quart size bags per TSA

[iNTeNSeBLue98]

Does it matter which brand of quart-size zippered bags we use for our 3oz. liquids in our carryon? The TSA website shows a Hefty brand bag with the one-zip close. Will they allow Ziploc brand bags with the old-fashioned type of zippered closure? I had some on hand, may be out until the trip, but I wouldn't want to pack our toiletries in an improper bag.

 

[ANTSS2001]

Does it matter which brand of quart-size zippered bags we use for our 3oz. liquids in our carryon? The TSA website shows a Hefty brand bag with the one-zip close. Will they allow Ziploc brand bags with the old-fashioned type of zippered closure? I had some on hand, may be out until the trip, but I wouldn't want to pack our toiletries in an improper bag.

this past June I just used a generic sandwich bag and it was OK

 

[CPT Tripss]

Any brand will be permitted - some screeners are picky and will not allow smaller bags (snack size).
Hefty sponsors that particular web page.

 

[goofy4tink]

While I do realize that there have been reports of other size bags being allowed, I always recommend the quart size bags. Yes, you may have to spend another few dollars but if you get to the airport and they refuse your sandwich bag, you're going to wish you had spent that money!! Be on the safe side and get what they recommend on the website.

 

[ljm]

It does not matter which brand, but the bag must be re-sealable (foldover sandwich type bags do not qualify). So either the old-fashioned "yellow and blue make green" style ziplock are ok, or the newer sliding style is just fine. Last weekend I flew from Houston to Atlanta, and acutally used a gallon size bag (not stuffed full, folded over to about quart size), and had no problem in Houston. In Atlanta, there were continuous loop videos in the screening area specifying ONLY quart size, and that the bag must be re-sealable, and that no foldover sandwich or snack size were permitted. They did have screeners wandering the area with appropriate bags if you needed one. It seems that some airports are pickier than others. Hope this helps!

 

[iNTeNSeBLue98]

Thank you for your replies. I will definitely purchase quart-size bags, that was never my question. Whether they are the old style zipper (yellow & blue make green) or one-zip will not be my concern and I don't foresee having a problem finding them at Dollar Tree or buying the generic at the grocery store.