Originally Posted by itsonlyme999

I have a flashlight which is 7.5 inches long and I want to take it with me for a camping trip.

I went to the TSA website and it states that flashlights more than 7 inches are prohibited on carry-on bags.

Since my light is a bit more than 7 inches long (being 7.5 inches), will the TSA let me through with it?

Just to be on the safe side , should I check it in my luggage instead?

I really like this light and I would hate risking the TSA confiscating it...

The light in question is a Insight HX200.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Insight-HX2.../dp/B001PFPLE4