Paul Tackett Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 I'm doing a travel job with a tight schedule and am considering flying with about 4 or 5 x 15lb sandbags or shotbags. I understand that I could bring empty bags and fill them, but the schedule is very tight & I'd rather have them ready to go. Has anyone had any trouble with this? A friend of mine actually did this on another job but that was only one instance, on one airline. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Tyler Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 I could never bring myself to check heavy sandbags on a plane. I'd either bring empty sand bags, hire a local PA with sandbags, bring cloth shopping bags and fill them with something from the location (books/rocks), or bring some straps and use my empty equipment cases to weigh the stands down. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel D. Teoli Jr. Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 (edited) You should be able to bring what you want in checked luggage. Maybe even carry some on. Or get water bags... Westcott HurleyPro H2Pro Weight Bags (6-Pack) HP-WB6 B&H Photo (bhphotovideo.com) You can fill anywhere, even at the airport before you get a rental car. To fill, get a hose adapter that slips on the faucet. You have to check with the airlines to see their weight limits. You can always exceed it for $$. Good luck! Edited August 11, 2021 by Daniel D. Teoli Jr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin R Probyn Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Flying internationally for sure , I think your going to get your bags opened every X ray .. I strongly advise against using white sand .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriel Devereux Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 As long as your willing to pack accordingly. A few times around Australia I flew with a shot bag for my monitor stand. A friend of mine would travel with one as well while we waited for either freight or for the truck arriving with the rest of our gear. I always kept it in one of the pelican's though. I'm not sure if traveling with them loose would be the greatest idea. It'd be an interesting check in experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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