TSA Carry-On and Liquid Rules | Tips and Hacks from Professional Traveler

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  • Опубликовано: 21 ноя 2024

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  • @awaytogether
    @awaytogether  Год назад +17

    THANK YOU EVERYONE for the amazing feedback! We've gotten so many questions, we made a follow-up to this video. Check it out here: ruclips.net/video/u8Gna2oTz1M/видео.html

    • @ropro9817
      @ropro9817 Год назад +1

      Great tips, thank you! 🙇 Now I'm subscribed and have to catch up on your entire back catalog... 🤠

    • @paulreinert6255
      @paulreinert6255 9 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for the tips, haven't been on a plane for 20 years.

    • @thesuncollective1475
      @thesuncollective1475 5 месяцев назад +1

      You didn't mention ml sizes

    • @oml81mm
      @oml81mm 3 месяца назад +1

      ​@thesuncollective1475 3.4oz is equivalent to 100ml
      1quart is equivalent to 1 litre

  • @MCNY7
    @MCNY7 8 месяцев назад +17

    Toothpaste and mouthwash tabs are gamechangers for freeing up soace. So happy to discover them for my last trip. Bar lotion was an epic fail. My skin just laughed. I ended up buying regular lotion on my 2nd day.

  • @seafarer_
    @seafarer_ Год назад +47

    I’m a pretty experienced traveler, but the liquids thing always stresses me out. Your tips were super helpful (esp. the face washing bar and powder dry shampoo)!

  • @maryd253
    @maryd253 7 месяцев назад +4

    I travelled Denver to Italy with that sort of clear, zippered bag. No problem with TSA here or whatever they call it over there. I was super impressed with flying with carry on only for a week. They got me coming back because of the weight. It was all okay because I didn’t care if they lost it coming home.

  • @evelynschaefer1949
    @evelynschaefer1949 2 года назад +242

    Remember that not only foundation, but mascara, liquid eyeliner and concealer are also supposed to go in the 3-1-1 bag. I had to do a quick shuffle some years ago.

    • @awaytogether
      @awaytogether  2 года назад +30

      Yes that’s correct! Thanks for your tip. Sorry, did not mention because I mostly use powder based products and I keep my makeup pretty minimal!

    • @ivaroa
      @ivaroa 2 года назад +15

      I got away with lotion inside my purse and not in a 3-1-1 bag.

    • @magdzioczek
      @magdzioczek 2 года назад +6

      In UK it’s mascara and lipgloss in the rules I just checked

    • @chrissanders6819
      @chrissanders6819 Год назад +2

      What Abt stick concealer

    • @janine4360
      @janine4360 Год назад +6

      No, I have never put those things in my clear bag and I travel 3-4 times a year internationally, with multiple flights. Plus, I also do not put the mini samples of eye cream, face cream, etc., in there, because I have forgotten so many times to put those in my clear bag and have never been stopped for that. I do think non-US airports are not as strict.

  • @AnneMB955
    @AnneMB955 2 года назад +49

    Mascara and perfume, which I take, need to go in TSA bag too. I don’t use foundation, moisterisers or nail polish which are also liquids. It’s great to have vids like yours to make it all much clearer. 👏

    • @awaytogether
      @awaytogether  2 года назад +2

      Thanks so much for watching! And yes you’re right. I keep my makeup pretty minimal as well. Most of the makeup I bring is powder based.

  • @karenholmes2099
    @karenholmes2099 Год назад +8

    Love the tips. Going to find some dry shampoo powder and solid sun screen.
    That bag is not 1 qt. It is much bigger. Just because it went through TSA doesn’t mean it’s compliant. It just means that they didn’t pull you out of line for it…yet.

  • @MomtoZnE
    @MomtoZnE 2 года назад +29

    Also - liquid medications can be in an extra bag! That includes contact lens solution, any prescription topical creams, etc.

  • @tc_is_me
    @tc_is_me 2 года назад +34

    A great option for those sneaky pimples are pimple patches. They’re clear solid patches therefore you don’t have to put them in your liquids bag ! Plus they work wonders !

  • @hypersynesthesia
    @hypersynesthesia 2 года назад +132

    Couple of things to add:
    - makeup sample containers are excellent for ruthless travel decanting. Screw-top pots can carry moisturiser, lipbalm & facewash. Armani’s tiny little glass foundation sample bottles, with the inbuilt dabber, are great for a few days’ worth of perfume.
    - Shrink your deodorant. I emptied out an old lipstick case, sliced off a portion of stick deodorant and slotted it into the case. Unless you’re going on a long trip it should be more than enough & takes up hardly any room.

    • @barbarahallowell2613
      @barbarahallowell2613 2 года назад +17

      Good hack on the stick deorant!!!!😀

    • @chrissanders6819
      @chrissanders6819 Год назад +4

      I brought a lot of sample perfumes and just samples like moisturizers, a lot of samples of.stuff.

    • @Add183
      @Add183 Год назад +7

      i thought deodorant sticks wouldn’t apply to the tsa rule

    • @brittney1525
      @brittney1525 Год назад

      @@Add183 same. I’ve always put that into my carryon. Is that new?

    • @conniekershaw4412
      @conniekershaw4412 Год назад +1

      ​@@Add183 if you're using a stick deodorant it does apply as a liquid for tsa. I think the hack is that it takesupless room in general.

  • @kalayabanathhumblegadite2884
    @kalayabanathhumblegadite2884 Год назад +5

    not me takin my hat off fir the olaplex shampoo and conditioner...i felt that in my soul! Great tips, we appreciate ya!!

