Mares XR skeletonized aluminum plate. 1.5 lbs dry weight. I've also seen where someone attached a backpack to a stainless plate with a few book screws and used it as a personal item for carryon (reducing checked luggage weight). Pretty slick.
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You know, I've posed that same question to airline check-agents over the years. In my experience, they always think it is.Is an extra couple lbs. in a bag really that big of a deal?
You could wear one of mine under your shirt and claim it’s a medical back brace.Mares XR skeletonized aluminum plate. 1.5 lbs dry weight. I've also seen where someone attached a backpack to a stainless plate with a few book screws and used it as a personal item for carryon (reducing checked luggage weight). Pretty slick.
You know, I've posed that same question to airline check-agents over the years. In my experience, they always think it is.