Outdoor Equipment and Flying

Traveling with Camping Gear

Outdoor enthusiasts should prepare and pack carefully so that they don't have to surrender items at the security checkpoint or have them removed from their checked baggage. A specific list of all permitted and prohibited items is on the official TSA website. Check below for information specific to camping and outdoor activities:

Camp Stoves: These can travel as carry-on or checked luggage only if they are empty of all fuel and cleaned so that there are no vapors or residue left. Simply emptying the fuel container will leave flammable vapors. (Shop Stoves)

We recommend that you plan to buy fuel or ship the fuel containers to your destination in advance - passengers frequently have to leave them at the checkpoint because of fuel vapors.

Gasoline: You cannot bring any flammable liquids, including gasoline, in either carry-on or checked luggage.

Aerosol insecticides: You cannot bring any hazardous aerosols, such as insecticides, in either your carry-on or checked luggage. Personal items like hair sprays and deodorants in limited quantities are allowed. Plan to ship ahead or buy at your destination.

Knives and Tools: You may not bring knives and certain tools in your carry-on luggage. Pack these items in your checked luggage. Please sheath or securely wrap any sharp objects in your checked luggage so that it does not injure baggage handlers and security officers.
(Shop Camp Knives and Tools)

Animal Repellants: ou can bring chemical repellants in your checked luggage if the volume is less than 4 ounces and its active ingredient is less than 2%. Most bear repellants exceed these limitations. We suggest you buy these items at your destination and leave them behind when your trip is over. (Shop Bear Repellants)

Strike-anywhere Matches: One book of safety (non-strike anywhere) matches are permitted as carry-on items, but all matches are prohibited in checked baggage.

Beverages: Beverages brought from home or purchased before reaching the security checkpoint are allowed in a 3 oz. or smaller container and secured in a quart-size, zip-top plastic bag. Beverages purchased after the security checkpoint are allowed.

Note: This information is courtesy of the Transportation Security Administration and U.S. Department of Homeland Security and may change at any time. Please be advised you should always check with TSA and Homeland Security before any trip for updated information.

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Rules of the trail

Carry out all garbage.
Hike on marked trails, not across fragile alpine growth.
Use existing campsites or sites away from water and trails.
Respect and protect the wilderness.
Tread lightly and only carry home photographs and memories.