Lakerat

Will I be able to fly with pedals, a pedal wrench (15MM combination mechanics wrench) , and a mini pump in my carry on bag?

10 Wheels

Pack the tools with your bike.

Lakerat

I'm flying to where my bike is.

ridelikeaturtle

I doubt that'll fly with you on the plane. In a checked bag for the hold, no problem; but not in carry-on. They'll take it off you and toss it in the bin.

You'd be better off posting your tools to your destination, in advance.

Lakerat

Looks like wrenches under 7 inches are allowed as carry on.

Noddy

Might have been an idea to at least include what country's laws you will be subject to while traveling. You've got someone from Ireland telling you "no" when he has no idea if you have to go by what the TSA says or some other set of rules entirely.
My opinion, worth exactly what you are paying for it, is that you will have no difficulties.

Ogsarg

As a frequent flyer my opinion is that if there is any question at all, put it in checked baggage. There is no consistency to the rules with TSA and even if you show them a document that says XYZ thig is OK to carry on, they will do what they want. I've had things that went through security at a half dozen airports confiscated by another.

jefnvk

Yes, maybe, no, all based solely on what line you pick in security, assuming this is the US.

Stick them in a box and ship them to wherever the bike is. Alternatively, carry the pedals, borrow a wrench, and buy a pump. Pedals should be fine. Wrench and pump are your issues, as both could be considered a weapon. If you are taking a pump, make it as small as possible. Wrench should theoretically be possible, but again, its the luck of the draw on the line you walk throuh.

wipekitty

I've flown multiple times within the United States with a 15mm combo wrench and a mini pump in my carry on. (The first time was by accident.)

They appreciate it if you take these items out of your bag and place them in the bin along with other items that need to be inspected, such as gels/liquids and and electronics - otherwise, they will need to look for them in your bag. They will measure the tools, so make sure they're under 7 inches!

Here's the wrench that's been flying:

FBinNY 

There's specific language, which includes "tools" on the not allowed list. So if it looks like a tool they may take it.

The pedals and pump should be OK.

wipekitty

I was bored and decided to look it up. Looks like tools under 7" are still okay

https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-...ng/items/tools

FBinNY 

You need to understand that there are rules and idiots who enforce them. I had a 2mm hex key confiscated and let it go because it wasn't worth arguing about beyond the initially, "really?!"

If you're traveling with the bike in checked baggage anyway, I don't see a reason to make life more complicated by taking some of it as carry-on. But it's your call.

Lakerat

Origin and destination are both mainland US. I'm not checking a bag and my bike is already at my destination.

BikeLite

Some travelers print out the current TSA stuff so they can present them to the agent that is causing problems with allowing something in carry on.

pdlamb

If the pump is really small, you could fit everything in one box and mail it ahead for $7.50. How much will it cost to replace the pump if TSA tosses it?

JanMM

My stoker bought a machete when we were in Costa Rica this past February. For the return flight, we put it in a checked bag, even though it wasn't very sharp. No problem!

Milton Keynes

I'm with the majority here. Either check it or ship it ahead of time to avoid problems. Get the wrong TSA agent who's having a bad day and wants to throw weight around and he'll confiscate it just because.

_ForceD_

If the tools are under the length limit...you (your bags) still may get searched and questioned regardless if it's in carry-on or checked. Mostly because of the pedals. I did. Clipless pedals are rarely seen by TSA agents so their professional curiosity causes them to take a closer look (but that's what they're trained/paid to do so I'm fine with it). So, pack all that stuff right on top so that it's easily accessible to the TSA agent searching your bag. And, be prepared to expalain what it all is and how it works. But still they're sometimes reluctant to allow it. Now that I think of it...maybe having a picture handy on your phone of the exact pedals on your bike, and the wrench in place, that you can show them will help the cause.

Dan

02Giant 

I carried on chain rings at DIA once. It caused some concern for the x-ray operator. After a brief conference it was suggested that next time I ship ahead or check them.

europa

Is it worth packing them in a box and checking them in anyway? You can explain at the counter that the box contains tools and you didn't want any confusion with carry-on luggage.

Hokiedad4

Don't try to confuse a TSA agent with the actual rules.

It all comes down to which TSA agent you have to deal with. About a third of them are reasonable people who understand that they're there to screen actual threats. And then there are the rest who are on some power trip just trying to make life miserable for as many poor souls as possible.

coupster

Unfortunately the most accurate answer is 'it depends'. If you can afford to get to your destination without something that is not soft and cuddly (and even then 'it still depends') than you can chance it. If you must have it when you arrive, don't try to carry it on. And packing it doesn't guarantee anything either - as a world traveling scuba diver, its a rare trip that I don't find a "We opened your bag for inspection" note in my checked bag when I get to my destination. I've never noticed anything removed, but my memory isn't as good as it used to be.

Falchoon

I tried to travel with a pedal spanner in my carry-on luggage once and they threatened to confiscate, stated it was a weapon. I argued anything could be weapon if you wanted it to be and gave an example of a pen that I could stab someone in the eye with. The airport official didn't like me saying that and was giving me filthy looks. They agreed to let me put the pedal spanner in my checked luggage and all was sweet then.

Machka 

I had a cheap dollar store eyeglass screwdriver confiscated a few years ago. Total length = 2 inches, blade length = about half an inch.

So cheap, I could have snapped it in half without too much difficulty at all.

But it was deemed a dangerous weapon.

Noddy

But my elderly aunt travels internationally with steel knitting needles that I'm guessing are 12" long and never gets hassled at all.

The funniest (stupidest) item that gets confiscated quite frequently? A small rubber bulb sold for photographers to blow dust off their lenses. The manufacturer designed it to look like a rocket ship complete with fins and the TSA frequently flags it as looking like a weapon. Google Giotto Blaster + TSA if you want to read more.