Tripods and hand luggage?

[robo_#1]

I'm on my hols pretty soon, I'm planning on taking my camera on as hand luggage (I've seen the way they treat checked in luggage!)

I was wondering if I'll have any trouble taking my tripod on as hand luggage or am I better off putting that through with my bags?

Anybody got any experience of this??


TIA!
Rob

 

[Paul_G]

Yeah definitely take the camera as carry-on, with respect to the tripod I normally stick that in a suitcase. Depending on its size a tripod can be a little bit big for hand luggage

 

[Dweeb]

ive taken my tripod as hand luggage, just gaffa taped it to my rucksack haha

 

[robo_#1]

Thanks for the responses, to be honest its only a smallish tripod maybe 1.5' long when its folded down, its REALLY light aswel so I don't mind that I just didn't wanna find I can't get on the flight as its too dangerous!

I love the Ghetto fix of taping it on

 

[Tigger]

Some airlines are very strict on baggage size so check out their restrictions before you go!

 

[DanFreemanPhoto]

Defo take your camera with you. DO NOT put in in the checked in luggage.

I was looking for small tripods a while ago to take with me everywhere, but gave up in the end as I think it would be too bulky for me.


Have you thought about those gorilla pod things? They could be a good alternative, depending on what you want the tripod for.

 

[Tigger]

Any joy finding a compact & lightweight tripod Dan?

I had my Manfrotto away with me over easter when I was in Malta, only really used it for night shots and few long exposures but its 3kg on it's own! lol