So, I've got myself a prorunner 200 backpack which I believe will be fine for carry-on on the plane (but if not I'm screwed). However, I'm looking at taking my tripod. I don't have any more room on carry on for it, but is it ok to put in it's case and carry under the plane or will it potentially get damaged?

I've called the airline and got a Homer Simpson-esque "iunno"