I'm also interested in responses to this post. I will be taking an
Elderhostel birding trip to Costa Rica in February. Is it adviseable to
take a scope? What's the best way to transport an expensive scope and
tripod on an international flight. Can I carry it on?
Gene Bullock
Poulsbo
----- Original Message -----
From: "C. Anderson" <christyrae at hotmail.com>
To: "Tweeters" <tweeters at u.washington.edu>
Sent: Monday, January 12, 2004 5:43 AM
Subject: TRaveling scope


> Has anyone carried a scope and/or tripod onto an airline recently? Any
> security concerns or other problems I should know about? (Domestic flight)
>
> It's big and bulky, so I'm not looking forward to it. I'm thinking of
> shipping the tripod ahead.
>
> Thanks for any advice!
>
> Christy Anderson
> Bellevue, WA