Sporting and Camping

Planning ahead and packing properly can facilitate the screening process and ease your travel experience at the airport.

Item	Carry on bags	Checked bags
Tent You may transport this item in carry-on or checked bags. For items you wish to carry on, you should check with the airline to ensure that the item will fit in the overhead bin or underneath the seat of the airplane. Tent stakes must be packed in checked bags.	Check with Airline	Check with Airline
Tent Poles Generally, tent poles are allowed in carry-on or checked bags. Please note however that even if an item is generally allowed, our officers make the final decision on whether an item is allowed through the checkpoint.	Yes (Special Instructions)	Yes
Tent Spikes Any sharp objects in checked baggage should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and inspectors.	No	Yes
Trophy	Yes	Yes
Umbrellas Umbrellas are allowed in carry-on bags. Please check with your airline for any size or weight restrictions.	Yes (Special Instructions)	Yes
Walking Sticks	No	Yes
Yoga Mat	Yes	Yes

The final decision rests with the TSA officer on whether an item is allowed through the checkpoint.

Officers may ask you to power up your electronic device, including cell phones. Powerless devices will not be permitted onboard the aircraft. TSA does not read or copy information from your device.