I Packed EVERYTHING in Pockets to Avoid Carry-On Bag Fees (SCOTTeVEST Review)

[@ProjectUntethered]

Would you dare pack all your stuff in a jacket and take it through the airport? Let me know in the comments! 👇 ✈Don't forget to grab the special discount on SCOTTeVEST exclusively for Project Untethered subscribers: swiy.co/Scottevest121 (They don't want the secret discount code leaking on the internet, so you need to tell their chat support that Project Untethered sent you to get it)

[@colleenmarin8907]

Instead of cramming, I'd suggest folding and placing strategically to ensure flatness and weigh distribution

[@Murphyjo1970]

Congratulations on your baby

[@YosefElgart]

Try Europe easy jet with this vest !

[@ProjectUntethered]

I'll try that on the next flight!

[@ProjectUntethered]

That would be the ultimate test - I'll try next time I'm in that part of the world!

[@cowbayshrub]

I went on a two-week trip around the world a few months ago and my travel vest weighed over 5lbs. I used a Tilly vest (which my dad always used on his travels) and put most of my electronics in it and kept a plastic bag in my personal item that I could put my vest in and place under the seat in front of me. I never had a problem with any of the 14 flights I took

[@ProjectUntethered]

Wow 14 flights! Seems like we're on to something 💡

[@lostcarpark]

I love it! I think you could take this to the next level by finding a compression packing cube that perfectly fits in the back pocket of the vest, then you can just slip it out when you're on the plane.

[@ProjectUntethered]

That would make things even more convenient! I’ll have to try next time :)

[@NicoVeenkamp]

ScotteVest is amazing. I traveled into China with it without any luggage. Everything was loaded in my ScotteVest. Got some remarks from airport staff but no problem getting on to the plane. In the seat I just removed the jacket end used that as a blanket or stuff it under the seat before me.

[@ProjectUntethered]

That’s awesome! They’re so convenient 😎

[@MicheleMaBelle67]

Great timing. My Scottevest ladies jacket was delivered last week! I’m excited to use it in February!

[@ProjectUntethered]

You’ll love it! They’re so convenient and perfect for travel!

[@geobus3307]

If u can fit the packing cube under the seat with your personal item, you can most likely just fit a larger personal item to begin with.

[@ProjectUntethered]

That’s a good point. My personal item wasn’t as full because I fit more than expected in the vest

[@nataliar8893]

Airlines will tell nothing! We travel with Scottevest on and I never have bag in my hands.

[@julesst.germain9521]

I just used my Scottie Vest in Oct for Spain and Italy trip. Worked perfect. Also had the neck pillow that unzips and you can stuff with shorts, socks, and shirts. I had 6 shirts in it.

[@ProjectUntethered]

You are officially an Luggage Fee Avoidance Ninja 🥷🏻

[@lauchlanguddy1004]

Ok Scotty vest is great no question. I used to wear cargo pants with lots of pockets and a jacket with lots of pockets. Wear two shirts or your jumper as well. I used to hide my laptop down the back of my jeans with a wide belt with a big jacket over the top . Just get the carry on weighed, get the weight ticket, back to bathrooms, unload , repack into carry on. In Oz they weigh carry on as you line up to board, like 30 mins before. Get in early for the easy re pack. Done it a dozen times and saved at least 50$ each time. The computer and chargers are really heavy so keep them out of the weight. Carry all HEAVY stuff on your person for the carry on "weigh in", phones chargers cords computer. You can also buy a light weight hand operated vacuum pump. Place gear into vacuum bags, remove air and seal, they come down to nothing. Can even re open and add a bit more and repeat. Considering I weigh under 60 kg I feel very very ripped off paying for excess baggage when people three times my size pay same as me. Its a long story, but ive been stuck travelling all over europe for 3 years and only travel with carry on and what we can hold on our bodies. We live for three months easily with two carry on bags before returning to home base, but could basically live out of those bags.

