[wisb] Re: RFI: transporting scopes on airplanes
- From: Chuck Heikkinen <deliachuck@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: korducki@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sat, 2 Apr 2011 16:11:15 -0500
Hi Jym,
We never trust the baggage handlers with our scope so I usually stuff
it into my carry-on along with our binoculars. On the other hand,
we've always sent our tripod, like Mark used to, in our baggage
surrounded by clothes, and that's worked out ok.
Chuck Heikkinen & Delia Unson
Madison
On Sat, Apr 2, 2011 at 12:38 PM, <korducki@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I carry my scope and binoculars on in a backpack or small duffel bag. Putting
> them in their case if you have one helps too. They have always been fine in
> the overhead. The last few times I brought my tripod I carried on. In my
> earlier trips I always put the tripod in a suitcase protected by clothes.
> Having the backpack and tripod as carry on items has worked fine without a
> hassle. I know shortly after 911 a birding friend was not allowed to carry on
> a tripod because it could be used "like a club". Fortunately I haven't heard
> of any recent nonsense.
> Mark Korducki, New Berlin
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: "Jym Mooney & Carol Lee Hopkins" <hopmoon@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Sender: wisbirdn-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Date: Sat, 2 Apr 2011 12:24:10
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> Subject: [wisb] RFI: transporting scopes on airplanes
>
> I am taking a birding trip to Texas later this month. I know that my scope
> would be invaluable on the trip, but I am wary of risking it on the plane
> flight. What advice do people have on carrying scopes on airplanes?
> Obviously I could carry the scope as a carry-on, but what about the tripod?
> Should I put the scope in the overhead or under the seat? Any tips would be
> much appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jym Mooney, Milwaukee
>
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