Timeline for What are the logistical pros and cons of traveling with a full size tripod?
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Sep 12, 2012 at 23:40 | comment | added | Dan Wolfgang | I also pack the tripod in the tripod bag, then in the suitcase with clothes, which is then checked. I don't worry too much about it being stolen because I figure that it's something that only a photographer will recognize the value of. That is, most people don't know the difference between a cheap tripod and an expensive one. | |
Sep 5, 2012 at 14:58 | comment | added | Tom | Ah, not sure how I misread that over and over :-). That makes a lot more sense. | |
Sep 5, 2012 at 12:32 | comment | added | Itai | 60cm long WHEN FOLDED! It reaches 165cm and has no center column. | |
Sep 5, 2012 at 3:44 | comment | added | Tom | @Itai Did you really mean 60cm long? It sounds like your tripod barely folds up and is just very small? That's just shy of 2 ft open. That's why I'm wondering what you use :-). | |
Sep 5, 2012 at 2:56 | comment | added | Itai | That's why the tripod is the only gear I check in. Locks also serve as a deterrent when someone is looking for random bags to open since they open the ones without locks first :) If they want to go through my stuff, then they easily can as you say. | |
Sep 5, 2012 at 1:26 | comment | added | tenmiles | TSA locks, locks in general really, only keep honest people honest. If someone wants your stuff TSA locks are some of the easiest to tamper with. And if you use zippers then the lock is the least of your problems. | |
Sep 5, 2012 at 1:20 | comment | added | Tom | Sounds like you do quite a bit of traveling and have no problem with checking luggage :-). Maybe I just need to get over it and resign myself to doing that. I'm actually in the market for a new suitcase as well and figured I would wait to figure out my tripod situation :-). What tripod do you use? | |
Sep 5, 2012 at 0:54 | history | answered | Itai | CC BY-SA 3.0 |