{
 "name": "Cleared to Pack: carry-on and checked bag rules",
 "scope": "US TSA/FAA rulings unless noted; international notes per item",
 "license": "CC BY 4.0",
 "source": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/",
 "updated": "2026-10-11",
 "values": {
  "yes": "allowed",
  "limited": "allowed with limits",
  "no": "not allowed"
 },
 "items": [
  {
   "slug": "vape",
   "label": "E-cigarettes and vapes",
   "aliases": [
    "vape",
    "e-cigarette",
    "vape pen",
    "juul",
    "disposable vape",
    "e-cig"
   ],
   "category": "batteries-electronics",
   "carry_on": "limited",
   "checked": "no",
   "answer": "Only in your carry-on or on your person. Vapes and e-cigarettes are banned from checked bags, you can't charge them on the plane, and using them on board is prohibited.",
   "carry_on_detail": "Allowed in the cabin, on your person or in carry-on. Protect them from accidental activation (e.g. remove the battery or use a lock). E-liquids follow the 3.4 oz (100 ml) liquids rule.",
   "checked_detail": "Prohibited by the FAA. If your bag is gate-checked or checked planeside, take vapes and spare vape batteries out first.",
   "limits": [
    "Checked bags: never allowed",
    "No recharging of vapes or their batteries on the aircraft",
    "Use (vaping) on board is banned on US flights under DOT rules",
    "Spare vape batteries: carry-on only, terminals protected; lithium-ion max 100 Wh, lithium-metal max 2 g",
    "E-liquid in carry-on: 3.4 oz (100 ml) per container"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Disposable vapes count too; they contain lithium batteries.",
    "Pull your vape out of a roller bag before the gate agent tags it.",
    "Some airlines limit how many devices you can bring, so check if you carry several."
   ],
   "international": null,
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: Electronic cigarettes and vaping devices",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/electronic-cigarettes-and-vaping-devices"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA PackSafe: Electronic cigarettes, vaping devices",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/e-cigarettes-vaping"
    },
    {
     "title": "eCFR: 14 CFR Part 252 (smoking aboard aircraft)",
     "url": "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-II/subchapter-B/part-252"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA What Can I Bring list (E-liquids)",
     "url": "https://tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all?page=14"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/vape/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "spare-lithium-batteries",
   "label": "Spare lithium batteries",
   "aliases": [
    "lithium ion battery",
    "lithium battery",
    "spare battery",
    "18650 battery",
    "lithium metal battery",
    "cr123a"
   ],
   "category": "batteries-electronics",
   "carry_on": "limited",
   "checked": "no",
   "answer": "Yes, in carry-on only. Lithium-ion spares are limited to 100 Wh each (101–160 Wh with airline approval, max two), and lithium-metal spares to 2 g lithium each. Spares are banned from checked bags.",
   "carry_on_detail": "Uninstalled lithium-ion batteries up to 100 Wh and lithium-metal batteries up to 2 g lithium are allowed in carry-on in any personal-use quantity. Each must be protected from short circuit (original packaging, taped terminals, battery case, or separate plastic bag).",
   "checked_detail": "Spare lithium batteries are prohibited in checked baggage. Remove them from any bag that is gate-checked or checked planeside.",
   "limits": [
    "Lithium-ion: up to 100 Wh per battery without approval",
    "Lithium-ion 101–160 Wh: airline approval required, max two spares per person",
    "Lithium-metal: up to 2 g lithium per battery; 2–8 g with airline approval, max two spares",
    "Over 160 Wh lithium-ion: forbidden",
    "Personal use only; batteries for sale or distribution are prohibited",
    "Damaged, defective or recalled batteries are not allowed in any bag"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Put each loose battery in its own small plastic bag or cover the terminals with tape so nothing metal can bridge them.",
    "Phone battery cases and power banks count as spare batteries too.",
    "Check for recalls on cpsc.gov before you fly; a recalled battery cannot go on the plane."
   ],
   "international": [
    {
     "region": "UK",
     "note": "UK rules mirror the 100 Wh / 160 Wh and 2 g limits and require spares in hand luggage, individually protected from short circuit.",
     "url": "https://www.caa.co.uk/commercial-industry/airlines/dangerous-goods/changes-to-rules-on-the-carriage-of-lithium-cellsbatteries-and-power-banks/"
    }
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "FAA PackSafe: Lithium batteries",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/lithium-batteries"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: Lithium batteries with 100 watt hours or less",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/lithium-batteries-100-watt-hours-or-less-device"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: Lithium batteries with more than 100 watt hours",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/lithium-batteries-more-100-watt-hours"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA: Airline passengers and batteries",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/airline-passengers-and-batteries"
    },
    {
     "title": "UK CAA: Changes to rules on lithium batteries and power banks",
     "url": "https://www.caa.co.uk/commercial-industry/airlines/dangerous-goods/changes-to-rules-on-the-carriage-of-lithium-cellsbatteries-and-power-banks/"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/spare-lithium-batteries/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "power-bank",
   "label": "Power banks",
   "aliases": [
    "portable charger",
    "battery pack",
    "power bank",
    "external battery",
    "phone battery pack",
    "magsafe battery"
   ],
   "category": "batteries-electronics",
   "carry_on": "limited",
   "checked": "no",
   "answer": "Yes, but only in your carry-on. Power banks up to 100 Wh need no approval; 101–160 Wh need airline approval (max two); over 160 Wh are forbidden. Never pack one in checked luggage.",
   "carry_on_detail": "Power banks count as spare lithium batteries and must travel in the cabin, with terminals protected from short circuit. Up to 100 Wh each is allowed without approval; 101–160 Wh requires your airline's approval and is limited to two per person.",
   "checked_detail": "Not allowed in checked bags. If your carry-on is gate-checked or checked planeside, take the power bank out and keep it with you in the cabin.",
   "limits": [
    "Up to 100 Wh per power bank: allowed in carry-on without airline approval",
    "101–160 Wh: airline approval required, maximum two per person",
    "Over 160 Wh: forbidden on passenger aircraft",
    "Lithium-metal power banks: max 2 g lithium content",
    "Wh = mAh × volts ÷ 1,000 (e.g. 20,000 mAh at 3.7 V = 74 Wh)",
    "International flights (ICAO rule effective 27 March 2026): max two power banks per person and no recharging the power bank on board"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Check the Wh rating printed on the case; if only mAh is shown, multiply by the voltage (usually 3.7 V) and divide by 1,000 before you fly.",
    "If the gate agent takes your roller bag, pull the power bank out first; it must stay in the cabin.",
    "Many airlines now limit how many power banks you can carry or whether you can use them in flight, so check your carrier's battery page before departure.",
    "Keep it where you can reach it and tell a flight attendant immediately if it gets hot, swells, or smokes."
   ],
   "international": [
    {
     "region": "UK",
     "note": "Since 27 March 2026 UK rules cap passengers at two power banks, forbid recharging them on board, and advise against using them to charge other devices in flight.",
     "url": "https://www.caa.co.uk/commercial-industry/airlines/dangerous-goods/changes-to-rules-on-the-carriage-of-lithium-cellsbatteries-and-power-banks/"
    },
    {
     "region": "International (ICAO)",
     "note": "ICAO's 2026 addendum limits each passenger to two power banks and bans recharging them during flight; individual countries and airlines apply it on their own timelines.",
     "url": "https://www.icao.int/news/new-power-bank-restrictions-will-safeguard-international-aviation"
    }
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: Power banks",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/power-banks"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA PackSafe: Lithium batteries (spare, power banks)",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/lithium-batteries"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA: Airline passengers and batteries",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/airline-passengers-and-batteries"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA: Lithium batteries in baggage",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/lithium-batteries-baggage"
    },
    {
     "title": "ICAO: New power bank restrictions",
     "url": "https://www.icao.int/news/new-power-bank-restrictions-will-safeguard-international-aviation"
    },
    {
     "title": "IATA: Guidance to operators on power banks (2026)",
     "url": "https://www.iata.org/contentassets/90f8038b0eea42069554b2f4530f49ea/guidance-to-operators---power-banks.pdf"
    },
    {
     "title": "UK CAA: Changes to rules on lithium batteries and power banks",
     "url": "https://www.caa.co.uk/commercial-industry/airlines/dangerous-goods/changes-to-rules-on-the-carriage-of-lithium-cellsbatteries-and-power-banks/"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/power-bank/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "laptop",
   "label": "Laptops",
   "aliases": [
    "laptop",
    "macbook",
    "notebook computer",
    "chromebook",
    "computer"
   ],
   "category": "batteries-electronics",
   "carry_on": "yes",
   "checked": "limited",
   "answer": "Yes. Laptops are allowed in carry-on and checked bags, but the FAA recommends keeping them in your carry-on. In standard TSA lanes you must take the laptop out of your bag for screening.",
   "carry_on_detail": "Allowed. In standard screening lanes, take the laptop out of your bag and put it in its own bin; TSA PreCheck travelers can leave it in the bag. Officers may ask you to power it on, and a device that won't turn on can be refused.",
   "checked_detail": "Allowed only if completely powered off (not sleep mode) and protected from accidental activation and damage. The FAA recommends carry-on instead because crews can deal with a battery fire in the cabin.",
   "limits": [
    "Installed battery up to 100 Wh: no approval needed (virtually all consumer laptops)",
    "Laptop batteries 101–160 Wh: airline approval required",
    "Spare laptop batteries: carry-on only, terminals protected",
    "In checked bags: fully powered off and protected from activation/damage"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Shut the laptop down fully instead of closing the lid if it must go in a checked bag; sleep mode does not count.",
    "Pack spare batteries and power banks for the laptop in your carry-on even if the laptop itself is checked.",
    "Charge it before you fly in case an officer asks you to power it on."
   ],
   "international": null,
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: Laptops",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/laptops"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA What Can I Bring list (Laptops, power-on note)",
     "url": "https://tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/household-and-tools?page=5"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA PackSafe: Portable electronic devices containing batteries",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/portable-electronic-devices-with-batteries"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA: Lithium batteries in baggage",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/lithium-batteries-baggage"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA: Airline passengers and batteries",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/airline-passengers-and-batteries"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/laptop/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "flashlight",
   "label": "Flashlights",
   "aliases": [
    "flashlight",
    "torch",
    "headlamp",
    "led flashlight",
    "tactical flashlight"
   ],
   "category": "batteries-electronics",
   "carry_on": "yes",
   "checked": "yes",
   "answer": "Yes. TSA allows flashlights in both carry-on and checked bags, with no size limit listed. Spare lithium batteries for the flashlight must go in your carry-on.",
   "carry_on_detail": "Allowed; TSA lists no size limit. As with any item, the officer has the final say if it looks like it could be used as a weapon.",
   "checked_detail": "Allowed. If it runs on lithium batteries, make sure it can't switch on in the bag (lock it out or reverse/remove the battery) and keep spare lithium cells in your carry-on.",
   "limits": [
    "TSA lists no size limit for flashlights",
    "Spare lithium cells (e.g. 18650, CR123A): carry-on only; lithium-ion max 100 Wh, lithium-metal max 2 g",
    "Alkaline/NiMH spares: allowed in either bag if protected"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Bright flashlights can turn on in a packed bag and get very hot; use the lockout mode or unscrew the tailcap slightly.",
    "Loose 18650 cells need individual cases or taped terminals."
   ],
   "international": null,
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA What Can I Bring list (Flashlights)",
     "url": "https://tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/household-and-tools?page=4"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA What Can I Bring list A–Z (Flashlights)",
     "url": "https://tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all?page=16"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA PackSafe: Portable electronic devices containing batteries",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/portable-electronic-devices-with-batteries"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA PackSafe: Lithium batteries",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/lithium-batteries"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/flashlight/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "camera",
   "label": "Cameras",
   "aliases": [
    "digital camera",
    "gopro",
    "dslr",
    "mirrorless camera",
    "action camera"
   ],
   "category": "batteries-electronics",
   "carry_on": "yes",
   "checked": "limited",
   "answer": "Yes. Cameras, including DSLRs and GoPros, are allowed in carry-on and checked bags. If checked, the camera must be fully powered off and protected; spare camera batteries must always go in your carry-on.",
   "carry_on_detail": "Allowed with the battery installed. Larger cameras may need to go in a separate bin in standard screening lanes.",
   "checked_detail": "Allowed if completely powered off and protected from accidental activation and damage. Remove spare batteries and keep them in the cabin; the FAA recommends carrying the camera on as well.",
   "limits": [
    "Installed lithium-ion battery: up to 100 Wh without approval",
    "Spare camera batteries: carry-on only, terminals protected",
    "Camera in checked bag: fully off, protected from activation and damage"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Pack the camera body in your carry-on; checked bags are handled roughly and lenses are fragile.",
    "Undeveloped film is allowed in both bags; TSA lists film and cameras with film as permitted."
