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TSA-Friendly Travel Tips
Traveling should be easy and fun, not a battle with leaky bottles and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) lines. With a few smart tips and The Container Store's travel essentials, you can conquer your toiletry game and breeze through security like a seasoned pro.
Follow the 3-1-1 rule--3 ounce bottles, packed into 1 clear quart-sized bag, and 1 bag per passenger.
- Ditch the big bottles!¿3.4 ounces (100ml) or less¿is the golden rule for carry-on liquids. Invest in sturdy,¿leakproof travel bottles with screw-top or flip-top lids¿to avoid messy mishaps.
- Pack your liquids in¿a single quart-sized, clear zip-top bag.¿Fill it to your heart's content,¿as long as everything inside is 3.4 ounces or less.
- Remember,¿each traveler gets one quart-sized bag. Keep your liquids bag in an¿easily accessible compartment¿of your carry-on.¿No more rummaging through your entire bag - speed and convenience at your fingertips.
- Breast milk, baby formula, and medicines are exempt from the 3-1-1 rule, but be sure to only carry what you need and declare them to the TSA agent. (However, the 3-1-1 rule DOES still apply to liquids like sunscreen and contact lens solution.)
Other tips:
- You will be asked to provide government-issued photo identification at various checkpoints throughout the airport. At the gate, passengers are required to provide proof of travel such as boarding pass or printed confirmation of an e-ticket. Keep all of these items organized and quickly accessible.
- Use a TSA-approved travel lock--which TSA agents can open with a special key--to secure your bag in the event of a search. (Otherwise, they may have to break it open!)
- TSA guidelines limit carry-on baggage to one bag plus one personal item (such as a purse, briefcase, laptop, or backpack.) Bag size limitations may vary according to the airline, so check with them before traveling.
- If you're traveling to visit friends and family and want to bring gifts, don't wrap the items before your trip — they may be unwrapped by TSA agents at the security checkpoint. Instead, wrap presents after you arrive or pack a gift tote and tissue that you can easily assemble once you get to your destination.
Ready to pack like a pro and conquer travel chaos? Visit The Container Store today and discover our amazing selection of leakproof travel bottles, organizers, and other travel essentials. Shop our TSA-approved gear and make your next trip a breeze!
Bon voyage and happy travels!