Originally Posted by
aviatorzz
Also, I don't think you will be able to get the air mattress motor through security. Fan blades and TSA don't mix. You may luck out, but I wouldn't bet money on it.
At the end of summer, you can buy a pool air mattress at Wallymart for under $5. Before it is inflated, it is totally flat and is about 10 by 10 by one inch. Easy to put in your carry on. No problem with TSA.
When connecting through places like DTW to Europe in winter with the chance of a snow delay in DTW, I carry one. I have never had to use mine thank goodness. Since it will not pack very small once inflated, if I did have to use it, I would leave it and give it to a fellow strandee. Best under $5 value.