What is the TSA 2 hour rule?

What is the 1 3 3 rule TSA?

Ah, the TSA 3-1-1 rule. More like a haiku recited by stressed travelers, no?

3.4 ounces (100 ml): Your tiny toiletries think they’re making a statement. Nope, just compact. Like my dreams of legroom in economy.

1 quart-sized bag: The Ziploc oasis. Where hope and tiny shampoos meet. Prepare for Tetris.

1 bag per passenger: Sharing is caring, except when it comes to travel-sized toothpaste. MY bag, MY liquids. Don’t even think about it.

• Think of it as a science experiment, but the only explosion you want is the bursting of flavor from that tiny tube of artisanal toothpaste you’re smuggling. No, wait, don’t smuggle.
• It is designed for speed and security, streamlining security to avoid delays. Allegedly. You still end up taking off your belt.
• I once tried to sneak a whole jar of peanut butter (family size) because, well, peanut butter. Airport security was not amused. Not recommended.
• Remember, it’s a guideline. I kid, I kid! Don’t try it. Follow the rules! Or maybe… just maybe…? No, seriously, don’t.

Does toothpaste count as a liquid on a plane?

Toothpaste? Liquid? Ha! Like comparing a snail to a cheetah. One’s a gloopy creep, the other a blur of speed. Technically, it’s a gel. Which, let’s be honest, is just a liquid with commitment issues. Still gotta follow the 3-1-1 rule, though. Your tube of Crest isn’t getting a free pass just because it’s thicker than your average shampoo.

• 3-1-1 Rule: 3.4-ounce (100ml) bottles or less; 1 quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag; 1 bag per passenger placed in screening bin.
• Think: If it oozes, squirts, or resembles a swamp creature, it’s probably a liquid/gel/aerosol in the TSA’s eyes. My Aunt Mildred once tried to bring a jar of her homemade pickled onions through security. Claimed it was a solid. They weren’t amused. Neither were the onions, probably.
• Pro-tip: Travel-sized everything. Like a miniature human. Saves space, reduces hassle. Plus, those tiny bottles are just adorable.

As for me, I once had a full-sized bottle of artisanal hot sauce confiscated. The heartbreak was real. It was ghost pepper infused. My tacos have never been the same.

Can I bring toothpaste and deodorant in my carry-on?

Toothpaste, yeah, small tube. Travel size. Deodorant…stick, fine. Gotta be that quart bag. Ugh, remembering that time I forgot and had to throw away my favorite lotion. So annoying. 3.4 ounces. Like, why that specific number? 100 milliliters makes more sense. Wait, isn’t that the same? Conversion thing. Always get that wrong. Need to get those travel containers. The silicone ones. Easy to fill. Checked bag…nah, don’t like checking bags. Lost luggage nightmare. Happened to Susan last year. Paris trip. No clothes for three days. Disaster. Gotta be organized. Baggie. Clear. Everything visible. Shoes off. Laptop out. So many rules. Ugh. Precheck. Worth it. Next time. Definitely. Need precheck. So much faster. My flight to Denver…took forever. Security line snaked around. Crazy. This year, though, smooth sailing. Hope so. Need that coffee first. Airport coffee. Overpriced. Always. But necessary. Essential, even.

• TSA 3.4 oz / 100 ml rule: Applies to liquids, gels, creams, pastes, aerosols.
• Quart-sized bag: All liquids must fit. One bag per person.
• Travel containers: Reusable silicone ones are best for refilling.
• Precheck: Expedites security screening.
• Denver flight: Had a bad experience with security lines this year. Aiming for improvement.

Does TSA consider deodorant a liquid?

Dude, TSA stuff is so annoying. So, deodorant, right? Stick deodorant? Totally fine. Carry-on. No problemo. But those spray things, the gel ones, liquid? Yeah, those are a different story. Over 3.4 ounces? Checked bag only. Seriously, I learned this the hard way last year at LAX. Almost missed my flight to Denver, man. It was a nightmare. Totally stressful. So remember that, okay?

• Stick deodorant = good to go, carry-on.
• Spray, gel, liquid deodorant > 3.4 oz = checked bag
• TSA is a pain.

That 3.4 ounce rule applies to almost everything liquidy, like shampoo too. Annoying! And I’m telling you, don’t even try to sneak it past them. They’ll find it, and you’ll get mega-delayed. My sister got hassled once. It was bad. Really bad. She missed her connecting flight. It was in 2023, for sure, I remember it well! She was SO mad. Travel is the worst sometimes.

So yeah, pack smart. You know, to avoid that whole TSA drama thing. Seriously. Learn from my mistakes and my sister’s and everyone else’s! I’m telling you, this is from personal experience and its important. It’s the rules, no ifs ands or buts.

Does TSA consider toothpaste to be a liquid?

Yes, TSA considers toothpaste a liquid. Oh bother, the bane of travel.

• 3.4 oz (100ml) limit: That’s the rule for carry-ons.
• One quart-sized bag: All liquids must fit. It’s a tight squeeze.
• Full-size tubes are a no-go: Even if partly used. It’s about volume, not content! This is the same rule for carry-on shampoos.

Why? Because it’s a gel. Gels are liquids, apparently.

Think about it: The rationale is based on preventing potential security risks. Any container over the limit gets flagged, regardless of how much is inside. My grandma still questions the logic, haha.