Wearing All Clothes to Save on Luggage?

ryanhunt on 24/05/2018 - 13:55

Hi OzBarginers -

I'm due to fly in the coming months, where I'm going to go snowboarding for the weekend. Jetstar charges $25/each way to check in skis/snowboards on top of checked luggage costs - so I figured I'd just rent a board when I get there.

For my clothes and other gear on the other hand - rather than spend the money on luggage, I figured I could get onto the plane wearing all of my snow gear (helmet, gloves and goggles excluded) and carry on only my 'regular' clothes I'd wear for the weekend to get it under 7kg carry on.

Has anyone done this before - worn an excessive amount of clothes onto to the plane to save on luggage costs? If so, how'd it work out for you?

Thanks!

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Comments

  • Archi on 24/05/2018 - 14:03
    +18

    what is the cost of checked luggage?

    for my own convenience, comfort and sanity I would just buy the damn luggage.

    • Hedgehog on 25/05/2018 - 07:58
      +3

      Obviously you can't afford to travel if things are this tight, do you also skimp on travel insurance also and expect give a little to bail you out?

  • waterbottled on 24/05/2018 - 14:08
    +1

    Yeah someone did this in America and got kicked off the plane.

  • oscargamer on 24/05/2018 - 14:10
    +2

    http://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-ideas/weird-and-wacky/t…

    there's also one where the bloke died……but can't find it

    EDIT - maybe it was this one http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3155944/Boyband-sing…

  • marcusv on 24/05/2018 - 14:11
    +13

    Perhaps skiing is not the sport for you if you can't afford to pay for checked baggage.

  • bobbified on 24/05/2018 - 14:12
    -5

    I'd kick your ass if you were wearing 50 layers of clothes and sitting next to me.

    But you're a Tech boy, so I forgive you! haha :P

    The snow jacket and pants are mostly air - try one of them vacuum packs. It'll then take up much less space when packed in your suitcase.

    • D C on 24/05/2018 - 14:16
      +17

      I'd kick your ass

      Go ahead tough guy, like I'd feel anything under all the layers.

    • eatwell365 on 24/05/2018 - 15:40
      +2

      Imagine waiting for one person to take off all the jackets, which is required when passing the custom.

    • [Deactivated] on 24/05/2018 - 15:51
      +3

      Just sleep against him. It'll be like lying against a bean bag… Maybe a bit musky… Or even pungent…

      So yeah, exactly like a bean bag.

    • ryanhunt on 24/05/2018 - 15:59

      you've done your research - well done sir! :)

      • bobbified on 24/05/2018 - 16:56

        We were in the same year! haha :p

  • djkelly69 on 24/05/2018 - 14:17

    By the time you add the excess luggage fees and equipment hire costs, wouldn't it be almost cheaper to just book a full service airline? (Although not sure if checking ski equipment would be free with them?)

    • chicken or egg on 24/05/2018 - 14:23

      I assume he is flying to ZQN. Which is probably only serviced by Jetstar or Air NZ direct. I maybe wrong.

    • ryanhunt on 24/05/2018 - 16:02

      correct, Jetstar is my only option to this destination.

  • Fergy1987 on 24/05/2018 - 14:21
    +4

    Sometimes I wonder….Where is the human race heading…..

    • coxjon on 24/05/2018 - 14:54
      +6

      They're going skiing, obviously :p

      • D C on 24/05/2018 - 17:22
        +6

        So downhill fast then?

  • J23SD on 24/05/2018 - 14:30

    Hahaha I feel like I saw this exact situation in a movie when I was a kid!

  • [Deactivated] on 24/05/2018 - 14:30
    +1

    You'll make it to youtube getting through customs.

  • slow on 24/05/2018 - 14:42

    Or just get one of these

    https://www.businessinsider.com.au/heres-a-travel-jacket-you…

  • Ryanek on 24/05/2018 - 15:01
    +1

    It's a safety issue. If the plane plunges into the ocean, good luck getting to the exits.

  • [Deactivated] on 24/05/2018 - 15:06

    So you're going to pile on the clothes that we can safely presume you'll have to remove upon boarding.