   ],
   "international": null,
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "FAA PackSafe: Portable electronic devices containing batteries",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/portable-electronic-devices-with-batteries"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA: Lithium batteries in baggage",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/lithium-batteries-baggage"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA What Can I Bring list (film and cameras with film)",
     "url": "https://tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all?page=15"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: Stronger carry-on screening (electronics larger than a cell phone)",
     "url": "https://tsa.gov/news/releases/2018/04/12/tsa-marks-milestone-stronger-carry-screening-all-us-federal-airports"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/camera/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "aa-batteries",
   "label": "AA, AAA, C and D batteries",
   "aliases": [
    "aa batteries",
    "aaa batteries",
    "alkaline batteries",
    "9 volt battery",
    "rechargeable nimh batteries",
    "d batteries"
   ],
   "category": "batteries-electronics",
   "carry_on": "yes",
   "checked": "yes",
   "answer": "Yes. Ordinary alkaline, NiMH and NiCd dry-cell batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, 9-volt, button cells) are allowed in both carry-on and checked bags, as long as they are protected from short circuit and damage.",
   "carry_on_detail": "Allowed in any reasonable personal quantity. Keep them in the original packaging or a battery case so terminals cannot touch metal.",
   "checked_detail": "Allowed in checked bags, protected from damage and short circuit. This applies to non-lithium dry cells only; lithium AA/AAA cells are lithium-metal batteries and follow spare lithium battery rules (carry-on only as spares).",
   "limits": [
    "Covers alkaline, nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) and nickel-cadmium (NiCd) dry cells",
    "Must be protected from damage, sparks and heat (no loose batteries touching keys or coins)",
    "Lithium AA/AAA spares: carry-on only, max 2 g lithium each"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Check the label: 'lithium' AA batteries are not alkaline and cannot go loose in checked bags.",
    "9-volt batteries are the most likely to short out because both terminals are on top; tape them or keep the plastic caps on."
   ],
   "international": null,
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: Dry batteries (AA, AAA, C and D)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/dry-batteries-aa-aaa-c-and-d"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA: Airline passengers and batteries",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/airline-passengers-and-batteries"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA PackSafe: Lithium batteries",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/lithium-batteries"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/aa-batteries/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "drone",
   "label": "Drones",
   "aliases": [
    "drone",
    "dji drone",
    "quadcopter",
    "dji mini",
    "uav"
   ],
   "category": "batteries-electronics",
   "carry_on": "yes",
   "checked": "limited",
   "answer": "Yes, drones can go through TSA screening in your carry-on. Spare drone batteries must be in carry-on (up to 100 Wh; 101–160 Wh with airline approval, max two). Check your airline before checking a drone.",
   "carry_on_detail": "Drones are allowed through the checkpoint. Confirm your airline's size limits and policy. Spare batteries must be carried on with terminals protected.",
   "checked_detail": "Drones with lithium batteries, fuel cells or some parachute components may be prohibited in checked bags. If an airline allows a checked drone, remove spare batteries and keep them in the cabin; any installed battery must follow device rules (powered off, protected).",
   "limits": [
    "Spare lithium-ion drone batteries: carry-on only, up to 100 Wh each",
    "101–160 Wh drone batteries: airline approval, max two spares",
    "Over 160 Wh: forbidden",
    "Some parachute systems contain pyrotechnics or CO2 cartridges that are dangerous goods"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Most consumer drone batteries are well under 100 Wh, but larger professional packs may need airline approval; check the label.",
    "Bring the drone in your carry-on so the batteries and drone stay together and you avoid checked-bag battery issues.",
    "Flying the drone at your destination is a separate matter: check local drone laws before you go."
   ],
   "international": null,
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: Drones",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/drones"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA PackSafe: Drones (UAS)",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/drones"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA: UAS dangerous goods brochure",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/hazmat/packsafe/resources/ASH_UAS_Dangerous_Good_Brochure.pdf"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA PackSafe: Lithium batteries",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/lithium-batteries"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/drone/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "tablet",
   "label": "Tablets, iPads and e-readers",
   "aliases": [
    "ipad",
    "kindle",
    "e-reader",
    "tablet",
    "android tablet"
   ],
   "category": "batteries-electronics",
   "carry_on": "yes",
   "checked": "limited",
   "answer": "Yes. Tablets, iPads and e-readers can go in carry-on or checked bags. The FAA recommends carry-on; if checked, the device must be fully powered off and protected from damage.",
   "carry_on_detail": "Allowed. In standard TSA lanes, personal electronics larger than a cell phone (including tablets and e-readers) may need to go in a separate bin; follow the officer's instructions.",
   "checked_detail": "Allowed if completely powered off and protected against accidental activation or damage. Spare batteries or battery cases for the tablet must stay in carry-on.",
   "limits": [
    "Installed lithium-ion battery up to 100 Wh: allowed",
    "In checked bags: fully off, protected from activation and damage",
    "Battery keyboard cases and power banks: carry-on only"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Turn the tablet off rather than just locking the screen if it goes in checked luggage.",
    "A cracked or swollen tablet battery counts as damaged and should not fly in either bag."
   ],
   "international": null,
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: Stronger carry-on screening (electronics larger than a cell phone)",
     "url": "https://tsa.gov/news/releases/2018/04/12/tsa-marks-milestone-stronger-carry-screening-all-us-federal-airports"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA PackSafe: Portable electronic devices containing batteries",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/portable-electronic-devices-with-batteries"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA: Airline passengers and batteries",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/airline-passengers-and-batteries"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/tablet/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "game-console",
   "label": "Game consoles",
   "aliases": [
    "nintendo switch",
    "playstation",
    "xbox",
    "steam deck",
    "video game console",
    "ps5"
   ],
   "category": "batteries-electronics",
   "carry_on": "yes",
   "checked": "limited",
   "answer": "Yes. Game consoles like Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch are allowed in carry-on and checked bags. TSA recommends carrying them on; a full-size console goes in its own bin at screening.",
   "carry_on_detail": "Allowed. Place full-size consoles in a separate bin for X-ray screening; handheld consoles may also need a bin in standard lanes. Make sure it fits your airline's carry-on size limits.",
   "checked_detail": "Allowed. Handheld consoles with built-in lithium batteries (e.g. Switch, Steam Deck) must be fully powered off and protected from activation; spare battery packs must stay in carry-on.",
   "limits": [
    "Full-size consoles: separate bin at TSA screening",
    "Handhelds with lithium batteries in checked bags: fully off, protected",
    "Battery grips/power banks: carry-on only"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Wrap cords and pack the console in padding; TSA recommends carry-on for expensive or fragile electronics.",
    "Put a handheld into full shutdown, not sleep mode, if it goes in a checked bag."
   ],
   "international": null,
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA What Can I Bring list (Full-sized video game consoles)",
     "url": "https://tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/household-and-tools?page=4"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: Xbox",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/xbox"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: Playstation",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/playstation"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: Stronger carry-on screening (handheld game consoles)",
     "url": "https://tsa.gov/news/releases/2018/04/12/tsa-marks-milestone-stronger-carry-screening-all-us-federal-airports"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA PackSafe: Portable electronic devices containing batteries",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/portable-electronic-devices-with-batteries"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/game-console/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "bluetooth-speaker",
   "label": "Bluetooth speakers",
   "aliases": [
    "bluetooth speaker",
    "portable speaker",
    "jbl speaker",
    "wireless speaker",
    "speaker"
   ],
   "category": "batteries-electronics",
   "carry_on": "yes",
   "checked": "limited",
   "answer": "Yes. Bluetooth speakers are allowed in carry-on and checked bags. Because they have lithium batteries, the FAA recommends carry-on; if checked, the speaker must be fully off and protected from turning on.",
   "carry_on_detail": "Allowed; make sure it fits your airline's overhead bin or under-seat limits.",
   "checked_detail": "Allowed if completely powered off and protected from accidental activation and damage (power buttons can get pressed in a packed bag).",
   "limits": [
    "Built-in lithium-ion battery up to 100 Wh: allowed",
    "In checked bags: fully off and protected from activation"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Use the speaker's lock/transport mode if it has one, or pack it so the power button can't be pressed.",
    "Carry it on if you can: the FAA recommends keeping devices with lithium batteries in the cabin, where crews can deal with a battery problem."
   ],
   "international": null,
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: Speakers",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/speakers"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA PackSafe: Portable electronic devices containing batteries",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/portable-electronic-devices-with-batteries"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/bluetooth-speaker/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "phone-charger",
   "label": "Phone chargers and cables",
   "aliases": [
    "phone charger",
    "charging cable",
    "usb cable",
    "wall charger",
    "lightning cable",
    "usb-c charger"
   ],
   "category": "batteries-electronics",
   "carry_on": "yes",
   "checked": "yes",
   "answer": "Yes. Plug-in phone chargers, wall adapters and charging cables have no batteries and are allowed in both carry-on and checked bags. Battery-powered chargers (power banks, battery cases) are different and must be carried on.",
   "carry_on_detail": "Allowed with no special rules. Wrap cords so bags are easy to screen.",
   "checked_detail": "Allowed. Only chargers that contain a battery, such as power banks and phone battery cases, are banned from checked bags.",
   "limits": [
    "Non-battery chargers, adapters and cables: no limits",
    "Power banks and battery charging cases: carry-on only, 100 Wh limit without approval"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "If a charger has a built-in battery or charge indicator lights that work unplugged, treat it as a power bank.",
    "Keep one cable in your carry-on; in-seat USB ports are common but your checked bag won't be reachable."
   ],
   "international": null,
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: Extension cord",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/extension-cord"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: Lithium batteries with 100 watt hours or less (battery charging cases)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/lithium-batteries-100-watt-hours-or-less-device"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA: Lithium batteries in baggage",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/lithium-batteries-baggage"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/phone-charger/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "cpap-machine",
   "label": "CPAP machines",
   "aliases": [
    "cpap",
    "bipap",
    "apap",
    "sleep apnea machine",
    "travel cpap"
   ],
   "category": "batteries-electronics",
   "carry_on": "yes",
   "checked": "limited",
   "answer": "Yes. CPAP, BiPAP and APAP machines are allowed through TSA, and under US DOT rules airlines can't count an assistive device like a CPAP toward your carry-on limit. Keep lithium battery-powered units and spare batteries in the cabin.",
   "carry_on_detail": "Allowed. The machine, mask and tubing can stay in the case, but in standard lanes you may have to take it out of your carry-on for X-ray; PreCheck travelers can leave it in. US airlines may not count it toward your carry-on allowance (a case also stuffed with personal items can be counted).",
   "checked_detail": "TSA allows CPAPs in checked bags, but units with lithium batteries should be carried on, and spare lithium CPAP batteries are banned from checked bags. Carrying it on also protects a device you need.",
   "limits": [
    "Assistive devices don't count toward carry-on limits on US carriers (14 CFR 382.121)",
    "Spare lithium-ion CPAP batteries: carry-on only, up to 100 Wh; 101–160 Wh with airline approval, max two",
    "Nebulizer liquids: exempt from 3-1-1 in reasonable quantities"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Keep the CPAP in a dedicated case with only medical items so it isn't counted as a personal item.",
    "If you plan to use it in flight, ask your airline in advance about onboard use and power.",
    "Bring a copy of your prescription or a doctor's note; it helps abroad and with airline staff."
   ],
   "international": null,
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: Nebulizers, CPAPs, BiPAPs and APAPs",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/nebulizers-cpaps-bipaps-and-apaps"
    },
    {
     "title": "eCFR: 14 CFR 382.121 (assistive devices in the cabin)",
     "url": "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-II/subchapter-A/part-382/subpart-F/section-382.121"
    },
    {
     "title": "DOT: Air travel with an assistive device",
     "url": "https://www.transportation.gov/sites/dot.gov/files/docs/AirTravel_with_an_Assistive_Device-Pamphlet.pdf"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA PackSafe: Lithium batteries",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/lithium-batteries"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/cpap-machine/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "camera-batteries",
   "label": "Camera batteries",
   "aliases": [
    "camera battery",
    "gopro battery",
    "spare camera battery",
    "dslr battery",
    "v-mount battery"
   ],
   "category": "batteries-electronics",
   "carry_on": "limited",
   "checked": "no",
   "answer": "Spare camera batteries must go in your carry-on, never in checked bags. Lithium-ion spares up to 100 Wh are fine; 101–160 Wh (e.g. large video batteries) need airline approval, max two.",
   "carry_on_detail": "Allowed in carry-on with terminals protected from short circuit (original packaging, terminal caps, battery case or separate bags). No count limit for personal-use batteries up to 100 Wh.",
   "checked_detail": "Spare (uninstalled) camera batteries are prohibited in checked bags. A battery installed in a camera may be checked only if the camera is fully off and protected.",
   "limits": [
    "Lithium-ion spares: up to 100 Wh each without approval",
    "101–160 Wh (e.g. some V-mount/cinema batteries): airline approval, max two per person",
    "Over 160 Wh: forbidden",
    "Lithium-metal camera cells (e.g. CR123A): max 2 g lithium each"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Use the plastic terminal caps that came with the battery or a dedicated battery case.",
    "Pro video batteries often show Wh on the label; check before you pack because 150 Wh packs need approval from the airline in advance."
