Don't try to carry any Tape in carry-ons - or Any Tools.

[DandyDon]

Mexican security agents are required to operate at TSA standards for flights to the US, but they still have different rules. TSA very rarely has a problem with any tape types in the US, but it's different down there. I lost partial rolls of high-quality duct tape, 1" electric tape, and 2" electric tape. None of those needed to be in my carry-on, and I don't know why I packed them that way, but never again.

And small tools are allowed in carry-on in the US, but never in Mexico. Tools have been restricted since 9-11-01. For a while nail clippers were not allowed. TSA has softened some, but it pays to check. Leaving Mexico is worse tho. They keep all tools found in carry-ons as discussed in another thread here. Besides, why put them in carry-on anyway.

Tools | Transportation Security Administration

Tools 7 inches or shorter (measured from end to end when assembled) may be allowed in carry-on baggage. Power tools and all tools longer than 7 inches (measured from end to end when assembled) are prohibited in carry-on baggage; these items must be packed in your checked bags. For tools...

www.tsa.gov

 

[rick00001967]

as you said.....putting any tools in a carry should not be done. it makes no sense anyway. not sure why anyone would do that unless it was an over sight.

i am scared to ask why you were carrying duct tape.

 

[DandyDon]

i am scared to ask why you were carrying duct tape.

In case something breaks.

 

[ggunn]

Duct tape, WD-40, and super glue. Don't leave home without it.

 

[ibj40]

In case something breaks.

Or if you come across someone who is really stupid?

 

[Scared Silly]

Duct tape, WD-40, and super glue. Don't leave home without it.

Bailing wire, and fencing pliers

 

[davehicks]

as you said.....putting any tools in a carry should not be done. it makes no sense anyway. not sure why anyone would do that unless it was an over sight.

i am scared to ask why you were carrying duct tape.

My camera goes in a carry-on bag. I keep a little zip lock for spare camera and housing items like fiber optic cables, cleaning cloths, and a little set of allen wrenches. At least one trip through Mexico resulted in them being confiscated.

 

[Redfoot]

Agreed- I got a miniscule GoPro allen wrench set confiscated. I had to laugh as they let the guy in front of me on the plane with one of those giant Mayan mask carvings that must have weighed 20 lbs. I think that was much more of a threat potential than an allen wrench not much bigger than a toothpick....

 

[DandyDon]

a little set of allen wrenches. At least one trip through Mexico resulted in them being confiscated.

Yeah, TSA has relaxed their rules on tools, but in Mexico they have a zero tools tolerance.

 

[rick00001967]

so just duct tape then? no shovel or a ski mask ?