Power Strip
Power strips and surge protectors are allowed in carry-on and checked bags as long as they don't have a built-in rechargeable battery.
Carry-on
Allowed
Checked
Allowed
Carry-on details
Allowed. A standard corded power strip or surge protector — with no battery — screens like any other electrical accessory and is fine in carry-on.
Checked-bag details
Allowed. A basic power strip has no battery, so it's permitted in checked bags too. Coil the cord loosely so it's easy to X-ray if you carry it on instead.
Special instructions
If your power strip includes a built-in battery pack (sold as a "travel power strip with power bank"), treat it like a power bank instead: carry-on only, and subject to the 100 Wh lithium-battery limit.
FAQ
- Can I pack a power strip in checked luggage?
- Yes, a standard power strip with no battery is allowed in both carry-on and checked bags.
- What about a power strip that also charges like a power bank?
- If it has a built-in rechargeable battery, treat it as a power bank: it must go in carry-on only and follow the 100 Wh lithium-battery limit.
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Source: TSA — What Can I Bring? · Last verified: 2026-07-31
Final decision rests with the security officer at the checkpoint.