[@ProjectUntethered]

I totally feel you - you gotta do what you gotta do! Sounds like you have the perfect system! I didn't know it was the norm to weigh at the boarding gate in Australia - good to know!

[@raypierce5818]

I have been flying internationally with my Scotty Vest Coat for years! It typically isn’t as over stuffed as yours but still weighs about 30 lbs. I have my rolling Away carry on, my personal item (Usually a small backpack or computer case on the top of that and then I just drape the coat over the extended suitcase handle. I’ll sometime have my collapsable water bottle clipped onto the coat loop which helps hold it on the handle. I was scared the first time they stayed it but it’s never been questioned! While I’m flying, I just hold it between my legs resting the weight on the ground and then fasten my seatbelt around the top of it holding it in place during the flight

[@ProjectUntethered]

Sounds like a smart system! Yeah I normally don’t cram it as full as I did in the video, this was just an experiment to see what was possible haha

[@RyanKry]

Instead of the packing cube in the cabin there at the end, wouldn't it be a bit better to have one of those nano (packs down to the size of your palm) day totes or backpacks and unload it all to it? Once you are in the plane they don't care how many bags you have. You could also leave the personal item backpack on the overhead bin and keep the packable tote/backpack under the seat and vest on or in that bag as well if it all fits into it.

[@ProjectUntethered]

That’s another good idea! Although if my ticket doesn’t include a carry on, I don’t like to use the overhead bin space (unless it’s empty)

[@PatNeedhamUSA]

I got the Scottevest this past May, took it on two international trips since then, the most recent one going to Berlin Germany Dublin Ireland and London England, all with just a personal item plus that vest/jacket. Pays for itself after ~5 flights on low-cost airlines (or any that charge for carry-on)

[@ProjectUntethered]

That's awesome! Yeah if you travel at least a couple times per year and don't mind traveling light, it's a perfect solution 😎

[@rydmerlin]

I don’t think it’s a good idea to make yourself look like a smuggler when travelling thru an airport.

[@lauchlanguddy1004]

as long as you can get past the bow wows and customs , its all good.... ahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahhah

[@brucelitwack4264]

So once again as with all good packing hacks, on the return, you have all these dirty clothes inside the vest. Hmm.

[@twangwwfa9017]

Right, because someone who is smuggling illegal contraband would put it literally in their jacket pocket

[@reinhard8053]

I flew with checked luggage, but I had lots of camera gear I wanted to have in carryon. Also I had several batteries for camera and drone and powerbanks which needed to be in carryon. As the airline had quite low numbers for carryon and personal item (weight and size) I needed to pack lots of stuff in a vest with several pockets. I got about 2,5kg into the vest and no problems.

[@ProjectUntethered]

It's a lifesaver when you're traveling with expensive/heavy valuables like that!

[@CR-my4qh]

Thanks for this video Mitch. I just got my scottevest last week (informed by your far previous videos so this recent upload was such fluky timing). You've been greatly helping train me how to travel and prepare me for my first ever solo travel to Kiribati. Thank you for all your help it's so appreciated. Also you're hilarious talking out loud on the plane "subscribe and watch." Keep it up Mitch & Diane.

[@ProjectUntethered]

I hope you’re enjoying your scottevest! Haha talking on the plane is so awkward. I try to always do it before people board so they aren’t staring at me 😂

[@marcosv8426]

Fun begins when small items get lost in your SCOTTeVEST. They can escape the pocket and get caught within the jacket layers making them a PITA to recover. I know someone who had this problem; triggered TSA scan who had to cut the jacket open to get to the item. I still love the five SCOTTeVEST jackets I bought over the years.

[@jacquelinelam3022]

Where did you buy the small device to weight your personal bag? What is the device called? Thanks in advance.

[@ProjectUntethered]

That’s just a little portable luggage scale - should be easy to find on Amazon or any store like Walmart

[@jacquelinelam3022]

@@ProjectUntethered , Thanks.

