Originally Posted by
redbagsrambler
Thanks, everyone.
I'm going to keep my bike in the box. I like the added protection, but I also like being able to put other things in the box that make TSA fussy if you try to take them in carry-on luggage. Things like a pocketknife, bike lock, tools, extra spokes, etc.
You've probably already considered it, but whatever extras you toss in the box, make sure are attached to the bike in some manner or in a big bag. Holes can easily appear in the side of the box that little things can drop or stick out of. I used one of my panniers as a carryon and the other packed inside the box to hold such things.