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 |
Time permitting, I’ll swing by the ranger station or outdoor store (REI, etc.) on my way to the airport and see if the employees can use anything I can’t fly back with, e.g. fuel cans or bear spray. I tell them how much I’ve used and they know there’s no guarantee with them. Most of the time they’ll gladly take it, even if it’s just for their own, off-the-clock use.
That’s really thoughtful of you!