Zkylight

Roger Lee, on regular TSA pass through, all over-wear (coats, sweaters, hoodies, etc.) must be removed, put on the belt, and sent thru X-ray (or whatever it is these days). How do you get by this procedure? I flew a lot for many years, but before I started carrying my photo gear. Now, still struggling with a streamlined method to carry photo as well as all my 'other' carry-on stuff, because checking luggage is a huge gamble, even if its not photo related. Airline and TSA employees definitely know where the cameras scan. Not saying they're all thieves, but enough that its not wise to check anything valuable.

Roger Lee

I just keep a keen eye on my stuff after putting it on the belt. When putting my stuff back on and back together I take a quick inventory before leaving the area. If anything comes up missing, and it's reported to have happened, alert the staff immediately.

Everyone there in the area is being and has been recorded so there's a decent chance they'll identify the thief. Also, my passport, boarding pass, wallet, phone etc. are put into the zippered pockets on my photo vest. Some airports don't require you to empty your pockets, there I'll definitely keep the wallet, passport, etc. on my person.

rbfanman

I have put camera gear in checked bags, and every time it was damaged, or stolen. I now take camera gear in carry on only.

suterjo Loc: Delaplane, VA

The mono or tripod won't be used on the airplane so check it. Always, always carry on delicate gear. Camera, lenses, etc. Buy a backpack designed to fit in the overhead (buy two if you need too and pay for the extra carry-on) It's cheap relative to the gear.

suterjo Loc: Delaplane, VA

Ref the above about TSA and airline emplyees--I've never lost anything out of checked luggage or anywhere else when flying. I always keep my eye on things going through the scanner for carryons. I've got over 1 million miles on airlines in the last 40 years so I can speak from experience.