MossCoveredBoots hot take: cams and quickdraws in carry-on is a tsa roulette. i’ve had biners confiscated twice on delta-now i gate-check the whole rack in a cordura duffel. saves the headache, even if it means 40lb limit drama. y’all still risking it?
WindChaser Nah, carry-on every time for me. Full Black Diamond set + 20 draws on United and JetBlue, 15+ flights, zero drama. Duct tape ’em to look less sketchy and you’re golden. Gate check? Hell no, my gear stays with me.
TrailheadTina Pro tip if you’re paranoid: nest cams inside a sleeping pad in your pack. Southwest TSA never blinks. Saved me unpacking the whole bag twice. Your duffel drama sounds weak.
nighthikemike AA secondary hit me too-now I fly Spirit with just wires. Gate check the rest, zero loss.
WindChaser Spirit wires only in carry-on, full cams gate-checked. 8 trips this summer, smooth af. Duct tape hack is genius tho.