Tripods on planes
Feb 19, 2013 18:13:39 #
Does anyone know if you can carry on tripods, or do you have to put them in your checked luggage?
Feb 19, 2013 18:21:56 #
People carry them on, but you risk a lack of space especially on smaller planes and the chance someone will park their stuff on top of it. A nice flight attendant will sometimes store it in their closet if they have room.
While not prohibited as such some TSA Agents may see it as a club. http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/prohibited-items
While not prohibited as such some TSA Agents may see it as a club. http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/prohibited-items
Feb 20, 2013 05:37:41 #
I've settled for a monopod in the checked baggage.
Just make sure it has a ball head or a flip head for vertical shots.
?? Leave VR , OS on?
Just make sure it has a ball head or a flip head for vertical shots.
?? Leave VR , OS on?
Feb 20, 2013 06:38:19 #
I have carryed my tripod and camera gear on the plane
with no problems . Tripod is in a carrying case
with no problems . Tripod is in a carrying case
Feb 20, 2013 06:40:34 #
I carry mine on my camera backpack as carryon and have never had a problem with security or space availability
Feb 20, 2013 08:25:57 #
Feb 20, 2013 09:49:46 #
I have carried a small one but you never know if/when some TSA agent may decide it is a club & refuse to let in on. Overseas all bets are off, some let anything on, had one agent in India try to take my small allen wrenches because they were a "tool" ( his supervisor had more sense & I kept them) so be prepared to check it if needed.
Feb 20, 2013 16:22:45 #
romanticf16
Loc: Commerce Twp, MI
The limiting factor for a tripod would be the same as any other carry on-will it fit in the rectangular "size check box" at the departure gate- if too long it becomes checked baggage.
Feb 20, 2013 16:51:42 #
pj81156
Loc: St. Petersburg, FL
I flew with one in the over head compartment from Chicago to LA, to two different Hawaii destinations. Then back from Hawaii to LA where a TSA agent must have thought I looked like a terrorist and made me check it. You just never know.
Feb 21, 2013 18:01:19 #
If they make you check it, does that happen at the gate, or do you lose it if you try to take it through security?
pj81156 wrote:
I flew with one in the over head compartment from Chicago to LA, to two different Hawaii destinations. Then back from Hawaii to LA where a TSA agent must have thought I looked like a terrorist and made me check it. You just never know.
Feb 21, 2013 21:14:12 #
You would be stopped at security. They will tell you to go back to the checkin desk & check it or they will confiscate it. If you don't have a lot of time (especially between flights) it may be hard to check it, expensive to give it up. That's why I usually check mine.
Feb 22, 2013 09:53:08 #
Feb 22, 2013 17:13:33 #
Macbadger wrote:
Does anyone know if you can carry on tripods, or do you have to put them in your checked luggage?
I fly with mine often. I always have it strapped to my carry on day pack and it has never been an issue. (This is flying within the U.S. I have no experience carrying it on internationally.)
Nov 17, 2013 09:08:14 #
I have a full-height (5-section) carbon fiber tripod that fits inside my 19" carry-on. Weighs 3 pounds but is very sturdy.
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