Taking power tanks and mounts on aeroplanes

[lukebl]

I’m planning to go to Canada in April to view and capture the total eclipse. Normally I like to travel light, with just a cabin bag to avoid the hassle of hold luggage. However, this time I’ll be taking my AZ GOTO mount as well as a normal hefty camera tripod, so I’m going to have to take it as checked-in hold luggage. 

I’d like to simply just use the 12v power cable connected to the hired car cigarette lighter, but on a recent trip where I hired a brand new car (a VW, I think) it didn’t even have a lighter socket.

My question is, can I take my 12v 7Ah Skywatcher power tank on the plane or is it forbidden? Alternatively I could take a little power pack comprising 8 x AA batteries. Any idea how long that would power the mount?

[DirkSteele]

The general limit is a battery with 100 Watt Hours capacity but airlines can decide to permit spares up to 101-160 Watt Hours.

Your 12v 7Ah is 84 Watt Hour so should be fine to take.

Should have added, needs to be carry on packed, not checked luggage.

Edited February 23 by DirkSteele
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