Tent stakes as carry on

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	David Appelhans · May 24, 2013 · Broomfield, CO · Joined Nov 2007 · Points: 410 I searched and did not find. Therefor I ask you, What's the deal with bringing tents in your carry on? Can I do it? Will the stakes be a problem? I'm going to Puerto Rico on Saturday, I'm planning to bring a tent in carry on, and the pegs I have look like 0 Flag Quote
	Ryan Williams · May 24, 2013 · London (sort of) · Joined May 2009 · Points: 1,245 Depends on the airport but yea, theyd probably be an issue. Not speaking from experience though. 0 Flag Quote
	Emmett Lyman · May 28, 2013 · Stoneham, MA (Boston burbs) · Joined Feb 2011 · Points: 480 I've flown with them before and had no issues. I keep mine all bundled together and with other various metal camping-type hardware. They haven't even opened up my bag to have a look. 0 Flag Quote
	Woodchuck ATC · May 28, 2013 · Unknown Hometown · Joined Nov 2007 · Points: 3,280 Isn't it easy enough to pull the tent peg baggie out of tent and store them in checked luggage for the air part of the trip? Seems it would eliminate any unexpected airport problems. 0 Flag Quote
	Ian Stewart · May 28, 2013 · Unknown Hometown · Joined May 2010 · Points: 155 Woodchuck ATC wrote:Isn't it easy enough to pull the tent peg baggie out of tent and store them in checked luggage for the air part of the trip? Seems it would eliminate any unexpected airport problems. That's assuming he's checking luggage. I pack light and avoid checking luggage whenever possible for convenience and safety. 0 Flag Quote
	BSheriden · May 28, 2013 · Unknown Hometown · Joined May 2013 · Points: 0 Woodchuck ATC wrote:Isn't it easy enough to pull the tent peg baggie out of tent and store them in checked luggage for the air part of the trip? Seems it would eliminate any unexpected airport problems. Doh! And what if he is not checking a bag? Thought it was pretty common knowledge that people avoid checking a bag whenever possible due to all the new fees.... Have you not flown in the last decade? 0 Flag Quote