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p.1 #1 · Flying With Tripods?

I have a lot of flying to do in the near future and need to know if I can carry on a small tripod. Will TSA let my tripod through or will I have to try to jam it into an oversized envelope and mail it to myself? I am only taking the small camera and would be traveling with a Manfrotto 785B. which is only 17" when folded up. I travel light and don't really want to check a bag just for the tripod.
Thanks,

Jan 19, 2009 at 11:34 PM

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p.1 #2 · Flying With Tripods?

No problem. You should be just fine.

J.

Jan 20, 2009 at 12:37 AM

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p.1 #3 · Flying With Tripods?

I've done some recent flying from Canada into the States & back, and was able to carry it on without any issues all times. I'm sure you'll be fine!

Jan 20, 2009 at 03:45 AM

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p.1 #4 · Flying With Tripods?

I've carried heavier legs than that, though I have heard that some airlines are more stringent than TSA. I wouldn't expect any issues, but check the airline's website to make sure that they don't have restrictions beyond the TSA ones.

Jan 20, 2009 at 12:42 PM

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p.1 #5 · Flying With Tripods?

I've had no problems flying with a GT1530 tripod carryon (carbon fiber, ~22in folded); your smaller tripod should be fine.

Jan 20, 2009 at 02:38 PM

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p.1 #6 · Flying With Tripods?

I've carried on my old heavy Bogen tripod - spiked feet and all, just don't try to take your finger nail clippers.

Jan 21, 2009 at 04:00 PM

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p.1 #7 · Flying With Tripods?

matt4626 wrote:
I've carried on my old heavy Bogen tripod - spiked feet and all, just don't try to take your finger nail clippers.

I got a big ole laugh out of this

Nov 21, 2009 at 02:59 PM

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p.1 #8 · Flying With Tripods?

took a Manfrotto 190PROXB strapped onto my Lowepro Nature Trekker II right through security and on board as my carry on with American Airlines - No worries.

Nov 21, 2009 at 03:25 PM

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p.1 #9 · Flying With Tripods?

Yeah I see lots of peeps hand carrying their tripods. So you should be ok

Nov 21, 2009 at 03:42 PM

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p.1 #10 · Flying With Tripods?

I've taken a Gitzo 2 series and also a monopod onboard as carryons before and only once did I have an issue. It was on an international flight leaving Israel...they wanted to see the related photo gear and have my operate it, simple enough.

Nov 21, 2009 at 06:34 PM


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