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I have been carrying the JJ around without a case now for over a week. It fits perfect in my shorts pocket, jeans pocket and in my suit coat so I just go without the case. I have the unit closed so the screen is protected and I am careful to not put keys or coins in the same pocket.
Do you think the JJ will hold up without becoming worn looking? Is anyone else doing the same thing?
I have had a ton of pda's, Palm, Sony, HP, Imate and I have always used a case but until I see one that doesnt add so much thickness to the unit I plan on just carrying it without a case. I hope I am not making a mistake. If the screen wasnt covered I would not be debating this.
BTW, I have a proporta case, very similar to the one sold for the JJ, I bought it for my old HP 6315 and it is nice and well made but THICK and adds way to much to any PDA. I hope Vaja makes a thin case but unfortunately it seems they do not make super thin cases anymore. They did years ago for the Sony Clie that had a rotating screen. It was great but more recent cases by them for example for my Ipod is too thick in my opinion.
Interested to hear your thoughts.
Darrin
I think it is a mistake. After the case for my previous pda broke I carried it without a case for a while, and a lot of accidents happened.
First of all, things fall out of pockets. Ok, if you have the right kind of pocket on a garment that is the right kind of fit, it may not in all likelihood, but with a $1000 gadget, I am not taking a chance.
Second, I always find things in pockets get banged around more. Things attached firmly to my belt don't.
When sitting down, it is hard to take it out of the pocket. So, you may decide to take it out before you site down and put it on the table. Then you are likely to forget it, or just go get a napkin at the Starbucks for 2 seconds. Sometimes it takes only 2 seconds.
Without a proper and definite place to put it (like a case on your belt) you are likely to put it in this pocket or that pocket one time or another. Just put it in your shirt pocket for a minute as you are gathering your things to get out, then bend over to tie your shoes. Happened to me more than once (although I still believe it was a subconscious attempt to break the old one to justify the new one).
I also think the proporta (or PDAir, or some other names, they all seem to be the same) book case is clumsy and thick, so I got the pouch case until a better choice comes out. Vaja is bound to make one.
Thanks for your thoughts, you make a lot of sense. I agree a lot of accidents can happen since its not attached to my belt in a case.
I would love to see more pics of the pouch case you mention. Are there any on the internet? Once you receive it I would love to hear what you think about it.
Darrin
This is the info about the case:
http://pdaden.com/shop/cart.php?target=product&action=view&product_id=17394&substring=jasjar
As you see it is the same case Proporta is selling, and is made by PDAir.
Someone posted pictures of their proporta case, and it said PDair on it too. So I am sure they are all the same case, but this one is half price.
They are shipping from HK, and charged me $8 to mail it to US.
Great, thank you for the link. I had only seen one picture of the case, that looks perfect. Lot of pics to really see case. I purchased some other cases from that retailer in the past. I was already registered.
I ordered one. Thanks again. This case looks like the best choice for now, maybe can be only case. Fits so close to body in picture, not even noticeable under a shirt or suit jacket.
Darrin
Haven’t ordered mine yet but when I do, its naked for me
I have had and XDA II for just over a year now and apart from a screen protector it went naked too. I work in an office so it lives on my desk all day. I try to be careful not to put keys in the same pocket when travelling but I don’t get paranoid about it. If it scratches, oh well, it will get replaced as soon as something better comes along
I quite close to selling my Universal as i'm having problem carryng it. Cant find a case slim enoug to attach to my belt, the ones out in the market are just to chunky. And if i keep the PDA in my pocket it sticks out.
I've just bought a slim leather case for my O2 Exec from Noreve ( www.noreve.com ) that I'm very pleased with. It has a rather good belt attachment too. Comes in grey or black and costs €39.99.
Here's the link for the Universal case: http://www.noreve.com/brand/Qtek/pr...TC_universal_-_i-Mate_Jasjar_Tradition_-.html
You can also take a look at some other cases for the Universal at, for example, www.addonsworld.co.uk
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The universal is a clamshell device. It does not need a case. I just close it an pop it in my pants pocket. That way its smaller than my old device, the Loox 720, in its thin slip case.
Try it for a few days without a case. You will be amazed.
Surur
I carry my Universal in my hands very carefully like a priest would his bible.
When I wear a belt, I put my V1640 in its Proporta case and attach it to my belt clip on my belt.
If I don't wear a belt, I put the V1640 in its original leather case and then in my pocket. I might do what surur does though.
If I just go for a simple walk, I carry it on a padded belt pouch. If I am at the gym, I carry it using a semi-hard case made for the NINTENDO DS which I bought for $2.95 at Radio Shack.