  • @betsyvanloon7440
    @betsyvanloon7440 Год назад +9

    Shampoo Bars! Shampoo and conditioner in solid form is perfect for carry on.

  • @mariadagostinohannam7410
    @mariadagostinohannam7410 2 года назад +77

    I appreciate this as i truly have a "liquids issue". I can pack small but those darn liquids get me every time! I think i can finally do this tho. I had to pick and choose what I really needed, and it was painful (self-inflicted!). My saving grace is also using contact lens cases for eye creams, face creams, etc. Don't need a lot even for a week!

    • @awaytogether
      @awaytogether  2 года назад +3

      Thanks for watching
      Great tip!

    • @katherinedemott298
      @katherinedemott298 Год назад

      Pack a one quart bag in each of your luggages. They don’t count

    • @glowinggoals111
      @glowinggoals111 11 месяцев назад

      Can I take sunscreen sick? And cleanser and cream in sachets??

  • @alyssabrolsma3854
    @alyssabrolsma3854 2 года назад +91

    Reusable makeup eraser cloths, bug repellent wipes, SPF powder (both supergoop and colorscience make varieties), hand sanitizer wipes, and makeup removing balms (which are solids) are good options. Coconut oil will stay in a solid state if it’s not warm out, too, and can make a good moisturizer, makeup remover, or shave balm. Also any prescriptions can go in a 2nd bag (so contact lenses, prescription retinol creams, etc. don’t have to count against you 3-1-1 limit). Carry on travel is also when I go through all the Sephora samples that I seem to accumulate throughout the year 😂

    • @tarathachet3324
      @tarathachet3324 2 года назад +12

      I would be careful about the solid makeup removing balms. TSA threw mine out as they said it does classify as a cream/liquid since once you touch the product it starts to me,t down to a liquid. Same would apply for coconut oil 😢

    • @laulutar
      @laulutar 2 года назад +4

      I flew from Edinburgh airport in Scotland a few weeks ago, and my stuff got flagged by the machine for extra screening, because the machine got confused by my prescription meds in a second bag 😂
      It was fine, they just needed to make sure my prescription matched my passport, but I've flown with the same medication for years, and this was the first time I ever had an issue.

    • @lilithjade4363
      @lilithjade4363 Год назад +3

      yeah on the TSA website the guidelines definitely say creams and balms still count as a liquid.

    • @cj434
      @cj434 Год назад +1

      oh wow i did not know this about prescription creams! i now feel so relieved about maintaining my acne routine while traveling :)

    • @515aleon
      @515aleon Год назад +2

      I recommend Ben's insect repellent wipes 30% (it worked in the Everglades).

  • @michy2630
    @michy2630 10 месяцев назад +3

    I just flew fom NJ to Fla a week ago and had all my liquids in travel size containers but they were NOT in a quart bag. The bag was bigger and I was not stopped or questioned. Helpful video

    • @ranidayz09
      @ranidayz09 10 месяцев назад +2

      I used a toiletry packing cube and didn't get flagged so I'm not so certain if the bag being clear or a quart is a thing anymore.

    • @balencii326
      @balencii326 4 месяца назад

      @@ranidayz09 i’ve flown before but never with just a carry on and personal, so my brother told me that, just in case the workers are in a bad mood the morning i leave, to wrap my clear bag up in some of my clothes. A lot of my stuff is needed, but it’s not prescription (like face wash that was recommended by my doctors, allergy meds that are prescribed and come in a giant bottle (i have rlly bad allergies) etc.)

  • @slove2646
    @slove2646 Год назад +9

    Highly recommend trying bar shampoo and conditioner… the newer products are so nice and no need to put it in the liquids bag

  • @TheDesertRoseRanch
    @TheDesertRoseRanch Год назад +6

    Thanks for this video. I've been flying many years, but have almost always checked a big bag. I'm getting ready to try a carry-on for a 4 day trip. I had NO idea about the TSA toiletry/liquids rules---I just lucked into your video, so Thank You!

    • @catwomanva
      @catwomanva 9 месяцев назад +1

      I always carry my liquids in my carry-on (with any valuables, makeup, electronics, and an extra change of clothes) in case my checked either doesn't make it or gets delayed.. 🤷🏻‍♀️ It's happened before.

  • @barbarahallowell2613
    @barbarahallowell2613 2 года назад +12

    Hackety hack hack, take a sandwich size Ziploc bag, or snack size if you need less. Fill it up with cotton rounds then pour in your micellar water until saturated. Make sure all cotton rounds are covered well, but no excess. Zip her up, squeeze out any air and put in your carry on with other stuff NOT your 3-1-1, honest I did 2 months worth of them, which lasted me 5 months, because hey, I wasn't wearing make-up everyday. They didn't go bad, or get stale, just make sure to zip tight after each use.😀❤️😀 I've done this for much shorter trips as well. As long as they soak up your micellar or equivalent in your backpack, separately looks and, kind of?????? is a solid.
    More room for other stuff. When you squeeze it down, straight up takes no space in your non 3-1-1 backpack. I need the extra room for sensitive skin sunscreen which I decant into tsa approved bottles as you suggested.😀😀😀❤️😀😀😀

    • @virginiawatson6170
      @virginiawatson6170 6 месяцев назад

      I've done the ziploc with cotton rounds and micellar water too. Same with astringent. (For poison ivy).

  • @marilynthompson6528
    @marilynthompson6528 2 года назад +14

    This WAS AWESOME!!!!. Thank you:). I love 💘 it. Just a little tip hack I learned for creams if only traveling for a week is to use contact containers 😊 they take up VERY little space. I tried it and have been very successful. Thank you again.