   ],
   "international": null,
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: Lithium batteries with 100 watt hours or less",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/lithium-batteries-100-watt-hours-or-less-device"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: Lithium batteries with more than 100 watt hours",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/lithium-batteries-more-100-watt-hours"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA PackSafe: Lithium batteries",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/lithium-batteries"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA: Airline passengers and batteries",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/airline-passengers-and-batteries"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/camera-batteries/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "airtag",
   "label": "AirTags and luggage trackers",
   "aliases": [
    "airtag",
    "apple airtag",
    "tile tracker",
    "luggage tracker",
    "bag tracker",
    "gps tracker"
   ],
   "category": "batteries-electronics",
   "carry_on": "yes",
   "checked": "yes",
   "answer": "Yes. The FAA lists AirTags and Tile-type trackers as allowed in checked bags, as long as the battery holds no more than 0.3 g lithium (lithium metal) or 2.7 Wh (lithium-ion). They are also fine in carry-on.",
   "carry_on_detail": "Allowed with no special rules.",
   "checked_detail": "Allowed in checked luggage when the tracker's battery is within 0.3 g lithium content (lithium metal) or 2.7 Wh (lithium-ion). Larger GPS trackers with bigger batteries don't meet this limit.",
   "limits": [
    "Lithium-metal tracker battery: max 0.3 g lithium for checked bags",
    "Lithium-ion tracker battery: max 2.7 Wh for checked bags"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Coin-cell trackers like AirTag and Tile are the type the FAA names as examples; rechargeable GPS trackers with larger batteries may exceed the limit.",
    "Some airlines have their own rules on bag trackers, especially internationally, so check before you fly."
   ],
   "international": null,
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "FAA: Airline passengers and batteries",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/airline-passengers-and-batteries"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA PackSafe: Baggage equipped with lithium batteries",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/baggage-with-lithium-batteries"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA: Lithium batteries in baggage",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/lithium-batteries-baggage"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/airtag/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "smart-luggage",
   "label": "Smart luggage",
   "aliases": [
    "smart bag",
    "smart suitcase",
    "luggage with charger",
    "suitcase with battery",
    "smart carry-on"
   ],
   "category": "batteries-electronics",
   "carry_on": "yes",
   "checked": "limited",
   "answer": "Smart bags with lithium batteries can be carried on. To check one, the battery must be removable and taken out (then carried in the cabin), unless it's a tiny battery of 0.3 g lithium or 2.7 Wh or less.",
   "carry_on_detail": "Allowed as a carry-on with the battery installed, subject to your airline's size limits.",
   "checked_detail": "Only if the lithium battery is removed (and carried in the cabin as a spare) or the battery is no more than 0.3 g lithium metal or 2.7 Wh lithium-ion. Any electronics left in the bag must be fully off and protected from activation.",
   "limits": [
    "Checked smart bag: battery removed, or ≤0.3 g lithium metal / ≤2.7 Wh lithium-ion",
    "Removed battery: follows spare battery rules (carry-on only, up to 100 Wh without approval)",
    "Bags with non-removable batteries must be carried on"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Before buying a smart bag, confirm the battery pops out without tools; non-removable designs can't be checked or gate-checked with the battery inside.",
    "If an overhead bin is full and the bag gets gate-checked, remove the battery and keep it with you.",
    "Rules on international flights may differ, so check with your airline."
   ],
   "international": null,
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "FAA PackSafe: Baggage equipped with lithium batteries",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/baggage-with-lithium-batteries"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA: Airline passengers and batteries",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/airline-passengers-and-batteries"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA PackSafe: Lithium batteries",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/lithium-batteries"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/smart-luggage/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "perfume",
   "label": "Perfume and cologne",
   "aliases": [
    "perfume",
    "cologne",
    "fragrance",
    "eau de parfum",
    "eau de toilette",
    "body spray"
   ],
   "category": "toiletries-liquids",
   "carry_on": "limited",
   "checked": "limited",
   "answer": "Yes. Carry-on perfume or cologne must be in bottles of 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less inside your quart-size bag. In checked bags each bottle can be up to 17 fl oz (500 ml), within a 68 fl oz (2 L) per-person toiletry total.",
   "carry_on_detail": "TSA allows perfume and cologne in carry-on bags only in containers of 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less, packed in your one quart-size liquids bag.",
   "checked_detail": "Allowed in checked bags, but the FAA counts perfume and cologne as restricted toiletries: each container may hold no more than 0.5 kg (18 oz) or 500 ml (17 fl oz), and all such toiletries together may not exceed 2 kg (70 oz) or 2 L (68 fl oz) per person.",
   "limits": [
    "Carry-on: 3.4 oz (100 ml) per bottle, in your quart-size bag",
    "Checked: max 500 ml (17 fl oz) / 0.5 kg (18 oz) per bottle",
    "Checked total for restricted toiletries (perfume, hairspray, nail polish, aerosols etc.): 2 L (68 fl oz) / 2 kg (70 oz) per person",
    "Aerosol body sprays: nozzle must be capped"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "A 3.4 oz (100 ml) bottle is exactly the carry-on maximum, so a standard 100 ml perfume is fine, but a 125 ml or 150 ml bottle is not.",
    "Duty-free fragrance bought abroad on a connecting trip may be rescreened in the US; keep it sealed with the receipt, and pack it in checked luggage at your connection if possible.",
    "Glass bottles in checked bags are safest wrapped in clothing inside a sealed plastic bag."
   ],
   "international": [
    {
     "region": "UK",
     "note": "Perfumes are on GOV.UK's liquids list: 100 ml containers at most UK airports (some allow up to 2 litres), and duty-free bought airside is allowed if sealed in a security bag with the receipt visible.",
     "url": "https://www.gov.uk/hand-luggage-restrictions/liquids"
    },
    {
     "region": "EU",
     "note": "Each container must be 100 ml or less in a 1-litre transparent bag; duty-free liquids are allowed if kept sealed in the security bag provided at purchase.",
     "url": "https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/carry/luggage-restrictions/index_en.htm"
    }
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: Perfume",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/perfume"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: Cologne",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/cologne"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA PackSafe: Medicinal & Toiletry Articles",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/medicinal-toiletry-articles"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/perfume/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "hairspray",
   "label": "Hairspray",
   "aliases": [
    "hairspray",
    "hair spray",
    "aerosol hairspray",
    "pump hairspray",
    "texturizing spray",
    "setting spray"
   ],
   "category": "toiletries-liquids",
   "carry_on": "limited",
   "checked": "limited",
   "answer": "Yes. Carry-on hairspray, aerosol or pump, must be 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less in your quart-size bag. Checked cans can be up to 18 oz (500 ml) each with the nozzle capped, within a 2 L per-person toiletry total.",
   "carry_on_detail": "Aerosol and pump hairsprays are both allowed in carry-on bags in containers of 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less, packed in your one quart-size liquids bag.",
   "checked_detail": "Allowed in checked bags under FAA toiletry limits: each container no more than 0.5 kg (18 oz) or 500 ml (17 fl oz), a per-person total of 2 kg (70 oz) or 2 L (68 fl oz), and the aerosol button or nozzle protected by a cap or similar.",
   "limits": [
    "Carry-on: 3.4 oz (100 ml) per container, in your quart-size bag",
    "Checked: max 0.5 kg (18 oz) / 500 ml (17 fl oz) per can",
    "Checked total for restricted toiletries and aerosols: 2 kg (70 oz) / 2 L (68 fl oz) per person",
    "Aerosol nozzle must be capped or otherwise protected"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Many full-size hairspray cans exceed the 3.4 oz carry-on limit; look for a travel can or pack the big one in your checked bag.",
    "If the can's cap is lost, tape over the nozzle or slip it into a sealed bag so it can't be pressed in transit.",
    "Aerosol hair texturizers and setting sprays follow the same rules as hairspray."
   ],
   "international": [
    {
     "region": "UK",
     "note": "GOV.UK lists hairspray among liquids: 100 ml per container at most UK airports, while some airports with newer scanners allow up to 2 litres.",
     "url": "https://www.gov.uk/hand-luggage-restrictions/liquids"
    },
    {
     "region": "EU",
     "note": "Aerosols must be 100 ml or less per container in a single transparent bag of up to 1 litre.",
     "url": "https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/carry/luggage-restrictions/index_en.htm"
    }
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: Hair Spray",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/hairspray"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: What Can I Bring? (Hair Spray and Hair Texturizer listing)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all?page=20"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA PackSafe: Medicinal & Toiletry Articles",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/medicinal-toiletry-articles"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/hairspray/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "nail-polish",
   "label": "Nail polish",
   "aliases": [
    "nail polish",
    "nail varnish",
    "gel polish",
    "top coat",
    "base coat"
   ],
   "category": "toiletries-liquids",
   "carry_on": "limited",
   "checked": "limited",
   "answer": "Yes. Nail polish is allowed in carry-ons in bottles of 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less inside your quart bag. In checked bags it counts toward the FAA toiletry limit of 2 L (68 fl oz) per person, max 500 ml per bottle.",
   "carry_on_detail": "TSA allows nail polish in carry-on bags in containers of 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less, packed in your one quart-size liquids bag.",
   "checked_detail": "Allowed in checked bags, but it is a restricted toiletry under FAA rules: each container no more than 0.5 kg (18 oz) or 500 ml (17 fl oz), and all restricted toiletries together no more than 2 kg (70 oz) or 2 L (68 fl oz) per person.",
   "limits": [
    "Carry-on: 3.4 oz (100 ml) per bottle, in your quart-size bag",
    "Checked: max 0.5 kg (18 oz) / 500 ml (17 fl oz) per container",
    "Checked total for restricted toiletries: 2 kg (70 oz) / 2 L (68 fl oz) per person"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "The FAA asks you to check with the flight crew before painting your nails on board because of the strong fumes.",
    "Standard nail polish bottles are well under 3.4 oz, but they still have to fit in your quart bag.",
    "Seal bottles in a zip bag; polish that leaks in a suitcase is nearly impossible to get out of fabric."
   ],
   "international": [
    {
     "region": "UK",
     "note": "Cosmetics and other liquids are capped at 100 ml per container at most UK airports, though some airports with newer scanners allow up to 2 litres.",
     "url": "https://www.gov.uk/hand-luggage-restrictions/liquids"
    },
    {
     "region": "EU",
     "note": "Liquid cosmetics must be 100 ml or less per container in one transparent bag of up to 1 litre.",
     "url": "https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/carry/luggage-restrictions/index_en.htm"
    }
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: What Can I Bring? (Nail Polish listing)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all?page=30"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA PackSafe: Medicinal & Toiletry Articles",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/medicinal-toiletry-articles"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA PackSafe: Printable Chart",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/printable-chart"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/nail-polish/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "toothpaste",
   "label": "Toothpaste",
   "aliases": [
    "toothpaste",
    "travel toothpaste",
    "toothpaste tube",
    "tooth gel",
    "toothpaste tablets"
   ],
   "category": "toiletries-liquids",
   "carry_on": "limited",
   "checked": "yes",
   "answer": "Yes. In your carry-on, toothpaste counts as a gel/paste under the 3-1-1 rule, so the tube must be 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less and go in your quart-size bag. Any size is fine in checked bags.",
   "carry_on_detail": "TSA allows toothpaste in carry-on bags only in containers of 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less, packed with your other liquids in one quart-size bag. A larger tube is not allowed even if it is nearly empty, because the limit is based on container size.",
   "checked_detail": "Toothpaste of any size is allowed in checked bags with no TSA restriction.",
   "limits": [
    "Carry-on: 3.4 oz (100 ml) or smaller tube, inside your one quart-size liquids bag",
    "Checked: no size limit"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "The size printed on the tube is what counts, so a half-used 6 oz tube will still be pulled at the checkpoint.",
    "Toothpaste tablets or powder are not pastes, which frees up space in your quart bag (powders over 12 oz / 350 ml may need a separate bin).",
    "If you only fly with a carry-on, buy a full-size tube at your destination rather than risking a confiscation."