I would not recommend to put any Pocketpc in the pockets of your trousers. All devices are made of plastic, which is bending. Because of this, the device will bend when you move and after some time (approx. 4-6 months) it will produce errors, which are hardware related.
I bought an universal leather belt case from pielframa, which is perfect for the universal.
I got my Universal as a replacement for a Ipaq H5550, and i've found the old leather case for the Ipaq is almost perfect for the Universal. [Even with extended battery] The leather is better quaility and has more padding than the Universals case, yet it doesn't fell bulky, plus it also has a bulit-in belt clip and SD card holder.
I have to remove the Universal from the case to use it [no BT headset yet], but I had to do that with the Ipaq. So thats not a problem for me. :?
DavidT. said:
I carry my Universal in my hands very carefully like a priest would his bible.
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LOL Excellent !
I personnaly use a Krussel case, and I especially like the keyboard cover that protects my beloved Universal when I surf AND eat Nutella...
The Universal is either at my belt (at the crook of my back when I wear a suit, it is practically invisible), or in my case, since I have my tiny Jabra BT-800 in my pocket to answer calls...
DavidT. said:
I carry my Universal in my hands very carefully like a priest would his bible.
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I too carry it in my hands. Girls of my college look impressed too !! :wink:
kdskamal said:
I too carry it in my hands. Girls of my college look impressed too !! :wink:
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And I bet the girls say "Wow! That's huge" to you, too.
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DavidT. said:
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LOL Excellent !
I personnaly use a Krussel case, and I especially like the keyboard cover that protects my beloved Universal when I surf AND eat Nutella...
The Universal is either at my belt (at the crook of my back when I wear a suit, it is practically invisible), or in my case, since I have my tiny Jabra BT-800 in my pocket to answer calls...
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where did you buy the krussel case with keyboard cover? can you fully close the universal with it? i saw a brando case with keyboard protection but the cover was too thick and it wouldn't close fully when i triedit...
thanks!
Hi there
Yes, I can fully close the Universal as the plastic cover, while being astoninshingly strong and resilient, is thinner than the pads on the lower corners of the keyboard. It doesn't get scratched either, it fits almost perfectly the shape of the Universal and almost nothing manages to slip under it. Finally, it doesn't change the "feel" of the Universal's keys, so the keyboard still is very fast to use, and still feels as good as when it is naked.
All in all a great case, the only way to improve it IMHO would have been to make it a two-pieces, independant set, with one for the keyboard base and the other for the swivel screen, but the downside to that would have been that the Uni would have received much less protection. So I'm very satisfied with it, especially when I see how cheap it is compared to Covertec / Noreve stuff.
One last thing to say is that it is also surprisingly durable: leather is still in prime shape, there are no deformations whatsoever, even though I've used it 24/7 for the past 6 months.
I saw the Brando you're refering to, I think, and I exactly know what you mean. No such thing with the Krussel.
I personnally bought it from a french web-shop called Kabiloo (excellent service, I'd recommend: www.kabiloo.com), for 25 €. But I saw it on many other european web-shops, such as expansys: http://www.expansys.com/product.asp?code=127398 . I didn't find any hungarian resellers though...
HTH
hi, this sounds great!!
i checked out the links. isn't this krusell the same as here: http://www.addonsworld.co.uk/product.php/28415/3340/
i've actually been considering the addonsworld one, but had no idea it included the keyboard cover!
so do you think it is the same? i'm going to order this from there then, they will ship here.. and expansys says not in stock.. (availability 7 days.. sure.. i don't trust expansys )
thanks again, you helped a lot i was really uncomfortable not being able to decide which case to get.. but i liked the krusell one the best even before reading your post.
Hehe, yep, that's te one I was indeed talking about.
It's probably not as "classy" as a NoReve, for sure, but it clearly is IMHO the most practical, with the best quality / price, I've seen around.
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Hehe, yep, that's te one I was indeed talking about.
It's probably not as "classy" as a NoReve, for sure, but it clearly is IMHO the most practical, with the best quality / price, I've seen around.
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hehe, cool, thanks, i've ordered it immediately. hope i can tell about my experiences soon!
i didn't like the noreve one so much... it looked ok but not so practical for my usage. still, better than the pdair stuff. except for their metal case (at pdair), i've seen the metal version just today, and it looks excellent, my only complaint was its huge size. (and no keyboard protection..) other than that it is indeed very usable and feels robust. so its biggest advantage is that you don't have to be afraid of dropping your 1000EUR universal but i just found it too big.. so there's hoping the krusell will fit my needs perfectly
Nice move. For its price, it's a bargain, IMHO. You won't regret.