[@allisondevera4966]

I love all your creative travel tips. Can you please tell me exactly which style this is? There are sooo many scottevest products. A link would be very helpful. 😊

[@ProjectUntethered]

I'm glad you like them! Sure, this one is the one I have (in black): swiy.co/Tropiformer It comes with nifty magnetic removable sleeves, but I usually wear it without the sleeves because I'm in hot climates. I hope this helps!

[@allisondevera4966]

@ProjectUntethered thank you so much. I learn a lot from you 💯 🤗 thank you so much for all your knowledge 🙏

[@chaski777]

😆 love it ! New fan here!

[@LisaMarli]

I used my SCOTTeVEST jacket as my purse. Then my personal item and my carryon. I fly SWA, so no charges. And it went under the space in front of me with my personal item. Worked fine.

[@reddblackjack]

Yeah, this is cool. I went to Vegas a lot in my youth and one year I went four times. One of those times, I was invited to a little blackjack tournament which was on a Saturday and a Sunday. I set myself up well like this too. Booked red eye flights for Friday night and Monday morning not taking any extra days off. That was before ScotteVest was a company. But I stacked my clothes and only carried a backpack. Undies, swim trunks, cargo shorts with some personal stuff in pockets, and dress slacks on top. Two Tshirts, a dress shirt and tie, and leather blazer. I did pack extra socks, undies and an extra hat, different from the wide brim fedora I wore. Extra shoes, because you've got to have both nice shoes easy to remove and comfy sneakers on a trip to Vegas, right? I'm not surprised that you didn't have trouble, you didn't look all that weird. And I AM surprised people don't do more of this. It's always cold on flights, especially the red eye flights which aren't fully booked. I like a 75 seat MD80 with only twenty people on it, it's like being the only cool kid on a flying bus! Just sit anywhere!

[@davidwellwarth1552]

Would you consider using packing cubies in the Scotty vest?

[@ProjectUntethered]

I don't think they're needed inside the vest because some of the pockets are about the size of medium cubes already :)

[@laureljaneg]

I saw these at Travel show years ago and one on one, but the only ones that they had available were bright red not my color. I typically wear a coat or a jacket on the plane. I always have extra things stuffed in the pockets.

[@ProjectUntethered]

Having tons of pockets is definitely a gamechanger. I'm a big fan of black because it looks more low-key. I bet if I would have had a colored jacket, it would've been way more obvious.

[@davidignacio3009]

I am very impressed with the SCOTTeVEST you've shown. I never thought a vest like that could hold a lot of things. I sure will get one for my travels next year. I can see the advantages of having that vest especially when you want your most important items with you when you travel. Let me say that good the technique not to be stopped or questioned despite your bulging vest works for you ( a white guy) but I hate to say this but I am doubtful if the technique will work for a colored person or Middle Eastern looking guy. I've travelled enough and seen enough to know that the latter group of people will be flagged or will be closely scrutinized.

[@ProjectUntethered]

I hadn't that about that - it's a very good point. That would make an even more interesting video if we can get some different ethnicities to test it out to see if/how they're treated differently!

[@zilam98]

which scottevest model were you using in this video?

[@ScottJordanSeVCEO]

Thanks for the great review. I really appreciate it.

[@ProjectUntethered]

You're very welcome!

[@urs_on_earth]

I would wrap a lightweight shawl/scarf type thing over the front where the front of the vest / zippers dont zip to make it look more stealthy, also can be used for airplane being too chilly

[@ProjectUntethered]

I like that idea!

[@nellie9352]

Great idea! Maybe Scotty will incorporate compression feature for their pockets….?🧐

[@ProjectUntethered]

That would be genius!

