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A proven essential among globe-trotting backpackers, mountaineers and adventure travelers, Osprey's Airport LZ now features a lockable zipper closure and over 8,200 cubic inches of space that fits any Osprey backpack and almost any other bag you can pack on a plane, train or bus. It's a great tool for containing everything in your backpack during transit, so you don't have to worry about hang-ups, snags or lost gear. Once you reach your destination, fold the Airporter down and stuff it into a pack pocket.
Ever wonder how you keep your pack safe while traveling? Simply drop your pack into the Airporter LZ by Osprey, and zip shut with the lockable zippers. Your pack's webbing and buckles will be protected during transit. When you arrive at your destination, pull the pack out and stash the Airporter into its built in pocket.
This Osprey Airporter is a great pack carrier for hauling your backpack when you're flying across the country or continent for a hiking adventure. Features: Two-way zippered opening at the end of this pack duffel for easy loading and unloading of your backpack. I.D. window pocket on front for easy identification. When not using stash it inside the built-in pocket for easy storage. Lockable zippers; locks sold separately. Volume is 8,225 cubic inches. Average weight 13 ounces. Approximate volume 8,200 cubic inches. Osprey packs.
Ever wonder how you keep your pack safe while traveling? Simply drop your pack into the Airporter LZ, and zip shut with the lockable zippers. Your pack's webbing and buckles will be protected during transit. When you arrive at your destination, pull the pack out and stash the Airporter into its built-in pocket.
The Osprey Airporer LZ is your first class ticket for traveling protection.
Drop your pack inside the Airporter LZ from Osprey, it's a bomber sheath to protect against baggage claim catastrophes. It's large enough to haul all of your gear to your destination, then it folds up and neatly fits into a pack pocket.
Ever wonder how you keep your pack safe while traveling? Simply drop your pack into the Airporter LZ, and zip shut with the lockable zippers.
This Airporter is a great pack carrier for hauling your backpack when you're flying across the country or continent for a hiking adventure.
Ever wonder how you keep your pack safe while traveling? Simply drop your pack into the Osprey Airporter LZ, and zip shut with the lockable zippers. Your pack’s webbing and buckles will be protected during transit. When you arrive at your destination, pull the pack out and stash the Airporter into its built-in pocket.
Ever wonder how you keep your pack safe while traveling? Simply drop your pack into the Airporter LZ, and zip shut with the lockable zippers. Your pack's webbing and buckles will be protected during transit. When you arrive at your destination, pull the pack out and stash the Airporter into its built-in pocket.
This description was also provided by: O2GearShop.com (Spring 2009), Ramsey Outdoor
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| Approximate volume: | 8,225 cubic inches |
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| Approximate volume - metric: | 136 liters |
| Average weight: | 13 ounces |
| Average weight - metric: | 0.37 kilogram |
| Capacity: | 8225 cubic inches |
| Cm: | 94x42x47 |
| Dimensions: | 37 x 18.5 x 16.5 inches |
| Inches: | 37x16.5x18.5 |
| Material: | Nylon |
| Number of pockets: | 1 main compartment |
| Volume: | 8225 cu. in./ 136 liter |
| Weight: | 13 oz/ .37 kg |
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| 8200 | 29.00 |
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Transfers liability to the airlines | |
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| I travel a lot and from time to time my luggage gets torn open or damaged. (Usually the more oddly shaped bags like snowboards, though I could see backpacks too.) It appears that most airlines luggage liability waivers only comment on the reasonable safety of the contents, not the luggage itself. Luggage is meant to take the beating and the airline will not replace your luggage if it's damaged. By placing your pack into this bag, you effectively make your entire backpack "contents" and allegedly subject to replacement by the airline. If the above is true, then this is pretty cheap to make the airline liable for my entire pack. Plus, if anything is going to happen to the pack, I'd assume it's largely going to be buckles and straps. This bag removes those problems too. Is it super durable? Probably not, but I haven't had any problems. Does it appear to significantly protect my pack while traveling without reducing how much I can put in it? Absolutely. I highly recommend this bag to all my friends & family. (I should point out I am not a lawyer and each airline may have different policies regarding how much they will cover for your luggage and contents. Your mileage may vary.) | |
| SpartanOverseas at REI on 09/21/2008 | |
Terrific bag/pack cover | |