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Nice move. For its price, it's a bargain, IMHO. You won't regret.
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yeah i buy stuff on the spur of the moment (same for the qtek 9000 itself :wink: ) hope you'll prove right. 8)
A word of WARNING
Hi,
here is a real nightmare story.....with a happy ending. I bought a Sony Ericsson P900 and loved the belt pouch that came with it.It clipped onto my belt and it was great.
Then the day after I paid over 600 euro for my phone I went into a supermarket for a browse around and proceeded to look at some boots which were on display in large metal creels. I had to lean over the side to pick up some for a closer look.
Later as I left the store something which had registered in my subconscious finally made it to the conscious and I reached for my phone........it was not there. I freaked. I retraced my steps in the store frantically looking for the phone, but no joy it was gone.
I borrowed someone elses phone and tried ringing it but the background noise was high and and I could not hear it.Ater an hour searching I gave up and left the store....devistated.
When I git to the car I just had to go back and take one last look, by now an hour had passed and the store was very busy. I went back to where the boots were and started looking through them again......and BINGO, there it was. I put the phone in my pocket for the journey home.
DONT USE A CASE THAT CLIPS ONTO YOUR BELT......GET ONE THAT HAS A PERMANENT BELT LOOP SO THAT IT CAN ONLY BE TAKEN OFF BY OPENING THE BELT BUCKEL. I got away with it, but it could have been a very costly lesson.
Shirt pocket
I like my phone in my shirt pocket. That way I can get to it easily, and put it back, and even hear it ring. No falling off my belt, no getting caught on things I'm walking by (I get my pockets caught on things occasionally; a phone sticking out is out of the question), no having it fall off into a boot, no crushing it in jeans pockets. This has a really big downside - it falls out any time I bend over and if I ever have to run I have to hold it in my pocket.
With my previous phone, a Treo, I bought egrips and those held it securely in a pocket. But egrips won't stick to an MDA, it is too slick. They come off after a few weeks of use.
So I attached a neck strap from a sandisk USB flash drive and put that around my neck. This saved it from falling into an aquarium just today. I can use the phone well, it is long enough. Occasionally it gets wrapped in the shoulder harness. It looks dorky, my wife thinks. Wait until she sees the Hello Kitty neck strap I've been eyeing.
Why does a USB flash drive come with a neck strap, anyway? Who wears a USB flash drive around their neck? And when will someone build a USB drive that fits in my wallet? The Cruzer almost does, but not quite.
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I see a growing list of sites now offering leather cases for the Galaxy Note. My problem is that I already have a slim rubber case over my Note so it add a little extra bulk to the Note that now it won't fit into any of these leather cases.
I presently have the SGP Ultra Capsule case for the Note:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SGP-Ultra-Capsule-Case-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-N7000-BLACK-/260938444071?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3cc124ad27
I am even willing to use a generic camera case as long as it can fit on my belt. I searched a number of local computer shops, photography outlets, even a few places at the local mall (those kiosks) that has anything that can accommodate this extra size... I found nothing yet!!!
Can someone please help me? Do you think if I searched say for the Dell Streak 5" that such cases can work for the Note in a slim rubber case?
Any suggestions are welcome. Thanks.
I suggest the PDair P01 leather case. I have it and it fits great with a TPU case on the GNote. A little snug, but no problems getting it in and out of the case. I think it would probably fit your case as well. The PDair case is a bit pricey (around $40), but the quality is great.
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people that wear phones on there belts look like complete douches!!! don't do it!!
At some point in life, you have to quit caring what people think about you and do what you want. Carrying a phone on your belt is certainly much more comfortable than in your pocket. Try it. You may change your mind.
Alexanderbooth said:
people that wear phones on there belts look like complete douches!!! don't do it!!
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scitech09 said:
At some point in life, you have to quit caring what people think about you and do what you want. Carrying a phone on your belt is certainly much more comfortable than in your pocket. Try it. You may change your mind.
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Alexanderbooth said:
people that wear phones on there belts look like complete douches!!! don't do it!!
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NO sir, you are a douch! It is not easy to fit the note in your pocket you know
How small are your pockets? I wear skinny jeans most of the time and have no issues, it fits perfect and you don't even realise its there, and the other 2 people who wear phones on there belts, don't do it because they don't care what people think, they do it to show off there phone, which makes them douches.
Alexanderbooth Ain't the USA wonderful! Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, even if it is wrong!
