Security Rules - Gel Mouse Pad in Laptop

[clkelley]

Totally off topic, but just realized I'm flying with my laptop tomorrow and I always have my trusty gel wristpad with me in my laptop case.

Has anyone else gone through security recently and been told they can't have their gel pads with them??

 

[bicker]

Interesting. I think when they say "gel" they mean a loose gel, one that you can reshape into another shape and it doesn't bounce back. The gel wristpads, general retain their shape -- they're more like rubber than gelatin. I think they won't warrant a second look.

 

[salmoneous]

There is no clear rule either way. I suspect is will almost certainlly go through without question. But there is always the chance some TSA agent will decide it is against the rules and make you toss it.

 

[CPT Tripss]

If TSA spots it, I would expect them to prohibit you from taking it. A gel wrist pad is about the same consistancy as gel insoles and they are specifically prohibited.
But hey, you never know with those folks

 

[bicker]

Maybe I've been using the wrong kind of wrist pad!