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| I fly A LOT (particulary overseas), and I must take my backpack, instead of a suitcase. I always use the Airporter as a cover/case for my backpack when flying. It helps keep my bag clean, keeps straps out of airport machinery, and provides an additional layer of security with its locking zipper. Every ounce I carry in my backpack is scrutinized for how it adds to my load, but the Airporter's ligh weight means I don't second guess bringing it along. Perhaps one small flaw is that when the Airporter is loaded with a heavy backpack, it is not really possible to use it straps to carry the whole bag. Their is only one strap, it is a bit flimsy, and not very adjustable. So I usually end up putting my backpack into the Airporter when I arrive in the check-in line, and kind of drag it along until I reacher the check-in counter. When I retrieve it after the flight, I immediately take my backpack out of the Airport and proceed. This is my second one; the first got stolen. Highly recommend. | |
| Traveling teacher at Rock/Creek Outfitters on 12/05/2008 | |
good idea! | |
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| Giant packs and airport luggage check-in procedures don't always get along. The security and check-in folks always want us to "contain" or "secure" the straps and other lanyards, bungees, etc. Puttin' tape around your pack seems to leave that excellent sticky residue for grass and dirt to stick to when you reach your final destination. I think if you and your pack commute alot, spend the $30 or so and get you this piece of convenience. So far mine has doubled as an extra duffle bag, temporary cover for boots and clothes when the bivy sack won't provide extra storage on damp and frost covered nights. It also, if your concerned about weight in your pack, can serve as a fairly descent makeshift pillow. Get creative and enjoy! P.S....Dont forget that it fits almost any size pack (mine is a xl crescent 90) and many different brands. | |
| Anonymous at Altrec on 09/25/2005 | |
Works well for intended purpose | |
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| This pack cover works well for its intended purpose. If you need to check your pack on a flight, this cover will keep it from being damaged. My wife and I have checked our bags for about 15 flights and their still in perfect condition (okay... maybe their a little dirty, but that's it). It's lightweight and folds into itself for storage when you're actually using/wearing your pack. If you have the ability to store a pack cover once you reach your destination (i.e. rental car, hotel, etc.) and want a heavy duty cover, this isn't the product for you (get a canvas duffel bag instead). The only thing I'd change would be to move the strap a little lower (rather than attaching it to the end). Overall, though, it suits its purpose well. | |
| Kenny M. at REI on 07/25/2008 | |
Osprey Airporter Review | |
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| It is a bag with a strap on it for protecting backpacks. It does well enough for being able to absorb the handling abuse that your pack would otherwise take and it has a lightly padded strap so you can get the thing through the airport. Mine accumulated a few tears over the course of a month in Europe, but the bag is supposed to be light, not made out of a heavy ripstop Cordura. I was able to put my pack and my poles in the bag and if you want to travel with your pack, get this bag or something like. Of course, if you have gone far enough to be reading this review, you probably already know that. | |
| A Reviewer at Mountain Gear on 09/18/2006 | |
Prevents Damage to your Backpack while | |
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| We send between 36 and 48 Scouts to Philmont Scout ranch each year. These overbags are great for getting your backpack from home though the airport and to your destination in one piece. I purchased 36 of these bags last year and they all came back looking great. There were a few wear marks and one slight tear but I figure that is normal wear and tear for bags of this type. They are very large to fit even the largest over stuffeb backpack out there. When it does come time to purchase more, I will definately purchase these again for our Scouts to use. | |
| Todd Heyn at REI on 09/04/2007 | |
"Does the job" | |
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| Used this to protect my fully loaded Gregory Palisade pack with hiking poles and ice axe while flying from San Diego to Seattle & back. Didn't expect it to be bombproof at this price, but it sustained only scuffs & minor abrasions while protecting the pack & contents. I agree with other reviewers that the shoulder strap is next to worthless, but while carrying the 40+ lb pack at any time I wasn't getting it on or off the luggage carousel or scale, I pulled off the cover & carried it by the pack straps. Just stuffed the cover under the top pack pocket. | |
| James at Moosejaw on 08/23/2008 | |
"worth it" | |
