[TaraRae82]

Are Shout Wipes considered a liquid? Deodorant is considered a solid, right? What about compact foundation (like the cream to powder in a compact stuff)?

I was just reading the TSA website and I had no idea each passenger was only allowed ONE quart sized plastic baggie filled with 3oz bottles?! I bought all of my liquids in a travel size yesterday along with quart size baggies thinking I'd then be able to carry on all of my toiletries then. I can't fit all of my 3oz or smaller liquids in ONE baggie! Oh well. Guess they'll go in my checked bag.

[Daisee]

I could be wrong.. but I dont think those are considered liquids.

[Voldemort]

T-Rae, you can pack all the quart sized baggies you want, but only ONE will be allowed in your carry-on. Limiting it to one baggie per person per carry-on makes the screening go faster. The good news from when I flew last week is that most people seem to be prepared for it.

What you'll need to do is have your baggie ready, and remove it from your carry-on before you go through screening. You'll place the baggie, along with your shoes and purse, into one of those plastic bins. (One bin per person; no sharing with your hubby.) I was surprised at how quickly the screening actually went, but like I said, most people seemed to be prepared.

[Peppertink]

Well said Voldy!

[TaraRae82]

Thank goodness our airport isn't very busy and getting through security is really fast.

I know I can take as many baggies as I want and only ONE in my carry on. That's what sucks. I was going to have 2 or 3 in my carry on. Oh well. They'll just be checked in my suitcase. :)

[lovemysons]

Yes, my dh was commenting on how much smoother security has been lately, it seems that most people have got the hang of the quart size/liquid carry on thing. :)

[TaraRae82]

So, to find out about these specific items, should I just call the airport directly or just go ahead and check them in my suitcase and not worry about it at all?

[Voldemort]

Originally Posted by TaraRae82

Thank goodness our airport isn't very busy and getting through security is really fast.

I know I can take as many baggies as I want and only ONE in my carry on. That's what sucks. I was going to have 2 or 3 in my carry on. Oh well. They'll just be checked in my suitcase. :)

Yeah, that's pretty much what I did. There were a lot of things I didn't even bother with, because I knew I was going to be gone for quite a while; why pack shampoo and mouthwash when it was easier to just get them here? I had my contact solutions, some toothpaste, my nasal spray and a little bottle of cologne, and that was it. I actually had room left in my baggie.

It was funny, though -- we had just landed in Las Vegas when I reached into my jacket pocket for something and found a surprise: a tube of gel lip balm (Bath & Body Works) that I didn't even know I had. I'd been through no less than three separate screenings by that time, and technically, it should have caught SOMEBODY'S attention, but no.

I made sure I moved it before I got on my next flight, just in case...

[PrincessPooh]

I know that a few weeks ago I dropped off my cousin at NY's Laguardia aiport and his deodorant was taken from his carry on. I was smart enough to take away the cologne bottles for him, but I had forgotten that deodorant can be considered a gel. So, it, along with his toothpaste had been confiscated at security and he had to buy more in FL. I think in NY they are pretty strict about these rules.

[WishUponAStar]

I always wonder the same thing; is this a liquid or not?

like...

- my inhaler
- shout wipes/wet wipes
- cream concealer
- mascara
- deodarant
- hair wax/pomade

[Jen]

Originally Posted by Voldemort

we had just landed in Las Vegas when I reached into my jacket pocket for something and found a surprise: a tube of gel lip balm (Bath & Body Works) that I didn't even know I had.

gee, i didn't even think of that!! that's all i have ~ those little tubes....off to put regular old chapstick on my list....i can bring that, right?

[Boss Mouse]

I'm going out on limb here and saying - "If it's wet - it's a liquid."

Boss Mouse tip #742. Write it down.

[WishUponAStar]

Originally Posted by Boss Mouse

I'm going out on limb here and saying - "If it's wet - it's a liquid."

Boss Mouse tip #742. Write it down.

But don't you think the term "wet" is relative when you are speaking about items such as mascara, and hair pomade?

[TaraRae82]

I forgot about mascara! Sheesh. I really don't want to pack my deodorant in my checked luggage! I might want that before our luggage gets to the room! To be safe, I'm going to go ahead and put my Shout Wipes, hair pomade, and now possibly my mascara (sheesh) in my checked luggage.

I think I remember seeing on the TSA website that Carmex or chapstick has to be in a plastic baggie if you carry it on. I'll go find the list and post it.

[TaraRae82]

Check this out for most items.

TSA: Permitted and Prohibited Items