Success rate of boarding plane with Dive Caddy as carry on?

[ScubaDoo83]

I'd like to hear from folks with the Dive Caddy about their experiences while traveling with it as a carry on. I am wondering if it is a worthwhile purchase for my gear:

BCD: SP Knighthawk W/AIR2 - Medium
Wetsuit: Large 5mm
Fins: SP Twin Jet Max

Thoughts?

 

[GLENFWB]

I have nothing but good things to say about mine. Made a live aboard trip to the Galapagos Islands with ONLY my Dive Caddy. No problems through security or getting it on plane. I have a buddy who has borrowed it twice, he has had equally good results. Watch their videos and learn how to pack it correctly. On our Galapagos trip, two divers gear did not arrive from checked luggage. It is really nice traveling and knowing your dive gear will arrive safely with you. My experience has been all positive.

I'd like to hear from folks with the Dive Caddy about their experiences while traveling with it as a carry on. I am wondering if it is a worthwhile purchase for my gear:

BCD: SP Knighthawk W/AIR2 - Medium
Wetsuit: Large 5mm
Fins: SP Twin Jet Max

Thoughts?

 

[mathauck0814]

The only place you're likely to have an issue is with certain foreign carriers who weigh carry-on luggage. Otherwise, if it fits in the sizing bin you're good to go.

 

[ScubaDoo83]

Great, thanks guys. I can't seem to find the dimensions of my fins but eyeballing them it seems that are mid sized compared to others out there. I think I'll give this thing a go.

 

[diversteve]

United recently started enforcing their carry-on size restriction. United Airlines Enforces Carry-On Bag Size Restrictions | NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

The maximum dimensions for a carry-on bag are 9 inches x 14 inches x 22 inches (22 cm x 35 cm x 56 cm), including handles and wheels.

Does it fit with your fins in it? I've been on full flights where I've been asked to gate-check my legal sized roller. Which at least has hard sides. And was returned to me at the luggage claim - in all fairness it was Bonaire where the "conveyor system" consists of one that they hand push bags along. Are you comfortable with your gear in a Dive Caddy going thru as checked luggage if it happened? I can't say that I would be.

I doubt the other airlines will be far behind in enforcing it either. Except maybe Southwest. Which just started flights to the Caribbean btw.