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My large luggage can fit a bat diagonally. I thought of using my golf bag, but we didn't have enough clothes to bulk it up (golf bag is huge). Her entire softball bag fits into the large luggage too.
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We fly quite a bit and do the same. Helmet and glove go in the carryon backpack.
We do a lot of the above and will not repeat...adding: we used a bat bag we bought off Amazon. It holds 3 bats. We wrap each in socks and main game bat in a neoprene sleeve. We fly typically fly SW so no charge for checked luggage (2 "bags" each). We typically just take her softball backpack as a carry on and toss it in the overhead compartment (cleats, glove, batting gloves, etc.). Helmet gets pulled off to fit in the bin.
Last trip I saw people checking their "camp" chairs on the flight. I thought that was a good idea for long tournaments.
I've also checked a cooler before (for hunting, not softball), but that is another thing to think about.
Last trip I saw people checking their "camp" chairs on the flight. I thought that was a good idea for long tournaments.
I've also checked a cooler before (for hunting, not softball), but that is another thing to think about.
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We have two of these Demarini Special Ops Wheeled Travel Bags. 4 padded bat sleeves, that will take up to 34" bats. Lots of compartments. We stuff in a regular back pack so the travel bag does not have to go to the field and get dirty. It does have fence clips, but I look at these as luggage, and don't want them covered in softball field dust.
This is not a catchers gear bag, this is a travel bag, meant to be checked baggage on air travel. The main compartment is probably not big enough for catchers gear. Glove and uniforms go in a carry on. Everything else, I figure we can buy replacements if the checked bag is lost.
It's a bit pricy, but compared to cost 1, 2 or even 4 composite bats... It's worth it, especially if your player is younger, and can expect air travel for a number of years to come. Our first bag did trips to Colorado and OKC, and held up well. Got a 2nd bag for DD2 to use this year.
There are cheaper bags, but this bag has a suitcase like bottom, that is rigid that will protect the bats, as well as hold up better on airline luggage belts.
This is not a catchers gear bag, this is a travel bag, meant to be checked baggage on air travel. The main compartment is probably not big enough for catchers gear. Glove and uniforms go in a carry on. Everything else, I figure we can buy replacements if the checked bag is lost.
SPECIAL OPS FRONT LINE WHEELED BAG
It's a bit pricy, but compared to cost 1, 2 or even 4 composite bats... It's worth it, especially if your player is younger, and can expect air travel for a number of years to come. Our first bag did trips to Colorado and OKC, and held up well. Got a 2nd bag for DD2 to use this year.
There are cheaper bags, but this bag has a suitcase like bottom, that is rigid that will protect the bats, as well as hold up better on airline luggage belts.
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Softball cleats are fine. My ds just flew in March with his in his carryon.
Sports Cleats | Transportation Security Administration
Sports equipment that can be used as a bludgeon (such as bats and clubs) is prohibited in the cabin of the plane and must be transported in your checked baggage.
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What tourney and age are you guys in? We are there as well along with 573 other teams lol
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