Tripod: Checked luggage or carry on?

[2Tiggies]

I know there is no rule that prevents me from packing it in either, but would you pack your tripod in your checked luggage? Do you wrap it carefully somehow before? I have in the past squeezed it into my carry-on but may not have space this year.

 

[m1ckeymouse]

i packed mine in my checked luggage this year between the layers of clothes to give it some protection. survived fine without a scratch. i was concerned about it, but i didn't have enough room in my carry on for it!

 

[2Tiggies]

Thanks. It's a fairly sturdy one, but I needed some reassurance as I've always had it with me.

 

[Gianna'sPapa]

I use a travel tripod and its attached to my "personal item" camera bag. It has gone through Milwaukee, O'Hare and Midway with no issues.

 

[YesDear]

Mine is small enough to fit in my carryon but I would not have a problem attached to my camera bag

 

[2Tiggies]

Mine is small enough to fit in my carryon but I would not have a problem attached to my camera bag

I have my whole camera bag and a laptop in my carry-on. I might squeeze the tripod but it's going to be a struggle. If I possibly can keep it with me, I will. I just don't want it getting damaged in the checked bags, even though it's probably highly unlikely. Thanks guys

 

[My2Girls66]

I just got back from Arizona. I put my tripod in my checked bag which is a rolling duffle. No problems. It would have fit in my carry-on but I figured as long as there is a chance they won't let me board the plane with it, I would just check it to be safe.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

I have always put it in my checked bag.

 

[PrincessInOz]

My tripod is always in checked luggage. It survives the international travel really well.