   ],
   "international": [
    {
     "region": "UK",
     "note": "GOV.UK lists toothpaste as a liquid: most UK airports limit it to 100 ml containers in one 1-litre clear bag, though some airports with newer scanners allow containers up to 2 litres, so check your departure airport.",
     "url": "https://www.gov.uk/hand-luggage-restrictions/liquids"
    },
    {
     "region": "EU",
     "note": "EU rules treat toothpaste as a liquid: each container must be 100 ml or less inside one transparent bag of up to 1 litre, and larger tubes must go in checked baggage.",
     "url": "https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/carry/luggage-restrictions/index_en.htm"
    }
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: What Can I Bring? (Toothpaste listing)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all?page=46"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA FAQ: Liquids, Aerosols, and Gels Rule",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/frequently-asked-questions/liquids-aerosols-and-gels-rule"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: Travel Tips - 3-1-1 Liquids Rule",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/videos/travel-tips-3-1-1-liquids-rule"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: Solid Makeup (powders over 12 oz)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/solid-makeup"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/toothpaste/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "deodorant",
   "label": "Deodorant",
   "aliases": [
    "deodorant",
    "antiperspirant",
    "spray deodorant",
    "aerosol deodorant",
    "gel deodorant",
    "stick deodorant"
   ],
   "category": "toiletries-liquids",
   "carry_on": "limited",
   "checked": "limited",
   "answer": "Yes. Solid stick deodorant has no size limit in carry-ons. Gel, liquid and spray deodorant must be 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less in your carry-on; in checked bags, aerosols are capped at 18 oz (500 ml) per can.",
   "carry_on_detail": "Solid (stick) deodorant is allowed in any size. Gel, roll-on/liquid and aerosol spray deodorants are allowed only in containers of 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less, packed in your quart-size liquids bag.",
   "checked_detail": "All types are allowed in checked bags. Aerosol and liquid deodorants fall under FAA toiletry limits: no container over 0.5 kg (18 oz) or 500 ml (17 fl oz), all such toiletries together no more than 2 kg (70 oz) or 2 L (68 fl oz) per person, and spray nozzles must be capped.",
   "limits": [
    "Stick/solid deodorant: no limit in carry-on or checked",
    "Gel, roll-on and spray deodorant in carry-on: 3.4 oz (100 ml) per container, in your quart-size bag",
    "Checked aerosols/liquids: max 0.5 kg (18 oz) or 500 ml (17 fl oz) per container",
    "Checked total for all restricted toiletries: 2 kg (70 oz) or 2 L (68 fl oz) per person",
    "Aerosol button or nozzle must be protected by a cap or similar to prevent accidental release"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Switching to a solid stick is the easiest way to free up room in your quart bag.",
    "Gel and clear-gel 'sticks' that are soft or squeezable count as gels, so keep them 3.4 oz or under in a carry-on.",
    "Keep the original cap on spray cans in checked bags; a loose nozzle can discharge under pressure from other items."
   ],
   "international": [
    {
     "region": "UK",
     "note": "GOV.UK lists spray deodorant as a liquid: 100 ml per container at most UK airports (some with newer scanners allow up to 2 litres); solid sticks are not on its liquids list.",
     "url": "https://www.gov.uk/hand-luggage-restrictions/liquids"
    },
    {
     "region": "EU",
     "note": "Liquid, gel and spray deodorants must be 100 ml or less per container in one transparent bag of up to 1 litre.",
     "url": "https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/carry/luggage-restrictions/index_en.htm"
    }
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: What Can I Bring? (Deodorant aerosol, liquid and solid)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all?page=11"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA PackSafe: Medicinal & Toiletry Articles",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/medicinal-toiletry-articles"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: Travel Tips - 3-1-1 Liquids Rule",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/videos/travel-tips-3-1-1-liquids-rule"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/deodorant/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "aerosols",
   "label": "Aerosol cans",
   "aliases": [
    "aerosol",
    "aerosol can",
    "spray can",
    "spray paint",
    "cooking spray",
    "wd-40"
   ],
   "category": "toiletries-liquids",
   "carry_on": "limited",
   "checked": "limited",
   "answer": "Toiletry aerosols (hairspray, deodorant, shaving foam) are allowed: 3.4 oz (100 ml) in carry-ons, up to 18 oz (500 ml) per can in checked bags. Flammable non-toiletry aerosols like spray paint, cooking spray and WD-40 are banned in both.",
   "carry_on_detail": "Personal-care and medicinal aerosols are allowed in carry-on bags in cans of 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less, in your quart-size bag. Flammable aerosols that are not toiletries, such as spray paint, spray starch and cooking spray, are not allowed.",
   "checked_detail": "Toiletry and medicinal aerosols are allowed up to 0.5 kg (18 oz) or 500 ml (17 fl oz) per can and 2 kg (70 oz) or 2 L (68 fl oz) per person, with nozzles capped. Non-flammable non-toiletry aerosols (hazard class 2.2, no other hazard, e.g. whipped cream or tire repair) are allowed within the same limits; flammable non-toiletry aerosols are forbidden.",
   "limits": [
    "Toiletry/medicinal aerosols in carry-on: 3.4 oz (100 ml) per can, in your quart-size bag",
    "Checked aerosols: max 0.5 kg (18 oz) / 500 ml (17 fl oz) per can",
    "Checked total (toiletry + nonflammable aerosols combined): 2 kg (70 oz) / 2 L (68 fl oz) per person",
    "Button or nozzle must be protected by a cap or similar",
    "Flammable non-toiletry aerosols (spray paint, spray starch, cooking spray, WD-40): forbidden in carry-on and checked",
    "Compressed-gas canisters (canned oxygen, refrigerant, air dusters for electronics) do not qualify as aerosols under this exception"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Read the label: a non-toiletry can marked 'flammable' (or with poison, corrosive or oxidizer warnings) cannot fly at all.",
    "The FAA test for a toiletry is whether you use it on your body; air fresheners and insecticides sprayed into the air do not qualify.",
    "Look for non-aerosol versions (pump or liquid) of products like cooking oil or lubricant if you need them on your trip."
   ],
   "international": [
    {
     "region": "UK",
     "note": "GOV.UK counts sprays such as shaving foam, hairspray and spray deodorant as liquids, limited to 100 ml per container at most UK airports (some allow up to 2 litres).",
     "url": "https://www.gov.uk/hand-luggage-restrictions/liquids"
    },
    {
     "region": "EU",
     "note": "Aerosols in hand luggage must be 100 ml or less per container in one transparent bag of up to 1 litre.",
     "url": "https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/carry/luggage-restrictions/index_en.htm"
    }
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "FAA PackSafe: Aerosols",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/aerosols"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA PackSafe: Medicinal & Toiletry Articles",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/medicinal-toiletry-articles"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA PackSafe: Printable Chart",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/printable-chart"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: What Can I Bring? (Spray Paint, Spray Starch listing)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all?page=42"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: What Can I Bring? (Cooking spray listing)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all?page=9"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/aerosols/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "makeup",
   "label": "Makeup",
   "aliases": [
    "makeup",
    "cosmetics",
    "mascara",
    "foundation",
    "lipstick",
    "powder makeup"
   ],
   "category": "toiletries-liquids",
   "carry_on": "limited",
   "checked": "yes",
   "answer": "Yes. Solid and powder makeup and lipstick have no size limit in carry-ons. Liquid, gel or cream makeup such as foundation and mascara must be 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less in your quart bag. All makeup is fine in checked bags.",
   "carry_on_detail": "TSA allows solid makeup and lipstick in carry-on bags without a size limit. Mascara and other liquid or cream cosmetics (foundation, liquid eyeliner, concealer) must be in containers of 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less in your quart-size bag. Powders over 12 oz (350 ml) must go in a separate bin for X-ray and may get extra screening.",
   "checked_detail": "Makeup is allowed in checked bags. Liquid makeup remover is a restricted toiletry under FAA rules: max 0.5 kg (18 oz) or 500 ml (17 fl oz) per container and 2 kg (70 oz) or 2 L (68 fl oz) total per person.",
   "limits": [
    "Solid makeup and lipstick: no carry-on size limit",
    "Mascara, liquid foundation and other liquid/cream makeup in carry-on: 3.4 oz (100 ml) per container, in your quart-size bag",
    "Powders over 12 oz (350 ml) in carry-on: separate X-ray bin, possible extra screening",
    "Liquid makeup remover in checked bags: max 500 ml (17 fl oz) per container, 2 L (68 fl oz) total restricted toiletries per person"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Makeup wipes are allowed in carry-ons and don't count as liquids, so they can replace bottled makeup remover.",
    "Pressed powders, stick foundations and solid cream sticks save quart-bag space for the items that truly are liquid.",
    "Mascara tubes are small but still count as liquids; put them in the quart bag to avoid a bag search."
   ],
   "international": [
    {
     "region": "UK",
     "note": "GOV.UK lists mascara, lip gloss, creams and lotions as liquids, limited to 100 ml per container at most UK airports (some allow up to 2 litres).",
     "url": "https://www.gov.uk/hand-luggage-restrictions/liquids"
    },
    {
     "region": "EU",
     "note": "Liquid and cream cosmetics must be 100 ml or less per container in one transparent bag of up to 1 litre.",
     "url": "https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/carry/luggage-restrictions/index_en.htm"
    }
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: Solid Makeup",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/solid-makeup"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: What Can I Bring? (Mascara listing)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all?page=28"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: What Can I Bring? (Lipsticks listing)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all?page=26"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: What Can I Bring? (Makeup Remover, Makeup Wipes listing)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all?page=27"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: Travel Tips - 3-1-1 Liquids Rule",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/videos/travel-tips-3-1-1-liquids-rule"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/makeup/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "sunscreen",
   "label": "Sunscreen",
   "aliases": [
    "sunscreen",
    "sunblock",
    "spray sunscreen",
    "sunscreen lotion",
    "sunscreen stick",
    "spf"
   ],
   "category": "toiletries-liquids",
   "carry_on": "limited",
   "checked": "limited",
   "answer": "Yes. Lotion or spray sunscreen in a carry-on must be 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less in your quart-size bag. In checked bags, each container can be up to 17 fl oz (500 ml), with spray nozzles capped.",
   "carry_on_detail": "Sunscreen lotion and spray are allowed in carry-on bags only in containers of 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less, packed in your quart-size liquids bag. TSA has clarified that sunscreen gets no medical exemption from this limit.",
   "checked_detail": "Allowed in checked bags under FAA toiletry limits: each container no more than 0.5 kg (18 oz) or 500 ml (17 fl oz), all restricted toiletries together no more than 2 kg (70 oz) or 2 L (68 fl oz) per person, and aerosol nozzles capped.",
   "limits": [
    "Carry-on: 3.4 oz (100 ml) per container, in your quart-size bag (no medical exemption for sunscreen)",
    "Checked: max 0.5 kg (18 oz) / 500 ml (17 fl oz) per container",
    "Checked total for restricted toiletries and aerosols: 2 kg (70 oz) / 2 L (68 fl oz) per person",
    "Spray sunscreen: nozzle must be capped"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "A solid sunscreen stick avoids the liquids bag entirely, since TSA's liquids rule covers liquids, gels, aerosols, creams and pastes.",
    "Family-size spray cans are often over 3.4 oz; pack them in a checked bag or buy at your destination.",
    "Put sunscreen in a zip bag inside your checked luggage; spray cans and squeeze tubes can leak with pressure changes."
   ],
   "international": [
    {
     "region": "UK",
     "note": "Creams, lotions and sprays are liquids on GOV.UK: 100 ml per container at most UK airports, while some allow up to 2 litres.",
     "url": "https://www.gov.uk/hand-luggage-restrictions/liquids"
    },
    {
     "region": "EU",
     "note": "Sunscreen counts as a liquid: 100 ml or less per container in one transparent bag of up to 1 litre.",
     "url": "https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/carry/luggage-restrictions/index_en.htm"
    }
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: Sunscreen",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/sunscreen"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: Statement regarding sunscreen in carry-on bags",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/news/press/statements/2021/04/12/statement-regarding-sunscreen-carry-bags"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA PackSafe: Medicinal & Toiletry Articles",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/medicinal-toiletry-articles"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: Travel Tips - 3-1-1 Liquids Rule",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/videos/travel-tips-3-1-1-liquids-rule"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/sunscreen/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "shaving-cream",
   "label": "Shaving cream and foam",
   "aliases": [
    "shaving cream",
    "shaving foam",
    "shaving gel",
    "shave cream",
    "aerosol shaving cream"
   ],
   "category": "toiletries-liquids",
   "carry_on": "limited",
   "checked": "limited",
   "answer": "Yes. Shaving cream, gel or foam must be 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less in your carry-on quart bag. In checked bags aerosol cans can be up to 18 oz (500 ml) each with the nozzle capped, within a 2 L per-person total.",
   "carry_on_detail": "Aerosol shaving foam and shaving gel or cream are allowed in carry-on bags in containers of 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less, inside your quart-size liquids bag.",
   "checked_detail": "Allowed in checked bags under FAA limits for toiletry aerosols: each can no more than 0.5 kg (18 oz) or 500 ml (17 fl oz), all restricted toiletries no more than 2 kg (70 oz) or 2 L (68 fl oz) per person, and nozzles capped.",
   "limits": [
    "Carry-on: 3.4 oz (100 ml) per container, in your quart-size bag",
    "Checked aerosol cans: max 0.5 kg (18 oz) / 500 ml (17 fl oz) each",
    "Checked total for restricted toiletries and aerosols: 2 kg (70 oz) / 2 L (68 fl oz) per person",
    "Aerosol nozzle must be capped or otherwise protected"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Most full-size shaving foam cans are larger than 3.4 oz; buy a travel can or pack the big one in your checked bag.",
    "A shaving soap puck is solid, so it stays out of the liquids bag (TSA lists bar soap as allowed in carry-ons)."
