[Gocamino] back packs, etc.

[Linda McInnis]

I fear I sent this in reply to Bob Spenger alone, when I meant to send it to 
the group.  Sorry!!

Re:  taking a backpack on the plane--I have carried my Kelty Redwing 
backpack as a carryon numerous times both on domestic and international 
flights and never had a problem.  It is what I plan to take on the Camino 
with me.  I take the waist strap and fasten it around the pack itself 
(reverse to how it would be worn), through the little loop on the bottom of 
the pack, and that keeps the biggest strap out of the way.  I agree that the 
trekking poles would probably have to be checked, although the last flight I 
took with my partner, she carried her cane on board, and no one questioned 
it.  There's not really THAT much difference between a cane and a trekking 
pole when it come to function.

Just my $0.02 worth!!

Linda in Colorado