[@kathryncashner3294]

For comfort on the plane, most (all???) allow a coat or jacket which does not count as an "item" if you board while wearing it. Remove any items that you might want during the flight (I start with those in my "personal item") then place the vest in the plastic bag and put it in the overhead bin. Just don't forget it when you get off the plane. Once my daughter traveled with her "larger" jeans over her tighter jeans and at least 3 tops when she realized that her luggage was going to be too heavy. For domestic flights in the US, I stick to Southwest--2 checked bags at no additional fee and cost is less than the big name airlines. Plus they use the two most common airports that I use!

[@lynnerodgers4461]

Just wouldn't work for me. I'm very hot natured and get overheated very easily. If I tried wearing extra clothing, a coat, etc, I would end up a puddle on the floor right in front of TSA agent.

[@SteveRogers-lt7mj]

hey, 1st off. I love your work. I've been a subscriber for a long time. 2nd, I reciently purchased the Scotty Wind breaker and the Tortuga travel sling, I'll take them on thier maiden voyage in a week to Cambodia. I see you have the sling in some of your videos. In South East Asia the issue is wieght. 7kg total weight allowed. so ive been hiding electronics in pockets to avoid charges. My question is do they notice the Travel Sling in the airport? I'm nervous because its bigger than my old fanny pack.

[@ProjectUntethered]

I’ve never had anyone notice! But I also always keep it low key behind my back or under my jacket when I’m at the check in counter or boarding the plane. Cambodia is awesome - where you are going to visit?

[@janh5199]

If you are staying at the same place more than one night you can hand wash underwear and hang it to dry or many places have laundry available for guests to use. You don’t have to carry half your closet and a different wardrobe for every day.

[@ProjectUntethered]

Amen to that

[@user-rr9xi6ot4k]

I wore a SCOTTeVEST while going through TSA in NYC. Even though I was allowed to wear a jacket, the officer asked me to remove my vest and put it through x-ray. He told me that the jacket looked too big.

[@ProjectUntethered]

Yeah probably will always have to be removed and thrown in the bins

[@bettyparker3317]

lol…I have to take off my loaded vest for TSA. They’ve made some remarks, I got a lot of raised eyebrows (one asked me if I really thought it was worth it), but never had to change or leave anything. In the US, TSA does not care or regulate how many bags or how much stuff you have, they are just-and only-looking for certain banned items. You can send a LOT through TSA then combine after you pass through, if needed. It’s the airlines, at check in and especially the gate, that will limit what you carry on.

[@jamaica7brixton]

For sure have layered shirts and trousers and 2 coats before 😅

[@wildeescape]

Awesome! I've been waiting for this video. Good stuff

[@ProjectUntethered]

Hahaha thanks man - would you try that yourself?

[@wildeescape]

@@ProjectUntethered Heck yeah! The video made me want to get one to travel only with the vest....not sure if it would work. But would be a fun challenge.

[@ProjectUntethered]

If you do, make a video and send it to me! :)

[@davidwellwarth1552]

Have you tried airplane pockets tray cover?!

[@ProjectUntethered]

Haven't tried it yet, but I'll look into it! How does it work?

[@minadoro]

I sewed big pockets inside my coat for books. No problem.

[@ProjectUntethered]

Genius!

[@dolwolfianphotography]

Nice, thinking about using it for my mountain hiking to lighten my always too heavy backpack especially in winter with all gears😀

[@emmanuelgoldstein4371]

Why didn't you use the overhead to store some of your carry on ?

[@bettyparker3317]

The overheads are usually stuffed and full already. You cannot depend on getting space there; if that happens the crew will make you gate check. He mentions some of his other reasons in the comments.

Hey I went to the scootevest web, what’s the exact reference of the one you’re wearing? Thanks for the video, as always, great travel tips!!

[@ProjectUntethered]

This one is called Tropiformer 3D. It's actually a jacket, but it has magnetic removable sleeves (which are also pretty nifty). I normally just use it without the sleeves though since tend to be in hotter climates.

