Sporting & Camping Items
Sports equipment and camping gear. Many larger sporting items must be transported in checked baggage.
All Sporting & Camping Items (29)
Below is a comprehensive list of sporting & camping items and whether they are allowed in carry-on and checked baggage according to TSA regulations.
Antlers
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.
View DetailsBaseball Bats
Sports equipment that can be used as a bludgeon (such as bats and clubs) is prohibited in the cabin of the plane and must be transported in your checked baggage.
View DetailsBasketballs/Baseballs/Footballs/Soccer Balls
Sports balls are allowed in both carry-on and checked bags.
View DetailsBicycles
Check with your airline for their specific policy regarding transporting bicycles.
View DetailsBowling Balls
Bowling balls are not allowed in carry-on bags but may be transported in checked luggage. Sports equipment that can be used as a bludgeon (such as bats and clubs) is prohibited in the cabin of the plane and must be transported in your checked bags.
View DetailsBowling Pins
Bowling pins are not allowed in carry-on bags but may be transported in checked luggage. Sports equipment that can be used as a bludgeon (such as bats and clubs) is prohibited in the cabin of the plane and must be transported in your checked baggage.
View DetailsBows and Arrows
Bows and arrows are not allowed in carry-on bags but may be transported in checked luggage.
View DetailsCamp stoves
Camp stoves are allowed in carry-on or checked bags only if they are empty of all fuel and cleaned so that no fuel vapors or residue remain. Please wrap cords and layer items in bags so officers can get a clear view of the items.
View DetailsCanoe/Kayak Paddles
Canoe and kayak paddles are not allowed in carry-on bags but may be transported in checked luggage.
View DetailsCO2 Cartridge for Life Vest
You may bring a life vest with up to two CO2 cartridges inside, plus two spare cartridges in your carry-on or checked bag. You may not transport CO2 cartridges without the associated lifejacket.
View DetailsCompressed Air Guns
Compressed air guns, including paintball markers, may be carried in checked baggage without compressed air cylinder attached.
View DetailsCrampons
Crampons are generally permitted in carry-on bags. However, TSA officers have the discretion to prohibit an item if they feel it may pose a security threat.
View DetailsCricket Bats
Cricket bats are not allowed in carry-on bags but may be transported in checked luggage.
View DetailsFishing pole
Fishing rods are permitted in carry-on and checked bags; however, passengers should check with the airline to confirm that the fishing rod fits within size limitations for carry-on items. Sharp fishing tackle that may be considered dangerous, such as large fish hooks, should be sheathed, securely wrapped, and packed in your checked bags.
View DetailsGolf Clubs
Golf clubs are not allowed in carry-on bags but may be transported in checked luggage.
View DetailsHiking Poles
Hiking poles are not allowed in carry-on bags but may be transported in checked luggage.
View DetailsHockey Sticks
Hockey sticks are not allowed in carry-on bags but may be transported in checked luggage.
View DetailsLacrosse Sticks
Lacrosse sticks are not allowed in carry-on bags but may be transported in checked luggage.
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