First Time Flying Gear

[A.YOUNGoalie13]

Any tips on flying with gear? I’ve never done it before and I don’t want my stuff getting lost or broken on the way. Lots of people recommend stick bags but I’m bringing more than two sticks. Also my pads do not fit in my bag so I have to figure that out too. ANY TIPS WELCOME!!!!

[ser33]

Trav has a video on this topic on his YouTube channel. see if he can give answers to your questions

[seagoal]

I always keep my helmet with me in the cabin.  Don't like risking it being damaged by bag handlers.

[Scythe]

Definitely get something for your pads even if second hand from a used sports store. Should be able to find something not too expensive.  

[BadAngle41]

I second @Scythe and say get a dedicated bag for your pads... doesn't have to be a fancy specific goal pad bag just something they fit in. I happened to catch one of Kaskisuo's latest videos today and he was packing up his bags for a road trip... just two team bags. 

If you have the original bubble wrap that Bauer has sized for blade along with individual sleeves when you picked up your custom twigs slap[ them back on before wrapping up. Otherwise something I did when I shipped out some sticks to someone in New Zealand when they bought them from me off SideLineSwap was to put little cardboard spacers at the blade, grip, and paddle. Just kept them from rubbing more than anything... then just wrap tightly. Of course that's only if you care if your twigs get dinged up.

[bunnyman666]

I’d ship my gear to my destination.