[@mattlawrence7130]

I just got a scott-e-vest and I'm still trying to figure out what each pocket is intended to hold.

[@ProjectUntethered]

Haha have fun!

[@bettyparker3317]

They make suggestions about what each pocket holds, but it’s really up to you to see what fits where. I never think about what it’s “supposed to” hold. For me, it’s whatever fits (although you obviously don’t want to be sitting on your laptop😉).

[@beholdenblooms-floraldesig9730]

Which model of vest is the one you were wearing?

[@ProjectUntethered]

Mine is called the tropiformer 3d - it’s actually a jacket with magnetic removable sleeves, but I normally just use it sleeveless

[@ClaireandNanami]

It makes you look suspicious. It is pretty much asking for security to choose you for a random check where they decide to pat you down and open your bag and pockets, which could end up causing you to spend time putting all that back after they are done and possibly missing a flight.

[@ProjectUntethered]

I recommend just keeping it in your arms when you go through security then putting it in the bin. But whether you wear a scottevest or not, I always recommend getting to the airport with plenty of time so you're never stressed if you get held up for some reason :)

[@terryschima4964]

what size T-shirt do you wear? Does the Scotte vest have different sizes? Pretty cool.

[@ProjectUntethered]

Yup they have different sizes :) my T-shirt is an M

[@jldisme]

Did you have to take out your laptop, Kindle and your phone and put them in a separate bin at TSA?

[@ProjectUntethered]

This time it was just my laptop

[@jldisme]

@@ProjectUntethered Nice!

[@terryschima4964]

Thank, I know what size to order.

[@urs_on_earth]

Did you order the Tropiformer 3D in Medium or Large? (I read in the comments your shirt size is M and wondering if you sized up)

[@ProjectUntethered]

It’s actually an L because my measurements fell right in the middle of M/L so they recommended sizing up

[@MicheleMaBelle67]

Liked and subscribed! 😊

[@ProjectUntethered]

I’m honored to have you as a subscriber! 😇

[@uplink-on-yt]

"How did you survive the crash landing?" "You see, I had a lot of padding in my coat."

[@ProjectUntethered]

😂 I didn't even think about that benefit!

[@berna0403]

You can also use a stuffable neck pillow.

[@ProjectUntethered]

Also a clever idea that my wife loves!

[@suemommie]

Not on Southwest anymore. A neck pillow now counts as a “personal item” like a purse, etc. so it will have to be stowed. Check with your airline that you are flying as it seems they are “catching on”.

[@jamescurtis5472]

Used 16 pocket jean vest from Amazon less 40 bucks filled it up pass through like butter from USA to Philippines no problem with backpack plus carry on

[@fudogwhisperer3590]

I thought the airlines allowed a personal item that measures 8x14x18 or pretty much a back pack. They make special bags for this.

[@enriquediaz7547]

I have múltiple scotteVest items & make sure to travel with at least once on every trip!

[@ProjectUntethered]

I'm a total convert now 😎

[@dayday8332]

This is a great video!

[@ProjectUntethered]

Glad you enjoyed it! 😇

[@homedad3324]

Absolutely hilarious how this video comes out just after Air Canada chose to have no carry-ons for economy flights. At least now maybe I can get on the plane with out waiting for some goof to put his giant (carry-on) which is clearly bigger than it should be above my seat for some reason causing me to have to go all the way to the back to find space then make my way back through everybody else trying to get on

[@ProjectUntethered]

Haha perfect timing!

[@ladydamiana6841]

Yelena needs to get one of these!

[@fr.jamesjohnson1567]

BRILLIANT!

