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Conqueror · 05-04-2015, 07:17 AM

taking a tripod abroad on a plane

never done this before... is it likely to be a problem? I can't see it being looked upon favourably.

max_pyne · 05-04-2015, 07:23 AM

if it has the spikes i would not try to take it aboard, i always added it in the suitcase i dropped off.

fgaudet · 05-04-2015, 07:24 AM

I always travel with a tripod strapped to my carry on / camera bag. Mind you it is fairly compact and I usually remove the ball head. But I never had any issues anywhere.

Conqueror · 05-04-2015, 07:29 AM

Originally posted by fgaudet

I always travel with a tripod strapped to my carry on / camera bag.

Ah that's what I hope I can do then.

Its very similar to this one:

Thomas Cantwell · 05-04-2015, 07:35 AM

I traveled to costa rica with a 6 pound tripod with a large ball head attached and had no problems. I had it attached to my bag.

**interested_observer** · 05-04-2015, 08:10 AM

I have taken mine when ever I am on business travel. Just packed it in my carry on luggage, and there has never been a problem. US and Canada travel.

fgaudet · 05-04-2015, 08:13 AM

Originally posted by Conqueror

Its very similar to this one:

My tripod is a 3 Legged Thing Eddie. It is a compact travel tripod but it is no way compact at ~1.5kg (3.3lbs) and folded height of 42.5cm (16.75") and it has a pretty big girth. I'm sure that this manfrotto is smaller so it shouldn't be an issue.

Like anything, just don't be an idiot... Like having it dangling and unfolding and falling all over the place. Make sure it is secure and no one will care if it's there or not.

comprock · 05-11-2015, 05:07 AM

Background, I travel around the northern hemisphere for months at a whack. My Sirui tripod is small enough to fit into my carry on. However, as I get more equipment it's moving to the outside of my Think Tank Airport International.

That said, I'm running into more cases of small domestics and major international airlines holding firm to the 7kg or 10kg carry on weight limit for carry on bags. Despite it being photography gear and not insured by the airline enough, they still demand it be checked in. As a work around, my main body and lenses ride on my waist via Think Tank Photo Digital Holster or a Think Tank Photo Change Up when used a s a belt pack.

Further, I'm starting to see more security checks actually have signage and videos saying "No Tripods". I think the latest was Macau and Calgary in the past month.

Wrapping up, there's probably no trouble with sticking the tripod into or securely on your carry on bag. However, free holding it might mean it's need to be checked.

Good luck and happy travels.

SpecialK · 05-11-2015, 06:06 AM

Read the baggage terms and conditions for your airline.

redrockcoulee · 06-21-2015, 01:20 PM

Originally posted by comprock

Background, I travel around the northern hemisphere for months at a whack. My Sirui tripod is small enough to fit into my carry on. However, as I get more equipment it's moving to the outside of my Think Tank Airport International.

That said, I'm running into more cases of small domestics and major international airlines holding firm to the 7kg or 10kg carry on weight limit for carry on bags. Despite it being photography gear and not insured by the airline enough, they still demand it be checked in. As a work around, my main body and lenses ride on my waist via Think Tank Photo Digital Holster or a Think Tank Photo Change Up when used a s a belt pack.

Further, I'm starting to see more security checks actually have signage and videos saying "No Tripods". I think the latest was Macau and Calgary in the past month.

Wrapping up, there's probably no trouble with sticking the tripod into or securely on your carry on bag. However, free holding it might mean it's need to be checked.

Good luck and happy travels.

The Calgary one must be new as did not see it last month. I had two or three tripods in my carry on bag early May.

Conqueror · 06-21-2015, 01:30 PM

It up in the main bag, in the hold/not-carry-on ... no problems

**jacamar** · 10-24-2015, 09:05 AM

I put mine in a checked bag - I often get a tag saying the bag has been opened when I get to my destination. Maybe the tripod shows up on x-rays or metal detectors and looks suspicious, but I've never actually had any trouble. The camera gear in my carry-on baggage is heavy enough without the tripod.

05-04-2015, 07:17 AM	#1
Conqueror Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: UK Posts: 440	taking a tripod abroad on a plane taking a tripod abroad on a plane never done this before... is it likely to be a problem? I can't see it being looked upon favourably.

