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Mar 11, 2011 | 12:59 am

AMRivlin

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Carry on. LAMP

I have a small desk lamp, standard lamp.

Can I do a carry on with that in my duffel bag?

Lamp in question:
http://www.ottlite.com/p-322-tulip-d...-reg-7999.aspx

Mar 11, 2011 | 2:29 am

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Quote:

Originally Posted by AMRivlin

I have a small desk lamp, standard lamp.

Can I do a carry on with that in my duffel bag?

Lamp in question:
http://www.ottlite.com/p-322-tulip-d...-reg-7999.aspx

yes, as long as you don't mind them borrowing it for your cavity search...

Mar 11, 2011 | 8:30 am

AMRivlin

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Not sure I understand your response.

Will the item be allowed?

I don't think they will inspect my person more than usual, just the lamp.

Mar 11, 2011 | 8:54 am

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Quote:

Originally Posted by AMRivlin

Not sure I understand your response.

Will the item be allowed?

I don't think they will inspect my person more than usual, just the lamp.

That's a nice looking lamp! I can't imagine how it could ever be construed to be a threat to aviation. My guess is that it might inspire a second look, but I can't imagine it wouldn't be allowed, but then again, I am a reasonable person. Reasonableness does not seem to have much to do with SOP. Perhaps one of our resident TSO's might respond if this isn't SSI

Mar 11, 2011 | 7:26 pm

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I doubt it will be a problem.

I would suggest that you make sure the batteries are fresh because you may be asked to turn it on since it is a bit different.

Mar 11, 2011 | 7:53 pm

AMRivlin

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Yvr security Gave it a second look once they saw it was a lamp I was on my way.

Mar 11, 2011 | 7:54 pm

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Neat lamp.

If it's like other lamps, then it'll have a weighted base -- this can cause it to shield other items in the carry-on it's in. I would recommend pulling it out of your carry-on and putting into the x-ray separately. That way, if the base does cause a shield, they can run their test on it and do a physical inspection without having to go into your bag. This saves time for you, and for us.

Once all is said and done, I have serious doubts that it would give you any kind of problem otherwise.

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Originally Posted by AMRivlin

Yvr security Gave it a second look once they saw it was a lamp I was on my way.

And I see I was only about twelve hours late with that.

Sorry!