I just ordered this backpack:


[View:http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/652788-REG/Lowepro_LP36118_PEU_Pro_Trekker_400_AW.html]


I actually thought it was going to be smaller than the one I have now, the Tamrac Expidition 8, guess I should of done more research because I think it is about the same size. Hopefully it will be more comfortable to carry.


[View:http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/544651-REG/Tamrac_558801_5588_Expedition_8x_Backpack.html]


But my question is this, the bag manufacture says it is Carry on Size. Brian's review says it is carry on size, but his review is dated. I have never considered the Tamrac as a carry on bag and it will be a similar size. So will Delta still allow it?


Delta Carry on rules are this:


Baggage may not exceed 45 linear inches (or 115 cm) in combined length, width, and height.


Baggage must fit easily in the Carry-on Baggage Check, which is located near the check-in counters and at the gate and is approximately 22" x 14" x 9" (or 56 x 36 x 23 cm).


The bag will meet the 45" requirement but not the 22" x 14" x 9" requirement. So I called Delta to ask about this. As I expected they would be they were very rude, uninformative and very unhelpful. Best I could get out of them is no it couldn't be wider than 9".


Any one have experience with this?


I was thinking of taking it to the Delta Check in one day next week and see if they would let it through. I would hate to arrive and find out it will not go through.


I was going to ship my big lens UPS, but I can get it in a Pelican bag that does meet the size requirements. My brother is going with me and I am going to get him to carry a second bag with the rest of my important gear.