Will a carry on backpack with a built in usb port get through TSA?

[maryj11]

I was just watching things banned in 2025. I got my son’s girlfriend a travel backpack with a built in USB port for her birthday. This backpack is for a carry on not checked bag. This YouTube video said something about smart luggage and USB ports. Has anyone had trouble with carry on backpack with built in USB port?

 

[BrianL]

If the concern is the battery, it should be fine as a carry-on, but not as checked luggage. Rechargeable batteries are not allowed in the checked baggage compartment. I am not sure if there are concerns about "smart luggage" for carry-on, but I wouldn't think so.

 

[_19disnA]

I agree, check the TSA or specific airline website for the latest rules about lithium batteries either as checked luggage or carry-ons. In general you want to limit the amount of any type of large lithium batteries you bring with you when flying. Better to leave them at home.

 

[scrappinginontario]

I had 3 rechargeable batteries in my carryon last week going through MCO and had no problems at all. One was a smaller tube style and 2 were larger brick style. They did not stop to look at any of them even though they were all together in my carryon.

What did set off a flag for them was my Chipotle burrito bowl with the tin lid.

 

[jimmymc]

Carry on is fine.

If they need to check the bag, for whatever reason, they will need to remove the battery and keep that in their carry on.