packing liquids?

[starwishing]

Do you tape them closed with normal tape?? (Wraping a gift, clear tape) or do you use heavy tape??

 

[penguin087]

Do you tape them closed with normal tape?? (Wraping a gift, clear tape) or do you use heavy tape??

I just use plain old scotch tape and toss the roll in my bag for the return trip.

 

[starwishing]

Thanks! I am doing the tape the bottles closed, then plastic shoebox also taped shut. Never can be too careful!

 

[michboro]

actually the most up to date info is:
Travel size liquids, aeresols etc can be taken on board as long as they are approximately 3 ounces or less, and sealed in a one quart ziploc type bag. It will need to be run seperately through the x-ray.
For those of you who like to keep these items with you (and they are travel sized).......you'll be all set!

Does anyone know if the 3 oz liquid has to be in the original bottle, or is it okay to transfer to a 3 oz travel container that you label with what is in it?
Does anyone know where the best place would be to get 3 oz travel size containers? Target only had 4 oz.

 

[starwishing]

The 3 oz they are talking about is for your carry on. I believe they have to be in the original bottle or tube, too (only on your carry on)....but I am sure someone will be along who has just done this, and can tell you for sure if it needs to be in the original package.

 

[TravelinGal]

after being on hold for half an hour I got two answers direct from TSA - (both of which I was right on. )

1) The bottles do NOT have to be marked/original bottles. (But don't use a bottle that holds more than 3 oz - even if it's not full.)

2) It is a maximum of 3 oz PER BOTTLE.

As I researched (and posted) prior to this post - fitting "comfortably" in the clear zip top bag means that the bag is not stretched/pulled tight and that it closes easily - no straining of the bag or zip lock area at all. The items do not have to be in a single layer.

 

[HappyCamperToo]

Thanks TravelinGal!

 

[suffolkprincess]

I love my Paul Mitchell mousse and consider it to be essential to my happiness on the trip AND just expensive enough to not be "disposable"-- SO: is it going to be ruined by dpressurizing or whatever when it is checked?

I don't think a 3 oz one will get me through the week, I'd rather bring (and check) full size if it won't ruin it)

 

[HappyCamperToo]

I love my Paul Mitchell mousse and consider it to be essential to my happiness on the trip AND just expensive enough to not be "disposable"-- SO: is it going to be ruined by dpressurizing or whatever when it is checked?

I don't think a 3 oz one will get me through the week, I'd rather bring (and check) full size if it won't ruin it)

I packed a frieda corrective styling mousse in checked bag once, and it wasn't the same, but it was still useable (if I'm remembering right).

How much would it cost you to ship a bottle to your hotel?

Also, if you have time, try to get a bottle down to an amount that will be good for one week's worth, so if it does ruin, you're not ruining a full bottle

 

[suffolkprincess]

I packed a frieda corrective styling mousse in checked bag once, and it wasn't the same, but it was still useable (if I'm remembering right).

How much would it cost you to ship a bottle to your hotel?

Also, if you have time, try to get a bottle down to an amount that will be good for one week's worth, so if it does ruin, you're not ruining a full bottle

Thanks-- good thoughts, there.

I am thinking that I might be shipping a box of hair toiletries...