Dan and all,


   I have no problem carry my birding equipment including tripod with me on a packback or small luggage to keep at overhead storage spot above your head.  Airport staffs might get confused at first and then let you go after being scanned through security.  It should be ok.     I'll be flying out too, to Florida in April.     Already saw the Ivory Gull this past Wed. 


    Kevin Graff
    Jarrettsville, MD & West O.C., MD