  • @cheryll.4609
    @cheryll.4609 4 месяца назад +2

    That toiletry bag you are showing is much larger than the quart-size allowed by TSA. If that works, I'm thrilled, but doubt I would take the chance.

  • @GingaNinjaTV13
    @GingaNinjaTV13 2 года назад +29

    I travel for work and have had a lot of luck with packing my gel deodorant and makeup remover balm outside of my quart baggie. I also recommend micellar water wipes - I’ve had luck with tucking those in my personal item as well

  • @SewSewClassic
    @SewSewClassic 2 года назад +11

    I travel a lot and I have never used the 3-1-1 system. I have a zip up canvas pouch I use. I never had any problems. I have gotten my carry on pulled to the side for checks twice. Once, I got Cheese from Belgium, and the second time Leeches in NYC. Never for toiletries. Didn’t get my purchases taken away either. I actually brought a tub of body cream from Colombia that I was sure would be confiscated, but it didn’t. I don’t thinks is as strict as people think. I’m actually in Spain right now. I brought full sized deodorant, full sized Mac foundation, full sized tooth paste, full sized mascara. I did just bring sample size Clinique cream and cleansers.

    • @eileeninzerilli1654
      @eileeninzerilli1654 Год назад +2

      me as well. I don't use a clear bag and have never had an issue.

    • @Corepaul
      @Corepaul 8 месяцев назад +1

      Not me I had my contact solution, body powder,foundation all taken from me.

  • @CaitlinConCuore
    @CaitlinConCuore 2 года назад +21

    I like the idea of a clear bag that is not a ziplock, but that one looks more like it would hold two quarts! A one quart baggie really doesn’t hold much!

    • @awaytogether
      @awaytogether  2 года назад +2

      It holds roughly one quart! Thanks for watching!

    • @astriddeslandes2373
      @astriddeslandes2373 2 года назад +8

      You are correct. That bag is not TSA approved.

    • @bostongrammy7531
      @bostongrammy7531 Год назад +4

      @@awaytogether The dimensions given in the Amazon listing show that the volume of the smaller bag is 104 cubic inches A quart is 58 cubic inches.

    • @catwomanva
      @catwomanva 9 месяцев назад +3

      The link she gives is to a two-pack, but of different sizes (9.6"×3.1"×6.5" and 7.9"×2.4"×5.5"). She's using the larger of the two - which is NOT a quart. Only the smaller one is listed as "TSA approved".

  • @jlinn2521
    @jlinn2521 2 года назад +12

    It’s great that you haven’t had a problem. But the bags you use/mention are too large. The medium is 1.8 quarts and the large is 3.3 quarts.

  • @kenpomomma3476
    @kenpomomma3476 Год назад +4

    Thank you for clarifying the 3-1-1 rule!

  • @bloomjuliaeslavin525
    @bloomjuliaeslavin525 Год назад +1

    OMG of all the other RUclipsrs who talk about TSA and all that they talk about the balls but you’re the first one who’s ever showed me the silicone ones which I actually just got two of them for my upcoming trip so I’m leaving on at the end of the week is the first RUclipsr, who specializes in flying in trip travel who’s actually shot the silicone ones which is after the one that I have I have the pink and purple one myself and when I was looking to head up to different types they only ever shown the hard plastic ones and when I went to get mine there to do it harder past scores one really hard, one and one that was hard, but was still too hard for me to do mobility issues. Find Moscow issues, but the silicone ones are Assi also good for those people who might have dexterity issues like myself, the easier to squeeze that in the hard plastic ones I am now going to buy the silicone ones as a Main, who travels a lot, or at least tries to travel want to travel as much as possible. Well they have said to see it because it slowly going blind, but also has dexterity issues, and you can have Paul squeeze in the ones that are made out of horror plastic. Those so-called ones awesome they fit into TSA regulations the cheap enough. It seem like they will travel well and hold up in the easy for people who might have a hard time with dexterity like myself I think in the Constance out of them once in. so thank you for throwing that deposit kind of not the one time that they had a silicone ones I am now swing by the silicone ones myself

  • @annaallred6845
    @annaallred6845 2 года назад +7

    In Europe recently, they gave us a much smaller zip bag. Therefore, I did have to leave a few things behind

  • @paulafausset9498
    @paulafausset9498 2 года назад +6

    That is a big toiletries bag.!

  • @lindly9
    @lindly9 2 года назад +42

    I was laughing with you on stealing your partner's bag space. I always pack both our liquids bag and put anything we share like bug spray, sunscreen, body lotion in his bag. I love those Amazon travel bottles too because if they are not completely full, you can squeeze out the air and save space. Another thing is that hand sanitizer (up to 12 oz) can be separate from your liquids bag!

    • @DallasNatureLover
      @DallasNatureLover 4 месяца назад +1

      Warning - the exception for bigger size hand sanitizer has ended.

  • @paulasanford1228
    @paulasanford1228 2 года назад +9

    I had two flights this week after not having flown for decades and I watched so many videos about the liquids bag and they didn’t want to see them either flight😮

    • @elizabethtompkins8187
      @elizabethtompkins8187 2 года назад +1

      I find it varies by airport. Some want it out, some don’t.

    • @awaytogether
      @awaytogether  2 года назад

      I think right now especially they are just trying to keep things moving.

  • @jillhughes1407
    @jillhughes1407 2 года назад +31

    Just an FYI, last summer, I was on a domestic flight in the US, and the TSA took my makeup cleansing balm. I thought that was weird because it is more of a solid/waxy substance, but they insisted it was considered a liquid.

