Anyone ever flew with their frame pack as their "personal item"?

[gentleman4561]

I wouldn’t recommend it, if forced to gate check a bare pack will get destroyed.

I normally do pack in a large duffle and then bow case checked. I put handguns in both bags as the airlines keep a closer eye on bags with guns in them.

 

[Coffindaffer]

Thanks for all the input guys. Sounds like I’ll probably just have a second check bag or gate check my carry on and carry the SG to put in the overhead bin