Airport Security

[Canuck]

I just got back from Hawaii, and in the course of the trip went through about 6 check points. I wore my new black leather R kilt. Lots of metal!! buckles rivets and snaps, d rings and dog clips. A couple of times I didn't set off the alarm. On the times I did, they asked for a male assist. Took a few minutes to wand me down, then they had to pat down the kilt to check out the metal bits. Had a new kid in Kauai, He was very nervous, and a little rude. He had a female supervisor who actually took him to task on his manners. I guided him through the process, as I was getting used to the process and knew what to expect, and never once did they wand inside the kilt!
Once on the plane the stewardesses loved the leather and grabbed a feel.
It's an OK experience, go for it.

[Randy]

Not an airport but security checkpoint for Washington Monument in DC i was pretty much stripped. had to remove belt/buckle, sporran(metal ring), keys, cell phone, knife. The guards must not get out much, the kilt confused them. The stage whispered commentary gave me free rein to retort on their heritage and upbringing. God bless em, they figured out video cuts both ways. On the plus side the supervisor exchanged my terrorist material for badge and we traded back at end with no "lost" items.

[Zyzzyx]

About a month ago I flew from Santa Barbara, CA to Richland, WA; via Seattle. Wore my UK Survival both ways. No problems going north. Got 'selected' on the way back from Richland though. No real problems being searched, other than the rows of snaps.

I did figure that next time I fly it'll be in a Mocker. When I fly I take a Camelbk with me. Holds extra goodies, fairly secure in its internal pockets, plus I have water with me when I want it. With that, the cargo pockets on the Survival aren't necessary. And since I was taking them off when seated (for the extra room), might as well not take them. Wear the Mocker with six snaps instead of twenty on the Survival.