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05-04-2015, 07:23 AM	#2
max_pyne Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: zurich Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 409	if it has the spikes i would not try to take it aboard, i always added it in the suitcase i dropped off.

05-04-2015, 07:24 AM	#3
fgaudet Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Ontario Posts: 726	I always travel with a tripod strapped to my carry on / camera bag. Mind you it is fairly compact and I usually remove the ball head. But I never had any issues anywhere.

05-04-2015, 07:29 AM	#4
Conqueror Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: UK Posts: 440 Original Poster	Originally posted by fgaudet I always travel with a tripod strapped to my carry on / camera bag. Ah that's what I hope I can do then. Its very similar to this one:

05-04-2015, 07:35 AM	#5
Thomas Cantwell Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 52	I traveled to costa rica with a 6 pound tripod with a large ball head attached and had no problems. I had it attached to my bag.

05-04-2015, 08:10 AM	#6
interested_observer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tumbleweed, Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,707	I have taken mine when ever I am on business travel. Just packed it in my carry on luggage, and there has never been a problem. US and Canada travel.

05-04-2015, 08:13 AM	#7
fgaudet Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Ontario Posts: 726	Originally posted by Conqueror Its very similar to this one: My tripod is a 3 Legged Thing Eddie. It is a compact travel tripod but it is no way compact at ~1.5kg (3.3lbs) and folded height of 42.5cm (16.75") and it has a pretty big girth. I'm sure that this manfrotto is smaller so it shouldn't be an issue. Like anything, just don't be an idiot... Like having it dangling and unfolding and falling all over the place. Make sure it is secure and no one will care if it's there or not.

05-11-2015, 05:07 AM	#8
comprock Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Portland, Montreal, Menton, Dubai, Pondicherry, Singapore, Kaohsiung, Coupeville Photos: Gallery Posts: 529	Background, I travel around the northern hemisphere for months at a whack. My Sirui tripod is small enough to fit into my carry on. However, as I get more equipment it's moving to the outside of my Think Tank Airport International. That said, I'm running into more cases of small domestics and major international airlines holding firm to the 7kg or 10kg carry on weight limit for carry on bags. Despite it being photography gear and not insured by the airline enough, they still demand it be checked in. As a work around, my main body and lenses ride on my waist via Think Tank Photo Digital Holster or a Think Tank Photo Change Up when used a s a belt pack. Further, I'm starting to see more security checks actually have signage and videos saying "No Tripods". I think the latest was Macau and Calgary in the past month. Wrapping up, there's probably no trouble with sticking the tripod into or securely on your carry on bag. However, free holding it might mean it's need to be checked. Good luck and happy travels.

05-11-2015, 06:06 AM	#9
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,482	Read the baggage terms and conditions for your airline.

06-21-2015, 01:20 PM	#10
redrockcoulee Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Medicine Hat Posts: 2,306	Originally posted by comprock Background, I travel around the northern hemisphere for months at a whack. My Sirui tripod is small enough to fit into my carry on. However, as I get more equipment it's moving to the outside of my Think Tank Airport International. That said, I'm running into more cases of small domestics and major international airlines holding firm to the 7kg or 10kg carry on weight limit for carry on bags. Despite it being photography gear and not insured by the airline enough, they still demand it be checked in. As a work around, my main body and lenses ride on my waist via Think Tank Photo Digital Holster or a Think Tank Photo Change Up when used a s a belt pack. Further, I'm starting to see more security checks actually have signage and videos saying "No Tripods". I think the latest was Macau and Calgary in the past month. Wrapping up, there's probably no trouble with sticking the tripod into or securely on your carry on bag. However, free holding it might mean it's need to be checked. Good luck and happy travels. The Calgary one must be new as did not see it last month. I had two or three tripods in my carry on bag early May.

06-21-2015, 01:30 PM	#11
Conqueror Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: UK Posts: 440 Original Poster	It up in the main bag, in the hold/not-carry-on ... no problems

10-24-2015, 09:05 AM	#12
jacamar Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 3,443	I put mine in a checked bag - I often get a tag saying the bag has been opened when I get to my destination. Maybe the tripod shows up on x-rays or metal detectors and looks suspicious, but I've never actually had any trouble. The camera gear in my carry-on baggage is heavy enough without the tripod.