Flying with scopes

[semillama]

Does anyone know if you are allowed to include your spotting scope in your carry-on luggage when you fly? I'm somewhat concerned that the TSA folks are going to ask me to check it, and I don't want to risk that. I'd really like to have it with me when I fly to Massachussetts next week.

[XemaSab]

1. I've taken my scope on a plane before

without any problems. if they give you crap about it, talk to the supervisor.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES CHECK YOUR SCOPE.

a lost or broken scope could ruin the trip.

what kind of scope? :D

[semillama]

2. here's my scope:

http://www.forestry-suppliers.com/product_pages/view_catalog_page.asp?id=2662

I posted about my search for a new scope a while back, in the Optics thread.

[XemaSab]

3. Cool!

I've got a Leica, and I'm not leaving my scope to the vagaries of the baggage-handling system.

[mopinko]

4. ooooh nice scope

nikon makes really good, reasonably priced glass, imho. my $100 nikon binocs are great for the money.