[@popcorn7657]

Wow love it! I totally understand your point. I’m a woman and I will buy that jacket as I think it exists for women. I will do the same thing as you. I traveled recently with AirFrance and I was able to get an incredible ticket from Canada to Lyon and I was allowed only 13 kg for both ( personal and carry-on ). So I used my hip bag to bring more stuff as well as the fillable neck pillow that you had suggested in a previous video. I was able to bring more stuff or kg with these gadget. But with the hip bag I was afraid they would say something so I was a bit nervous. Therefore with the jacket I would really feel much better and normal. Merci beaucoup.😊

[@ProjectUntethered]

Yeah in the US, it seems like they're cracking down on the hip bags (but you can always just hide it). They do have a bunch of options for women, my wife loves hers as well :)

[@popcorn7657]

@projectUntethered Well I tried to place the hip bag at my back, but my personal item was a backpack and it was not working (contrary to you). So I kept it in front of me and hide it with my zipped polar fleece over it. I looked like a pregnant woman (I’m a size 6 small woman) at almost 60yo so I looked weird🤪🤣 Ouch. Thank you for your reply.

[@billlovelace1522]

THEY HAVE 6 VESTS, WHICH DID YOU CHOOSE. ARE YOU HAPPY WITH YOUR CHOICE, DO YOU WISH YOU HAD PICKED A DIFFERENT VEST.

[@ProjectUntethered]

I like my tropiformer 3d because it’s one of the most lightweight options and I spend most of my time in hot countries :) but if I lived in a colder area, I’d definitely check out some of the heavier ones

[@RA-fm8wr]

It looks terrible worn. Unless the security scan ever goes off I don't see getting hassled for this. I've had the black friday specials for this vest and it doesn't look comfortable. Guess you also could put a real jacket over it for max hidding. But to each their own.

[@ProjectUntethered]

When you roll up all your clothes and stuff it full, it's bound to have some lumps, but I was actually surprised at how small it looked considering how much stuff I put in. Putting another bigger jacket over top is actually pretty genius.

[@RA-fm8wr]

Do you think putting the clothes in flat would make it look better and more comfortable? Might not get as much in but as you have shown you still might get close to a full personal item stuff on. And we're you flying Volaris here?

[@ProjectUntethered]

I think if you folded it flat in the exact size of the pocket and then didn't jam it as full, then it would look better. But if you jammed it full with folded clothes, it would be the same. Yup this flight was Volaris :)

[@MalinaCC]

I would put the vest into a tote bag /foldable backpack for security and then wear a windbreaker over the vest going through the gate/boarding. Wearing a regular vest over a t-shirt looks peculiar already so I was laughing when you filled up your vest and wore it that way 😂

[@ProjectUntethered]

Yeah I think the windbreaker (or baggy packable rain jacket) would definitely make it look less lumpy 😅

[@踢肋館的TG]

Dude you are late to the game. I have had my ExOfficio Flyq vest and puffy jacket for over 10 years. The vest has probably 10 pockets and jacket closed to 20. … I’m not sure so don’t hold my words, “normal people” never gonna need that many pockets anyway. I bought them for passing through airport security without having things all over the place. I’d lost coins, dropped keys, IDs , etc, one time I even forgot my watch. So, I bought the vest for warm weather travels and jacket for cold. By the way, the ExOfficio Flyq puffy jacket can also be turned into a neck pillow when needed. Very convenient.

[@adriana.ostfriesland]

6:20 aeromexico is NOT a budget airline.

[@DonaldBlair-e5x]

Also wear *overalls* You can fit a lot in the pockets! Especially *Liberty Overalls* brand, because they have huge pockets and many of them. 😅 However… all the little brass buttons and snaps will set off many metal detectors.

[@ProjectUntethered]

I'll have to check them out! I don't go through metal detectors anyways because I have an implanted medical device (hence the patdown I got) 😇

[@lauchlanguddy1004]

combat style pants as well.

[@YouTuberMe68]

I never travel buget airlines so i don't have to smuggle my stuff. I have a 45lt backpack carryone that goes in the overhead bin and an under seat personal item.

[@lauchlanguddy1004]

You should have a competition to se e how far you can go. Bit embarrassing at security, but hey, they have a great sense of humour.. ( maybe only australia and Hawaii??)

