Flash stand as carry-on?

Outis · 07-14-2015, 01:21 PM

I have a small folding flash stand that fits into my carry-on suitcase. Has anyone ever had a problem bringing a small metal flash stand through airport security in the US?

narual · 07-14-2015, 04:11 PM

Never had a problem with a tripod. Can't imagine a flash stand would be any different. They might make you open the suitcase up. I'd keep it in a pocket til you're through security, then toss it in the bag. Less chance of hassle that way. You can just throw it into the bin with your wallet and shoes and stuff.

Brooke Meyer · 07-14-2015, 11:33 PM

I've put a Manfrotto 055PROXB with Ball Head in my carry-on roller bag, multiples times with no issue. Just had to take the mast out and make it two pieces to get it to fit. Also had a LowePro 350 backpack stuffed with a camera gear and a laptop. All US travel, mostly back and forth between Raleigh and Seattle and Raleigh and Honolulu.

Outis · 07-15-2015, 06:33 PM

Happy to report no problems with the flash stand!

07-14-2015, 01:21 PM	#1
Outis Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Cambridge, MA Posts: 935	Flash stand as carry-on? I have a small folding flash stand that fits into my carry-on suitcase. Has anyone ever had a problem bringing a small metal flash stand through airport security in the US?

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07-14-2015, 04:11 PM	#2
narual Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Bend (Notre Dame), Indiana Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,988	Never had a problem with a tripod. Can't imagine a flash stand would be any different. They might make you open the suitcase up. I'd keep it in a pocket til you're through security, then toss it in the bag. Less chance of hassle that way. You can just throw it into the bin with your wallet and shoes and stuff.

07-14-2015, 11:33 PM	#3
Brooke Meyer Guest	I've put a Manfrotto 055PROXB with Ball Head in my carry-on roller bag, multiples times with no issue. Just had to take the mast out and make it two pieces to get it to fit. Also had a LowePro 350 backpack stuffed with a camera gear and a laptop. All US travel, mostly back and forth between Raleigh and Seattle and Raleigh and Honolulu.

07-15-2015, 06:33 PM	#4
Outis Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Cambridge, MA Posts: 935 Original Poster	Happy to report no problems with the flash stand!