We are flying to Chicago next month for a showcase tournament...this is the first time we have flown with DD's equipment (TG she isn't a catcher). We have the 2014 LXT bat along with custom gloves. I am very, very nervous about checking these in. What do you all do with your bat bags and bats??
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Go to the local military surplus store and get a OD green duffle bag, one of the big ones. You can usually stuff 3 backpack softball bags into one of them and secure with TSA compatible lock. Then a 2 gun rifle case will hold 3 - 4 bats and again lock with a TSA compatible lock. Split the baggage fees with the other two players.
Uh...can't replace the not-yet-released-in-stores 2014 LXT bat. -_-
Like Riseball's idea...will explore the idea with the other parents to see what they think
Would definitely put the uniform(s) and maybe the glove in a carry on.
I went out and bought a Reebok lacrosse bag for my trips to play ball (on sale for like 25 bucks). The sides are made to hold sticks...so each side fit multiple bats and zipped closed. The main inside held all my clothes for the trip and anything else I needed.
I dont use a backpack bat bag but do for travel. So I used that as my carry on and kept my glove in there as well. Cant lose the glove.
I carried a lot of crap in that bag and never hit 50 pounds...on the way home was like 46. Never hit the extra charge for over 50 pounds
I dont use a backpack bat bag but do for travel. So I used that as my carry on and kept my glove in there as well. Cant lose the glove.
I carried a lot of crap in that bag and never hit 50 pounds...on the way home was like 46. Never hit the extra charge for over 50 pounds
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The bat is either going to need to be checked or mailed ahead. I would consider not taking it. My brother in law carries on a walking stick, but you can't carry on a bat.
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Uniform and glove always carried on. The rest can be checked (and has to be checked, bats are weapons and the US Decoration of Surrender (patriot act) signed after the war on terrorism stipulates that they cannot be taken onto planes)
Gloves are hard to replace, uniforms are impossible to replace. Cleats, bats, ect can all be replaced.
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Then you should know its a 2015 and not a 2014
Hahaha!!! Got me there.
The years are getting lost on me with owning a 2012, 2013, 2014 and now 2015 Louisville bats. Lol