   ],
   "international": [
    {
     "region": "UK",
     "note": "GOV.UK names shaving foam as a liquid: 100 ml per container at most UK airports, though some allow up to 2 litres.",
     "url": "https://www.gov.uk/hand-luggage-restrictions/liquids"
    },
    {
     "region": "EU",
     "note": "Aerosols and gels must be 100 ml or less per container in one transparent bag of up to 1 litre.",
     "url": "https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/carry/luggage-restrictions/index_en.htm"
    }
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: What Can I Bring? (Shaving Cream (aerosol) listing)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all?page=38"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA PackSafe: Medicinal & Toiletry Articles",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/medicinal-toiletry-articles"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: Travel Tips - 3-1-1 Liquids Rule",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/videos/travel-tips-3-1-1-liquids-rule"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/shaving-cream/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "shampoo",
   "label": "Shampoo and conditioner",
   "aliases": [
    "shampoo",
    "conditioner",
    "shampoo bar",
    "solid shampoo",
    "travel shampoo",
    "body wash"
   ],
   "category": "toiletries-liquids",
   "carry_on": "limited",
   "checked": "yes",
   "answer": "Yes. Liquid shampoo and conditioner must be 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less per bottle in your carry-on quart bag; solid shampoo bars are not liquids. Full-size bottles are fine in checked bags.",
   "carry_on_detail": "Liquid shampoo and conditioner are allowed in containers of 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less inside your one quart-size bag. Solid bars are not liquids or gels, and TSA lists bar soap as allowed in carry-ons without a size limit.",
   "checked_detail": "Shampoo and conditioner of any size are allowed in checked bags with no TSA restriction.",
   "limits": [
    "Liquid shampoo/conditioner in carry-on: 3.4 oz (100 ml) per bottle, in your quart-size bag",
    "Solid shampoo/conditioner bars: not subject to the liquids rule",
    "Checked: no size limit"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Solid shampoo and conditioner bars are the simplest way to carry a full trip's supply without using quart-bag space.",
    "Squeeze a little air out of travel bottles before sealing; cabin pressure changes can make full bottles leak.",
    "Hotel-size bottles collected on earlier trips are usually under 3.4 oz and ready to reuse."
   ],
   "international": [
    {
     "region": "UK",
     "note": "Shower gel and similar toiletries are on GOV.UK's liquids list: 100 ml per container at most UK airports, with some airports allowing up to 2 litres.",
     "url": "https://www.gov.uk/hand-luggage-restrictions/liquids"
    },
    {
     "region": "EU",
     "note": "Each liquid container must be 100 ml or less in a transparent bag of up to 1 litre; larger bottles go in checked baggage.",
     "url": "https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/carry/luggage-restrictions/index_en.htm"
    }
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: What Can I Bring? (Shampoo listing)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all?page=38"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: What Can I Bring? (Soap (Bar) listing)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all?page=41"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA FAQ: Liquids, Aerosols, and Gels Rule",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/frequently-asked-questions/liquids-aerosols-and-gels-rule"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/shampoo/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "hair-gel",
   "label": "Hair gel and pomade",
   "aliases": [
    "hair gel",
    "pomade",
    "hair wax",
    "hair cream",
    "styling gel",
    "mousse"
   ],
   "category": "toiletries-liquids",
   "carry_on": "limited",
   "checked": "yes",
   "answer": "Yes. Hair gel, pomade and hair cream count as gels or creams, so carry-on containers must be 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less in your quart bag. Any size is fine in checked bags.",
   "carry_on_detail": "TSA allows hair gel in carry-on bags in containers of 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less. Its liquids rule also covers creams and pastes, so pomades and hair creams belong in the quart-size bag too.",
   "checked_detail": "Hair gel is allowed in checked bags with no TSA size limit. Aerosol styling products such as mousse follow the FAA aerosol limits of 0.5 kg (18 oz) or 500 ml (17 fl oz) per can and 2 kg (70 oz) or 2 L (68 fl oz) per person.",
   "limits": [
    "Carry-on: 3.4 oz (100 ml) per container, in your quart-size bag",
    "Checked non-aerosol gel/pomade: no size limit",
    "Checked aerosol mousse: max 500 ml (17 fl oz) per can, nozzle capped, 2 L (68 fl oz) per person total for restricted toiletries"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Firm waxes and pomades in tins are still treated as creams/pastes, so put them in your quart bag to avoid a bag check.",
    "Aerosol mousse is an aerosol, not a gel, so keep the can capped if it goes in checked luggage."
   ],
   "international": [
    {
     "region": "UK",
     "note": "GOV.UK lists hair gel as a liquid: 100 ml per container at most UK airports, while some airports allow up to 2 litres.",
     "url": "https://www.gov.uk/hand-luggage-restrictions/liquids"
    },
    {
     "region": "EU",
     "note": "Gels and creams must be 100 ml or less per container in one transparent bag of up to 1 litre.",
     "url": "https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/carry/luggage-restrictions/index_en.htm"
    }
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: What Can I Bring? (Hair Gel listing)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all?page=20"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: Travel Tips - 3-1-1 Liquids Rule",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/videos/travel-tips-3-1-1-liquids-rule"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA PackSafe: Medicinal & Toiletry Articles",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/medicinal-toiletry-articles"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/hair-gel/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "bug-spray",
   "label": "Bug spray",
   "aliases": [
    "bug spray",
    "insect repellent",
    "mosquito repellent",
    "deet",
    "picaridin",
    "bug repellent"
   ],
   "category": "toiletries-liquids",
   "carry_on": "limited",
   "checked": "limited",
   "answer": "Skin-applied repellent is allowed: 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less in carry-ons, and up to 17 fl oz (500 ml) per aerosol can in checked bags. Insecticide sprays meant for the air or for insects are not allowed in carry-ons.",
   "carry_on_detail": "TSA allows bug repellent applied to the skin in carry-on bags in containers of 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less, in your quart-size bag. Aerosol insecticides and repellents sprayed into the air or at insects are not allowed in carry-ons.",
   "checked_detail": "Skin-applied aerosol repellent counts toward FAA toiletry limits: 0.5 kg (18 oz) or 500 ml (17 fl oz) per can, 2 kg (70 oz) or 2 L (68 fl oz) per person, nozzle capped. Pump sprays, lotions and wipes are generally not hazmat unless flammable (some picaridin liquids are), in which case the same limits apply. TSA allows aerosol insecticide in checked bags only if it is not labeled HAZMAT.",
   "limits": [
    "Skin-applied repellent in carry-on: 3.4 oz (100 ml) per container, in your quart-size bag",
    "Checked aerosol repellent: max 0.5 kg (18 oz) / 500 ml (17 fl oz) per can, nozzle capped",
    "Checked total for restricted toiletries and aerosols: 2 kg (70 oz) / 2 L (68 fl oz) per person",
    "Non-aerosol, non-flammable repellents (pump, lotion, wipes): no FAA quantity limit in checked bags",
    "Aerosol insecticides / area sprays: not allowed in carry-on; checked only if not labeled HAZMAT"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Repellent wipes skip the liquids bag and the aerosol rules entirely.",
    "Room foggers and wasp sprays are not body-applied, so they don't get the toiletry exception; buy them at your destination.",
    "Check the label for a 'flammable' warning on pump repellents; flammable ones must stay within the 500 ml per container limit in checked bags."
   ],
   "international": [
    {
     "region": "UK",
     "note": "Sprays and lotions are liquids on GOV.UK: 100 ml per container at most UK airports, with some airports allowing up to 2 litres.",
     "url": "https://www.gov.uk/hand-luggage-restrictions/liquids"
    },
    {
     "region": "EU",
     "note": "Liquid and aerosol repellents must be 100 ml or less per container in one transparent bag of up to 1 litre.",
     "url": "https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/carry/luggage-restrictions/index_en.htm"
    }
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: Bug Repellent",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/bug-repellent"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: Aerosol Insecticide",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/aerosol-insecticide"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA PackSafe: Sprays and Repellents",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/sprays-repellents"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA PackSafe: Aerosols",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/aerosols"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/bug-spray/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "hand-sanitizer",
   "label": "Hand sanitizer",
   "aliases": [
    "hand sanitizer",
    "hand sanitiser",
    "purell",
    "sanitizer gel",
    "sanitizing wipes",
    "alcohol gel"
   ],
   "category": "toiletries-liquids",
   "carry_on": "limited",
   "checked": "limited",
   "answer": "Yes, but only 3.4 oz (100 ml) or smaller containers in your carry-on quart bag; TSA's current page no longer lists the pandemic-era 12 oz allowance. In checked bags each container can be up to 17 fl oz (500 ml).",
   "carry_on_detail": "TSA's current Hand Sanitizers page limits carry-on hand sanitizer to travel-size containers of 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less under the 3-1-1 rule. The 12 oz exception TSA introduced in 2020 is not on the current page.",
   "checked_detail": "Allowed in checked bags as an FAA restricted toiletry: each container no more than 0.5 kg (18 oz) or 500 ml (17 fl oz), all restricted toiletries together no more than 2 kg (70 oz) or 2 L (68 fl oz) per person, and spray nozzles capped.",
   "limits": [
    "Carry-on: 3.4 oz (100 ml) per container, in your quart-size bag",
    "Checked: max 0.5 kg (18 oz) / 500 ml (17 fl oz) per container",
    "Checked total for restricted toiletries: 2 kg (70 oz) / 2 L (68 fl oz) per person",
    "Spray sanitizer: nozzle must be capped"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Older articles still mention a 12 oz sanitizer exception; TSA's live item page now shows 3.4 oz, so don't rely on the larger allowance.",
    "Sanitizing wipes are a handy alternative that don't take up quart-bag space.",
    "Large pump bottles of alcohol gel over 17 fl oz (500 ml) can't go in checked bags either; decant or buy at your destination."
   ],
   "international": [
    {
     "region": "UK",
     "note": "Gels are on GOV.UK's liquids list, limited to 100 ml per container at most UK airports (some allow up to 2 litres).",
     "url": "https://www.gov.uk/hand-luggage-restrictions/liquids"
    },
    {
     "region": "EU",
     "note": "Gels must be 100 ml or less per container in one transparent bag of up to 1 litre.",
     "url": "https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/carry/luggage-restrictions/index_en.htm"
    }
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: Hand Sanitizers",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/hand-sanitizers"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: Statement regarding sunscreen in carry-on bags (2021 reference to the 12 oz sanitizer exception)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/news/press/statements/2021/04/12/statement-regarding-sunscreen-carry-bags"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA PackSafe: Medicinal & Toiletry Articles",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/medicinal-toiletry-articles"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/hand-sanitizer/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "lotion",
   "label": "Lotion and face cream",
   "aliases": [
    "lotion",
    "body lotion",
    "face cream",
    "moisturizer",
    "body butter",
    "hand cream"
   ],
   "category": "toiletries-liquids",
   "carry_on": "limited",
   "checked": "yes",
   "answer": "Yes. Lotions and creams must be in containers of 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less inside your carry-on quart bag. Full-size bottles and jars are fine in checked bags.",
   "carry_on_detail": "TSA allows lotion in carry-on bags in containers of 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less, packed in your one quart-size bag. Face creams, body butters and hand creams count as creams under the same rule.",
   "checked_detail": "Lotion and face cream are allowed in checked bags with no TSA size limit.",
   "limits": [
    "Carry-on: 3.4 oz (100 ml) per container, in your quart-size bag",
    "Checked: no size limit"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "A jar's printed capacity is what counts; a 4 oz jar of face cream that is half empty will still be refused.",
    "Solid lotion bars are not creams or liquids, so they don't need to go in the quart bag.",
    "Prescription creams are medications; declare larger amounts at the checkpoint rather than squeezing them into the quart bag."
   ],
   "international": [
    {
     "region": "UK",
     "note": "GOV.UK lists creams and lotions as liquids: 100 ml per container at most UK airports, while some allow up to 2 litres.",
     "url": "https://www.gov.uk/hand-luggage-restrictions/liquids"
    },
    {
     "region": "EU",
     "note": "Cosmetic creams must be 100 ml or less per container in one transparent bag of up to 1 litre.",
     "url": "https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/carry/luggage-restrictions/index_en.htm"
    }
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: What Can I Bring? (Lotion listing)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all?page=27"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA FAQ: Liquids, Aerosols, and Gels Rule",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/frequently-asked-questions/liquids-aerosols-and-gels-rule"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: Travel Tips - 3-1-1 Liquids Rule",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/videos/travel-tips-3-1-1-liquids-rule"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: What Can I Bring? (Medications (Liquid) listing)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all?page=29"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/lotion/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "mouthwash",
   "label": "Mouthwash",
   "aliases": [
    "mouthwash",
    "listerine",
    "mouth rinse",
    "oral rinse"
   ],
   "category": "toiletries-liquids",
   "carry_on": "limited",
   "checked": "yes",
   "answer": "Yes. TSA names mouthwash as a 3-1-1 liquid, so carry-on bottles must be 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less in your quart-size bag. Larger bottles go in checked luggage.",
   "carry_on_detail": "TSA lists mouthwash among the items covered by the liquids rule: containers of 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less, all in one quart-size bag per passenger.",
   "checked_detail": "TSA has no specific checked-bag restriction for mouthwash. Alcohol-based toiletries fall under the FAA medicinal and toiletry exception, whose limits are 500 ml (17 fl oz) per container and 2 L (68 fl oz) per person, so keeping bottles at 500 ml or less is the safe choice.",
   "limits": [
    "Carry-on: 3.4 oz (100 ml) per bottle, in your quart-size bag",
    "Checked: FAA toiletry caps of 0.5 kg (18 oz) / 500 ml (17 fl oz) per container and 2 kg (70 oz) / 2 L (68 fl oz) per person apply to restricted (e.g. flammable, alcohol-based) toiletries"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Alcohol-free mouthwash or mouthwash tablets avoid any question about flammability.",
    "Travel-size bottles fit easily in the quart bag; the one-liter bottles most people have at home do not."
