✋ Hand luggage
Battery and solar lanterns allowed carry-on. Gas canister lanterns prohibited.
🧳 Hold luggage
Battery/solar only. Gas cartridges prohibited in checked bags (FAA).
Based on TSA guidance for United States. Official rules ↗
Camp Lantern rules by country
How carry-on and checked-bag rules for camp lantern compare across the 14 countries we cover.
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Common questions
No. Propane or butane-powered lanterns are prohibited in both carry-on and checked baggage on all airlines. Only battery or solar-powered lanterns are allowed.
Yes, airlines recommend removing batteries and carrying them separately, especially for loose lithium batteries which must travel in carry-on.
Yes. Ground shipping via postal or courier services allows empty gas canisters (fully purged). Check the carrier's specific hazmat rules.
Yes. Battery or solar LED lanterns are fine in carry-on or checked bags. Only the fuel source (gas canisters) is the problem, not the lantern body itself.
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