Tripods in carry-on?

whotaketh · 28th of July 2011 (Thu)

Anyone think the TSA will allow a carbon fiber tripod (with metal head) in carry-on luggage? I'd like to avoid checked luggage if I have to, but I have a feeling they'll think it's a weapon.

NG8JGFX · 28th of July 2011 (Thu)

No issues...I carry mine all the time as a carry on

Docsknotinn · 29th of July 2011 (Fri)

I've never had an issue putting my pod and BH in my carry on. I still worry about it every time.

whotaketh · 29th of July 2011 (Fri)

Ok looks like it'll be okay as long as I can make it fit. My only concern about putting it in check is that since they're not-so-gentle with things, it might get crushed or dented. But thanks, both.

Docsknotinn · 29th of July 2011 (Fri)

Odds are you will be OK. I've never had a problem but the TSA is so inconsistant it's hard not to worry. With the TSA locks I'd hate to check any thing valuable but if you do most airlines will sell you extra insurance for your bags. I've gone that route and my bags were hand delevered in the baggage area.

mckvakk · 31st of July 2011 (Sun)

Related: I have a gorillapod in a side pocket on my bag. About 50% of it sticks out of the pocket. Will that be a problem with TSA, and/or Security at London Heathrow? Guess not, but doesn't hurt to ask.

Docsknotinn · 1st of August 2011 (Mon)

Heathrow is an entirely seperate can of worms. Good luck there.

TheBurningCrown · 1st of August 2011 (Mon)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Docsknotinn

Heathrow is an entirely seperate can of worms. Good luck there.

Indeed. It also depends where you're flying to.

Gorillapods aren't particularly "dangerous" in any sense of the word (like a huge metal stick), so that in general should be fine.

sas8888 · 1st of August 2011 (Mon)

I didn't have any problems with mine in carry-on

whotaketh · 3rd of August 2011 (Wed)

Small update: I decided to check it since I didn't want to deal with any problems. I did get bomb-scanned because I put all my other gear in my carry-on...

seoul4korea · 4th of August 2011 (Thu)

I carry my on all the time, if you feel theres an issue you can always call the airport and get ahold of TSA and check to make sure theres no issue.

DLitton · 13th of August 2011 (Sat)

a note for anyone that looks in search at this thread: if you check it... take off your head to keep that safe. legs are a bit more durable

ArmanRus · 17th of August 2011 (Wed)

I have a similar question and I'd just ask it here instead of opening up another thread.

I'm flying to California next week and will be checking in my bag. Unfortunately, I can't fit the tripod legs inside. I will be hand carrying my other photo gear in one bag. My question is, do I need another bag for the tripod legs? I only have this tripod strap. Can I pass the security with just it?

S.Horton · 17th of August 2011 (Wed)

I just throw mine in checked luggage. It is tougher than the other things they usually do not break in there. But I have carried on tripods and mono pods, no problems.

seoul4korea · 17th of August 2011 (Wed)

No you should be fine. Just carry it on.

28th of July 2011 (Thu)	#1
whotaketh Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 200	Tripods in carry-on? Anyone think the TSA will allow a carbon fiber tripod (with metal head) in carry-on luggage? I'd like to avoid checked luggage if I have to, but I have a feeling they'll think it's a weapon. __________________ - 60D(w/ Zeikos grip) - 5d2 - 70-200 f2.8L IS I - 85 1.8 - Sigma 50 1.4 DG HSM - 24 1.4L II - 580EX II

28th of July 2011 (Thu)	#2
NG8JGFX Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southern CA Posts: 426	Re: Tripods in carry-on? No issues...I carry mine all the time as a carry on __________________ MyCanonPhotos Tamrac Expedition 7X packed full with a 5DIII and 7D

29th of July 2011 (Fri)	#3
Docsknotinn Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA Posts: 150 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Tripods in carry-on? I've never had an issue putting my pod and BH in my carry on. I still worry about it every time.

