#55

If you DO decide to check your gear, also have something that can protect it from water. Last time I flew my suitcase was waiting on the runway in the rain for a long time. When I got it all my clothes was soooooaked. A Peli/Pelican or something is a must.

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#56

If you fly budget in Europe some airlines strictly allow only 1 carry on item. So worth bearing in mind if you also have a backpack as well as your instrument.

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#57

has anyone ever carried on a pelican 1560? thinking about getting one for some upcoming music travel. really just want something that i can get away with walking through the airport with so i don’t have to pay baggage and if they try to make me gate check, i won’t be worried about anything getting damaged. but also if i get it on the plane i want to make sure the size is manageable enough to throw overhead.

@madeofoak have you flown with one of these?

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#58

I haven’t flown with that one in particular (I always carry on a 1510 and check a 1615), but it looks like it’s a little over delta’s carry on size restrictions and I’m guessing you’d get tagged regularly. if I were going to get one now for carrying on I’d definitely go with the 1535 air - I have a larger air case and it’s my favorite one. plus the 1535 also comes in the fun colors, which is rad. highly recommend!

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#59

What are you able to fit into the 1535 air?

#60

sadly the setup i am traveling with is based around a 6u 60hp case that is roughly 12x14 inches so the pelican carry on specific cases won’t work. just an inch too small… there is one that would work but it has no wheels which is a deal breaker. i carried my blue 104hp case all the way though many airports this year and it was soo not fun after the first 5 minutes.

i think i’m gonna just have to get the 1560 and hope to gate check. don’t really want to carry it on anyway and risk dropping a 35lb hard case on myself or someone near me when my tiny body tries to lift it out of the overhead bin. i guess worst case scenario they make me pay the ~$30 to check up front. for domestic travel i think i can pull it off tho.

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#61

This is a great case for checking gear! I have been checking my 1560 a bunch of times with audio interface, monomes, faderfox etc. inside.

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#62

peli 1535 is the perfect carryon for electronics and other fragile things.

#63

Is anyone travelling with a 3u/4u 84hp skiff? Looking for a gig bag and a bit bummed that Intellijel only make cases for their 104hp 4u cases.

#64

it might be worth looking into pedalboard cases. i have a friend who carries his tip top happy ending kit in a pedaltrain gig bag, and i’ve been able to carry on my isms (4u 120hp) plus some pedals and things all inside a mono pedalbord case.

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#65

we checked the pelican 1700 (rifle case, the one we used for isms) several times now, it’s always fine. super sturdy case and the long/flat orientation means you’re not stacking things on top of one another several levels, so there’s less overall jiggle.

but, even with the wheels it’s pretty awkward. but i actually returned the air 1535 upon seeing that comparatively not much would fit in it (part of the realization that a large-ish mixer is essential to performing the set we created)

#66

maybe Mantis bag would work?

#67

The Moog Theremini bag is a perfect size for the Make Noise 104hp skiff…I think a 4u skiff would fit just fine as well.

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#69

I’d love to hear about your experience flying with the 1560, if you ended up getting one.

I’m planning some small touring and would love use this case, but would also prefer to carry it on if possible. Even though the dimensions are a bit over the limit.

#70

the 1560 is a good size for me personally as a case for checked gear but you definitely can’t carry it on. too big and especially when full it’s really heavy. i wouldn’t want to have to deal with it in the overheads, if you could even get it that far past the airline workers. checking that much gear is an anxiety attack no matter what but the case is solid and everything was always completely protected.

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#71

I was quite concerned traveling with the modular myself, but after a number of trips (both domestic and international) I can say that I had zero issues. I own 2 variations of the Elite Modular cases (6u and 12u) and always found space in the overhead. Security checks have been easy, and other than having the case dusted for explosives there wasn’t a single question. I wanted to share one big issue I faced on my last international flight though, as I’m still trying to find out how to avoid this in the future. Here’s my story: I brought the 6u case on board with me, but checked in power adaptors and cables plus my Digitakt that I’m also using in my Modular setup. Unfortunately, my suitcase didn’t make the connecting flight which left me with my Eurorack case without the other essentials. There would have been no way for me to carry all those cables and adaptors on the plane, as you’re only allowed a small backpack in addition to the carry-on suitcase. Luckily my show was on the following evening, and the suitcase arrived in time for the soundcheck. However, I’m now more anxious checking in things than bringing them with me on board :grimacing:

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#72

Thanks for the heads up! I just bought a Make Noise 7u metal case (got it yesterday) after I found out that they can go as a carry-on, but I would’ve most certainly checked in those adaptors and cables. I guess I won’t after this little story…

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#73

Make sure to check the weight limits on your flights as well. I flew today with a Peli 1560 checked and a backback with stuff on my back and one guy ended up weighing my backback. Was too heavy but managed to talk me to getting it on the plane.

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#74

Good point. For my show at the Tokyo Modular Festival my fully loaded 12u was conform with the overhead limitations, but ended up being too heavy. The only solution was screwing out half of the modules and packaging them in plastic boxes that went in my suitcase. This episode taught me that 6u is the most realistic size for traveling!

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#75

This pacsafe backpack fits intellijel 84hp case perfectly. I have yet to take it out on the road though.

I have taken of the handle from my intellijel since I dislike it but I think one can fit one with a handle inside the backpack as well.

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