Hi there, it's Ernest from Trip Astute. In this video, we're gonna review the rules
for carrying liquids in your carry-on bag, and provide some tips to help make
the process easier and more efficient.
Carrying toiletries while traveling can be a challenge, especially if you don't
like checking-in a bag. With all the security restrictions around liquids and
rules on the amounts, it can make for a confusing situation. So today, we're going
to review the rules and share some tips to make the process a little less
stressful. So, let's start with the rules. In the U.S., TSA has a guideline known as
3-1-1. The rules basically say that you're limited to liquid containers that
are no more than 3.4 ounces or 100 milliliters in volume, and they all must
fit in a 1 quart bag. Lastly, each passenger is limited to only one bag.
This includes liquids, aerosols, gels, creams, and pastes. Any liquid food items
must also follow this process. The only exceptions are medications and infant
and child nourishments, like formula or milk. One quart isn't much room to work
with, so here's some tips to help make the process easier.
Number 1: Use reusable silicone and plastic containers. Finding travel-size
toiletries is tough, especially if you like a specific product or brand and
they don't offer a travel-size version. Luckily, there's a great way to get
around this. I use GoToobs and GoTubb containers that allow me to pack
whatever I want. GoToobs are great for liquids and GoTubbs
are good for thicker creams and lotions. They allow me to pack whatever I
want without having to go find an equivalent travel-size version. There
are a ton of versions of these products online, some with better reviews than
others. Though I think they all pretty much do the same thing. Number 2: Carry
your toiletries in a plastic bag. While you can get a durable and reusable
plastic bag for your toiletries, all you really need is a Ziploc bag. In fact, I
recommend one quart Ziploc slider bags that have
an expandable bottom. It allows you to officially place small bottles into the
bag without any problems. Also, since these bags are fairly cheap, I carry a
couple of them with me while traveling in case my toiletry bag breaks or
something leaks inside. The bags are just handy to have for all sorts of
situations. Number 3: Separate your toiletries
into liquids and non liquids. It's easy to run out of room if you try to stick
all your toiletries into one quart size bag.
So, I recommend separating your items into liquids and solids. The solid items
are not subject to TSA rules, so you can keep them in a separate bag. This way, you
only need to focus on getting your liquids into your quart-size bag. Number
4: Reuse old travel-size bottles. If you have travel-sized toiletries that
you purchased at the store or picked up at the hotel, consider reusing them again.
It's easy just to toss them out, but you can often reuse or refill them for
future trips. Number 5: Use plastic wrap if you're short on space. if you
find yourself struggling to pack all your liquids into one bag, a useful trick
is to use "press and seal" plastic wrap to create a compact and disposable version
of your toiletries. The bags allow you to create leak proof and airtight seals,
which is ideal for your liquid toiletries. This can save a lot of room
in your liquids bag, and can be an easy and efficient way to use space. Do you
have any tips or tricks when packing liquids for your carry-on bag? If so,
please share them in the comment section below.
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