What can you bring through airport security in regards to sporting or camping items?
Well in this video I am going to break down which of these items you can take with you
on an airplane so that by the end of this video you will know what you can
pack in either a checked or carry-on bag before you arrive at the airport.
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So to start out I am just going to list out all the items that you can
pack in either a carry-on or check bag without a problem.
Meaning there are no restrictions for packing these items and more importantly
you are not going to have an issue from the TSA.
These items are
Basketballs, baseballs, footballs, soccer balls, bocce balls, bicycle chains, bicycle pumps,
bowling balls, boxing gloves, an empty cooler, cowboy spurs, divot tools, fishing poles.
And we'll stop here to talk about fishing poles for a minute.
Now even though technically you are allowed to pack fishing poles,
you might want to check with the airline to make sure they fit the airline's size limitations.
Also sharp fishing tackles should be securely wrapped and packed in your checked bags.
But just like other high value objects, you might want to pack expensive reels
or fragile tackle that does not pose a security threat in your carry-on bag.
And to go along with that small fishing lures are okay to pack
in either a checked or carry-on bag as well.
And to continue to list.
Foam yoga blocks, yoga mat, football helmets, golf balls, golf tees, hand warmers, helmets,
longboards, massagers, navigation GPS, rocks, rope, sand, skates, sleeping bag, snowboards,
snow shoes, sports cleats, tennis racquets, trophies, vacuum sealed bags.
Let's stop for a moment to talk about vacuum sealed bags.
If you want to vacuum seal your clothes you are allowed to do so but it's not encouraged.
Because if they set off an alarm the TSA is going to have to open those bags and well,
it's going to be a challenge trying to get your clothes back into your bag.
The next group of items are going to be those items that you can only pack in a checked bag.
Packing these items would not be allowed in a carry-on bag.
These items are
Aerosol insecticide. If you are going to
be packing one of these make sure they are not labeled as a hazmat.
Because if they are they will not be allowed on the plane.
Baseball bats, bowling pins, bows and arrows, canoe or kayak paddles, cast iron cookware,
cricket bats, golf clubs, hiking poles, hockey sticks, kubatons, lacrosse sticks,
martial arts weapons, nunchucks, pool cues,
shoe or snow spikes, ski poles, snow cleats, spear guns, tent spikes and poles.
Just make sure they are securely wrapped to prevent those items from
accidentally poking through your bag and possibly injuring someone.
And lastly walking sticks.
The next group of items are going to be those items that are allowed to be packed
but require special instructions to do so.
So I will go through these one by one.
The first one is an air mattress with a built-in pump.
No problem packing one of these in a check bag but if you want to pack
one in your carry-on bag you just need to check with the airline to
make sure it's within the size and weight limitations for your flight.
The next item is antlers.
If you are going to bring one of these as a carry-on you will just need to check
with the airline to make sure it can fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.
Bicycles, the problem with bicycles is that it's a size issue.
So you need to check with the airline you are flying with
to see if they will allow you to bring a bike.
But from a TSA perspective there is no restriction.
Camp stoves.
Camp stoves can be packed in either a checked or carry-on bag.
You just need to make sure that all the fuel is removed from them
and that it is clean so that there are no vapors or residue remaining in them.
The next item is CO2 cartridges for life vests.
Now you can bring up to two CO2 cartridges inside the vest
plus two additional cartridges that can be packed in either a checked or carry-on bag.
However, they do need to be packed with the life vest.
They can't be packed by themselves.
Next is crampons.
No problem to pack these in a checked bag
and generally they are allowed to be packed in the carry-on bag as well however, if the TSA
officer feels it poses a security threat they may prohibit you from carrying them on board.
So to be safe keep them packed in a checked bag.
Parachutes, you can pack a parachute in either your checked or carry-on bag
and either with or without automatic activation devices.
The parachutes do need to be packed separately from your other baggage.
If the TSA needs to inspect the parachute, you do need to be present to assist with the inspection.
They will page you if they need you
but if you fail to show up the TSA will not allow it on the plane.
So if you are going to pack a parachute make sure you give
yourself at least 30 minutes for the additional screening.
And also if the TSA unpacks your parachute, they are not responsible for repacking it.
Next is skateboards.
Skateboards can be packed in a checked bag without a problem however, for a carry-on
you will need to check with the airline to make sure it meets the size and weight requirements.
Tents. You can pack a tent in either a checked or carry-on bag but you need to make sure the tent
can fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you if you plan to pack it as a carry-on.
Also, the tent stakes and poles must be packed in a checked bag.
Umbrellas
These can be packed in either a checked or carry-on bag.
If your umbrella is one of the long ones then you
will just need to check with the airline for any size restrictions.
There are a few items that you will need to leave at home.
You will not be able to pack these items in either a checked or carry-on bag.
These items are
Bear spray, bear bangers, and small compressed gas
cartridges unless it's completely empty and the cylinder has an open end to it
that allows the TSA officer to visually inspect it to ensure that the cylinder is indeed empty.
And if there is an item you had a question about that was not mentioned in this video
feel free to ask me in the comments section of this video.
Or the other thing you can do is ask the TSA directly.
And you can do this through Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter by searching AskTSA.
And it helps if you have a picture of the item that works well or even an amazon product link
this will give the TSA a good visual on what you are trying to bring on board
so that they can give you accurate information.
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