Traveling with electronics? These 5 items could raise TSA red flags

Know before you travel to avoid a hold-up at baggage check.

By Christine Persaud Oct. 31, 2026 11:45 am EST Frame Stock Footage/Shutterstock Add Engadget on Google: Google Discover

While I was traveling a few months ago, TSA pulled my backpack aside at security after it went through the scanner. I was baffled. As it turned out, I was carrying five power banks I was testing and had forgotten to remove them. All was fine once they inspected and saw what they were, but it was a reminder that some electronics can raise red flags.