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TSA whatcanibring? (self.ultralight)
submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by miles to c/ultralight
 

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
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[–] miles 2 points 1 year ago

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 🤷