I know allot of you guys been traveling over seas and I have a trip this year I have to go over the pond and I haven't traveled out of country since 9-11 mostly due to my disgust of how much the TSA has made traveling. Anyway I have to travel in this case and are wondering if some of these items were allowed on overseas flights. I have checked there web site and I'm wondering if these items are allowed through both TSA and Customs and allowed for carry on.

1. Several sets of batteries
2. 50 feet of parachute cord
3. Solar Panels
4. Water filters with carbon granuals
5. Stainless steel (empty) bottles and cup
6. GPS
7. US MILITARY LENSATIC COMPASS with TRITIUM
8. first aid kit
9. Lighters
10. Bar of soap and deoderent stick
11. Ferrirod

These are just a few items I was wanting to take in the cabin, I don't believe in checking luggage if all possible, I don't like lost luggage and It's easier for me to get around this way.