    • @awaytogether
      @awaytogether  2 года назад +3

      That is weird!!! Thanks for watching

    • @tarathachet3324
      @tarathachet3324 2 года назад +4

      Yup same happened to me on my last flight. I was so sad as I had just purchased a new cleansing balm. Never had the issue before until my most recent flight

    • @astriddeslandes2373
      @astriddeslandes2373 2 года назад +9

      Probably because they considered it a "paste", meaning it could be spread. "Paste" was added a while back. They didn't use to have "paste" on the list. Also, powders are limited in quantity/volume.

  • @anakerose
    @anakerose 2 года назад +27

    I've tried using those approved TSA liquids bags from Amazon and each time the security people told me to dump it out and put the contents into one of the plastic ziploc bags they provide. I grab a handful whenever we go thru security now.

    • @jennylowe4486
      @jennylowe4486 4 месяца назад

      That makes no sense since they say they are TSA approved. I would of called for a manager

  • @francisinghels9765
    @francisinghels9765 Год назад +2

    Pressed tooth paste (or tabs) and make-up remover wipes...great too.

  • @janicesmith3986
    @janicesmith3986 2 года назад +8

    Have you ever tried a tooth powder in place of toothpaste? So much easier for travel. Just shake powder onto a damp toothbrush and brush away.

    • @sharonla8071
      @sharonla8071 2 года назад +2

      That suggestion took me back many decades when powder tooth cleaners were very common.

  • @wandervingjews7520
    @wandervingjews7520 2 года назад +14

    2 quick tips:
    1-if you have TSA Pre-check then you don’t have to worry too much about where you put your liquid bag since you don’t usually have to take it out.
    2-if you have small children with you, you can bring extra liquids: water, yogurt, milk, apple sauce, etc. I will just go through extra screening.

  • @christinaf8494
    @christinaf8494 2 года назад +28

    TSA regulations for a liquids bag dimensions state: 6"x9". The bag you recommend (which I really like) comes in a 2-pack. One is too small: 7.9"x5.5", and the other is too large: 9.6"x6.5".

    • @awaytogether
      @awaytogether  2 года назад +16

      Hi there, the TSA’s regulation is 1 quart. 6x9 is an approximated rule of thumb. You should have no issues with the larger of the two in that set.
      From the TSA “As long as the toiletry bag is the approximate dimensions of a quart-sized bag (6″ x 9″), you’ll be good to go through the checkpoint.”
      I found this article helpful: travelinglight.com/quart-size-bag/

    • @violas.86
      @violas.86 2 года назад +8

      @@awaytogether officially it is still too big as 6x9 is for a flat bag. Once you add the depth of this type bag they are easily 1.5 times the size actually allowed. That being said it will often depend on the people/countries/airports.
      In our country we approach more as 10x100ml. So obviously that would require a larger bag. 🤷🏻‍♀️ It does get confusing at times.

  • @sarambecker1
    @sarambecker1 Год назад +1

    Moisturizer stick for the face… that is brilliant! Great tips!

  • @Kit71983
    @Kit71983 Год назад +1

    I use solid toothpaste pellets, which is really great for travel. You can also get solid mouthwash.

  • @danielledecuir7735
    @danielledecuir7735 2 месяца назад

    I didn’t know you can pack disposable razors in your carry on. I usually throw mine and larger bottles in my check bags. But that’s good for a future trip where I’m only taking a carry on.

  • @kellycz2877
    @kellycz2877 2 года назад +3

    I'm planning to do carry-on only for my next trip, and these tips were very helpful. Thanks!

  • @audioliquor
    @audioliquor Год назад +2

    I use Bella's Goat's Milk soap bar for face wash, body wash, and hair wash. That's my game-changer.
    Also, I recommend acne patches that takes up literally no space and they work amazing.

  • @FittnWell
    @FittnWell Год назад +1

    Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I ❤ your video. I'm a first time flyer. I will be flying to Tennessee next week, and I was looking for a video such as yours to break everything down for me. Thanks again.

  • @estellestone5322
    @estellestone5322 Год назад +2

    500 Chapsticks! Me too!! Lol! Thanks for all of these amazing tips!!

  • @jojomojo6569
    @jojomojo6569 4 месяца назад +1

    Check out dry face wipes (you soak them) and night pimple patches.

  • @stacythomas1587
    @stacythomas1587 Год назад +2

    I strongly recommend investing in an actual good quality quart size clear cosmetic case. The length and height are approximately the same as a quart size Ziploc bag but you get more width....usually about two inches, way more space than a plastic baggie.

  • @areeder5314
    @areeder5314 2 года назад +29

    As far as toner, I’ve put several cotton pads in a zip lock and saturated them with toner so I didn’t have to bring a bottle.

    • @dh8744
      @dh8744 2 года назад +5

      Genius!

    • @motherpacker
      @motherpacker Год назад

      same for eye makeup remover :)

    • @celgaro09
      @celgaro09 Год назад +2

      genius! Going to do that with my micellar water

    • @mijuajua4820
      @mijuajua4820 Год назад

      AWESOME TIP!!!

  • @melissadeuanephenh5238
    @melissadeuanephenh5238 2 года назад +8

    I’m pretty sure that any kind of wet wipe is not considered a liquid so you can get face cleaning wipes, hand sanitizer wipes, makeup remover wipes and personal hygiene wipes. You can also make dried toothpaste drops at home and put them in a plastic jar.

    • @MINSHUA17
      @MINSHUA17 Год назад +1

      I usually just use cotton rounds and soak them with my toner etc and put them in a plastic bag. They get through security just fine as do my Clorox wipes.

    • @MCNY7
      @MCNY7 8 месяцев назад

      Yes!!! My last trip, I had wipes for everything! I need to find lotion wipes next because bar lotion didn't work for my skin.

