On Friday, June 10, 2016 at 8:17:25 PM UTC-7, Waveguru wrote:
As long as your name isn't Cooper. Dan Benjamin Cooper...

Boggs

I think that since they put altitude locks on the rear "DB Cooper" doors of 727s (remember them?) the parachute thing hasn't been a problem.
I've carried on and checked parachutes, on domestic flights and international. No problem.
For checked bags, I attach a laminated tag with the following...
Jim

Airport Security:

(TSA logo)

This is an emergency parachute

Ø It has been inspected and repacked by an FAA certified rigger.

Ø My life may depend on this safety equipment. Please respect it.

Ø If the seal is broken, or it appears to have been tampered with, it is not considered airworthy.

Ø X-ray it and swipe the container all you want.

Ø Questions: You know where to find me.

Thanks!