Can I travel with powdered C41 kits?

isabel okoro · Nov 1, 2020

Hey all,

I have a trip soon and where I'm going doesn't have anywhere I can get film developed.
I've been thinking of going with some powdered cinestill c41 kits and was wondering if anyone had experience flying with these kits?

Thank you

Donald Qualls · Nov 2, 2020

I wouldn't try to take them in carry-on, but as far as I know (not having flown since some years before 9/11), it should be fine in checked bags -- at least if it's in the original packaging.

koraks · Nov 2, 2020

Should work fine in principle in checked bags, but...obviously you'll be drawing attention form security personnel/xray operators, increasing chances of additional checks, delays and lost luggage. So can it be done? Sure. Is it necessarily a good idea? Well..how important is it?

Donald Qualls · Nov 2, 2020

Another option would be to ship the kits to yourself at your destination, allowing reasonable time for delivery. If you're staying in a hotel, you can send it in care of the hotel, and notify them ahead of time that you're expecting a package to arrive ahead of your own arrival. If staying with friends, even easier; just ship to them.

Sirius Glass · Nov 2, 2020

Sure, why not?

ProfessorC1983 · Nov 2, 2020

Expect any sealed bags of powder shipped in your checked baggage to be opened for examination. Ask me how I know.

Donald Qualls · Nov 2, 2020

ProfessorC1983 said:
Expect any sealed bags of powder shipped in your checked baggage to be opened for examination. Ask me how I know.

Did they at least seal them up again afterward?

isabel okoro · Nov 9, 2020

Than you ALL!!

isabel okoro · Nov 9, 2020

ProfessorC1983 said:
Expect any sealed bags of powder shipped in your checked baggage to be opened for examination. Ask me how I know.

I'm curious...what happened?

isabel okoro · Nov 9, 2020

Donald Qualls said:
Another option would be to ship the kits to yourself at your destination, allowing reasonable time for delivery. If you're staying in a hotel, you can send it in care of the hotel, and notify them ahead of time that you're expecting a package to arrive ahead of your own arrival. If staying with friends, even easier; just ship to them.

I was going to ship straight from the source to my destination but they have been sold out of powder for like 2 months. & If I want to ship them myself (now that I bought the kits), it'd cost so much more than what the kits cost.

It's not a MUST that I must process film while I'm there, but I will be for 2 months so it'd be really nice to not have to wait.

Can I travel with powdered C41 kits?

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