Traveling with tripod: I am flying to Arizona in April,would like to know if there are any restrictions for carrying a tripod.I have one that folds to 18 inches.I also have a camera...

WesIam Loc: Phoenixville, Pa

I am flying to Arizona in April,would like to know if there are any restrictions for carrying a tripod.I have one that folds to 18 inches.I also have a camera bag with wheels, there is a place to attach tripod to the side of it.

big-guy Loc: Peterborough Ontario Canada

Put the tripod in checked luggage and save yourself a passle'o hassle. Do not leave it on the outside of any case unless you want it ripped from the case and more than likely damaging both.

wmurnahan Loc: Bloomington IN

When I went out to Utah last year for to see my Granddaughter for the first time, my bag had a couple shirts, underwear, socks and folding tripod, old potato masher flash, a bunch of chargers and batteries. I also had my camera bag with twin lens rollei, Sony a7II, 24mm, 100mm, 200mm, 300mm, and Panasonic DMC-TS6 besides extra batteries, filters extension tubes etc. I had no problem flying out but coming back, Salt lake city airport hand checked the bags.

WesIam Loc: Phoenixville, Pa

Thanks for the feed back,I will put it in my checked luggage,problem solved.

tinplater Loc: Scottsdale, AZ

WesIam wrote:

Thanks for the feed back,I will put it in my checked luggage,problem solved.

When ever I can I carry on my valuable, fragile, equipment. Checked luggage is the last place I would want to have it after having a valuable antique toy train stolen from my checked bag and another item damaged in a separate checked incident.

speters Loc: Grangeville/Idaho

WesIam wrote:

I am flying to Arizona in April,would like to know if there are any restrictions for carrying a tripod.I have one that folds to 18 inches.I also have a camera bag with wheels, there is a place to attach tripod to the side of it.

I always have at least one tripod on my flights/travels and have never run into any kind of issues!

Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

If my valuable/fragile stuff doesn't make it into my overhead bag, it stays home. Nothing goes into the checked baggage but clothing.

tinplater Loc: Scottsdale, AZ

Gene51 wrote:

If my valuable/fragile stuff doesn't make it into my overhead bag, it stays home. Nothing goes into the checked baggage but clothing.

DavidPine Loc: Fredericksburg, TX

I always put my tripod in my checked luggage and I've never had an issue.

WesIam wrote:

Thanks for the feed back,I will put it in my checked luggage,problem solved.

bull drink water Loc: pontiac mi.

when we hear from those who use heavy equipment and must travel with it, we'll get good answers.

Peterff Loc: O'er The Hills and Far Away, in Themyscira.

WesIam wrote:

I am flying to Arizona in April,would like to know if there are any restrictions for carrying a tripod.I have one that folds to 18 inches.I also have a camera bag with wheels, there is a place to attach tripod to the side of it.

18" will fit inside a carry on roller case. As others have said, not on the outside for anything checked.

TheDman Loc: USA

DavidPine wrote:

I always put my tripod in my checked luggage and I've never had an issue.

Ditto that.

Satman Loc: Indy

No problem even on the camera bag, I gave TSA Pre Check done International runs also no problem..

20 plus trips a year, WN AA UA,

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

WesIam wrote:

I am flying to Arizona in April,would like to know if there are any restrictions for carrying a tripod.I have one that folds to 18 inches.I also have a camera bag with wheels, there is a place to attach tripod to the side of it.

I put mine in the suit case every time I go to AZ. When the stage meets you they will place the luggage on the top and secure it. Just be careful and watch for the bands of roaming Indians that rise up and ambush stages occasionally. Once you reach the city there should be a rental car available and you will be safe.

AzPicLady Loc: Behind the camera!

I usually put my tripod or monopod in my checked luggage. So far so good. I asked once if I could simply carry it, and they said yes. It can be one of your two carry-ons. I would put it in a case, I think.