Equipment bag for flying

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Oct 16, 2014
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Looking for bag recommendations for airline travel. Do most fly with all equipment in their bag? Pack bats separate? Any tips? Thanks
 

marriard

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Oct 2, 2011
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DD just uses a normal suitcase, packs her gear backpack and wraps her bat in clothes.

Glove and jerseys go in carryon - everything else can be replaced if something happens.
 
May 27, 2013
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We’ve always flown with the Boombah rolling bag. All equipment in there except glove and uniforms. Only had an issue once last school ball season at WDW. Bag showed up early the next morning instead of the night dd got there. That was a little nerve-wracking.
 
Dec 11, 2010
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Similar to above but dd couldn’t get her bat in suitcase.

I had an older Easton catchers bag so she put her backpack style bat bag in it and there was space left over for additional equipment. We checked that. She put her fielding glove and one set of uniforms in her carry-on.
 
Feb 3, 2016
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I bought a used golf club bag and could get a pop up net a couple of softballs and 2 bats in it.

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Jul 9, 2016
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Borrowed a bag from our Hitting instructor when he use to fly and play ball.

Something like this one.


Checked it in and no problems.

Have heard horrow stories of luggage not making it.

Just remember to remove all the old airline tags on luggage.

And figure out how to get App on phone for checking in........ahead of time......
 
May 24, 2013
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Since my DD is a catcher, she's always had a big enough bag for her gear, and we've had no issues on plane trips. As others have mentioned, jerseys and gloves ALWAYS go in the carry-on bag.
 
Feb 28, 2015
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Bats always have to be checked and in 8 years of traveling to Camps between both DD1 and DD2 have never had an issue with carrying on softball cleats (metal). We mostly fly Southwest and have been to most parts of the country and your YMMV. As others have mentioned carry on gloves and uniforms.
 
May 16, 2016
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This looks like a good bag for flying... TSA Lockable means it was intended to be checked.

DeMarini Special Ops Spectre Baseball and Softball Wheeled Equipment Bag - WTD9412

Designed with elite players in mind this bag features a TSA lockable bat compartment capable of holding up to six bats. Molded side walls and a hard body design lets you hold your equipment and belongings safely.
Holds up to six bats

• Molded side walls
• Shoe compartment
• Cooler pocket
• TSA lockable bat compartment
• Pull handle
• Inline Wheels
• 40.5” L x 18.5” W x 12.5” H

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Jul 29, 2016
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My daughter is also a catcher, so her big-rear Mizuno catcher's bag does the trick - has wheels, so its easy to roll through the airport. OP - we've recently changed teams and have a slightly used but very good Mizuno bag - could make you a deal. It does have a Firecrackers logo on it, though.

Bonus points if your daughter is number 7 as that's stitched on there as well.
 

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