   ],
   "international": [
    {
     "region": "UK",
     "note": "Liquids, including toiletries like mouthwash, are capped at 100 ml per container at most UK airports; some allow up to 2 litres.",
     "url": "https://www.gov.uk/hand-luggage-restrictions/liquids"
    },
    {
     "region": "EU",
     "note": "Each liquid container must be 100 ml or less in one transparent bag of up to 1 litre.",
     "url": "https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/carry/luggage-restrictions/index_en.htm"
    }
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA FAQ: Liquids, Aerosols, and Gels Rule",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/frequently-asked-questions/liquids-aerosols-and-gels-rule"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA PackSafe: Medicinal & Toiletry Articles",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/medicinal-toiletry-articles"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/mouthwash/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "nail-polish-remover",
   "label": "Nail polish remover",
   "aliases": [
    "nail polish remover",
    "acetone",
    "acetone remover",
    "nail polish remover pads"
   ],
   "category": "toiletries-liquids",
   "carry_on": "limited",
   "checked": "limited",
   "answer": "Yes. Acetone or non-acetone nail polish remover is allowed in carry-ons in bottles of 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less. In checked bags each bottle may be up to 17 fl oz (500 ml), within a 68 fl oz (2 L) per-person toiletry total.",
   "carry_on_detail": "TSA allows nail polish remover in carry-on bags in containers of 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less, inside your quart-size liquids bag.",
   "checked_detail": "Allowed in checked bags as an FAA restricted toiletry: each container no more than 0.5 kg (18 oz) or 500 ml (17 fl oz), with all restricted toiletries together capped at 2 kg (70 oz) or 2 L (68 fl oz) per person.",
   "limits": [
    "Carry-on: 3.4 oz (100 ml) per bottle, in your quart-size bag",
    "Checked: max 0.5 kg (18 oz) / 500 ml (17 fl oz) per container",
    "Checked total for restricted toiletries: 2 kg (70 oz) / 2 L (68 fl oz) per person"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Pure acetone sold for craft or industrial use is not a toiletry; only nail polish remover meant for personal use falls under the toiletry exception.",
    "Pre-soaked remover pads in a sealed tub are less likely to leak than a bottle.",
    "Ask the crew before using remover in flight; the FAA flags it as a strong-vapor item."
   ],
   "international": [
    {
     "region": "UK",
     "note": "Liquids are limited to 100 ml containers at most UK airports; some airports with newer scanners allow up to 2 litres.",
     "url": "https://www.gov.uk/hand-luggage-restrictions/liquids"
    },
    {
     "region": "EU",
     "note": "Each liquid container must be 100 ml or less in one transparent bag of up to 1 litre.",
     "url": "https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/carry/luggage-restrictions/index_en.htm"
    }
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: What Can I Bring? (Nail Polish Remover listing)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all?page=30"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA PackSafe: Medicinal & Toiletry Articles",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/medicinal-toiletry-articles"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/nail-polish-remover/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "contact-lens-solution",
   "label": "Contact lens solution",
   "aliases": [
    "contact lens solution",
    "saline solution",
    "contact solution",
    "lens cleaner",
    "eye drops"
   ],
   "category": "toiletries-liquids",
   "carry_on": "limited",
   "checked": "yes",
   "answer": "Yes. Contact lens solution up to 3.4 oz (100 ml) goes in your quart bag. Larger bottles are allowed as medically necessary liquids if you declare them at screening, but TSA recommends checking bottles over 3.4 oz.",
   "carry_on_detail": "TSA allows larger amounts of medically necessary liquids in reasonable quantities for your trip if you declare them to officers at the checkpoint for inspection. Some contact lens solutions contain chemicals that commonly alarm, and a large container that alarms or tests positive may not be allowed through.",
   "checked_detail": "Contact lens solution of any size is allowed in checked bags, and TSA recommends packing solutions over 3.4 oz there.",
   "limits": [
    "Carry-on: 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less in your quart bag, or larger medically necessary amounts declared at the checkpoint",
    "Larger containers that alarm or test positive for certain chemicals may be refused at the checkpoint",
    "Checked: no size limit"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Take medically necessary liquids out of your bag and tell the officer at the start of screening to avoid a bag search.",
    "Bring a travel-size bottle in your carry-on and put the full bottle in your checked bag, since peroxide-based solutions are among those that can alarm.",
    "Pack your lens case empty in the quart bag area so officers see it with the solution."
   ],
   "international": [
    {
     "region": "UK",
     "note": "GOV.UK lists contact lens solution as a liquid (100 ml at most airports), but containers up to 2 litres for essential medical purposes are allowed at all UK airports.",
     "url": "https://www.gov.uk/hand-luggage-restrictions/liquids"
    },
    {
     "region": "EU",
     "note": "Liquids are limited to 100 ml per container in a 1-litre bag, but medicines are exempt from the volume limit.",
     "url": "https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/carry/luggage-restrictions/index_en.htm"
    }
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: Contact Lens Solution",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/contact-lens-solution"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: What Can I Bring? (Contact Lens Solution listing)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all?page=9"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: What Can I Bring? (Medications (Liquid) listing)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all?page=29"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/contact-lens-solution/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "dry-shampoo",
   "label": "Dry shampoo",
   "aliases": [
    "dry shampoo",
    "aerosol dry shampoo",
    "powder dry shampoo",
    "batiste"
   ],
   "category": "toiletries-liquids",
   "carry_on": "limited",
   "checked": "limited",
   "answer": "Yes. Aerosol dry shampoo must be 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less in your carry-on quart bag. In checked bags each can can be up to 18 oz (500 ml) with the nozzle capped. Powder dry shampoo is a powder, not a liquid.",
   "carry_on_detail": "TSA allows aerosol dry shampoo in carry-on bags in cans of 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less, inside your quart-size bag. Loose powder dry shampoo is screened as a powder: containers over 12 oz (350 ml) must go in a separate bin and may get extra screening.",
   "checked_detail": "Aerosol dry shampoo is allowed in checked bags under FAA toiletry limits: each can no more than 0.5 kg (18 oz) or 500 ml (17 fl oz), a total of 2 kg (70 oz) or 2 L (68 fl oz) per person, and the nozzle capped.",
   "limits": [
    "Aerosol in carry-on: 3.4 oz (100 ml) per can, in your quart-size bag",
    "Powder in carry-on: over 12 oz (350 ml) goes in a separate X-ray bin",
    "Checked aerosol: max 0.5 kg (18 oz) / 500 ml (17 fl oz) per can, nozzle capped",
    "Checked total for restricted toiletries and aerosols: 2 kg (70 oz) / 2 L (68 fl oz) per person"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Switching to a powder dry shampoo in a small shaker frees up space in your liquids bag.",
    "Check the can size before packing: anything over 3.4 oz (100 ml) belongs in your checked bag, where cans up to 500 ml are fine."
   ],
   "international": [
    {
     "region": "UK",
     "note": "Sprays count as liquids on GOV.UK, capped at 100 ml per container at most UK airports (some allow up to 2 litres).",
     "url": "https://www.gov.uk/hand-luggage-restrictions/liquids"
    },
    {
     "region": "EU",
     "note": "Aerosols must be 100 ml or less per container in one transparent bag of up to 1 litre.",
     "url": "https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/carry/luggage-restrictions/index_en.htm"
    }
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: What Can I Bring? (Dry Shampoo (aerosol) listing)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all?page=13"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: Solid Makeup (powder screening rule)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/solid-makeup"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA PackSafe: Medicinal & Toiletry Articles",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/medicinal-toiletry-articles"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/dry-shampoo/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "lip-balm",
   "label": "Lip balm and lip gloss",
   "aliases": [
    "lip balm",
    "chapstick",
    "lip gloss",
    "lip oil",
    "carmex",
    "lip salve"
   ],
   "category": "toiletries-liquids",
   "carry_on": "yes",
   "checked": "yes",
   "answer": "Yes. Stick lip balm (ChapStick) and lipstick are allowed in carry-ons without using your liquids bag. Liquid lip gloss, lip oil and pot balms are liquids or gels, so keep them 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less in your quart bag.",
   "carry_on_detail": "TSA allows ChapStick and lipstick in carry-on bags with no liquids-rule limit. Liquid gloss, lip oils and soft balms in tubes or pots fall under the 3-1-1 rule for gels and creams: 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less, in your quart-size bag.",
   "checked_detail": "All lip products are allowed in checked bags without restriction.",
   "limits": [
    "Stick lip balm and lipstick: no carry-on liquids limit",
    "Liquid lip gloss, lip oil, gel or cream balm in carry-on: 3.4 oz (100 ml) per container, in your quart-size bag",
    "Checked: no limit"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Keep a stick balm in your pocket: it can stay out of the quart bag and cabin air is very dry.",
    "Petroleum-jelly or squeeze-tube balms count as gels; tuck them in the quart bag to avoid a bag check."
   ],
   "international": [
    {
     "region": "UK",
     "note": "GOV.UK specifically lists lip gloss as a liquid, limited to 100 ml per container at most UK airports (some allow up to 2 litres).",
     "url": "https://www.gov.uk/hand-luggage-restrictions/liquids"
    },
    {
     "region": "EU",
     "note": "Liquid and gel cosmetics must be 100 ml or less per container in a transparent bag of up to 1 litre.",
     "url": "https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/carry/luggage-restrictions/index_en.htm"
    }
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: What Can I Bring? (Chapsticks listing)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all?page=6"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: What Can I Bring? (Lipsticks listing)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all?page=26"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: Travel Tips - 3-1-1 Liquids Rule",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/videos/travel-tips-3-1-1-liquids-rule"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/lip-balm/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "razor",
   "label": "Razors",
   "aliases": [
    "cartridge razor",
    "safety razor",
    "double edge razor",
    "shaving razor",
    "gillette razor",
    "electric shaver"
   ],
   "category": "sharp-tools",
   "carry_on": "limited",
   "checked": "yes",
   "answer": "Cartridge razors (and electric shavers) are fine in carry-on bags. A safety razor can only be carried on with the blade removed; pack its blades in checked luggage.",
   "carry_on_detail": "Cartridge razors, including spare cartridges, are allowed because the blades are fixed in the cartridge. A double-edge safety razor is only allowed through the checkpoint without its blade, and you must remove the blade yourself beforehand because TSA officers will not take it out for you.",
   "checked_detail": "Both cartridge and safety razors, with blades, are allowed in checked bags. Wrap or sheathe it in checked bags so baggage handlers and TSA inspectors can't get cut.",
   "limits": [
    "Cartridge razors and replacement cartridges: allowed in carry-on",
    "Safety razor: carry-on only with the blade removed before screening",
    "Loose safety-razor blades (not in a cartridge): checked bags only",
    "Electric shavers and trimmers: allowed in carry-on"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "If you shave with a safety razor, pack the handle in your carry-on and the blade pack in your checked bag, or buy a cheap cartridge or disposable razor at your destination.",
    "Take the safety-razor blade out at home: officers won't remove it for you, so a loaded razor at the checkpoint means losing it or going back to check it.",
    "A cartridge razor with a stack of refill cartridges is the simplest carry-on-only shaving setup."
