I've brought an entire server back into the USA in a checked suitcase once. Lots of trips over seas and the worst I've had is extra screening where my entire carry on is pulled apart and reassembled. Also seen notes left in my checked bags that the TSA performed an extra screening on that suitcase a couple of times. Only thing I ever lost was an old pocket knife I had in my jacket pocket I forgot to remove before going to the airport. They said I could toss it or rent a small locker. I've never had problems with laptops, tablets, or any other electronics. As for travel gear, I bought a universal power strip from Amazon that takes 110-240v power and each receptacle supports all major plug configurations so I can plug in my laptop, cell phone, access point, etc. Local folk can use it with their own native plugs. The power strip's own plug is standard US 3-prong so I only need one adapter for it in the country I am in. -------- Original message -------- From: Ryan Coleman <ryanjcole at me.com> Date: 11/15/2013 9:20 AM (GMT-06:00) To: TCLUG Mailing List <tclug-list at mn-linux.org> Subject: Re: [tclug-list] Tech prep for overseas travel. With all respect, Harlan, that sounds ultra paranoid to me (you, not TSA). If you’re so worried about it ship your gear back to you. I know many foreign travelers none of whom have ever mentioned that TSA confiscated their personal (or professional) equipment. On Nov 15, 2013, at 8:05 AM, Harlan H. Bloom <harlan at bloomenterprises.org> wrote: Be aware of the USA laws about bringing your stuff back into the USA. The TSA *can* take your computers if they *think* they have a reason to do so. Without a very good lawyer, you are unlikely to get anything back. You may want to consider taking a cheaper computer, or rented computer, specifically for this trip just in case you have problems. I haven't heard of any major cases recently, but a few years ago TSA were taking lots of personal laptops because TSA claimed people were "suspicious". Very few of these people have since been proven to have been problems or threats. I haven't heard if any of these people actually got their stuff returned. Just be aware of what TSA can actually do - they like to try to justify themselves periodically and stupidly. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://mailman.mn-linux.org/pipermail/tclug-list/attachments/20131115/093e1a5d/attachment.html>