I am relocating to South America and would like to carry my iMac onboard in garment bag. Has anybody done this? Thoughts on best way to pad it in the case? Something better than bubble wrap…. (The Mac out of the case is 21.5” x 18.25” x 5”, garment bag limits are L + W +H =51”.)
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Carry on 21” iMac in garment bag?
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Thinking of going with one of these inside of a garment bag.https://www.amazon.com/Carrying-21-5-inch-Computer-TXEsign-Protective/dp/B08QRRR4V2/ref=sr_1_23?crid=1SYX8B6TC6MBB&keywords=imac+travel+case+21.5+inch&qid=1638663577&sprefix=imac+travel+case%2Caps%2C326&sr=8-23
That looks nice. But you will still have to take care while traveling, and what if it's not allowed as a carry on? Sure, it'll be tossed around as checked baggage, but it'll be ok if it is packaged correctly.
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You'll have more control over where and how the thing is handled if it is carry on, but there's no guarantee you won't be forced into a situation where someone puts something on top of it
I'd sell it off and get a mini or MacBook personally.
You might be OK with it, but its a risk, and without proper packaging, ensuring the screen is protected properly is going to be difficult.
I'd sell it off and get a mini or MacBook personally.
You might be OK with it, but its a risk, and without proper packaging, ensuring the screen is protected properly is going to be difficult.
Since you mentioned in another thread you are flying First Class, they should be able to fit that garment bag in one of the closets.
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Reporting in months later, was able to get the iMac to Colombia in the padded protective cover within a garment bag. Because we were travelling first class there was more than enough room in the overhead compartment. Walked right through customs without a single question too!.