   ],
   "international": [
    {
     "region": "UK",
     "note": "Fixed-cartridge (disposable) razor blades are allowed in hand and hold luggage.",
     "url": "https://www.gov.uk/hand-luggage-restrictions/personal-items"
    },
    {
     "region": "Canada",
     "note": "CATSA allows cartridge, disposable and electric razors in carry-on; loose or open razor blades must go in checked baggage.",
     "url": "https://www.catsa-acsta.gc.ca/en/blog/2026/bringing-sharp-objects-through-security"
    }
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: Safety Razor With Blades (allowed without blade)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/safety-razor-blades-allowed-without-blade"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: Razor-Type Blades",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/razor-type-blades"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA Blog: To Shave or Not to Shave November (2019)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/blog/2019/11/19/shave-or-not-shave-november"
    },
    {
     "title": "GOV.UK: Hand luggage restrictions - personal items",
     "url": "https://www.gov.uk/hand-luggage-restrictions/personal-items"
    },
    {
     "title": "CATSA: Bringing Sharp Objects Through Security (2026)",
     "url": "https://www.catsa-acsta.gc.ca/en/blog/2026/bringing-sharp-objects-through-security"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/razor/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "nail-clippers",
   "label": "Nail clippers",
   "aliases": [
    "nail clippers",
    "toenail clippers",
    "fingernail clippers",
    "nail file",
    "cuticle nippers"
   ],
   "category": "sharp-tools",
   "carry_on": "yes",
   "checked": "yes",
   "answer": "Yes. Nail clippers are allowed in both carry-on and checked bags on US flights. Metal nail files are allowed too.",
   "carry_on_detail": "TSA allows nail clippers in carry-on bags with no size limit listed. Metal nail files are also allowed in carry-on.",
   "checked_detail": "Allowed in checked bags. Wrap or sheathe it in checked bags so baggage handlers and TSA inspectors can't get cut.",
   "limits": [
    "Nail clippers: allowed in carry-on and checked",
    "Metal nail files: allowed in carry-on and checked"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Some clippers have a small fold-out knife blade; that part makes them a knife in TSA's eyes, so choose a model without one.",
    "Manicure-kit scissors are judged under the scissors rule (blades under 4 inches from the pivot point)."
   ],
   "international": [
    {
     "region": "UK",
     "note": "Nail clippers and nail files are allowed in hand and hold luggage.",
     "url": "https://www.gov.uk/hand-luggage-restrictions/personal-items"
    },
    {
     "region": "Canada",
     "note": "CATSA lists nail clippers as allowed in carry-on.",
     "url": "https://www.catsa-acsta.gc.ca/en/blog/2026/bringing-sharp-objects-through-security"
    }
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: What Can I Bring? (Nail Clippers and Nail File listing)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all?page=30"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: What Can I Bring? Sharp Objects",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/sharp-objects?page=1"
    },
    {
     "title": "GOV.UK: Hand luggage restrictions - personal items",
     "url": "https://www.gov.uk/hand-luggage-restrictions/personal-items"
    },
    {
     "title": "CATSA: Bringing Sharp Objects Through Security (2026)",
     "url": "https://www.catsa-acsta.gc.ca/en/blog/2026/bringing-sharp-objects-through-security"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/nail-clippers/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "disposable-razor",
   "label": "Disposable razors",
   "aliases": [
    "disposable razor",
    "bic razor",
    "plastic razor",
    "throwaway razor"
   ],
   "category": "sharp-tools",
   "carry_on": "yes",
   "checked": "yes",
   "answer": "Yes. Disposable razors are allowed in both carry-on and checked bags on US flights, with no quantity limit listed by TSA.",
   "carry_on_detail": "TSA allows disposable razors in carry-on bags with no special conditions, because the blades are enclosed in the head.",
   "checked_detail": "Allowed in checked bags. Wrap or sheathe it in checked bags so baggage handlers and TSA inspectors can't get cut.",
   "limits": [
    "Carry-on: allowed",
    "Checked: allowed; sheathe or wrap sharp items"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Keep the plastic cap on so the razor doesn't nick you or your toiletry bag when you reach in for it.",
    "Shaving gel or foam in your carry-on still has to follow the 3.4 oz (100 ml) liquids rule, even though the razor itself is fine."
   ],
   "international": [
    {
     "region": "UK",
     "note": "Fixed-cartridge (disposable) razors are allowed in both hand and hold luggage.",
     "url": "https://www.gov.uk/hand-luggage-restrictions/personal-items"
    },
    {
     "region": "Canada",
     "note": "CATSA allows disposable razors with encased blades in carry-on.",
     "url": "https://www.catsa-acsta.gc.ca/en/blog/2026/bringing-sharp-objects-through-security"
    }
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: What Can I Bring? (Disposable Razor listing)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all?page=12"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: What Can I Bring? Sharp Objects",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/sharp-objects"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA Blog: To Shave or Not to Shave November (2019)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/blog/2019/11/19/shave-or-not-shave-november"
    },
    {
     "title": "GOV.UK: Hand luggage restrictions - personal items",
     "url": "https://www.gov.uk/hand-luggage-restrictions/personal-items"
    },
    {
     "title": "CATSA: Bringing Sharp Objects Through Security (2026)",
     "url": "https://www.catsa-acsta.gc.ca/en/blog/2026/bringing-sharp-objects-through-security"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/disposable-razor/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "knife",
   "label": "Knives",
   "aliases": [
    "knife",
    "kitchen knife",
    "steak knife",
    "butter knife",
    "plastic knife",
    "chef knife"
   ],
   "category": "sharp-tools",
   "carry_on": "no",
   "checked": "yes",
   "answer": "Not in carry-on: knives of any blade length must be checked, sheathed or securely wrapped. The exceptions are plastic cutlery and round-bladed, blunt butter knives without serrations.",
   "carry_on_detail": "TSA prohibits knives in carry-on bags regardless of blade length. Plastic knives and round-tipped, blunt-edged butter knives without serrations are allowed.",
   "checked_detail": "Knives are allowed in checked bags. Wrap or sheathe it in checked bags so baggage handlers and TSA inspectors can't get cut.",
   "limits": [
    "Carry-on: no knives of any blade length",
    "Exception: plastic cutlery and rounded, blunt butter knives without serration",
    "Checked: allowed, sheathed or securely wrapped"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "A butter knife with a serrated edge does not qualify for the exception, so leave serrated table knives at home.",
    "Use a proper blade guard or wrap the edge in cardboard and tape before putting a kitchen knife in your checked bag.",
    "Taking a picnic? Pack plastic cutlery in your carry-on rather than a metal knife."
   ],
   "international": [
    {
     "region": "UK",
     "note": "Knives with a sharp or pointed blade or a blade longer than 6 cm are not allowed in hand luggage.",
     "url": "https://www.gov.uk/hand-luggage-restrictions/personal-items"
    },
    {
     "region": "Canada",
     "note": "Since 2026 CATSA allows knives with blades of 6 cm or less in carry-on on Canadian domestic and international flights, but not on flights to the US.",
     "url": "https://www.catsa-acsta.gc.ca/en/blog/2026/bringing-sharp-objects-through-security"
    }
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: Knives",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/knives"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: What Can I Bring? (Knives listing)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all?page=24"
    },
    {
     "title": "GOV.UK: Hand luggage restrictions - personal items",
     "url": "https://www.gov.uk/hand-luggage-restrictions/personal-items"
    },
    {
     "title": "CATSA: Bringing Sharp Objects Through Security (2026)",
     "url": "https://www.catsa-acsta.gc.ca/en/blog/2026/bringing-sharp-objects-through-security"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/knife/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "tweezers",
   "label": "Tweezers",
   "aliases": [
    "tweezers",
    "eyebrow tweezers",
    "pointed tweezers",
    "splinter tweezers"
   ],
   "category": "sharp-tools",
   "carry_on": "yes",
   "checked": "yes",
   "answer": "Yes. Tweezers are allowed in both carry-on and checked bags on US flights, including pointed ones.",
   "carry_on_detail": "TSA allows tweezers in carry-on bags with no special conditions.",
   "checked_detail": "Allowed in checked bags. Wrap or sheathe it in checked bags so baggage handlers and TSA inspectors can't get cut.",
   "limits": [
    "Tweezers: allowed in carry-on and checked, no size limit listed"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Keep the tip cap on pointed tweezers so they don't puncture your toiletry bag.",
    "If your tweezers are part of a grooming kit, check the kit for a knife blade, which would not be allowed in carry-on."
   ],
   "international": [
    {
     "region": "UK",
     "note": "Tweezers are allowed in hand and hold luggage.",
     "url": "https://www.gov.uk/hand-luggage-restrictions/personal-items"
    },
    {
     "region": "Canada",
     "note": "CATSA lists tweezers as allowed in carry-on.",
     "url": "https://www.catsa-acsta.gc.ca/en/blog/2026/bringing-sharp-objects-through-security"
    }
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: Tweezers",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/tweezers"
    },
    {
     "title": "GOV.UK: Hand luggage restrictions - personal items",
     "url": "https://www.gov.uk/hand-luggage-restrictions/personal-items"
    },
    {
     "title": "CATSA: Bringing Sharp Objects Through Security (2026)",
     "url": "https://www.catsa-acsta.gc.ca/en/blog/2026/bringing-sharp-objects-through-security"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/tweezers/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "umbrella",
   "label": "Umbrellas",
   "aliases": [
    "umbrella",
    "compact umbrella",
    "golf umbrella",
    "travel umbrella"
   ],
   "category": "sharp-tools",
   "carry_on": "yes",
   "checked": "yes",
   "answer": "Yes. TSA allows umbrellas in carry-on and checked bags; just check your airline's size and weight limits for carry-on items.",
   "carry_on_detail": "Umbrellas are allowed through the TSA checkpoint in carry-on bags. Your airline may have size or weight limits, which is mostly a concern for long golf umbrellas.",
   "checked_detail": "Allowed in checked bags with no TSA restrictions.",
   "limits": [
    "Umbrellas: allowed in carry-on and checked",
    "Size/weight: set by your airline, not TSA"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "A compact folding umbrella fits in a carry-on bag and avoids any question about counting as an extra item.",
    "Pack a wet umbrella in a plastic bag on the way home so it doesn't soak the rest of your carry-on."
   ],
   "international": [
    {
     "region": "UK",
     "note": "Umbrellas are allowed in hand and hold luggage.",
     "url": "https://www.gov.uk/hand-luggage-restrictions/personal-items"
    }
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: Umbrellas",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/umbrellas"
    },
    {
     "title": "GOV.UK: Hand luggage restrictions - personal items",
     "url": "https://www.gov.uk/hand-luggage-restrictions/personal-items"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/umbrella/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "scissors",
   "label": "Scissors",
   "aliases": [
    "scissors",
    "small scissors",
    "sewing scissors",
    "nail scissors",
    "kids scissors"
   ],
   "category": "sharp-tools",
   "carry_on": "limited",
   "checked": "yes",
   "answer": "Yes, if the blades are less than 4 inches measured from the pivot point; longer scissors must go in checked bags.",
   "carry_on_detail": "TSA allows scissors in carry-on bags only when the blades are less than 4 inches long, measured from the pivot point (where the blades join). Scissors with longer blades are not allowed in carry-on.",
   "checked_detail": "Scissors of any size are allowed in checked bags. Wrap or sheathe it in checked bags so baggage handlers and TSA inspectors can't get cut.",
   "limits": [
    "Carry-on: blades less than 4 inches (about 10 cm) from the pivot point",
    "Checked: any size, sheathed or securely wrapped"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Measure from the screw or rivet where the blades cross, not from the end of the handles.",
    "Officers can still refuse scissors that look questionable, so cheap, clearly small scissors are a safer bet than an expensive pair.",
    "Flying to or from the UK or Canada? Their limit is much shorter: 6 cm blades."
   ],
   "international": [
    {
     "region": "UK",
     "note": "Only small scissors with blades no longer than 6 cm, or round-ended/blunt scissors, are allowed in hand luggage.",
     "url": "https://www.gov.uk/hand-luggage-restrictions/personal-items"
    },
    {
     "region": "Canada",
     "note": "CATSA allows carry-on scissors only if each blade is 6 cm (2.4 in) or less, measured from the joint to the tip.",
     "url": "https://www.catsa-acsta.gc.ca/en/what-can-bring/item/scissors"
    }
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: Scissors",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/scissors"
    },
    {
     "title": "GOV.UK: Hand luggage restrictions - personal items",
     "url": "https://www.gov.uk/hand-luggage-restrictions/personal-items"
    },
    {
     "title": "CATSA: Scissors",
     "url": "https://www.catsa-acsta.gc.ca/en/what-can-bring/item/scissors"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/scissors/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "pencil-sharpener",
   "label": "Pencil sharpeners",
   "aliases": [
    "pencil sharpener",
    "handheld sharpener",
    "eyeliner sharpener",
    "makeup pencil sharpener"
   ],
   "category": "sharp-tools",
   "carry_on": "yes",
   "checked": "yes",
   "answer": "Yes. Small pencil sharpeners are allowed in both carry-on and checked bags on US flights.",
   "carry_on_detail": "TSA allows pencil sharpeners in carry-on bags with no special conditions, even though they contain a small blade.",
   "checked_detail": "Allowed in checked bags with no special conditions.",
   "limits": [
    "Pencil sharpeners: allowed in carry-on and checked"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "This covers ordinary handheld and cosmetic-pencil sharpeners; don't remove the blade, since a loose blade is treated as a razor blade and must be checked.",
    "If it's a cosmetic sharpener, pack it next to your eye and lip pencils so you're not tempted to leave it behind."
