Night Vision Goggles
Night vision goggles are allowed in carry-on and checked bags without restriction.
Carry-on
Allowed
Checked
Allowed
Carry-on details
Allowed. Night vision goggles are an optical electronic device with no restriction, the same as binoculars — screened like any other electronic item.
Checked-bag details
Allowed. No restriction in checked baggage, though carry-on protects the optics from rough handling.
Special instructions
If the unit uses a spare lithium battery rather than a built-in one, that spare battery follows the standard carry-on-only lithium battery rule.
FAQ
- Do night vision goggles need any special screening?
- No — they're treated as an ordinary optical electronic device, the same as binoculars or a camera.
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Source: TSA — What Can I Bring? · Last verified: 2026-08-02
Final decision rests with the security officer at the checkpoint.