[Feb 24, 2023] Weekly Discussion: Ask your gear, travel, conditions and other ski-related questions

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[u/IdleMind81]

Going out to Big Sky in a few weeks and trying to figure out how to handle boots. Historically I've checked them, but this flight has a connection and I don't wanna risk it. Problem is I think my current boot bag is way too big (it's one of the "standard" Athalon bags that holds the boots on the side).

Anybody have good tips on how they carry on their boots?

Much thanks!!

[u/zorastersab → u/IdleMind81]

I use this bag and with my boots, helmet, gloves, goggles it slides into the overhead bins of the regional jets that go into places like Bozeman, Aspen, etc. it can be a tiny bit of a squeeze, but I've never had it not fit.

[u/whuff- → u/IdleMind81]

Could always just wear them and bring some flip flops in your bag to change into when possible