However, tent stakes and poles must be packed in checked bags. They usually require you to have a trekking pole instead. Unfortunately, hiking poles are also prohibited in carry-on luggage. The final decision about what is allowed through the security checkpoint is taken by the security officer on the ground. You can bring a camping stove on a plane so long as there are no fuel vapors or residue. Tent poles and tent stakes must be packed in checked luggage because they could be used as a weapon.
But you run the risks of those straps getting hung and broke on the luggage carousel and in transport. If you are going this route here are some tips:. There are a couple of other options to protect your backpack and camping gear. Consider your means of transportation when you arrive at your destination when choosing. If you will be renting a car none of these options will be a problem.
If you are taking a bus, taxi, Uber etc to a campground or trailhead, you will need somewhere to stash these items or carry it with you, which would not be practical for some of them. If you do need somewhere to store one of these options during your trip, check ahead of time with the first motel, hostel, or campground you will be staying at when you arrive at your destination. Use a large duffel. It is plenty big enough for one traveler.
Use a laundry bag. Pick up an inexpensive laundry bag. They are lightweight and fold up easily when not in use. Get a hard sided suitcase. You can sometimes find cheap suitcases at thrift stores and yard sales.
This would be an item that would require a rental car or somewhere to store it during your trip. Use a heavy duty trash bag. Large, heavy duty trash bags also work. Just tape the excess securely. Wrap your pack in cling wrap. It sounds crazy, but you can use Saran wrap to secure your pack. You can probably find a box of cling wrap at a store before your return flight, depending on where you are traveling.
Pack your gear in a cardboard box. Keep in mind you will need tape and the box or a new box for your return flight. Please check the TSA site and your airline for up to date rules and regulations before your flight. There are a few pieces of outdoor gear that you can not fly with — not even in your checked bags.
Stove Fuel : You can not pack stove fuel of any kind in checked or carry on luggage. Bear Spray: You will have to purchase bear spray at your destination and leave it behind on your return flight. Post on Facebook groups — you may find someone in the area that will come get the spray. That stuff is expensive, and it would be a waste to throw it away!
You can easily fly with most camping and backpacking gear. The only catch is that some of it must be in your checked luggage. They are the exception. Camping in nature is supposed to be an escape from reality, and that includes unplugging from the digital world. However, you always want to make sure you have a way to get in contact with your contacts or emergency services if the need arises. Always keep them with you in your carry-on bag to avoid violating any regulations.
Stay hydrated, my friends. Always make sure you bring ample water by toting around a reuseable water bottle that can be filled up during your trip. I am glad that the Transportation Security Administration finally spelled out what they currently accept when it comes to camping gear. I became interested in traveling with a tent after accidentally camping at a National Park in Hawaii.
As we were deplaning in Maui, I noticed the guy in front of me had a tent poking out of his carry-on bag. I longed to travel with my own tent after thinking about the possibilities, and I only lasted a few more months before I finally bought myself my first two-person tent. Have you flown with a tent before? Let us know what your experience was like and where you used it in the comments below!
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