Hi All,

my darling wife and I are off to a trip to Darwin (top end of Aus) this week for our anniversary and as the wet season has begun they have great lightning shows, and I really love lightning !

Anyway, I borrowed some tough cases for my camera gear, but I have never traveled with a tripod before.... I am guessing in this day and age it won't be allowed as carry on baggage...

So how does one transport it ? Wrap it in bubble wrap and hoe for the best ? It's a $500 piece of gear so I am not keen to just throw it in the baggage compartment....

Any help appreciated.