Camping — What can I bring on a plane?
Camping gear presents some of the trickiest packing questions — gas canisters, knives, and fire-starting tools are heavily restricted or banned outright.
Verdicts shown for the United States (TSA). Visit any item page to check rules for all 14 countries.
9 items
⛷️Trekking poles / hiking poles
Hand luggage: NoHold luggage: Yes
🔦HeadlampHand luggage: YesHold luggage: Yes
🏕️HammockHand luggage: YesHold luggage: Yes
🛌Sleeping pad / camping matHand luggage: DependsHold luggage: Yes
💧Water purification tabletsHand luggage: YesHold luggage: Yes
🪓Hatchet / camping axeHand luggage: NoHold luggage: Yes
🐻Bear sprayHand luggage: NoHold luggage: No
🔥Fire starter / ferro rodHand luggage: NoHold luggage: Yes
🔦Camp LanternHand luggage: AllowedHold luggage: Allowed
Rules vary by country. Select a different region on any item page for local rules.