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Tripod in luggage?
Aug 24, 2018 10:56:10 #
Aug 24, 2018 11:02:04 #
Bird Dawg wrote:
Planning on packing my tripod inside my " checked luggage " and wondering will that be an issue with the airlines?
I have never packed a tripod in checked luggage, but several times I have packed a monopod. There have been no serious problems, but it seems like every time I did so, my bag was opened and "inspected". They usually left a notice in the bag that it had been inspected, but they always left my stuff jumbled around, mixed up, etc. with no apologies for doing so. If you have room in your carry-on to pack your tripod (I never seem to have that much room), I would pack it that way and hope to avoid an "inspection".
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Aug 24, 2018 11:03:15 #
peterg
Loc: Santa Rosa, CA
If there's a size problem, you may be able to partially disassemble your tripod. My monopod is easy to disassemble to shorten the package by a few inches. The tripod was a challenge and won't again take it apart, except for the ball head.
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Aug 24, 2018 11:15:14 #
NJphotodoc
Loc: Now in the First State
The
only problem I've everf had was when I packed a monopod into my suitcase. When TSA scanned the bag, it got flagged (it was going in my carry-on bag) since the scanner thought it could be the barrel of a rifle. That led to a pat-down even though I had already gone through the metal detector. I should add I have TSA Prechek.
only problem I've everf had was when I packed a monopod into my suitcase. When TSA scanned the bag, it got flagged (it was going in my carry-on bag) since the scanner thought it could be the barrel of a rifle. That led to a pat-down even though I had already gone through the metal detector. I should add I have TSA Prechek.
Aug 24, 2018 11:24:37 #
I've stopped taking my Induro carbon fiber tripod on airlines because the case it goes in is sufficiently large that most times it's treated as requiring special handling at both ends and they leave it sitting out in some corner with other "outsized" gear like golf bags and skis. I would expect to some day show up and find it stolen. Problem for me is that my Nikon gear is too heavy for safe use on travel tripods. Too unstable. Now I'm working on hand holding and hoping the new 500 mm PF lens will work well hand holding for BIFs, etc.
Aug 24, 2018 11:40:11 #
Definitely check it in your luggage. I took a flight a few years ago and had my monopod as a carry on. TSA was about to tell me a couldn't take it until a supervisor who was a photographer knew what it was and authorized me to take it. Don't want to take that chance again.Anything big like that could be considered a weapon. Should be no problem with checking. You can even check firearms in your luggage.
Aug 24, 2018 13:01:00 #
CaptainBobBrown wrote:
I've stopped taking my Induro carbon fiber tripod ... (show quote)
Try looking at ProMaster XC528. It is not my best tripod but it will support the weight in a fairly sturdy manner. I have used it with a Wimberley Gimbal and a Nikon 500mm with no problem; it has one leg that can unscrew and become a monopod. But wait ... there's more!
It collapses down to 16 1/2 inches. When I pack it, I unscrew the monopod leg and the remaining 2 legs lay almost flat, the third leg can be packed in just about anywhere.
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Aug 24, 2018 14:34:02 #
Aug 24, 2018 14:52:01 #
Shouldn't be. I have taken mine strapped onto the outside of my camera bag, as a carry-on, with no problems. In fact I did that on a trip to Costa Rica; international customs, etc. Inside checked luggage should be even less of a problem if that makes sense.
Aug 24, 2018 15:19:26 #
Aug 24, 2018 15:41:52 #
wdross
Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
Bird Dawg wrote:
Planning on packing my tripod inside my " checked luggage " and wondering will that be an issue with the airlines?
Not normally a problem for the airlines but can be a thief problem. Most times a camera is seen as a much more profitable thing to steal. But that may not stop some of the few dishonest TSA agents from taking a tripod. If there is not a good way for the tripod to be kept with the carry-on, it usually is safe enough to put it in your checked baggage.
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Aug 24, 2018 17:18:49 #
Bird Dawg wrote:
Planning on packing my tripod inside my " checked luggage " and wondering will that be an issue with the airlines?
Never for me. That is why I got the Manfroto 190 with 4 sections. Very strong and compact and light.
Aug 24, 2018 22:55:14 #
aubreybogle
Loc: Albuquerque, NM
No problem unless you run into a baggage inspector/handler looking for a 5 finger discount. Insurance on expensive photo equipment is cheap and a wise investment.
Aug 24, 2018 23:27:28 #
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