Frequent travellers - Current status on having a tripod INSIDE your carry on bag?

[SquarePeg]

I don't want to check a bag but it's Southwest so I can for free if I need to... What is the current status on taking a tripod through TSA checkpoint if it's packed away in my bag?

Last couple of trips I either put it in my checked bag or left it home so not sure what the latest is. I would like to bring it along in my carry-on this time.

 

[snowbear]

If nothing else, I think I can loan you mine - I don't plan to use mine, though I might bring the monopod. I'll just have to figure out how to get it to you so you can use it in the evenings.

 

[Gary A.]

Pack it unloaded with the bullets in a separate bag.

 

[JoeW]

I have never had a problem packing a tripod in my carry-on bag. I've never been asked to take it out.

OTOH, TSA is now saying that if you have food or snacks, those need to come out of your bag.

 

[smoke665]

Feel free to print off some of these and put them on each side of the bag. That way you'll also get a full body cavity search free as well!

 

[bogeyguy]

your allowed monopods and tripods on carry on bags. as per TSA