Leatherman knife and batteries

gregornot · Jun 28th, 2006, 01:56

Namaste,
Sure that this has been asked and answered a 1000 times

,
but how is it possible to get your leatherman to India (Mumbia or Delhi)? Should I pack it in my luggage that goes under the plane? Fed/ex to Local hotel? I know that I can't have it in my carry-on. Any help is appreciated

Also what quality AAA or AA batteries are avaible, is price a factor I like to use akcline (spelling wrong) can I carry a lot of them with luggage that goes underneath.
Thanks for any help as always,
-gregor

Wanderer22 · Jun 28th, 2006, 03:31

Your Leatherman should be fine in your checked bagage. Don't try to take it in your carry on bag or you'll be doing a lot of explaining to the authorities.

For batteries, have you considered a couple sets of nickel metal hydride (NiMH)rechargeable cells and a small charger? Might be less hassle if you're planning on going through a lot of them and will be near a power outlet.

W22

LilyB · Jun 28th, 2006, 03:43

I second the rechargeable battery suggestion. I took my battery charger and 2-prong converter, plugged it in at night and always had a full charge by morning, even with occasional power cuts.

I did buy a set of batteries there (Duracell I think) for backup and they lasted just as well as ones bought at home, which is to say only a few hours in a high-drain device.

dani · Jun 28th, 2006, 04:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wanderer22

Your Leatherman should be fine in your checked bagage. Don't try to take it in your carry on bag or you'll be doing a lot of explaining to the authorities.

ouch! I brought mine in the checked baggage, but forgot about it on the way home. Means I still wore it at my belt when I passed the security check

I guess I can really call myself lucky for getting it back at home...
But actually I then lost it on my following up trip. It's now in the possession of a auto driver in Bangalore

Ah I just remember that I have to get a replacement before my next trip...

Nick-H · Jun 28th, 2006, 12:11

Duracell Ultra, Rs60 for pack of two in Chennai this week.

I guess that's expensive: I used to pay GBP1 for a pack of four, London street-market price.

Rechargables is a much better option.

And keep anything sharp in the check-in luggage.

I could be argued that it wold be easier to kill someone with a sharp pencil than with a Leatherman toolkit --- but the security guys won't be interested in having that conversation!

Jun 28th, 2006, 01:56	#1
gregornot Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: UT,SLC-CA,-Bay Area Posts: 249	Leatherman knife and batteries Namaste, Sure that this has been asked and answered a 1000 times , but how is it possible to get your leatherman to India (Mumbia or Delhi)? Should I pack it in my luggage that goes under the plane? Fed/ex to Local hotel? I know that I can't have it in my carry-on. Any help is appreciated Also what quality AAA or AA batteries are avaible, is price a factor I like to use akcline (spelling wrong) can I carry a lot of them with luggage that goes underneath. Thanks for any help as always, -gregor

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Jun 28th, 2006, 03:31	#2
Wanderer22 Maha Guru Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 502	Your Leatherman should be fine in your checked bagage. Don't try to take it in your carry on bag or you'll be doing a lot of explaining to the authorities. For batteries, have you considered a couple sets of nickel metal hydride (NiMH)rechargeable cells and a small charger? Might be less hassle if you're planning on going through a lot of them and will be near a power outlet. W22

Jun 28th, 2006, 03:43	#3
LilyB Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Washington State, USA Posts: 61	I second the rechargeable battery suggestion. I took my battery charger and 2-prong converter, plugged it in at night and always had a full charge by morning, even with occasional power cuts. I did buy a set of batteries there (Duracell I think) for backup and they lasted just as well as ones bought at home, which is to say only a few hours in a high-drain device.

Jun 28th, 2006, 12:11	#5
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,189	Duracell Ultra, Rs60 for pack of two in Chennai this week. I guess that's expensive: I used to pay GBP1 for a pack of four, London street-market price. Rechargables is a much better option. And keep anything sharp in the check-in luggage. I could be argued that it wold be easier to kill someone with a sharp pencil than with a Leatherman toolkit --- but the security guys won't be interested in having that conversation!