Aluminum backpack stays and TSA

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Carole Dellinger

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Camino frances (2018)

• Apr 9, 2018

• #1

Has TSA ever required removal of aluminum stays from an internal frame backpack that is carried on?
Do I need to remove and check them with my poles? I can replace poles that do not arrive but I really think losing my back pack stays would be a problem so I would rather carry them on in the pack.

 

jerbear

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Camino de madrid, camino francis, camino inverino (2012, 2013,2014)
CdM, Francis, San salvador, primativo june 2015 CDM , francis, inverino 2016
Camino madrid, via de Plata. Santiago.
Coast of the dead malpica to muxia

• Apr 9, 2018

• #2

Not an issue. No need to remove.

 

Anniesantiago

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2006 to date: Over 21 Caminos. See signature line

• Apr 9, 2018

• #3

Never had an issue with this.

 

t2andreo

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2013 - 2018 , Pilgrim Office volunteer 2014 - 2022

• Apr 10, 2018

• #4

Don't worry. As far as you are concerned, the stays are non-removable...don't debate this...just roll with it.

The TSA and their colleagues worldwide are concerned with items that are ready and close-to-hand weapons. That is why pointy-tipped things like tungsten tipped hiking poles / walking sticks are not allowed.

Then there is the whole sharp edged, knife thing.... For example, I am able to bring a pair of child's scissors with rounded tips, but razor sharp edges, on board. I use this to open my protein powder packets. However, the same scissor with a pointy tip is not allowed...go figure...

If in doubt, either check it, or buy it over there.

Hope this helps.

 

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John Simpson

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Leaving Atlanta October 5 (2017)

• Apr 10, 2018

• #5

Travelled round the world carrying my poles with my backpack as carry-on luggage. Slight problem in Ecuador, but not in Spain.

 

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simeon

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Lots done and more to do!

• Apr 10, 2018

• #6

John Simpson said:

Travelled round the world carrying my poles with my backpack as carry-on luggage. Slight problem in Ecuador, but not in Spain.

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Departure from sdc is a no no for walking poles

 

MaineSally

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Cam Frances SJPDP to Santiago ('17): Finisterre ('17); Muxia ('17): Camino Portuguese ('19)

• Apr 10, 2018

• #7

John Simpson said:

Travelled round the world carrying my poles with my backpack as carry-on luggage. Slight problem in Ecuador, but not in Spain.

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MaineSally

MaineSally

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Cam Frances SJPDP to Santiago ('17): Finisterre ('17); Muxia ('17): Camino Portuguese ('19)

• Apr 10, 2018

• #8

My walking poles were taken by TSA in Madrid in August of 2017! I was able to replace them easily in St. jean, but those walking sticks held some sentimental value for my husband! Alas!