Yay! I escaped Hurricane Irene by the skin of my teeth on the last flight out. Made it through TSA with zero hassle. I ended up packing all my wire stuff in a giant ziploc which I pulled out separately for screening. Alkaline batteries, loose, in a baggie in my carry-on. BRC here I come!

Thanks peeps. The wire will be sewn to some clothing, so I think I'll try carry-on, with batteries out of but with the drivers, and see what happens.

Anyone have any hassle with TSA for traveling with el wire in their carry on? Think it would be betterto check it? I have about 25 feet and four or five small drivers.

Hey Dust Devil -- what does your setup look like for the box truck plan. Do you use the truck for shelter, does it get steaming hot, etc. etc.? We got a late start with RV reservations this year, and now I'm thinking of it as an opportunity to finally do BM without. Still, I want to provide for some...