Whether a camping light can be checked in depends on its battery type and capacity. Specific regulations are as follows:
Lithium Battery Camping Lights:
Battery capacity ≤ 100Wh: Generally, they can be carried on or checked in without additional application. Due to their low battery energy, these devices are considered safe by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and most airlines, meeting both carry-on and checked baggage standards.
100Wh < Battery capacity ≤ 160Wh: Prior approval from the airline is required for check-in or carrying. Devices in this capacity range pose certain safety risks, and the airline needs to assess and confirm whether transportation is permitted.
Battery capacity > 160Wh: Prohibited from being carried on or checked in. These high-energy lithium batteries may cause combustion or explosion due to short circuits or overheating, and their transportation is strictly restricted.
Non-Lithium Battery Camping Lights:
Dry cell batteries or non-lithium rechargeable batteries: Generally, they are allowed to be carried on or checked in if the device does not have other dangerous components (such as fuel, flammable or explosive substances). Dry cell batteries (such as alkaline batteries) are chemically stable, and non-lithium rechargeable batteries (such as nickel-metal hydride batteries) have lower energy density; both are considered safe power sources.
Special Design Equipment:
Camping lights containing built-in fuel (such as gas lamps) or flammable or explosive components are prohibited from being checked in or carried on board, regardless of battery type. Such equipment must be handled through dangerous goods transport channels.
