# Flying with Proton Pack **URL:** \ **Category:** Proton Packs\ **Created:** [March 4, 2019, 11:51pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/flying-with-proton-pack/39499 "2019-03-04T23:51:24Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![sentientpie](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/sentientpie/32/109999_2.png) [@sentientpie](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/sentientpie)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2019, 11:51pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/flying-with-proton-pack/39499/1 "2019-03-04T23:51:24Z")
Hey everyone, I had a quick question about the possibility of flying with a [proton pack](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack) as checked baggage on a plane. I live in Alaska and I plan to make it down to Dragoncon this year for the [PKE surge](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/uncategorized/pke-surge). HOWEVER, as you can imagine, I have to fly there, pack and all. I’ve been trying to figure out the logistics of this and potential problems, also I was curious if any of you have flown with your pack. I’ve considered shipping it, but the cost from Alaska could be so ridiculous I don’t know how feasible it could be. ---
**Author:** ![JonesOne](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/d2c977/32.png) [@JonesOne](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/JonesOne)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2019, 6:11pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/flying-with-proton-pack/39499/2 "2019-03-13T18:11:07Z")
I actually flew with mine as checked luggage when I moved to the US back in 2009. I just packed it up in a large cardboard box, with a ■■■■ load or padding and protection, made sure all the batteries were taken out, and she was good to go. When arriving I was stopped by a customs agent who inquired, and at first looked a little alarmed (having labels all over saying DANGER! High Voltage! probably doesn’t help…) but they quickly just waved me on through. Wasn’t cheap though if I recall correctly. But made it in one piece!