  • @sabrinalavdisarnold825
    @sabrinalavdisarnold825 2 года назад +16

    I have packed hair gel, vaseline and other products in contact lens cases without going in my liquids bag. It's never been a problem but I'm willing to throw them away if necessary. When we flew in the spring, we were told to leave everything in our personal item bag. The agents just said make sure our water bottles were empty.🤷‍♀️

    • @awaytogether
      @awaytogether  2 года назад

      Great tips! And yeah things are a little unpredictable right now.

  • @karinaestrada6802
    @karinaestrada6802 7 месяцев назад

    Thanks for sharing! Love a few of your recs, definitely gotta look into solid lotion! Btw-your bag is waaayy bigger than 1-quart, while there are many lenient TSA agents, you don’t want to run into the “wrong” agent with that bag full of your liquids.

  • @sarafstop32
    @sarafstop32 2 года назад +15

    There are airports which will give you an unpleasant surprise. The Stansted Airport in the UK ( mostly budget flights on small aircrafts, like Ryan Air to various countries in Europe) will hand you a sandwich baggie that's hard to keep closed. It's a far cry from the quart size container. You have to be able to get your liquids in and seal the bag. Many things get tossed. Using 2oz bottles help. I've learned to buy things at the destination, like deep conditioner. Before departing back home, there's so little of the liquids left, I end up pitching most of them.

    • @ruthtorphy2204
      @ruthtorphy2204 2 года назад

      In UK I had to buy a little bag also as I had a Ziplock with name on it.

    • @laulutar
      @laulutar 2 года назад +2

      And the different UK airports apply the rules inconsistently 😂 I probably haven't flown through Stansted since 2016, but out of the ones I've used the most (Heathrow, Manchester and Edinburgh), Manchester tends to be the most persnickety.

    • @Beebee192-j7i
      @Beebee192-j7i Год назад +1

      @@laulutar I've flown from Manchester a few times recently, they seem to have relaxed a little compared to how they used to be and the staff are now really friendly. That airport used to be such a nightmare.

    • @laulutar
      @laulutar Год назад

      @@Beebee192-j7i That's good to know! I can't remember having issues with staff being rude, just strict and sometimes run off their feet.

    • @R0swell5104
      @R0swell5104 Год назад +1

      The bags you get at the airport are approved security standard 1 litre bags, they don't vary from airport to airport.
      Having looked it up because I had no idea what a quart was, they are in fact just a little larger.

  • @katiethomas5889
    @katiethomas5889 8 месяцев назад

    thats such a smart idea to bring solids if possible.

  • @lindenpeters2601
    @lindenpeters2601 Год назад +2

    Thank you thank you thank you for the sunscreen recommendation, instead of the tired old "just buy it when you're there". 1) I don't want to run errands on trips, I want to spend time enjoying my trip! 2) have you seen how expensive sunscreen is in beach towns? Like twice the normal cost.

  • @2000konnie
    @2000konnie Год назад +2

    Yes. I've been taking Clinique soap bars with me to travel for years. So compact and high quality. It is wonderful. You're the first person I've heard that does that also. I'm not sure how I started, but I used to get the smaller sample size bars when Clinique dealers would run their promotions (to get a bonus cosmetic bag and several samples). I just make sure to let the bar dry out on some type of elevated surface, like over a cup. When the bars are dry, you don't need to put them in any sort of case. For me, the sample size stick deodorants are bad. I must be heavy handed because the bar part always breaks off. So my one full size item is a full size stick deodorant. There really isn't that much more product on the full size ones.

  • @ChucknRachelN
    @ChucknRachelN Год назад +4

    Powder toothpaste is awesome to substitute with as well and saturated cotton rounds with your micellar water or toner in a snack size ziplock baggie doesn't count against your liquids.

  • @astriddeslandes2373
    @astriddeslandes2373 2 года назад +1

    I do have a hack for peanut / almond butter. I like to eat mine scooping it up with apple slices. But that won't fly, because it's a "paste". So I cut up the apple slices onto chunks, mix my nut butter with the chunks and put it all in a small rigid plastic food container. It flies!!!

  • @juveriyamohammed8993
    @juveriyamohammed8993 4 месяца назад +1

    Hello. Wb Powder foundation and lipstick? Is it oki not to put these stuff in 311 bag???? Can i carry it randomly in my personal item bag?
    Btw Great explanation totally loved it . Hope you reply to me :>

  • @lynnleipold2617
    @lynnleipold2617 Год назад +5

    Why not just use a quart sized Ziplock bag, put all you things in it, and then put them in the clear bag of your choice. Take the Ziplock in your personal bag in case you need to transfer things back. I got global entry because most of our travels are outside the US.

  • @janetkittinger7167
    @janetkittinger7167 10 месяцев назад

    Thanks so much for the great vid! I've watched it twice, taking notes, since we haven't traveled by plane in a long while.

  • @jimkirkwood1488
    @jimkirkwood1488 Год назад +2

    I switched to Solid cologne to skirt the TSA liquids rule.

  • @deannabennett9165
    @deannabennett9165 Год назад +2

    Thank you thank you for this video!! Super helpful!!! Happy travels 😊

  • @megan_myway
    @megan_myway 2 года назад +1

    Could you do a video on your makeup bag? Would love more suggestions on non liquid products

  • @dayday8332
    @dayday8332 8 месяцев назад

    Slice a portion of a solid soap bar and just take what you need. Store solid soaps in a small matador brand soap bag! You can shrink the portions down so much. I use a solid bar lush brand shampoo and conditioner.

