flying tomorrow, had to double-check some of these on the tsa.gov whatcanibring website so i thought i’d share:
| carry on | checked | item |
|---|---|---|
| ❌ | ❌ | fuels |
| ❌ | ❌ | bear spray |
| ❌ | ✔️ | tent spikes |
| ✔️ | ✔️ | knitting needles |
| ❌ | ✔️ | hiking poles |
| ❌ | ✔️ | walking sticks |
| ❌ | ✔️ | ice axes/ice picks |
| ❌ | ✔️ | razor blades |
| ✔️ | ❌ | power banks |
| ❗ | ❗ | camp stoves |
| ❗ | ❗ | bug repellent |
| ✔️ | ❗ | disposable and zippo lighters |
| ❗ | ✔️ | bottled water |
| ❗ | ✔️ | crampons |
| ❗ | ✔️ | hand sanitizer |
| ❗ | ✔️ | oils and vinegar |
| ❗ | ✔️ | peanut butter |
| ❗ | ✔️ | scissors |
| ❗ | ✔️ | umbrellas |
| ✔️ | ✔️ | flashlight |
| ✔️ | ✔️ | navigation GPS |
| ✔️ | ✔️ | sleeping bag |
| ✔️ | ✔️ | safety pin |
| ✔️ | ✔️ | toothbrush |
| ✔️ | ✔️ | tweezers |
| ✔️ | ✔️ | utensils |
I’ve absolutely had hiking poles in my hand luggage, wasn’t a problem whatsoever.
I’ve had good luck getting trekking poles and stakes through in my carry-on, but according to the written rules they’re apparently not permitted 🤷