Airline Help
Jan 14, 2020 21:29:06 #
John7199
Loc: Eastern Mass.
Planning a trip to western parks, Monument Valley and Arches. Asking how are the TSA agents are with photo gear. Better to pack it in checked bag or take in carry on.
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Jan 14, 2020 21:50:15 #
John7199 wrote:
Planning a trip to western parks, Monument Valley and Arches. Asking how are the TSA agents are with photo gear. Better to pack it in checked bag or take in carry on.
Thanks
Thanks
It is always better to carry no more then you need and to pack it in your carry-on. TSA agents see thousands of cameras so as long as you follow their instructions you should have no problems. One thing though: All batteries that are not in a device must be in your carry-on and any loose or un-packaged batteries must have their contacts protected. A zip-lock bag works well for batteries but make sure to cover the contacts. Most camera batteries come with protective covers that are easily secured with a rubber band. TSA has all their requirements on-line. Google is your friend.
Jan 14, 2020 21:50:32 #
CARRY ON!!! Checked baggage = good chance of loss.
TSA agents vary from location to location, so the best advice is just to be prepared for questions. If you don't get any, good for you! While I only travel by air a few times a year, I have been questioned more on my rescue inhaler than anything else - and that's only been once.
TSA agents vary from location to location, so the best advice is just to be prepared for questions. If you don't get any, good for you! While I only travel by air a few times a year, I have been questioned more on my rescue inhaler than anything else - and that's only been once.
Jan 14, 2020 21:50:35 #
John7199 wrote:
Planning a trip to western parks, Monument Valley and Arches. Asking how are the TSA agents are with photo gear. Better to pack it in checked bag or take in carry on.
Thanks
Thanks
TSA has nothing to do with it. I wouldn't trust the airlines with photo gear in a checked bag. I always carry on my photo gear.
Jan 14, 2020 21:53:05 #
Jan 14, 2020 22:43:20 #
Jan 14, 2020 22:51:38 #
Never check ANYTHING you aren’t willing to have lost, stolen, delayed, damaged, tossed or sit on the runway in the rain after falling off a baggage cart.
Jan 14, 2020 23:51:55 #
If you've got more gear than you can carry on or your gear is too big to carry on, you have problems and need to figure out how to be a traveler that photographs.
Jan 15, 2020 00:14:05 #
Carry on photo gear including cameras, lenses and batteries.
However I usually check my tripod and gimbal head. Also any Allen wrenches must be in your checked bag, I once had a TSA agent confiscate mine.
However I usually check my tripod and gimbal head. Also any Allen wrenches must be in your checked bag, I once had a TSA agent confiscate mine.
Jan 15, 2020 01:32:18 #
John7199 wrote:
Planning a trip to western parks, Monument Valley and Arches. Asking how are the TSA agents are with photo gear. Better to pack it in checked bag or take in carry on.
Thanks
Thanks
If having your camera gear with you for your trip is important, carry it on.
Jan 15, 2020 06:46:14 #
Carry on!
The three issues I’ve had with TSA regarding photo gear (this is a family forum and I want to keep it short):
1. They didn’t know what a light meter was
2. Had to explain the underwater housing for my point and shoot
3. The camera qualifies as a computer so had to take it out of the bag
The three issues I’ve had with TSA regarding photo gear (this is a family forum and I want to keep it short):
1. They didn’t know what a light meter was
2. Had to explain the underwater housing for my point and shoot
3. The camera qualifies as a computer so had to take it out of the bag
Jan 15, 2020 06:46:17 #
While it is not convenient to replace or repair gear, I have two items, one is insurance and the other is a good Pelican case. I did not acquire gear to leave it at home when traveling for photo opportunities and often transport more than allowed for carry-on.
Jan 15, 2020 06:57:18 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
John7199 wrote:
Planning a trip to western parks, Monument Valley and Arches. Asking how are the TSA agents are with photo gear. Better to pack it in checked bag or take in carry on.
Thanks
Thanks
I take my camera bag as a carry on, ALWAYS. I NEVER check a gear bag, are you kidding. You might as well just put your gear on a public sidewalk and walk away for 15 minutes.
Jan 15, 2020 07:14:48 #
TonyBot wrote:
CARRY ON!!! Checked baggage = good chance of loss.
TSA agents vary from location to location, so the best advice is just to be prepared for questions. If you don't get any, good for you! While I only travel by air a few times a year, I have been questioned more on my rescue inhaler than anything else - and that's only been once.
TSA agents vary from location to location, so the best advice is just to be prepared for questions. If you don't get any, good for you! While I only travel by air a few times a year, I have been questioned more on my rescue inhaler than anything else - and that's only been once.
I would NEVER do checked.
Jan 15, 2020 07:32:08 #
I have traveled many times with my camera bag as my allowed carryon bag. The worst experience I ever had was that the TSA officer wanted to look in the bag, not touch anything, just look; it took all of an extra 2 minutes.
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