Tripod in handluggage

[feef]

Anyone had any issue taking a tripod with them in hand luggage? I'm flying BA to Munich this weekend for a trade show and I'm flying handluggage only with my camera bag and minimal clothes in the top pocket, but as last minute idea, I thought I might take the tripod

Just wondering if anyone has had any issue? I don't see it listed on any of the lists as 'dangerous' goods or something that must be checked in as hold baggage

Even though it's a pretty small, light Manfrotto with rubber tips, I could imagine an overzealous security type could suggest it might be used as a weapon

Anyone?

[DIW35]

I have no definitive answer, other than trying to get hold of the specific airline to see what their policy is, but personally I wouldn't risk it unless it is a cheapie and you don't mind running the risk of having it confiscated.

[feef]

DIW35 said:

I have no definitive answer, other than trying to get hold of the specific airline to see what their policy is, but personally I wouldn't risk it unless it is a cheapie and you don't mind running the risk of having it confiscated.

That's kinda where I was going with it

I think I'll just leave it behind

Thinking rationally about it, I'm not sure I can see myself carrying it about all day and going to the effort of setting up for the odd shot that might benefit

[GhostDriver]

I've done a fair few shoots abroad and always carry my tripod in my hand luggage. Never a problem. Just don't put a blower in there as on the scans it looks like an artillery mortar/ hand grenade.