Airplane travel carry-on: I'm planning on a trip to Utah next spring. I can't seem to find the rules on carrying a tripod on the plane. I'd hate to leave my Manfrotto at the airport...

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Oct 3, 2016 08:02:15 #

dsimmonds53

I'm planning on a trip to Utah next spring. I can't seem to find the rules on carrying a tripod on the plane. I'd hate to leave my Manfrotto at the airport while I'm in Utah. Any thought on carry-on photo equipment for a flight?
I plan on carrying on my canon 6D, a 70-300 telephoto, and a 24-135 lens, along with the tripod and a flash. Should i pack the tripod in the checked baggage?
Thanks

Oct 3, 2016 08:06:16 #

rjaywallace Loc: Wisconsin

Contact your airline or your travel agent.

Oct 3, 2016 08:09:08 #

ottopj Loc: Annapolis, MD USA

At times, I have taken my tripod apart so it will fit into my carry on.

Oct 3, 2016 08:09:15 #

FrankR Loc: NYC

I would think the TSA has a website which would be a good place to check.

Oct 3, 2016 08:10:20 #

nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL

You will not be allowed to carry a tripod in the cabin, but you can check it with your luggage.

Oct 3, 2016 08:14:43 #

Rongnongno Loc: FL

dsimmonds53 wrote:

Do you really think that any of us is a travel agent capable of answering questions over what is allowed or disallowed by the TSA or airline companies?

Call the airline customer services.

THAT is your only safe bet. Anything short of that is a wild guess.

Oct 3, 2016 08:16:48 #

ottopj Loc: Annapolis, MD USA

Ron..., Did you ever consider one of us may be a travel agent and would know the answer?

Oct 3, 2016 08:25:22 #

Rongnongno Loc: FL

And did you ever consider that many claims on internet are false?

Oct 3, 2016 08:25:49 #

Patw28 Loc: PORT JERVIS, NY

nimbushopper wrote:

You will not be allowed to carry a tripod in the cabin, but you can check it with your luggage.

Good suggestion but is there any cause for the caustic preface?
Your expertise is acknowledged but your abrasive asides are out of line.
Civility. Is that too much to ask?

Oct 3, 2016 08:33:46 #

EmilMiller Loc: Miramar, FL

I've carried a tripod (in a case ) on many flights over the years. No problem.

Oct 3, 2016 08:37:29 #

George II Loc: Fayetteville, Georgia

nimbushopper wrote:

You will not be allowed to carry a tripod in the cabin, but you can check it with your luggage.

WRONG, this subject has been beaten to death over the years, COMMON SENSE....I do it all the tyme whilst traveling to China,
Just sayin,
The "G"

Oct 3, 2016 08:39:49 #

nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL

Patw28 wrote:

Good suggestion but is there any cause for the caustic preface?
Your expertise is acknowledged but your abrasive asides are out of line.
Civility. Is that too much to ask?

What? You think my response was abrasive! I can assure you I was only trying to be succinct. A tripod or monopod can easily be used as a weapon and will probably not be allowed on board.

Oct 3, 2016 08:44:08 #

nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL

George II wrote:

WRONG, this subject has been beaten to death over the years, COMMON SENSE....I do it all the tyme whilst traveling to China,
Just sayin,
The "G"

The few times I've tried to bring one on board after 911 I was told it had to go in baggage! I admit though that I haven't tried it in many years, so if you do it all the time then I guess they have lightened up, which is good!

Oct 3, 2016 08:45:28 #

Rongnongno Loc: FL

nimbushopper wrote:

What? You think my response was abrasive! I can assure you I was only trying to be succinct. A tripod or monopod can easily be used as a weapon and will probably not be allowed on board.

Not to worry, the answer was two parts and not only addressed to you.

The 'abrasive was for me... For being direct.

Oct 3, 2016 08:45:54 #

dsimmonds53

Thanks for the replay. I was only asking for someone's past experience. I never thought UHH was a repository for TSA rules. Typically photographers travel more than the general public. A little advice was all i was looking for.
Next time i want a nasty answer, I'll ask one of my grandkids. My dog is more polite than you.
Thanks to everyone else(except you) for the advice.

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