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fcoulter
03-05-2013, 12:31
Any news if the TSA has made a change in their policies about trekking poles? http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-03-05/tsa-will-permit-knives-golf-clubs-on-u-s-planes.html


[See post #6 for answer]

yellowsirocco
03-05-2013, 12:55
It says ski poles will be allowed. Trekking poles are always confused as ski poles by townies. TSA is about as townie as you can get.

yellowsirocco
03-05-2013, 13:00
And walking canes have always been allowed, the trick is to make your trekking poles look like a medical device instead of sports equipment. Take the baskets off and cap the tips and voila you have a medical device.

jbwood5
03-05-2013, 13:02
Any news if the TSA has made a change in their policies about trekking poles? http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-03-05/tsa-will-permit-knives-golf-clubs-on-u-s-planes.html

I'm really surprised they are allowing at least 2 golf clubs to be carried on, but I wouldn't consider trying to bring on 2 pointed trekking poles unless the rules change to specifically allow them. I'd be really pissed if they confiscated a $100+ pair of good trekking poles. Otherwise, I have not heard of any changes. I've become so frustrated with flying and prefer not to risk my equipment with the occasionally dishonest baggage handlers.

RockDoc
03-05-2013, 19:49
A few years ago I flew with bamboo poles, and TSA was so paranoid that they confiscated them, suspecting drugs or explosives in the bamboo sections. But I'm sure all they found was .... air.

HeartFire
03-05-2013, 20:36
Effective April 25, you will be able to take your hiking poles and small pocket knives on board air planes (just tell them they are ski poles, not hiking poles)

http://www.tsa.gov/sites/default/files/assets/pdf/tsa_permitted_items_update.pdf

Wise Old Owl
03-05-2013, 20:50
I am so bringing my Sumauri Sword...


(YA I am Kidding.. )

Tucky
03-06-2013, 10:32
http://www.cnn.com/2013/03/05/travel/tsa-carry-on-changes/index.html?hpt=hp_c3

Good news for backpacker's flying about. Pocket knives (6 cm long, 1/2 inch wide) and "Sports Sticks like Ski Poles" - (Trekking Poles, too, I would assume), allowed for carry-on use.

colorado_rob
03-06-2013, 11:11
http://www.cnn.com/2013/03/05/travel/tsa-carry-on-changes/index.html?hpt=hp_c3

Good news for backpacker's flying about. Pocket knives (6 cm long, 1/2 inch wide) and "Sports Sticks like Ski Poles" - (Trekking Poles, too, I would assume), allowed for carry-on use. Cool, but read the rules carefully: knives that have a locking blade, like the little 1-ounce, 2" blade one I have, are not allowed.

Odd Man Out
03-06-2013, 16:31
http://www.cnn.com/2013/03/05/travel/tsa-carry-on-changes/index.html?hpt=hp_c3

Good news for backpacker's flying about. Pocket knives (6 cm long, 1/2 inch wide) and "Sports Sticks like Ski Poles" - (Trekking Poles, too, I would assume), allowed for carry-on use.

The first knife pictured on that web page looks to be just lime my SAK Tinker, so I guess I'm good. But being a "unit geek" I am very annoyed by the "6 cm long and 1/2 inch wide" rule. How lame to mix units like that.

Drybones
03-06-2013, 16:58
http://www.cnn.com/2013/03/05/travel/tsa-carry-on-changes/index.html?hpt=hp_c3

Good news for backpacker's flying about. Pocket knives (6 cm long, 1/2 inch wide) and "Sports Sticks like Ski Poles" - (Trekking Poles, too, I would assume), allowed for carry-on use.

You can bring a 2 1/2" knife on board but not a razor blade or box cutter, which has about 1/2" cutting edge....dumb asses!

yellowsirocco
03-06-2013, 17:33
The first knife pictured on that web page looks to be just lime my SAK Tinker, so I guess I'm good. But being a "unit geek" I am very annoyed by the "6 cm long and 1/2 inch wide" rule. How lame to mix units like that.

I am glad I am not the only one who is annoyed by the mixed units.

rocketsocks
03-06-2013, 17:36
Cool, now I don't have to sharpen the edge of my credit cards anymore;)

atraildreamer
03-07-2013, 18:17
I'm really surprised they are allowing at least 2 golf clubs to be carried on, but I wouldn't consider trying to bring on 2 pointed trekking poles unless the rules change to specifically allow them. I'd be really pissed if they confiscated a $100+ pair of good trekking poles. Otherwise, I have not heard of any changes. I've become so frustrated with flying and prefer not to risk my equipment with the occasionally dishonest baggage handlers.

Tiger Wood's ex-wife only needed ONE golf club! :eek: :D :banana

atraildreamer
03-07-2013, 18:19
You can bring a 2 1/2" knife on board but not a razor blade or box cutter, which has about 1/2" cutting edge....dumb asses!

Do you know how sharp a new SAK is? It will put a razor blade to shame!

Magic_Rat
05-23-2013, 12:25
As an FYI, I am flying home for my dad's wedding and a short break from my thru hike. I called TSA before heading to the airport and was informed that this new update to policy has been delayed, and is not in effect yet. Luckily Joe at Four Pines Hostel was nice enough to let me leave some stuff there so that I didn't have to check my pack. Great hostel, by the way.

Kookork
05-23-2013, 14:59
From what I see the small Swiss army knives are allowed and very small fold-able non locking blades knives. As for hiking poles, It seems they are OK now but I am not going to pretend they are ski poles in the middle of summer when I am flying south. Actually the picture is showing that telescopic hiking poles are OK when the new law is officially in action.

Sarcasm the elf
05-23-2013, 15:41
Swiss Army knives and ski poles are still prohibited from carry on luggage. They were going to ease restrictions, but backed down in the face of opposition from fear-mongers.

The current list of prohibited items can be found below. Swiss army keychain knives aren't allowed, but you can carry a screwdriver provided that it's less than 7" long...go figure...

http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/prohibited-items