Will I be able to bring these on an airplane?

[Undispu7ed]

Going on a trip soon. Was wondering if they would give me trouble for bringing a light stand and an alien bee 800? I am not checking these in, these will be in my luggage carrying on the plane. Looked around but couldn't find any solid answers.

[Tigerkn]

If you can't find the answer here, try to call the airline to find out.

[nicksan]

Airlines usually have size restriction on what you can bring on board no?

[egordon99]

What are you carrying the light stand in? I couldn't see the AB800 being a problem in the overhead (surely it could fit in your typical "rollie" suitcase) but how small does your stand fold down to?

[Undispu7ed]

I'd say the lightstand restracts to about 2 feet. It'll be in a duffel bag with my clothes.

[egordon99]

If you can toss the duffle bag in the overhead bins, I think you'll be fine. The airlines don't care what you stick in your bag :)

[egordon99]

Maybe you can "gate check" the stand along with all the strollers on the flight! ;)

[440roadrunner]

I recently flew to Austin and back, had 40D, 30D, bag of lenses, batteries, etc, and a home made monopod, and my aluminum cane in my roll around. I did not check any bags. On the way home, "the thems" removed both the cane and monopod and had about a 3 man--3 minute discussion, then asked me, and I showed them the Bogen swivel (removed for length)

He suggested "next time check with your baggage" and I gently reminded him that not all of us check anything.

I think from this trip that the public's complaints about mistreatment have been heard. I saw none of the rudeness that I've heard some about. I will say, though, that it DOES BOTHER ME that I have to give up all my rights to travel somewhere in the "free world"

[Sledhed]

I fly all the time with a monopod strapped to the side of my Think Tank roller, never had a problem. If the stand fits inside your duffel you should be OK.