Alexanderbooth said:
How small are your pockets? I wear skinny jeans most of the time and have no issues, it fits perfect and you don't even realise its there, and the other 2 people who wear phones on there belts, don't do it because they don't care what people think, they do it to show off there phone, which makes them douches.
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Just think how many people would not be able to post how they scratched their GNote screen because they put it in their pocket...if they wore it on their belts, lol! The fact that you said skinny jeans means you are probably under 30.
It may not be cool to wear your phone on your belt, especially a GNote, but it sure is comfortable and practical!
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Just think how many people would not be able to post how they scratched their GNote screen because they put it in their pocket...if they wore it on their belts, lol! The fact that you said skinny jeans means you are probably under 30.
It may not be cool to wear your phone on your belt, especially a GNote, but it sure is comfortable and practical!
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Eh what do you mean? Your phone is miles safer in your pocket than on your belt buckle. And I am 30 :-D, what does that have to do with anything? Again it isn't uncomfortable carrying your phone in your pocket? Plus its on show so you gearing yourself up to get mugged.
I have always worn my phone on my belt if I can, except for very small phones. That does not include the Note! I have far too much other stuff in my pockets - credit card wallet, money wallet & keys. I have tried to reduce these, but there is just too much I need to have with me.
I am waiting for a couple of noreve cases (one with belt clip) and a 'tough as nuts' case (with a proper belt loop). In the mean time, to avoid bulk and scratches, I picked up a couple of neat cases for a Navman GPS device. One is a semi-hard case with foam padding for travel & storage, the other is a 'normal' case with a bit on the back I unpicked to make a belt loop. After a month of wear I need to re-sew the loop, but apart from that it is fine. Those two were about $30.
It is just a bit too loose for my liking, so would probably fit nicely with a rubber case. The inside is smooth so it should slide.
As I usually do now, check the GPS section of any electronics store and find the cases. Find the one that fits. I used to look for camera cases, but these have become to small & fat, where phones are now thinner and larger.
Check out this item I found on eBay:
Black Leather Sleeve Case With Belt Clip for Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000 i9220
Link:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Leath...sung-Galaxy-Note-GT-N7000-i9220-/400264507128
mine arrived today, faux leather but fits the Note with PU case. Easily slipped in and out. Looks nice, get compliment and somehow people didn't think the leather case was big, but when I take my phone out, then they think it's big.
Alexanderbooth said:
Eh what do you mean? Your phone is miles safer in your pocket than on your belt buckle. And I am 30 :-D, what does that have to do with anything? Again it isn't uncomfortable carrying your phone in your pocket? Plus its on show so you gearing yourself up to get mugged.
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When have you seen people who wear their phone in a holster on their belt crying because their screen was scratched by keys or grains of sand in the pocket etc? I referenced your age because as discussed you are still at that age where you care what people think. I have done both with the GNote and wearing it on the belt in a leather holster is much simpler and more comfortable. I can actually use my pockets for other things and not have to worry about my GNote.
Just a preference, neither is right or wrong.
I have a white note and am looking to purchase a diary type case, screen protector, microSD card and possibly a new back cover proper aluminium not plastic.
So far I am looking at
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/33666-Zenus-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-Masstige-Stripe-Print-Diary-Series-Brown-Reviews.htm#reviews
http://compare.ebay.co.uk/like/370591134551?var=lv<yp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar&cbt=y
http://www.play.com/Mobiles/Mobile/4-/31619605/0/SanDisk-Mobile-Ultra-Android-microSDXC-UHS-I-Card-64-GB-with-Adapter/ListingDetails.html
I am having trouble locating a true aluminum back cover, I understand that signal will drop a bit but I want the aluminium look but more importantly to reduce heat from the phone.
Any other suggestions? Have people got any experience using the above?
Thanks in advance
Hi I don't think I will be much help but here is my experience.
I used to want diary type case + screen protector + aluminum back cover. I went through more than 20 case/cover threads both for N7000 and i717 before I decided on this item.
http://www.stilgut.com/fuer-samsung-galaxy-note/ultra-slimcase-v2-f-galaxy-note-n7000---cognac.php
Before making the final purchase decision, my last two choice was between this item and zenus diary cover. I think they both offer similar type of drop protection and protects screen and back of the phone quite well when the case is closed. (Hence I decided not to buy screen protector nor the aluminum back cover... also money is tight after buying a spare battery)
This case doesn't function as a wallet like some zenus cases do. That's fine with me because Stilgut case thickness as it appears on the product page is the maximum I will tolerate...
I have the GLAS.t and the SDXC card, good choice on both.
