Seavoyage Posted August 7, 2018 #1 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Hello - Anyone have tips on packing binoculars for carry on luggage travel? Thanks in advance for advice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurabegorrah Posted August 7, 2018 #2 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Hello - Anyone have tips on packing binoculars for carry on luggage travel? Thanks in advance for advice... Amazon has some nice small options that would prob be a good choice for space saving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
envirochick Posted August 7, 2018 #3 Share Posted August 7, 2018 We just bought two moderate zoom lens pairs that come with eye cups, lens caps and carrying cases. We’ll simply put them in a safe spot in our carry on, probably with a sweater or travel blanket abutting and call it good. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldsc Posted August 7, 2018 #4 Share Posted August 7, 2018 I don't understand what the problem is. It is a carry on bag so by definition you are not going to be tossing the bag around or having a porter toss it around. Carry them in the case that the binocs came in or just put them in a cloth carry bag to protect the lenses. Am I missing something? DON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seavoyage Posted August 7, 2018 Author #5 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Thank you for the advice all...These are my favorite nocs Don and they work very well with my eyes for distance. We have a long flight and the carry on will have to go into the overhead bin. I'm just concerned about them (the lenses) getting jostled around and wanted advice from those with successful packing techniques and experience...the only problem would be trying to avoid one....thanks for your reply? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seavoyage Posted August 7, 2018 Author #6 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Great - thank you envirochick...was thinking that would do the trick - was even thinking about bubble wrap but don't want to take up the room....I would never travel with these but really want them for Alaska - especially in the hopes of spotting a bear or a whale from the ship.... We just bought two moderate zoom lens pairs that come with eye cups, lens caps and carrying cases. We’ll simply put them in a safe spot in our carry on, probably with a sweater or travel blanket abutting and call it good. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing Shoes Posted August 7, 2018 #7 Share Posted August 7, 2018 If you don't have the original case, you could pick up one probably at Amazon. If not, bubble wrap and make sure it is in the middle. You would need to do serious damage to your carry on to hurt them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seavoyage Posted August 7, 2018 Author #8 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Thanks Laurabegorra - any suggestions you have used - was thinking about a back up pair...thank you . :D Amazon has some nice small options that would prob be a good choice for space saving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herfnerd Posted August 8, 2018 #9 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Thank you for the advice all...These are my favorite nocs Don and they work very well with my eyes for distance. We have a long flight and the carry on will have to go into the overhead bin. I'm just concerned about them (the lenses) getting jostled around and wanted advice from those with successful packing techniques and experience...the only problem would be trying to avoid one....thanks for your reply? I wouldn't worry. If you are cruising to Alaska and have that much spare room in your carryon that your binocs will jostle around, you're not doing something right, LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seavoyage Posted August 8, 2018 Author #10 Share Posted August 8, 2018 That's true...:') I wouldn't worry. If you are cruising to Alaska and have that much spare room in your carryon that your binocs will jostle around, you're not doing something right, LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldsc Posted August 8, 2018 #11 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Thanks Laurabegorra - any suggestions you have used - was thinking about a back up pair...thank you . :D Check out this site - https://www.audubon.org/gear/binocular-guide. I go w the pro recommendations whenever I buy optics. None of us on CC have the technical smarts to properly evaluate any purchase of optical equipment. DON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurabegorrah Posted August 8, 2018 #12 Share Posted August 8, 2018 I wouldn't worry. If you are cruising to Alaska and have that much spare room in your carryon that your binocs will jostle around, you're not doing something right, LOL! yeah, I change my answer to this! lol And, I actually ended up with a full sized pair from amazon (that will be going into my checked bag), so I can't really speak to any of the smaller, travel sized ones - but I did see more than a few when I searched "binoculars". It's all about finding some with good reviews, and better yet pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Aurora Posted August 8, 2018 #13 Share Posted August 8, 2018 My birdwatcher husband as a numerous of pairs of binoculars. He packs his favorite and most expensive Zeiss binoculars (in their case) in a travel backpack. This backpack has some padded dividers. The backpack goes in to the overhead bin on aircraft and he has not had any problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellowrose Posted August 11, 2018 #14 Share Posted August 11, 2018 I have done the same as Northern Aurora and never a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted August 11, 2018 #15 Share Posted August 11, 2018 I don't understand what the problem is. It is a carry on bag so by definition you are not going to be tossing the bag around or having a porter toss it around. Carry them in the case that the binocs came in or just put them in a cloth carry bag to protect the lenses. Am I missing something? DON I have very good binoculars .I bring them in their own case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sujormik Posted August 11, 2018 #16 Share Posted August 11, 2018 Tangent: are birding binocs better than hunting binocs? What’s the difference between the types? I know nothing about them, obviously would want far enough range to make purchase worthwhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterdrago Posted August 11, 2018 #17 Share Posted August 11, 2018 We often carry our Steiner 10x42 and Nikon 7x35 without case to save space in a backpack carry-on. It's padded fairly well and also carries some camera gear. If you'll be storing in a hardside carry-on, I would suggest wrapping in some clothing stuff. Most binoculars are amazingly stout and should not get damaged in any way inside a carry-on unless packed loosely with several bottles of wine and rocks picked up on the roadside;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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