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| It was great not having to worry about taking my bag apart or securing all the straps when I checked my pack. I also walked into the airport in Chicago it was January 7th, brr... in my huge bulky winter parka, took it off, and put it in with my pack and checked it - it was nice not to have to lug it around. I am a little worried about the durability of the small/thin stap it comes with, I am afraid it wouldn't take too much to bust it - hasn't yet though...I guess time will tell. | |
| Valerie at Moosejaw on 02/18/2008 | |
c'mon, it's [$] | |
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| OK, OK. This is pretty light weight but I thought it would rip through the first trip and all over the puna de atacama on a mule and buses, airports...for 5 weeks only produced a few small wear holes which in my book gets this product a solid B+ rating. It is what it is, light and easy to pack, but offers adequate protection. If you want a big heavy canvas bag, that would be more durable but is hard to deal with when backpacking. I love this bag. | |
| xxcb at REI on 10/10/2008 | |
Protect your pack from transport damage | |
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| Real helped with our crew's expedition to Yellowstone. We had to fly, and as a frequent business flyer, I am all too aware of the way luggage is treated. I like the size of back, which accomodated our multi-day packs (5000 cu in and up) filled with gear. This really helps. NOTE: Don't believe comments that 2 packs will fit in one bag unless we are talking small weekend bags. | |
| Venturing Advisor 448 at Mountain Gear on 07/22/2009 | |
serves some purposes but lacking overall | |
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| my biggest complaint with this cover is that the strap felt like it was going to cut my arm and shoulders off when carrying the thing. i had taken a 6 day hike so with camping gear, fresh clothes home, etc., the total weight was about 45 pounds. the cover did serve to protect my pack, so kudos there. although, the cover didn't make it through the airport without first getting 3 holes. my friends all traveled with random duffel bags with wheels and they faired much better than i. i'll be returning the cover and getting something better. | |
| rrutland78 at REI on 10/10/2009 | |
Didn't last two flights | |
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| I flew twice with the Osprey Airport LZ and after I got it back the second time, the carrying strap had completely ripped off the bag. There were also numerous small holes in the bag. I realize that airline bag loaders aren't the most gentle people in the world, but I would hope a bag whose purpose it is to protect another bag would be able to stand up to more than two flights. Recommendation: don't fly with your pack or convince the airlines to give you a plastic bag to put it in. | |
| Anonymous at Altrec on 08/19/2006 | |
Less than I hoped. | |
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| After a two trips with this cover, I think it had nearly as much duct tape covering holes as it had nylon showing. I was able to get a military sea-bag at the local surplus store for about ten dollars, and after many trips it hasn't a ding. It is a bit heavier though, and harder to store at the other end. Overall I feel that Osprey sacrificed a bit too much durability in favor of light weight. | |
| Eric T. at REI on 09/08/2007 | |
Uncomfortable but Functional | |
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| After 2 domestic roundtrip flights, the bag is still intact. In addition to protecting my backpack, I also use the bag to store additional items that don't fit nicely into my pack. However, the bag is quite uncomfortable and overpriced for the quality of the product. | |
| Hyep at REI on 03/03/2008 | |
Not a good option | |
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| After just a few flights, the seams are tearing open the shoulder strap is going to tear off. The shoulder strap is also extremely uncomfortable (not much padding and too thin) and it's way too big for your average pack. | |
| pbhilldog at REI on 10/27/2007 | |
Too large to be functional! | |
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| This is a good idea...but about 3 years outdated. No question, the bag is super-light, and perfect for minimal backpackers. The problem is that it's built to hold 8200 cu. in., and that's just overkill for today's restrictive airport travel. 8200 cu. in. is enough volume to hold my wife's Aura and my Atmos packs, but this bag wasn't really designed to hold 2 packs doubled up AND both packs typically push over 50 lbs combined. If Osprey is reading this, you guys really need to make a bag like this for your smaller packs. Something in the neighborhood of 4000 cu. in. would be much better suited for those of us who don't use the massive Argon-sized packs. It's a solid product and super light....but just too large for most of us to be able to maximize usage out of. Unless you have a massive 6500+ cu in pack, I would personally recommend looking for some other option for airport travel. | |