[@fitfighter24]

Hi Mr Untethered one factor you didn't think about and it might be the reason you weren't busted most airlines allow a personal item and a carry on security probably thought you were just substituting your carry for that loaded jacket you should have tested carry on, personal item and the loaded jacket to see how it would play out

[@ProjectUntethered]

Security generally doesn’t care about how many bags you have, they’re just responsible for making sure you aren’t carrying anything not allowed on the plane :)

[@fitfighter24]

Then who is it that enforces the strict carry on limit if that's at the gate maybe they too didn't stop you due to believing you were substituting your carry on allowance for the loaded jacket

[@RKirby]

As long as you don't take the jacket off at any point in the flight and you fit within the arm rests I think it's fine if you put that jacket in the overhead you should get charged for it, or if you spill over 1/2 inch in to another seat or the isle you should get charged for 2 seats. If you can't afford the ticket DON"T fly.

[@abark]

QRO airport. No one would care at security. And most of the gate agents don't actually work for the airline. The only thing they would charge for would be large wheeler bags. And Volaris flight attendants are highly unlikely to say anything about putting items in the overheads.

[@nelgster]

why not put your stuff in the overhead?

[@CanadaFree-ce9jn]

I always wanted one, but when I saw one at a thrift store, it was way too heavy, as you can imagine all the extra fabric needed for all these pockets. I forget things in 7 pockets (pants and jacket), can't imagine 22 pockets. lol Westjet in Canada just ruled that you can not do carry on with the basic fair unless it is transatlantic or transpacific flights. So they give you an upfront "lower price" then up that price by charging you to check in your bags. Westjet can suck my balls. When in my own country, I take one carry on and ship back anything I buy rather than pay these scammers. It is a scam when you offer one price than jack it up with this, that, and the other fee.

[@ProjectUntethered]

Yeah I agree, many airline policies are greedy money grabs. Do you know which style you saw at the thrift store? I purposely chose the lighter weight ones because I’m always in hot weather.

[@norduferhandel4512]

Modify a "fat" suit that are used in the movies 😅 Play the game with the airlines.

[@ProjectUntethered]

That should be the next video 😂

[@Abilovesjack]

❤ scotty vest.

[@teresar6348]

Cool for the airline section, but you do realize that you do not need the TSA section right? They are not the airlines and thus do not know how many bags you are allowed, or how big they are allowed to be. This vest honestly looks kinda sketchy from a TSA perspective, so why not just put everything in the packing cube for security? Plus then you don't have walk around with all your stuff tight up on your body up to that point. Heck if hand space is an issue, drawstring bags take just as little space.

[@ProjectUntethered]

Cuz that video wouldn’t have been as fun 😂

[@shaund9759]

I worked at an airport for 15 years… before even watching this video I can tell you no one is going to notice lol

[@ProjectUntethered]

Hahaha that’s good to know!

[@adrianguillermolenzincampo2721]

You can enter in Islas Malvinas ,perfectly

[@theonlybuster]

Truth be told, (in the US) TSA is only concerned with WHAT you're packing. TSA does not give a single care how you pack your stuff as long as it fits through the X-ray machine. So really the airline gate person and MAYBE the person at the check-in desk are the only people who really care -- if they care.

[@ProjectUntethered]

From this experiment it seemed like they definitely didn’t care :)

[@donnapelc4004]

I have it and used for first time work fabulous. When traveling on subway with it got a seat because they thought I was pregnant when I I zipped it up. Lol😂

[@ProjectUntethered]

Hahahaha I never thought about that hidden benefit!

[@jahanas22]

I’ve never had to pay for luggage. I just bring my carryon and one personal item.

[@thiphan264]

The seats are small. The neighbours would be very angry if someone would put too many things in his jacket.

