Air travel question

[rhodesbe]

I usually carry a 4D Maglight and a smaller LED lamp in my backpack when I travel for work. (Use both lights for cable survey work.)
None of the TSA people have ever said anything about them, other than I should place them in a separate bin during xray.
Sometimes they click the buttons to make sure they work, but I think that's more of a human nature thing than a TSA standard.

If it ever goes down, that 4D makes a mighty fine club.

 

[fustigate]

Why wouldn't you be able to? Look at the TSA website.

Because 1) not all TSA rules make a lot of sense (we can't carry pocket knives with 3" blades, but we can have 4" pointy scissors and 7" tools, presumably including screwdrivers and awls) and 2) not all TSA agents fully understand the rules as Kopbet alluded to with the breast milk comment.

 

[Wheel Gun]

If it ever goes down, that 4D makes a mighty fine club.

That's really why I carry my Quark. I have it set on the highest power strobe setting and it's in easy reach in my bag. There aren't many people that would continue to approach me in a dark parking lot with that in their eyes. I experimented on myself once and was practically blind for several minutes.

 

[Glocktogo]

Yes, you can take it in your carry-on.

That is the definitive answer.

 

[NikatKimber]

Yes, you can take it in your carry-on.

That is the definitive answer.

Awesome. I was hoping you'd answer!

 

[NikatKimber]

My wife is contesting that since it is longer than 7", I won't be able to carry it on.

Per this page: http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtm#7

Yes, that's what she said.

 

[RevThompson]

I've traveled many times with mine and never had a problem.

 

[NikatKimber]

A 2D Maglite?

 

[Glocktogo]

My wife is contesting that since it is longer than 7", I won't be able to carry it on.

Per this page: http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtm#7

Yes, that's what she said.

She might think that, but she'd be wrong.

 

[dowmace]

I carry 7" when traveling all the time if you know what i mean.