  • @THEEnfantTerrible
    @THEEnfantTerrible Год назад +2

    Being a man who shaves his head my entire liquid bag is a small sample toothpaste and 100ml bottle of hand sanitizer, and liquid bug spray. All of which can be found at my destination. I’ve considered taking ZERO liquids and pastes just to confuse the tsa agents but I feel like not having ANY liquids to show them would make them suspicious enough to double check me 😂

  • @jimrielly8794
    @jimrielly8794 2 года назад +7

    Just flew from Myrtle Beach. TSA did not want me to take my clear liquids bag out of my carry on bag. They actually said don’t take anything out at all. Also flying from Stewart International I was not required to take belt off. I guess rules are changing everyday.

    • @yourmum727
      @yourmum727 2 года назад +4

      Yes! There's so much inconsistency.

    • @awaytogether
      @awaytogether  2 года назад

      I think it’s been so long since they’ve seen this level of traffic that they’re just trying to keep it moving. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Who knows. Thanks for watching!

    • @Ifonly-notus
      @Ifonly-notus 2 года назад

      Rules don’t change, but their interpretation changes with each agent - which is covered by the disclaimer that the action taken is solely at the discretion of the TSA agent who puts hands on your property. This little loophole is what allows agents to be downright thieves and total idiots with indisputable authority to do whatever they like. Example: agent in Barcelona passes through 4 ounces of clearly marked prescription medication needed during flight accompanied by a doctor’s letter, while the next agent confiscates it. The same agent confiscated the tubbing to our cpap machine. On Multiple legs from Europe to the US last week: one agent passes an unopened box of chocolates, while the next agent confiscated the same box saying it “might” contain liquid centers and anyway was a disallowed food product. And if you are a female, how would you like to be called out of line by a surly male agent who swabs your hands and suddenly and without a word and no warning reaches out and pulls up your shirt and swabs your belly - that’s called a temperature check - in public. Now we can all rest easy in flight, knowing we are “safe” in the hands of government agents.

    • @kymstclaire1388
      @kymstclaire1388 9 месяцев назад +2

      Many of the machines have been upgraded so you don’t have to remove as many items in some airports.

  • @susana.2631
    @susana.2631 2 года назад +33

    You’re mistaken about food having to go in the liquids bag. Only liquid foods and items such as peanut butter need to be in the liquids bag. Snacks, sandwiches, and other food items only need to be in a separate bag, but not the liquids bag.

    • @marymurphy2164
      @marymurphy2164 Год назад

      I had a container of goat cheese as I headed through the checkpoint. I showed it to the agent. He said ok.

  • @andywalsh2980
    @andywalsh2980 4 месяца назад

    A video about how to carry everything you need! Also make husband carry the rest. Lol

  • @R0swell5104
    @R0swell5104 Год назад +3

    Although the rules are pretty much the same in other countries, be aware that TSA pre-check only applies to the US.
    Comes from experience of quite a few American passengers holding up the security line because they don't separate liquids etc.
    Also nowhere else in the world uses imperial units but although they quote the requirements in metric, it is effectively the same.

  • @sylviet826
    @sylviet826 Год назад

    I would have cried if they had me throw out Olaplex! Great video as usual!

  • @debbiemeyer7666
    @debbiemeyer7666 2 года назад +6

    I switched to toothpaste tablets and for a weekend trip, I’ll count out 3 tablets per day and put into s small go tube silicone jar, the whole toothpaste tablet container isn’t very large so it’d be perfect for a 6 month trip. They work as good or better than toothpaste. I use Burt’s Bees colored lip balm and a stick cheek color/lipstick, solid concealer and powdered Lancôme foundation that can be applied wet or dry, so the only makeup that goes in my 3-1-1 bag is mascara. I also take the powdered hair shampoo and bought Shampoo bars, but haven’t tried them yet. I’m like you, I throw everything in my 3-1-1 bag. I hate buying a cute makeup bag and having to split things up just for TSA. We have TSA Precheck, but our airport doesn’t honor it, so we can keep our shoes and sweaters on, but are required to pull out our liquids bag and laptops/iPads. Great video…impressive traveling 6 mo and 40 flights! Hope to do that when my hubby retires!

    • @hume6900
      @hume6900 Год назад

      I love my Lush shampoo and conditioner bars for travel and you don’t need to take the whole bar. Just either use a veggie peeler to shave off whatever amount you think you might need for the duration of your trip or cut the bars in half or quarters. That also helps to reduce weight as some airlines are weighing carry on and personal items. I definitely agree in swapping out as many liquids for solids as you can. Even some mascaras come as solids or did anyway. For your face liquid cleanser, try putting some on makeup remover pads.

  • @geebrewer8186
    @geebrewer8186 Год назад

    glad to see those wider toiletry bags are accepted, heard there were problems with them at first in some Europ countries. I too am a lip balm fanatic, always have a dozen or so in my suitcase lol

    • @catwomanva
      @catwomanva 9 месяцев назад +1

      The link she gives is to a two-pack, but of different sizes (9.6"×3.1"×6.5" and 7.9"×2.4"×5.5"). She's using the larger of the two - which is NOT a quart. Only the smaller one is listed as "TSA approved".

  • @Stormy_Dawn
    @Stormy_Dawn 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for the dry shampoo powder idea!!!

  • @mikeratcliff1446
    @mikeratcliff1446 Год назад

    Great video. You explained the 3-1-1 very well. It’s funny though only US cares about these things but not other countries.

  • @RaquelNavas
    @RaquelNavas 2 года назад +2

    I'm sorry but the sad music for the olaplex made me laugh 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @morrisyarnell6083
    @morrisyarnell6083 Год назад +1

    Years ago I stopped carrying liquids seeing the problems that they present. I use shampoo bar and toothpaste pills. If I am staying at a hotel they provide shampoo and such. Also where ever I am going there will be stores for just about anything I might require.

