Sporting and Camping

Planning ahead and packing properly can facilitate the screening process and ease your travel experience at the airport.

Even if an item is generally permitted, it may be subject to additional screening or not allowed through the checkpoint if it triggers an alarm during the screening process, appears to have been tampered with, or poses other security concerns. Read about civil penalties for prohibited items.

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Item	Carry on bags	Checked bags
Aerosol Insecticide Aerosol insecticides are not allowed in carry-on; however they are allowed in checked bags as long as they are not labeled as hazardous material (HAZMAT).	No	Yes (Special Instructions)
Air Mattress with Built-in Pump Air mattresses with built-in pump are allowed in carry-on bags. Please check with your airline for any size or weight restrictions.	Yes (Special Instructions)	Yes
Antlers You may transport this item in carry-on or checked bags. For items you wish to carry on, you should check with the airline to ensure that the item will fit in the overhead bin or underneath the seat of the airplane.	Yes	Yes
Baseball Bats Sports equipment that can be used as a bludgeon (such as bats and clubs) is prohibited in the cabin of the plane and must be transported in your checked baggage.	No	Yes
Basketballs/Baseballs/Footballs/Soccer Balls	Yes	Yes
Bear Bangers	No	No
Bear spray	No	No
Bicycle Chains	Yes	Yes
Bicycle Pumps	Yes	Yes
Bicycles	Check with Airline	Check with Airline

The final decision rests with the TSA officer on whether an item is allowed through the checkpoint.

Officers may ask you to power up your electronic device, including cell phones. Powerless devices will not be permitted onboard the aircraft. TSA does not read or copy information from your device.