Originally Posted by
FliesWay2Much
I like the idea of survival by dispersal, but don't over-complicate it. I would put it into an inside locked compartment in your carry-on. Lock it with a non-TSA lock so only you can open the compartment. Do it at home before you leave for the airport. Don't draw attention to it and you'll be fine.
If the clerks demand to open the compartment, make them call over a cop as a witness.
Each his own.
Have traveled numerous times on INTL routes with distribution between family and pockets.
Two days ago there was a write up on on board theft from carry ons !