| BeritOlam at REI on 09/04/2008 | |
Airporter does its Job | |
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| Like I said, the Airporter does its job, it prevents your straps/clips/etc on your pack from getting caught in or damaged by airport baggage equipment. The two major drawbacks are: (1) I have an Atmos 50, which is a smaller pack, and there is no way to cinch down the airporter to more snugly fit the pack, making it kind of bulky and awkward (2) Carrying the airporter over your shoulder will result in the bottom of your pack smacking you in the back of your legs/knees. This makes for less than ideal transport. Just as proof of its functionality, I am writing this review from an Internet cafe in Dublin, Ireland, and my pack made the Journey from Florida to Chicago to Philladelphia to Dublin, all without a scratch-pull-dent or ding. | |
| Allyn a novice adventurer at Mountain Gear on 06/26/2007 | |
"Not so great under stress" | |
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| This is a bit of a disappointment given Osprey's overall good reputation. It works OK for me when I load a couple of packs and some other items in it and put it in the car for transport. However, when used in an airport and/or on Amtrak it is rather flimsy and the strap, as noted by others, is to small and not of a strong enough material. I would be willing to pay more if the bag was better made...at least up to the usual Osprey standards. On a scale of 1-5 I would give it a 2.5. | |
| Charles at Moosejaw on 02/16/2009 | |
Reasonably good product | |
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| You get what you pay for: this product provides a reasonably good means of containing and protecting a fully loaded 7,500 + cubic inch back pack from the routine hazards of airport baggage handling. It is lightweight and compacts nicely but those same attributes make it flimsy and unlikely to survive multiple trips. I consider this product disposable - it's really a modest form of travel insurance. One more thing: the carrying strap is extremely uncomfortable and ill-suited for shouldering a 60 + lb. pack. | |
| Crazy Legs at REI on 06/29/2008 | |
"Necessary for airports" | |
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| You've gotta get this if you have a big Osprey pack. It just makes sense to cover all the straps and buckles and stuff if you have to check your pack as luggage. That's all you should use it for though. The other reviewers are correct in that the strap is pretty chinsy. Just throw this cover on your bag right before you check it, and take it off again as soon as you get it off the baggage carousel. | |
| Erik at Moosejaw on 08/20/2008 | |
"It is a convenient item to help secure back-packs and other types of bags without lockable zippers." | |
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| This item had more than enough space to fit most or all common back-pack sizes, but it should not be used as a substitute for a sturdy back-pack. When the single shoulder strap did not feel strong enough to carry my back-pack and its contents, I would just simply grasp and use the straps of my back-pack--even when my back-pack was totally enclosed by the Osprey Airporter. | |
| Joseph at Moosejaw on 10/23/2007 | |
"Best for Osprey's larger packs strap isn't so great" | |
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| Used this to contain my Osprey Aeriel during a trip through Yucatan and Campeche. Functioned well-enough, although there was much more space than I needed. The strap is decent, but it cut my hand like a knife when I had to carry my gear through Houston and Merida. I'll keep using it, but I'm working on a way to upgrade the strap. | |
| Susan at Moosejaw on 06/24/2008 | |
"OK in a pinch but, there has to be a better way to take a backpack or better material to use" | |
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| Pro The backpack fits into the bag and it's lightweight. Con When I used it to come home from a backpacking trip, in Yosemite, the strap tore from the bag. The strap could be bigger and heavier and sewn into the bag better. Not the best way to carry a backpack full of equipment. Tough on the shoulders. | |
| Kathleen at Moosejaw on 06/24/2008 | |
"Pretty good investment to save your pack" | |
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| Great concept and it worked pretty well, have to say it's not easy to carry, especially if you have other luggage, too. Came off its fourth flight leg with some small holes, probably from being dragged across tarmack - better the Airporter than my Pallisade. | |
| Phil at Moosejaw on 12/11/2007 | |
"Barred from epic status by the carrying strap shortcoming." | |
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| Great for keeping your pack safe and secure while flying. The strap is awkward for lugging it around, especially when you have a heavy pack. Minus this oversight, it's a great buy for those who prefer to travel around with their pack. | |
| Jacob at Moosejaw on 03/11/2008 | |
