TSA whatcanibring?

flying tomorrow, had to double-check some of these on the tsa.gov whatcanibring website so i thought i’d share:

carry on	checked	item
❌	❌	fuels
❌	❌	bear spray
❌	✔️	tent spikes
✔️	✔️	knitting needles
❌	✔️	hiking poles
❌	✔️	walking sticks
❌	✔️	ice axes/ice picks
❌	✔️	razor blades
✔️	❌	power banks
❗	❗	camp stoves
❗	❗	bug repellent
✔️	❗	disposable and zippo lighters
❗	✔️	bottled water
❗	✔️	crampons
❗	✔️	hand sanitizer
❗	✔️	oils and vinegar
❗	✔️	peanut butter
❗	✔️	scissors
❗	✔️	umbrellas
✔️	✔️	flashlight
✔️	✔️	navigation GPS
✔️	✔️	sleeping bag
✔️	✔️	safety pin
✔️	✔️	toothbrush
✔️	✔️	tweezers
✔️	✔️	utensils

5 comments

I've absolutely had hiking poles in my hand luggage, wasn't a problem whatsoever.
- I’ve had good luck getting trekking poles and stakes through in my carry-on, but according to the written rules they’re apparently not permitted 🤷
Time permitting, I'll swing by the ranger station or outdoor store (REI, etc.) on my way to the airport and see if the employees can use anything I can't fly back with, e.g. fuel cans or bear spray. I tell them how much I've used and they know there's no guarantee with them. Most of the time they'll gladly take it, even if it's just for their own, off-the-clock use.
- That’s really thoughtful of you!
What about bear axes?