I used to carry my Pi in a pistol case and carryon and pack rod in my large samsonite plastic suit case with my scoop and other water hunting gear. and I would carry my Cz20 in its hard case - but one trip thru miami - stewardess gave me a hard time - so this trip I packed whole PI in with my equipment case and bought a soft bag that would fit my Cz 20, a mask & snorkel, a pair of wet boots, a mesh pouch, and a hand scoop - that way if my luggage was lost or held up - I could still get out - One trip to miami a few yrs back - luggage was lost - I had a machine with me - but no mask, no boots, and no scoop. I bought a cheap mask and decided to go out and fan for targets and go barefoot. Visability was zero - all churned up and I kept stepping on sharp pieces of shell - so I gave up for the day till I got my luggage. Now I'm prepared for it. Will pack this way from now on.