[@MNP208]

This is crazy that we are resorting to wearing all of our luggage! 🤣

[@ProjectUntethered]

I know, right??

[@696969bold]

[@eileenlundin6256]

I heard you get to have a pillow So fill up pillow case with clothes

[@MyAccountGmail2]

not anymore - gone are the days of comfy accessories "not counting"...the airlines have been cracking down of late, starting to count neck pillows, regular pillows, blankets, belt bags (fanny pack, slings), towards the single allotted "personal item". Best to maximize whatever is worn on your person. Seems the layering of clothing may be the best bet in the war on the latest airlines money-grab! 🧳🎒✈🤷🏻‍♀

[@jamaica7brixton]

If they search the jacket, it's no different than your bags so not really a big deal

[@fillhixx]

Pretty sure only airline management cares about the lost sales opportunity. The crew have too many other things to do to both with this sort of thing.

[@ProjectUntethered]

Some crew can be pretty dang strict, it always confuses me why they care so much (unless their bosses are watching)

[@bettyparker3317]

I fly 1-2x a month, using maybe 3 airlines, and gate crew and other staff absolutely does “care.”. They enforce those rules like crazy. I can kinda understand bc I’ve seen so many fights over carry-on space. But even when there’s obviously no space problems, they will be hardline. Best guess is managers watching somehow, or fear being tattled on by other crew or passengers.

[@Colorado18]

you will look like the michelin man

[@Cr7isthegoated_7]

It’s me again

[@ProjectUntethered]

Yeah buddy!! :) How ya been?

[@Cr7isthegoated_7]

@ good you?

[@dotted8-]

From behind when walking down the airplane aisle, your vest was sticking out on the sides pretty far like you had wings, a wide rectangle on your back. I can only imagine if it hit some Karen in the head…😬

[@ProjectUntethered]

Always gotta tread lightly around Karens!

[@gregorybogdanoff8205]

The time will come when travellers will be weighed and fare accordingly adjusted.😮

[@bhaganism]

Why don’t you just check a bag? I wish the airlines would do more to discourage carry-on bags. They just make the airplane uncomfortable for everybody.

[@moderick]

Well done, must have been very hot to wear with all that kit.

[@ProjectUntethered]

It wasn’t so bad since mine is lightweight. But it definitely would be hot with a heavier jacket. I guess you’d technically only have to actually wear it if passing the checkin counter, then you could just hold it in your arms or clip it to your personal item

[@jemi7207]

As à man i bought à false prégnant belly (9th month) for myself. All my gear is in and bonus i have priority, i don't queuing for boarding first . In french we call this trick "le système D" 😊

[@gailrobins7447]

They’re going to tell you to empty your pockets.

[@jacquelineangel6226]

Your vest costs more than checking a bag!

[@ProjectUntethered]

But if you can save yourself a checked bag or carry on on every trip, it will quickly pay off the vest :)

[@bettyparker3317]

And it’s not always just a matter of costs. I’d check more if we didn’t have to wait an hour, and other hassles, at baggage claim. That’s after the bags have been used as a rugby game ball by loading crew. Plus the lost bags problem.

[@DeltaAlphaNov]

Definitely check the airport security rules for the airports you'll be traveling through. Schiphol, for example, makes you take everything out of pockets - pants pockets *and* coat pockets. So this trick might not work there.

[@ProjectUntethered]

But couldn't you just put it in the bin to go through the x-ray machine? I didn't actually wear mine when going through security.

[@andrewschliewe6392]

This only applies to budget carriers. and if you are so cheap to fly those carriers you can spend the extra money paying for a carryon.

[@bettyparker3317]

There’s a lot more problems with checked bags than just money.

[@darrylk808]

😂😂😂

[@leejaved4183]

I think you are talking too much.

[@egreg222]

Love the idea- but don't want to carry everything.

[@lauchlanguddy1004]

must be rich.

[@RileySperbeck]

Yeah you’re not breaking any laws dude….