Browsing Tag TSA
Packing, Transportation, Traveling
9 things you didn’t know you could pack in a carry-on
Not checking a bag means you have to be way more conscious of what you’re allowed and not allowed to bring on airplanes. Some countries have different requirements for what is permissible, and sometimes it totally depends on the whim of the TSA agent. However, there are things I bring that a lot of people are surprised I’m allowed to pack in my carry-on. Allow me to indulge you.
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Transportation, Traveling
Tips for going through airport security
It doesn’t matter how organized or prepared I am, every time it’s my turn to put my stuff in the bins, I start to panic and riffle through my stuff to make sure everything is in order. There are always a lot of people behind you waiting. It’s like you can feel their eyeballs on the back of your head and their hot breath on your neck telling you to “hurry up.” Everyone else always seems like a professional at this, and that they know something you don’t.
Really, the main thing is getting through it quickly and efficiently. People do not want to wait behind you while you struggle to figure things out on the spot. If you can be as prepared as possible, it will be easy and smooth and you won’t have anyone behind you saying, “COME ON, ALREADY! IS THIS YOUR FIRST TIME AT AN AIRPORT?”
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Minimalist, Packing
Here are a few things things that DO count as liquids, that you may not have considered:
Making the most of your quart-sized bag
Packing with one carry-on means that all your liquid items must fit inside a quart-sized bag. Not only that, but each item must be 3.4 ounces or smaller. They call this the 3-1-1 Liquids Rule. “Liquids, gels, aerosols, creams and pastes must be 3.4 ounces (100ml) or less per container; must be in 1 quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag; 1 bag per passenger placed in screening bin.”
Here are a few things things that DO count as liquids, that you may not have considered:
- Mascara
- Lip gloss (and Blistex)
- Liquid eye-liner
- Gel medications, such as Advil Liqui-gels
- Eye drops
- Aerosol bottles
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