29th of July 2011 (Fri)	#4
whotaketh Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 200	Re: Tripods in carry-on? Ok looks like it'll be okay as long as I can make it fit. My only concern about putting it in check is that since they're not-so-gentle with things, it might get crushed or dented. But thanks, both. __________________ - 60D(w/ Zeikos grip) - 5d2 - 70-200 f2.8L IS I - 85 1.8 - Sigma 50 1.4 DG HSM - 24 1.4L II - 580EX II

29th of July 2011 (Fri)	#5
Docsknotinn Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA Posts: 150 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Tripods in carry-on? Odds are you will be OK. I've never had a problem but the TSA is so inconsistant it's hard not to worry. With the TSA locks I'd hate to check any thing valuable but if you do most airlines will sell you extra insurance for your bags. I've gone that route and my bags were hand delevered in the baggage area.

31st of July 2011 (Sun)	#6
mckvakk Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Oslo, Norway Posts: 75 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Tripods in carry-on? Related: I have a gorillapod in a side pocket on my bag. About 50% of it sticks out of the pocket. Will that be a problem with TSA, and/or Security at London Heathrow? Guess not, but doesn't hurt to ask. __________________ I'm a photography student, so please excuse me If my questions seem stupid or basic. pandorica.no 7D gripped, Sigma 10-20mm f4-5.6, Canon 24-70 f2.8L, Canon 85mm f1.8, 430 EX II

1st of August 2011 (Mon)	#7
Docsknotinn Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA Posts: 150 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Tripods in carry-on? Heathrow is an entirely seperate can of worms. Good luck there.

1st of August 2011 (Mon)	#9
sas8888 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Porto de Galinhas, Brazil Posts: 771 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Tripods in carry-on? I didn't have any problems with mine in carry-on __________________ Scott gripped 5D MkII 16-35L 50 1.4 85L 135L 70-200 IS Mk2 17mm TS-e

3rd of August 2011 (Wed)	#10
whotaketh Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 200	Re: Tripods in carry-on? Small update: I decided to check it since I didn't want to deal with any problems. I did get bomb-scanned because I put all my other gear in my carry-on... __________________ - 60D(w/ Zeikos grip) - 5d2 - 70-200 f2.8L IS I - 85 1.8 - Sigma 50 1.4 DG HSM - 24 1.4L II - 580EX II

4th of August 2011 (Thu)	#11
seoul4korea Goldmember Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Panama city, Fl Posts: 2,128	Re: Tripods in carry-on? I carry my on all the time, if you feel theres an issue you can always call the airport and get ahold of TSA and check to make sure theres no issue. __________________ Gear List \| Feed Back \| My Site YN RF-603 O-ring solution

13th of August 2011 (Sat)	#12
DLitton Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 835	Re: Tripods in carry-on? a note for anyone that looks in search at this thread: if you check it... take off your head to keep that safe. legs are a bit more durable __________________ David

17th of August 2011 (Wed)	#13
ArmanRus Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 40	Re: Tripods in carry-on? I have a similar question and I'd just ask it here instead of opening up another thread. I'm flying to California next week and will be checking in my bag. Unfortunately, I can't fit the tripod legs inside. I will be hand carrying my other photo gear in one bag. My question is, do I need another bag for the tripod legs? I only have this tripod strap. Can I pass the security with just it?

17th of August 2011 (Wed)	#14
S.Horton dǝǝɥs ɐ ʎq pǝʞuɐds Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 17,347 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Tripods in carry-on? I just throw mine in checked luggage. It is tougher than the other things they usually do not break in there. But I have carried on tripods and mono pods, no problems. __________________ *Sam* http://midnightblue.smugmug.com Want your title changed? Dream On!

17th of August 2011 (Wed)	#15
seoul4korea Goldmember Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Panama city, Fl Posts: 2,128	Re: Tripods in carry-on? No you should be fine. Just carry it on. __________________ Gear List \| Feed Back \| My Site YN RF-603 O-ring solution

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