I am flying to Tucson next week. I am carrying on my big lens unattached to the body, as suggested here. My question is, could my monopod get confiscated as a weapon in my carryon bag?
I am flying to Tucson next week. I am carrying on my big lens unattached to the body, as suggested here. My question is, could my monopod get confiscated as a weapon in my carryon bag?
No. At most they'll open your bag and look inside. They know monopods and tripods when they see them.
I carry my tripod in my checked bag quite often. If and when they open your bag, they'll put a little sticker on it. Usually, it'll simply get X-ray, like everything else, and be on its way.
I'm glad you asked that question. I've carried my tripod frequently without issue but have been told by a couple of people that TSA has been sensitive to monopods suggesting they could be weapons and not allowing them. I'm happy that David has clarified that. In any event, I doubt that it would be confiscated. They would just make you check it.
thanks, I will cross my fingers. The complication is that I cannot check them if requested (no checked baggage), I have to make a connection that is only 45 minutes different and would not make it with checked baggage.
I'm interested to see the experience of others here. These guys travel far more than I do.
I have been told by multiple TSA agents in different airports that whether a tripod and/or monopod can be taken into the cabin in your carry-on or separately is up to the discretion of the particular TSA agent. There is no hard and fast rule. They also told me that they take into account various factors including the size/weight of the tripod/monopod, whether it has spiked feet and the heft of the head. I was advised to always place both in checked luggage to avoid any issues/problems. I also have a small case of tools that came with my tripod and those definitely cannot be carried on.
Rachel, thanks for your info. I am going to play it safe and just send my monopod and tripod ahead with my wife, as she is driving our camper a week before I leave.