    You'll have a mess to put away, which in all likelihood, will not be appropriately stowed. In the unlikely event on an emergency, that could be the difference between someone getting out vs a slow and painful drowning as the vessel's entry slowly dips further underwater.

  • DarthAntz on 24/05/2018 - 15:15

    I always skip on extra checked luggage.
    Except my last trip home to Australia i skipped paying $25 for an extra 20kg of luggage. Ended up having to pay $65 ($40 more) to get the extra 20kg i should have bought in the first place.
    Just be prepared when you travel. 5 days travel with one pair of jeans is completely fine.

  • Dancrook on 24/05/2018 - 15:30

    Invest in good travel gear, thermal layers like Merino can be worn without producing bacteria that smells (see Icebreaker or similar). They are also light and warm - watch a few traveling light or mininmalist vids on Youtube. It's not a cheap initial investment, but well worth it over time. Ski gear however is always going to be bulky and heavy.

  • Rhubarb Jones on 24/05/2018 - 15:34
    +1

    Done it. Not with ski gear but with outdoor gear, flying from Delhi to Kathmandu. Wore about 3 layers, nothing crazy, was no problem. Got just enough weight out of my checked luggage to not have to pay excess fees.

    Do it, and report back.

    • ryanhunt on 24/05/2018 - 16:03
      +1

      Pictures will be forthcoming later this year.

  • Brucet on 24/05/2018 - 17:16
    +2

    Just stay home you will save the money on luggage.

  • HeWhoKnows on 25/05/2018 - 07:53

    Yes, been done before.
    Take an empty lightweight bag with you in which to place your excess clothing.

  • affable on 25/05/2018 - 08:21
    +1

    I've always thought the ticket price should be total weight ie person+luggage. If you are say 80kg with 35kg luggage, you take less jetfuel that a person of 120kg with no luggage.

  • TransportPosters on 25/05/2018 - 08:38
    +1

    Yes, I did the following once:

    • 4 tops
    • 2 pants
    • 1 jacket with socks bunched up in each jacket pocket
    • underwear in other jacket pockets
    • I also put a singlet and t-shirt in a plastic bag with some food

    Worked out fine and gave me more room in my carry-on bag.

  • MelbBargainChaser77 on 25/05/2018 - 23:52
    +1

    Dear Lord. How low can you go.

  • Pretten on 06/08/2018 - 07:46

    Does anyone know the maximum clothing you can get away with wearing on flights? Does it differ from airline to airline?

    Thinking Scoot, Jetstar Asia, etc

  • sal78 on 06/08/2018 - 13:37

    lol

    okay we went to NZ in July for 12 days inc skiing, family of 5 and all we had were 4 cabin luggages and backpacks each.

    You need a hard case cabin luggage. The ski pants/jacket and gloves can fit into the zipped section as it compacts like a packing cell. All undergarments put in your backpack. Clothing in the suitcase. Wear your hoodie, hold your jacket, camera and charges in your jacket. Once through check in can put it in your backpack.

    I highly recommend you get a down jacket that comes with a stuff pouch or you can stuff into the pocket.For your ski jacket, you only need to wear a waterproof shell and layers. In winter you only need to change inner t shirt/thermal. Can wear the same outerwear everyday.

    As for equipment, have to hire. Too bulky and heavy.

    You just need to know how to pack well. I even had 2 pairs of shoes inc boots and still had extra room for shopping/souvenirs. Men's clothing is bulkier but my husband was fine with a cabin bag.I still bring all my skincare/make up and ghd if required even with only cabin.

    It's not about the cost. Even with full serviced airlines I only bring cabin because I prefer to travel light and I hate waiting for baggage pick up.

  • dane45 on 07/08/2018 - 09:30

    If you don't have a connecting flight, you'll likely have no issues if you put all the gear in your carry-on once you've done check in (and had your bag tagged with "hand luggage checked")

    Recently flew RTW, mostly on budget airlines, and saved on checked baggage by putting all the heavy stuff (cables, chargers, iPad) in the pockets of my coat for check-in

  • lltravel on 09/08/2018 - 12:24

    wow, i never knew ppl where this cheap

    It seems you cant actually afford to go on a holiday so why even bother. You cant afford to cough up 30 dollars for baggage?

    This is ridiculous.

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