ericb Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 I know there was some recent chat about flying with your rack in your carry on (no need to post a link to the thread and some smart-ass comment about using the search functionality as experiences were over a long period of time and highly variable), but just curious if any one has recently flown out of SEATAC with pro/biners/slings in your carry on, and what your experience was. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StreetBoss Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 I'd like to know as well. I'm heading to Vegas for a couple of days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pink Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 they took my fingernail clippers at DIA. i can't imagine what they might think of a bag full of metal. might be risky. get there early, so you can go check it in if you have to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendershot Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 A nut tool can be a deadly weapon in the hands of a spraymaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Conway Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 I carried my sandstone falsies on last week no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
korup Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Watch out for the #7 Tricam! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pink Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 TSA means serious business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericb Posted December 10, 2007 Author Share Posted December 10, 2007 alright you cax...this is not spray.....I need info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pink Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 call the airport. google TSA. go to the airport really early and try it. report back private. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StreetBoss Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Alaska Airlines is asking me to check in all of my gear. I just hope the thieves in baggage don't take anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosephH Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Why...? Check it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archenemy Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Check it. If you are really concerned about it getting stolen, buy the extra insurance or ship it insured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Conway Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 why would a baggage handler steal a rack? it's big, heavy and bulky compared to jewelry, electronics or drugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericb Posted December 10, 2007 Author Share Posted December 10, 2007 I'm more worried about them losing my bag and wasting my J-Tree coupon for the winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archenemy Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 ship your stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobo Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Not exactly to your question, ericb, but if it *does* get stolen, your homeowner's/renter's insurance may actually cover your loss better than the standard shit insurance you get on your bags from the airlines (which I think is like $500 or somesuch). My insurance is with SF, and it covers my losses whether or not my stuff gets pinched from the house, car, or "out on the town." Personally, I'd look into it with my insurance carrier, then either check it or ship it to a friend or climbing shop near J-Tree. If you take Option 2, make sure you make a healthy "gear acquisition purchase" at your benefactor's place of business. It might make for better relations on your next trip... or for others in a similar situation as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlpineK Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 It's been a long time since I flew with gear, so I'm no help with the current rules. My main reason for taking gear as carry on was so I could at least climb till the airline could forward my checked gear they misplaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericb Posted December 10, 2007 Author Share Posted December 10, 2007 bingo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pink Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 (edited) just pack quickdraws and a rope, you can sport climb till your shite gets there. when are you going? i will be there from the 23rd until the 2nd. i would share. Edited December 10, 2007 by pink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericb Posted December 10, 2007 Author Share Posted December 10, 2007 Leaving this Wednesday (12th), returning Sunday (16th) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pink Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 call the airport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denalidave Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 just pack quickdraws and a rope, you can sport climb till your shite gets there. I did that on a trip to SLC in Oct and they let me on w/draws, harness and belay device. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemp22 Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 just pack quickdraws and a rope, you can sport climb till your shite gets there. I did that on a trip to SLC in Oct and they let me on w/draws, harness and belay device. I'd say basically the same thing - just take your harness & shoes in your carry on and check all the other stuff. even if they lose the rope&rack, you can find benevolent people to climb with or borrow gear from with until you get your stuff back. i've travelled a couple times recently with shoes, harness & chalk bag (but no hardware) in my carry-on and haven't any problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobo Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 ...i've travelled a couple times recently with shoes, harness & chalk bag (but no hardware) in my carry-on and haven't any problems. You were lucky. Those highly-trained, ever-vigilant TSA screeners musta been asleep at the wheel when they let you get by so easily. "And what's in this little bag, Mr. Hemp, eh? Looks like meth to me. Don't it to you, Clem? Step over there to the little red circle and drop all yer clothes, Mr. Hemp, if'n you would, please." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobo Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 they took my fingernail clippers at DIA... Unrelated to thread, but amusing nonetheless... When my wife and I went to Vietnam in late 2002 (and again in early 2003), the TSA folks at SEATAC confiscated my little folding scissors that I use to trim my mustache/nosehair. Oh well, I thought... So we were somewhat amused when we embarked upon the Vietnam Airlines flight from Taipei to Saigon, and dinner was served, complete with real silverware. I mean *real stainless steel* silverware, not the plastic shit you get on US and European carriers. They apparently read the "pass out the pistols" page from Archie Bunker's playbook: arm all the passengers equally, and see how well any hijackers fare after the flight's over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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