Date: 2/5/26 4:38 am From: Susan Campbell <susan...> Subject: Re: Looking for recs: travel tripod
Sandy and All,
Well that, too, is interesting. I guess we have never chanced that.
Susan
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From: Sandy Cash <scarlet.tanager...>
Sent: Thursday, February 5, 2026 7:35:13 AM
To: Susan Campbell <susan...>
Cc: Carolina Birds <carolinabirds...>
Subject: Re: Looking for recs: travel tripod
That’s interesting - I have packed my disassembled tripod, with the tools used (screwdriver and socket wrench), for multiple flights, including internationally? I’ve had TSA measure the tools (must be < 7”), but they’ve never bothered me about the multiple alloy tubes.
-Sandy
Sandy Cash
Carrboro, NC, USA
On Thu, Feb 5, 2026 at 7:31 AM Susan Campbell <susan...><mailto:<susan...>> wrote:
Hey Sandy and All—
Beware that tripods are not allowed in carry on. Unfortunately, are (still) considered a potential weapon.
I need to get a new travel tripod/fluid head combo. I’m looking for something prioritizing weight and packability (should fit into carry-on without requiring complete disassembly). Sandbag hook is nice but not required. This is to mount a lightweight 65mm scope. Prefer a three-axis head but can make do with two. Off-list responses welcome,
