Packing for Defcon:Not wanting the TSA to give me a colonoscopy.

[irongeek at irongeek.com (Adrian Crenshaw)]

Hi All,
    I'm going to be bringing some odd stuff to Defcon, and I'll be flying.
The PHUKD devices and home brew stuff may look odd to the inspectors, and I
know some of you have brought odd items like lockpicks. I know the safest
bet is to ship the stuff to the hotel, but I hate having my gear out of my
control. I'm thinking this would even make a cool article: How not to get
reamed by the TSA. Here are the key points:

1. Ever taken home brew electronics with you?
2. Did the TSA raise eyebrows?
3. How about lockpicks and other items?
4. How easy are TSA approved locks to pick? I imagine easy since there are
standardized.

I'm guessing home brew electronics is safer stuff to bring than home brew
chemicals at least. Side note: If you have a prescription for a controlled
substance, I wander what happens if the K9s flag your luggage?


Adrian
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