  • @emilyboyer9211
    @emilyboyer9211 Год назад +2

    If it helps, the bigger bag is 9.6x6.5 inches. A quart is normal 7x8 and they are okay if it's "about" a quart... So the bigger bag is definitely okay. It's just shorter in height and longer in length!

  • @monicahoger
    @monicahoger 2 года назад +2

    Haha nice tip on "share with a partner"! Luckily my partner is pretty chill, so I tend to toss the shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste; anything we'll both use in his, then use mine for the rest. I do perm my hair, so I'm a bit more picky with my "non-negotiable" liquids I call it, BUT I have been trying out some solid options as well so they'll become my go-to options for flying 🙂

    • @awaytogether
      @awaytogether  2 года назад

      Sounds like a great plan! Thanks for watching

  • @purplephoenix4969
    @purplephoenix4969 2 года назад +4

    I thought chapstick counted as a non-solid. This is good to know. I have been putting things like that in too and in the UK I only have a ziplock bag to work with. 1 quart is a little bigger than our 1 litre allowance. It may not be a massive difference, but when you're trying to squeeze as many liquids as possible in, it makes a difference.

    • @CaitlinConCuore
      @CaitlinConCuore Год назад +1

      A liter is actually 1.06 quarts-one of the few things I remember from high school chemistry class! 🤓

    • @dawnriddler
      @dawnriddler Год назад

      @@CaitlinConCuore no, 1l = 0.879 quarts or 1 quart = 1.13 l

    • @CaitlinConCuore
      @CaitlinConCuore Год назад

      @@dawnriddler Ah, I was speaking for US quarts-you must be speaking of UK! I didn’t realize there was a difference!

  • @kmcphotographytx6396
    @kmcphotographytx6396 2 года назад +13

    Picking solids over liquids is smart. How have I gone all this time without thinking of it? 😂

    • @awaytogether
      @awaytogether  2 года назад

      It blew my mind when I first discovered it 🤯

  • @LadyCummings-Weis
    @LadyCummings-Weis 4 месяца назад

    Instead of the travel size petroleum jelly, I take a small tube of petroleum jelly lip balm in my 3-1-1 bag. In my last two trips to Italy (in May and in October) I have yet to use it up and it takes up so little room. A little goes a long way for lips, hands, elbows... TSA in Glasgow told me anything that could be poured/squeezed/spread must be within 3 oz and in the 3-1-1 bag -- bye-bye heather honey. To keep room in the 3-1-1 I use toothpaste tablets. Take them out of the bottle and put them in a Ziploc-esque bag and your carry-on weighs still less. I actually like them better than paste.

  • @susanmccarthy2539
    @susanmccarthy2539 2 года назад +3

    you need to check the rules for the airport you are travelling from I purchased these plastic bags which had carry on approved but at Norwich airport uk all my tolitries were taken and i was given a sandwich size bag to put some in

    • @awaytogether
      @awaytogether  2 года назад

      Yep - flexibility is key

    • @Jackie-qq2dv
      @Jackie-qq2dv 2 года назад

      I had that happen too, lost 4 items, and was handed a flat “real” quart sized bag to use at the UK’s Belfast Int. airport. Saw the same flat quart sized bags at London’s Stansted airport at security being handed out to people. The bag in the video is not quart sized. My original liquids bag was supposed to be TSA approved. To me it’s not worth the hassle. I’ll take my moisturizer, foundation, mascara, one or two other items and buy some cheap cleanser, shampoo etc when I get to my destination.

  • @deericcio3379
    @deericcio3379 7 месяцев назад

    I left my liquid bag in Rome airport on the way home via London , but I didn’t get upset , it was nearly empty, my hack is take makeup that is almost empty so you can pitch and samples ! I took sample packets with moisture and face serums , took up no space for 12 days , I only did carry on too for Europe, and a very small personal bag

  • @janis7964
    @janis7964 Год назад +1

    I have so much more liquids in my travel bag. Mascara, lip gloss, nail polish, nail glue, liquid makeup, suntan lotion, shave oil, hair oil, body and hand lotion, etc... It's crazy! I use the Vaseline in a tube. I find it travels better.

  • @natalieloban3911
    @natalieloban3911 2 года назад +20

    In my recent experience on domestic Canadian flights, they ask you to move all your liquids into an airport approved zip bag with green/orange airplane graphic. Any other clear plastic bag simply doesn't fly.

    • @Lala-vx4os
      @Lala-vx4os 2 года назад +7

      Yes. It appears US citizens when travelling in their own country have different and inconsistent enforcement of their regulations. I have one of those specific bags stored in my carry on for when I travel.

    • @awaytogether
      @awaytogether  2 года назад +6

      We’ve had that happen as well. The key is to be ready to adapt! I’d say Germany was the most strict.

    • @anakerose
      @anakerose 2 года назад +3

      That happens to us from YLW Kelowna too. I just gave up and started grabbing a few of the airport liquids bags every time I go thru security now.

    • @stefanisoliman
      @stefanisoliman 2 года назад +2

      Had this at Pearson too. The problem was, the specific airport bags weren't readily available. I would have take more if I could have found them! They have me one, but it's already tearing unfortunately.

    • @nhawks23
      @nhawks23 2 года назад +1

      Yup, just had this issue as well flying through the U.K and through Germany and had items confiscated both times and my water proof zip pouch is smaller than the clear one in your video

  • @Kay2be2mr
    @Kay2be2mr 2 года назад +9

    It's a bit trickier for those of us who wear makeup. Mascara, foundation and concealer goes in there too. And I have yet to find a solid sunscreen that I actually like that's not a greasy mess.

