Can i bring a toiletry bag on an airplane

Follow these five easy steps to pack your toiletries in your carry on without spilling your shampoo on your laptop or getting your fancy conditioner confiscated by TSA.    

You’ve picked your gear, chosen the perfect luggage, and organized your clothes and shoes, but now comes the tricky part—figuring out how to bring all your liquids and personal healthcare items onto a plane without having them confiscated at the airport by TSA or leak all over your clothes in transit. Don't worry. This toiletry kit plan is just what you need. These tips will help prevent goo from getting all over everything, they're eco-friendly, and they'll save you money, to boot.

1. Remember 3-1-1:

If there’s any chance that you will be toting carry-on luggage onto a plane, you have to pack your toiletries by the numbers. That means bringing one one-quart bag per person that's filled with items that are no larger than 3.4 ounces. And contrary to popular belief, no one says that bag needs to be a sandwich baggie that’s going to rip as soon as your shampoo bottle hits it at the wrong angle. Eagle Creek's refillable bottles (more about them below) also come packaged in a quart-size reusable bag that's ready for you to grab and go.

2. Reduce, Reuse, Refill:  

Although there’s a world of miniature versions of health and wellness products that you can buy at your local drugstore, refillable silicone bottles will help you save money. Simply decant some of your favorite everyday products such as shampoo, conditioner, mouthwash, and makeup remover. Plus, no tiny bottles will wind up in a landfill. Added bonus: They’re leak-proof, so you don’t have to worry about goo if you’re reaching for your toothbrush in the dark. Just be sure to label them or write on them with permanent marker, so you know what's what, or remember a color-coded system in your head (like: large blue bottle = shampoo).

3. Get Crafty:

Need to stow a product that doesn’t squeeze into a refillable bottle? Think outside the tube: Fill a case that's made for contact lenses with dabs of makeup, convert a travel soap dish into a first aid kit with multi-sized bandages, antibiotic cream, and antiseptic wipes, and use resealable plastic baggies to stash baby wipes, power bars, and more.

4. Think Multi-use Products:

Finding one product to do the job of several makes great packing sense because it will both lighten your load and reduce your costs. There are several natural products that eliminate the need for chemical-laden products, too. Argan oil, for example, can be used as a rich body moisturizer, a hair conditioner, and a remedy for acne and bug bites. Coconut oil is the holy grail of multi-use, natural products. You can use it as a moisturizer, a hair conditioner, a shaving cream, a makeup remover, and a post-sun skin soother. Pack some baking soda to add to your coconut oil and you have instant homemade toothpaste.

5. Compartmentalize Essentials:

Organizing your toiletries well allows you to find items quickly. When you’re selecting a toiletry bag, look for one that has multiple compartments, or keep certain items such as your brush and comb in a separate small bag, like a Pack-It™ Reveal Sac M.

The following items, intended for use during your trip, can be carried in hand baggage in quantities above 100ml, provided they are presented for inspection at security.

• Medicines that are essential for travel, like diabetic kits
• Baby food, in paste or liquid form (if you are travelling with an infant)
• Expressed breast milk, of breast feeding mothers travelling with or without their baby
• Non-liquid cosmetics, like lipsticks, powder foundation and solid deodorant

Please note the above exemptions are subject to verification by security.

Duty Free items

You may bring any volume of liquid, aerosol and gel items purchased at Duty Free stores in your hand luggage, provided you keep your proof of purchase and kept in a sealed, tamper-evident bag. Please note that some Duty Free stores may not provide you with a sealed, tamper-evident bag on purchase.

Route exceptions

The following destinations have restrictions which may affect which liquids, aerosols, gels, or powders you may bring in your cabin baggage. Please be sure to check this list before you travel to ensure you pack them appropriately.

When flying with a checked bag, you don’t have to worry about the size of your toiletry items or the bag they’re stored inside. Packing toiletries for carry-on luggage, on the other hand, has different rules. Many airports require liquids, gels, creams, pastes, and aerosol cans to be visible in a clear, quart-sized bag.

Sure, a plastic sandwich bag will work in a pinch. But an average sandwich bag is smaller than one quart, meaning you won’t have as much space for your liquids. Those thin plastic baggies also run the risk of ripping. Instead, opt for a durable toiletry bag that can hold items of all sizes and shapes without tearing.

Travelpro® toiletry bags are built strong to last with features that add convenience. The Essentials™ Split Case toiletry bag, for example, is designed with a built-in hanger to help avoid cluttering the bathroom countertop at your destination. Alternatively, both the Platinum® Elite and Crew™ Versapack™ collections offer carry-on luggage that comes with removable, TSA-compliant toiletry bags.

The 3-1-1 Liquids Rule

TSA regulations for carry-on luggage can be confusing for first-time fliers and seasoned travelers alike. If you can remember the 3-1-1 liquids rule, you’ll never forget how to pack toiletries. 

• 3 - Put liquids in 3.4-ounce containers (or smaller)
• 1 - Place containers inside one clear, quart-size toiletry bag
• 1 - Pack only one of these toiletry bags in your carry-on luggage 

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Overhauling the contents of your toiletry bag is also an opportunity for you to make more sustainable choices. Instead of buying single-use, travel-size shampoos, conditioners, and lotions, purchase reusable travel-size containers. Then, fill and refill them with the products you use at home.

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