[pct-l] film and X-rays

[teamcourage at attbi.com (Dave)]

I do lots of video work and stil phto for hire. what I do is I mark 
right on the boxes in  big letters do not x ray senstive fim materal. I 
have never had a bad roll of film.

Nathan Goldfarb wrote:

> Hi folks-
>
> sorry if my address has quotes in it.  as far as i can tell, the 
> address is entered correctly in my address book.  So, I don't know 
> whats happening.
>
> 1.  Can any tell me if sending film in my resupply box will get 
> X-rayed? and if there is a difference betw. UPS and US mail on the 
> X-ray policy.
>
> As far as flying goes, I was told to have film in my carry on  and ask 
> security to hand check it, not to run it through the X-ray machine.
>
> 2.  Also, is there a trick to reducing the weight of many film 
> canisters in your pack?  i.e. carrying them in a ziplock instead of 
> the little film vials.
>
> Thanks for all the help.  This list has been VERY helpful and , for 
> the most part, encouraging.  Wish us luck on our upcoming JMT hike.  A 
> report will follow.
>
> Best Regards to all,
>
> Grateful Nate
>
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