The GLAS.t is the best I found and it's impossible to scratch, I even tried with my Global Santoku Knife (the vid is on youtube) and hardly got a scratch. I installed one on my girlfriends iPhone and she dropped it from her lap (~50cm) face down onto the concrete pavement and it only chipped a piece 1mm x 3mm off (much better than a shattered screen).
And the sdxc of course is awesome. I have 3500 songs some mkv movies and a couple seasons of the simpsons, the thing just will not fill!
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i'd also recommend an uhs-i card if you can afford it. was out of my budget, and i managed to snag a 32gb sandisk class 4 microsd on sale. i'm pleased with it, but if you plan to taking lots of HD movies or transferring large movie files, you're obviously going to wait a while b/c of its sequential write speeds.
i'm highly doubtful you'll find a true aluminum back cover...i don't think anyone has made it. simply because of its design and how it fits into the phone. the best you'll find are aluminum films set on plastic back covers...lots of those on ebay.
if you're going to be using a dairy cover, there's no real point for a sturdier back cover though
When you fly with your V20 and a spare battery for it,
do you keep the spare in your pockets?
in your carry-on?
or in your checked luggage?
Most likely you will need to keep it in your carry on. I was lucky enough to buy charging kits when they were available and they came with the molded battery cases. I have a small bag I keep my tablet, batteries, chargers, and other miscellaneous electronics in...never had an issue.
If you don't have molded cases, I recommend putting any battery on its own small ziplock baggy. One member here had a nice solution also, it involved playing card cases that fit 2 batteries perfectly. I'll dig up the link.
It was @C D
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v2...ic-hinged-boxes-holders-t3893991/post78768076
If you wanted a case that can hold 2 batteries today, you can buy this packaging with cotton swabs (Walmart, target, etc.). My wife uses this and it holds 2 batteries with a little bit of wiggle room:
Spare batteries are not allowed in checked bags, so they'll have to go in your carry-ons. Like pistacios already said, you'll want to keep them in some sort of secondary container to be clean and safe. I also use a small bag (one of those universal zippered travel cases) to keep small electronic items together.
Those 30-pack Q-tip containers should work for multiple batteries as shown by a Redditor who put 3 of them in there with some extra tape to keep the flap firmly closed:
https://i.imgur.com/CWYLXZS_d.jpg?maxwidth=1200
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Most likely you will need to keep it in your carry on. I was lucky enough to buy charging kits when they were available and they came with the molded battery cases. I have a small bag I keep my tablet, batteries, chargers, and other miscellaneous electronics in...never had an issue.
If you don't have molded cases, I recommend putting any battery on its own small ziplock baggy. One member here had a nice solution also, it involved playing card cases that fit 2 batteries perfectly. I'll dig up the link.
It was @C D
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v2...ic-hinged-boxes-holders-t3893991/post78768076
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C D said:
Spare batteries are not allowed in checked bags, so they'll have to go in your carry-ons. Like pistacios already said, you'll want to keep them in some sort of secondary container to be clean and safe. I also use a small bag (one of those universal zippered travel cases) to keep small electronic items together.
Those 30-pack Q-tip containers should work for multiple batteries as shown by a Redditor who put 3 of them in there with some extra tape to keep the flap firmly closed:
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So, just putting it in a snack size Zip-lock bag in our carry-on would be okay, you think?
Or do I need something more rigid, like the q-tip case?
Trying to pack small and light.
Thanks!
baldybill said:
So, just putting it in a snack size Zip-lock bag in our carry-on would be okay, you think?
Or do I need something more rigid, like the q-tip case?
Trying to pack small and light.
Thanks!
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That would be OK, but I recommend putting the bagged battery in another more rigid container such as a small case or box (made of paper or cardboard should be enough) before putting it all in your main carry-on bag. That way, you'll have a bit more protection in case your bag gets bumped or dropped.
I gotcha.
i've flown with spare batteries, in carry-on and in my key case. Never had a question or problem. Isn't 10k nimh the limit? I travel with a spare 6600 battery.
I didn't have any issue with this. I had an extra 6Kmah backup to the main 6Kmah I had. I flew every week for two years for work. Mostly US & Canada and had one Asia trip.
ive been flying with spare batteries in my pocket since 2005 with no problems ever. I put them in the bins that get xrayed with my shoes and never had an issue. no carryon or anything
I've been flying with spare batteries for years and NEVER had any issues. I have tiny ziplock bags for the batteries to stop them picking up lint and whatever is bouncing around in my daypack!
Or a bigger perfine battery
Checked in - not allowed.
Carried on - upto 28900mah
Though this is based on information when I bought my battery bank a few years ago
I've put them in carry on like a backpack and never had any issues, flying domestically in the US.