    • @awaytogether
      @awaytogether  2 года назад

      You’re right! I keep my makeup pretty minimal but most of what I use in that dept is powder-based as well. Thanks for watching.

    • @tdot5847
      @tdot5847 2 года назад +1

      Put your foundation and concealer in a contacts lens container

    • @The.LifeWithLori
      @The.LifeWithLori 2 года назад

      Same!

  • @peepaven6480
    @peepaven6480 Год назад

    this is nice .. thank you. I have 4 years of bi-weekly flying and not once have I been called out for 1 quart bag, .hmm.

  • @xr29-72
    @xr29-72 Год назад +1

    Can u pack small nail clippers in the toiletry bag ?

  • @sonjalang5201
    @sonjalang5201 8 месяцев назад +4

    Im at a loss to understand why they’re just so strict with liquids on a flight, really doesnt make sense to me

    • @TheAvkdutch
      @TheAvkdutch 6 месяцев назад +3

      That's because you are not a terrorist and have no bad intentions

  • @kimsimpson8205
    @kimsimpson8205 Год назад

    Wow! Great info. I didn't realize deodorant was not part of the liquids. I thought if it smeared it was. Also, do you not travel with make-up?

  • @catiejohnson7910
    @catiejohnson7910 5 месяцев назад

    HI i know this is an older video - but i had seen you use the everlane transit backpack (ithink its called) in some videos and wondered if you had any videos on it. thanks

  • @rhy-leo
    @rhy-leo Год назад

    Thank you, I appreciate this! I'm planning a trip to Mexico soon and wanted helpful info! 😅

  • @xytera8477
    @xytera8477 2 года назад +7

    Thanks for the video! I am a bit confused about the razor/blades because I been watching some other videos and it seems everyone is taking them in their carry on baggage but according to TSA website it says that no razor/blades are allowed and have to be put in checked baggage. How are you able to still carry it with you? Did you have problems at security?

    • @erinlikesacornishpasty4703
      @erinlikesacornishpasty4703 2 года назад +5

      It specifically states that disposable razors are fine for a carry on bag. Safety razors, with removable blades, are not.

    • @purplephoenix4969
      @purplephoenix4969 2 года назад +1

      I had a look when I last travelled. Around Europe, if it's a disposable one and still in the packaging it's ok. That's what I found when I was searching for it.

  • @juliestott3178
    @juliestott3178 Год назад

    Gemz shampoo and conditioner are my go to! I don't wash my hair each day so that helps but it's probably the best shampoo and conditioner I've ever used, liquid or solid. I love the screw top pots for my liquid makeup and hair creme. We usually travel for two weeks at a time and I always have enough.

    • @amyhaynes3288
      @amyhaynes3288 Год назад

      Unfortunately Gemz isn't available for purchase any longer, they were my go to for travel and I completely forgot to do a stock up before they went off market 😢

  • @paulmiller657
    @paulmiller657 10 месяцев назад +1

    The one statement that should be included in every TSA Video. Empty your shirt and pants pockets, “before” you come to a Screening Checkpoint. “Everything” you normally carry in your shirt and pants pockets, should be placed inside your carry-on bag. Wallets, Keys, Coins, Ear-buds, Chapstick, Photo I.D.’s, Phones, Boarding Pass, and Passports, should be placed inside a carry-on bag. “Never” place anything you can hold in your hand, inside a screening bin. Fewer items placed in bins, means faster screening for everyone! You can put things back in your pockets after you leave the Screening Checkpoint!

  • @carolynknierim6848
    @carolynknierim6848 Год назад +1

    One tip is rather than keep buying travel size items, refill the travel size containers. Of course that doesn't work if you are long term travelling where you wouldn't buy a large bottle of anything at one of your destinations, but for normal days to a couple weeks ttavel here and there it's cheaper and less wasteful.

  • @iamshe3275
    @iamshe3275 2 года назад

    Good shit Sis! You are awesome. Downloading this video for future reference

  • @maurabradley6484
    @maurabradley6484 Год назад

    Last time i travelled i didnt have to take out my liquids bag. Instead they had full body scanner. Much quicker getting through security!!

  • @anncrowley5598
    @anncrowley5598 2 года назад +7

    Heathrow and Madrid would not allow the zip bag. Ask me how I know. TSA is a breeze compared with some European airports.

    • @JadeBonifacio
      @JadeBonifacio 2 года назад

      I am flying through Heathrow in 3 weeks. What size zip bag did they not allow?

    • @purplephoenix4969
      @purplephoenix4969 2 года назад +1

      @@JadeBonifacio your best bet is to get a ziplock sandwich bag to use for your liquids. I don't know about in the USA, but we have some that say airport approved (or something similar). You can buy them in the supermarket here. Maybe see if Walmart or somewhere has them. It will potentially make you life much easier when travelling, especially as Heathrow has had a lot of issues recently.

  • @ayc1997
    @ayc1997 Год назад

    I have not yet been ask to take out my bag. I did not know we had to take it out.

  • @Paige-dx8vn
    @Paige-dx8vn 7 месяцев назад

    You can actually have liquid in a larger than 3oz container, at least at some airports. They "tested" something I had that was a bigger than 3 oz container, and since they could see that it was an approved amount, they let me take it. They gave me the option to either throw it out or have it tested.

  • @conniekershaw4412
    @conniekershaw4412 Год назад

    Allie, do you put mascara in your 3 1 1 bag? If not have you ever been stopped because of it?