on luggage. You don't even need a bag in that case. My wife flew to meet me in Milwaukee last summer on our way to California, then flew home from Denver afterwards. She just carried it on with her (dressed in her riding gear), complete with Autocom lead hanging out. Link to comment
Dave_zoom_zoom Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 I don't have any good, worthwhile suggestions (nothing new there), but... You could just wear it, and when asked why tell them you've flown with this flight crew before. eddd you are tooo much! I can just see the reactions one would get from the staff. Not to mention other passengers that may overhear that comment! Good One! Dave_Zoom_Zoom Link to comment
George Brown Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Not hard sided but I've used my old USMC duffle bag. All my riding gear fits in it including boots, 'stitch Darien, helmet, gloves, etc. Good part is I can fold it up and store it on or in the bike when I am at my destination. Worked great when I flew to Oregon to ride Fasterpill's K-RS back east. Link to comment
BobsST Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 We used some boot bags for skiing that we got from Landsend years ago. We were able to get our boots, leathers, helmets plus other stuff in there. We padded the helmet with the leathers so it was well protected. Link to comment
Damean Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 http://www.pelican.com/ That way, even if the plane crashes, you can still recover your helmet Link to comment
velomoto Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Ski boot bags cary a helmet nicely and fit into the over head bins. I'd expect the helmet to travel safely in the belly of a plane if the helmet is packed into a soft boot bag with thick cardboard on the sides for some added stiffness and then clothes packed all around the helmet. In short you want the card to be supported by the clothes so it will absorb an impact by a corner of another suitcase. Remember to pack clothes UNDER the helmet! Link to comment
topdal46 Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Carrying a hard helmet case is a great idea, but you need to remember you'll be on a motorcycle, and then where do you carry the Helmet carrying Case ?? Link to comment
leikam Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 I use a soft-sided helmet bag with handles (e.g.: link). It's easy to carry, packs small and my XL fits in overhead bins without a problem. I've packed other things inside the helmet too. I don't think I would entrust my helmet to baggage handlers. Link to comment
finallyabeemer Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 We put our "second string" helmets in a regular soft sided suitcase and checked them. We tucked them into t-shirts to prevent scratches, and then packed all of the soft clothing around them so there was absolutely no movement possible. There were at least 4 layers of cloth between the helmet and suitcase. Came through perfectly. I would not hesitate to transport "first string" helmets in the same way. At first I was concerned about them getting crushed or damaged due to so much other luggage getting stacked/dropped/thrown on top of them in the hold, and then it dawned on me.... Helmets better be way too tough to be damaged that way! If they should be able to handle 300G impacts, Bubba the bag hucker can't hurt 'em! Link to comment
SonnyAK Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Carry the helmet on and check all the other gear...There are a lot of good soft-sided cases out the w/a little extra room for other carry-on stuff. Link to comment
mbelectric Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Here's a few other items to consider..especially if you care about your helmet: Do you really want to check in your helmet, and have a TSA inspector pull it out to look with you not around, then drop it? How about them losing it? Do you want to spend time trying to find another? Maybe just as others have said, carry it on, then you'll at least be in control of fate. MB> Link to comment
velomoto Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 ... At first I was concerned about them getting crushed or damaged due to so much other luggage getting stacked/dropped/thrown on top of them in the hold, and then it dawned on me.... Helmets better be way too tough to be damaged that way! If they should be able to handle 300G impacts, Bubba the bag hucker can't hurt 'em! +1 In the end I think this is a personal choice based on peace of mind. A well packed helmet will easily survive all kinds of abuse without damage. BUT if you're concerned of the helmet not arriving with you or the possibility of damage is unsettling then carrying on is a simple solution. Remember when packing a helmet into a carry-on or to be checked, the inside of the helmet can hold A LOT of stuff but just make sure this stuff is soft so it won't scratch the visor or damage the interior of the helmet. Link to comment
BluegrassPicker Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 I carried on my Nolan on a trip to florida to pick up my ebay bike. They scanned it several times due to the headset wiring inside, then spent several minutes talking to the TSA guy about his bmw. Note: they will fit in the overhead, but not under the seat in front of you. Link to comment
Crazy_Canuck Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 I don't have any good, worthwhile suggestions (nothing new there), but... You could just wear it, and when asked why tell them you've flown with this flight crew before. I don't care who you are...that is funny! Link to comment
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