   ],
   "international": null,
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: What Can I Bring? (Pencil Sharpeners listing)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all?page=32"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: What Can I Bring? Sharp Objects",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/sharp-objects?page=1"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: Razor-Type Blades",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/razor-type-blades"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/pencil-sharpener/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "tools",
   "label": "Tools",
   "aliases": [
    "screwdriver",
    "wrench",
    "pliers",
    "hand tools",
    "allen key",
    "tool kit"
   ],
   "category": "sharp-tools",
   "carry_on": "limited",
   "checked": "yes",
   "answer": "Yes, if the tool is 7 inches or shorter end to end when assembled. Longer screwdrivers, wrenches and pliers must go in checked bags.",
   "carry_on_detail": "TSA allows tools such as screwdrivers, wrenches and pliers in carry-on bags if they measure 7 inches or less from end to end when assembled. Tools longer than 7 inches are prohibited in carry-on.",
   "checked_detail": "Tools of any length are allowed in checked bags; wrap or sheathe it in checked bags so baggage handlers and TSA inspectors can't get cut.",
   "limits": [
    "Carry-on: 7 inches (about 17.8 cm) or shorter, measured end to end when assembled",
    "Over 7 inches: checked bags only",
    "Drills and drill bits, saws, crowbars and box cutters: checked bags only, regardless of size"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Measure a screwdriver with the bit installed: TSA measures tools as assembled.",
    "For carry-on, a small bit driver with short interchangeable bits stays well under 7 inches.",
    "Flying home from the UK? Screwdrivers, pliers and wrenches are banned from hand luggage there at any size."
   ],
   "international": [
    {
     "region": "UK",
     "note": "Screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches/spanners and hammers are not allowed in hand luggage at any size; they must go in the hold.",
     "url": "https://www.gov.uk/hand-luggage-restrictions/work-tools"
    },
    {
     "region": "Canada",
     "note": "CATSA requires metal tools with sharp edges, saws and box cutters to go in checked baggage.",
     "url": "https://www.catsa-acsta.gc.ca/en/blog/2026/bringing-sharp-objects-through-security"
    }
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: Screwdrivers (shorter than 7 inches)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/screwdrivers-shorter-7-inches"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: Screwdriver (longer than 7 inches)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/screwdriver-longer-7-inches"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: Wrenches/Pliers",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/wrenchespliers"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: What Can I Bring? (Drills and Drill Bits listing)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all?page=12"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: What Can I Bring? (Saws listing)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all?page=37"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: What Can I Bring? Household and Tools",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/household-and-tools?page=1"
    },
    {
     "title": "GOV.UK: Hand luggage restrictions - work tools",
     "url": "https://www.gov.uk/hand-luggage-restrictions/work-tools"
    },
    {
     "title": "CATSA: Bringing Sharp Objects Through Security (2026)",
     "url": "https://www.catsa-acsta.gc.ca/en/blog/2026/bringing-sharp-objects-through-security"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/tools/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "pocket-knife",
   "label": "Pocket knives and Swiss Army knives",
   "aliases": [
    "pocket knife",
    "swiss army knife",
    "folding knife",
    "penknife",
    "keychain knife"
   ],
   "category": "sharp-tools",
   "carry_on": "no",
   "checked": "yes",
   "answer": "Not in carry-on. Pocket knives and Swiss Army knives are banned from carry-on bags whatever the blade length, but allowed in checked bags if sheathed or securely wrapped.",
   "carry_on_detail": "TSA prohibits pocket knives and Swiss Army knives in carry-on bags, including small keychain models; there is no minimum blade length.",
   "checked_detail": "Allowed in checked bags. Wrap or sheathe it in checked bags so baggage handlers and TSA inspectors can't get cut.",
   "limits": [
    "Carry-on: no pocket or Swiss Army knives, any blade length",
    "Checked: allowed, sheathed or securely wrapped"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Check your keychain before you leave home; tiny keyring knives are among the most commonly forgotten items.",
    "Look for a Swiss Army-style tool sold without a blade if you want something for your carry-on: TSA allows multi-tools without blades.",
    "Canada now allows knives with blades up to 6 cm on some flights, but never on flights bound for the US."
   ],
   "international": [
    {
     "region": "UK",
     "note": "Knives with a sharp or pointed blade or a blade longer than 6 cm are not allowed in hand luggage.",
     "url": "https://www.gov.uk/hand-luggage-restrictions/personal-items"
    },
    {
     "region": "Canada",
     "note": "CATSA allows blades of 6 cm or less in carry-on on domestic and international flights, except flights to the US; spring-assisted or automatic-opening knives are banned in all bags.",
     "url": "https://www.catsa-acsta.gc.ca/en/blog/2026/bringing-sharp-objects-through-security"
    }
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: Pocket Knife",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/pocket-knife"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: Swiss Army Knife",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/swiss-army-knife"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: Multi-tool without Blades (A-Z listing)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all?page=30"
    },
    {
     "title": "GOV.UK: Hand luggage restrictions - personal items",
     "url": "https://www.gov.uk/hand-luggage-restrictions/personal-items"
    },
    {
     "title": "CATSA: Bringing Sharp Objects Through Security (2026)",
     "url": "https://www.catsa-acsta.gc.ca/en/blog/2026/bringing-sharp-objects-through-security"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/pocket-knife/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "razor-blades",
   "label": "Razor blades and straight razors",
   "aliases": [
    "razor blades",
    "loose razor blades",
    "straight razor",
    "cut throat razor",
    "box cutter",
    "shavette"
   ],
   "category": "sharp-tools",
   "carry_on": "no",
   "checked": "yes",
   "answer": "Not in carry-on. Loose razor blades (any blade not in a cartridge), box cutters and straight razor blades must go in checked bags, sheathed or securely wrapped.",
   "carry_on_detail": "TSA prohibits razor blades that are not in a cartridge, as well as box cutters, in carry-on bags. A straight razor handle without its blade is allowed, but the blade itself must be checked.",
   "checked_detail": "Allowed in checked bags. Wrap or sheathe it in checked bags so baggage handlers and TSA inspectors can't get cut.",
   "limits": [
    "Loose razor blades / blades not in a cartridge: checked bags only",
    "Box cutters: checked bags only",
    "Straight razor: handle may be carried on, blade must be checked"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Put spare blades in their original dispenser or a blade bank before packing them in your checked bag so they can't slip loose.",
    "For carry-on-only trips, a cartridge or disposable razor avoids the problem entirely.",
    "Utility knives are banned in carry-on whether or not the blade is installed, so don't count on removing the blade."
   ],
   "international": [
    {
     "region": "Canada",
     "note": "CATSA also requires straight razors and loose or open razor blades to go in checked baggage.",
     "url": "https://www.catsa-acsta.gc.ca/en/blog/2026/bringing-sharp-objects-through-security"
    }
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: Razor-Type Blades",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/razor-type-blades"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA Blog: To Shave or Not to Shave November (2019)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/blog/2019/11/19/shave-or-not-shave-november"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: What Can I Bring? Sharp Objects (Utility Knives listing)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/sharp-objects?page=2"
    },
    {
     "title": "CATSA: Bringing Sharp Objects Through Security (2026)",
     "url": "https://www.catsa-acsta.gc.ca/en/blog/2026/bringing-sharp-objects-through-security"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/razor-blades/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "knitting-needles",
   "label": "Knitting needles and crochet hooks",
   "aliases": [
    "knitting needles",
    "crochet hooks",
    "crochet needles",
    "circular needles",
    "yarn needles"
   ],
   "category": "sharp-tools",
   "carry_on": "yes",
   "checked": "yes",
   "answer": "Yes. Knitting needles and crochet hooks are allowed in carry-on and checked bags on US flights. Bladed thread cutters must be checked.",
   "carry_on_detail": "TSA allows knitting needles and crochet hooks in carry-on bags with no size or material limit listed. Circular thread cutters and other needlepoint tools with blades are not allowed in carry-on; scissors under 4 inches are.",
   "checked_detail": "Allowed in checked bags. Wrap or sheathe it in checked bags so baggage handlers and TSA inspectors can't get cut.",
   "limits": [
    "Knitting needles and crochet hooks: allowed in carry-on and checked",
    "Circular thread cutters and other bladed cutters: checked bags only",
    "Yarn scissors in carry-on: blades under 4 inches from the pivot point"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Swap your pendant-style circular thread cutter for small blunt scissors or nail clippers to snip yarn on board.",
    "Bring a spare cable or needle and a stitch holder, so your project survives if an officer does refuse a needle.",
    "Circular needles or bamboo/wood needles tend to draw less attention than long metal straights."
   ],
   "international": [
    {
     "region": "UK",
     "note": "Knitting needles are allowed in hand and hold luggage.",
     "url": "https://www.gov.uk/hand-luggage-restrictions/personal-items"
    },
    {
     "region": "Canada",
     "note": "CATSA allows knitting needles and crochet hooks of any size and material in carry-on and checked bags.",
     "url": "https://www.catsa-acsta.gc.ca/en/what-can-bring/item/knitting-needles-and-crochet-hooks"
    }
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: What Can I Bring? (Knitting Needles listing)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all?page=24"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: What Can I Bring? Sharp Objects",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/sharp-objects"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: Sewing Needles",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/sewing-needles"
    },
    {
     "title": "GOV.UK: Hand luggage restrictions - personal items",
     "url": "https://www.gov.uk/hand-luggage-restrictions/personal-items"
    },
    {
     "title": "CATSA: Knitting needles and crochet hooks",
     "url": "https://www.catsa-acsta.gc.ca/en/what-can-bring/item/knitting-needles-and-crochet-hooks"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/knitting-needles/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "safety-pins",
   "label": "Safety pins",
   "aliases": [
    "safety pin",
    "safety pins",
    "diaper pin",
    "brooch pin"
   ],
   "category": "sharp-tools",
   "carry_on": "yes",
   "checked": "yes",
   "answer": "Yes. Safety pins are allowed in both carry-on and checked bags on US flights.",
   "carry_on_detail": "TSA allows safety pins in carry-on bags with no restrictions.",
   "checked_detail": "Allowed in checked bags with no restrictions.",
   "limits": [
    "Safety pins: allowed in carry-on and checked"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "A few safety pins in your carry-on are a handy fix for a broken zipper or strap mid-trip.",
    "Close them before packing so they don't snag clothing."
   ],
   "international": null,
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: What Can I Bring? (Safety Pin listing)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all?page=36"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: What Can I Bring? Sharp Objects",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/sharp-objects?page=1"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/safety-pins/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "corkscrew",
   "label": "Corkscrews and wine openers",
   "aliases": [
    "corkscrew",
    "wine opener",
    "waiter's friend",
    "wine key",
    "bottle opener"
   ],
   "category": "sharp-tools",
   "carry_on": "limited",
   "checked": "yes",
   "answer": "Only if it has no blade. Corkscrews without a blade are allowed in carry-on; ones with a foil-cutting blade, like most waiter's-style wine keys, must be checked.",
   "carry_on_detail": "TSA allows corkscrews without a blade in carry-on bags. Corkscrews with any blade attached are not allowed in carry-on.",
   "checked_detail": "All corkscrews are allowed in checked bags; wrap or sheathe it in checked bags so baggage handlers and TSA inspectors can't get cut.",
   "limits": [
    "Corkscrew with no blade: allowed in carry-on and checked",
    "Corkscrew with a blade: checked bags only, sheathed or wrapped"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Most waiter's-style wine keys have a small foil knife; look for a blade-free model or a winged corkscrew for your carry-on.",
    "In the UK, corkscrews of any kind are not allowed in hand luggage, so check them on your return flight."
   ],
   "international": [
    {
     "region": "UK",
     "note": "Corkscrews are not allowed in hand luggage at all, only in hold luggage.",
     "url": "https://www.gov.uk/hand-luggage-restrictions/personal-items"
    },
    {
     "region": "Canada",
     "note": "CATSA allows corkscrews without an attached knife in carry-on and checked baggage.",
     "url": "https://www.catsa-acsta.gc.ca/en/what-can-bring/item/corkscrews-without-attached-knife"
    }
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: What Can I Bring? (Corkscrews with and without blade listing)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all?page=9"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: What Can I Bring? Sharp Objects",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/sharp-objects"
    },
    {
     "title": "GOV.UK: Hand luggage restrictions - personal items",
     "url": "https://www.gov.uk/hand-luggage-restrictions/personal-items"
    },
    {
     "title": "CATSA: Corkscrews without attached knife",
     "url": "https://www.catsa-acsta.gc.ca/en/what-can-bring/item/corkscrews-without-attached-knife"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/corkscrew/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "multi-tool",
   "label": "Multi-tools",
   "aliases": [
    "multi tool",
    "multitool",
    "leatherman",
    "gerber multi tool",
    "multipurpose tool"
   ],
   "category": "sharp-tools",
   "carry_on": "limited",
   "checked": "yes",
   "answer": "Only without a knife. Multi-tools with a knife blade of any length must be checked; ones with no blade, or with scissors under 4 inches, can go in carry-on.",
   "carry_on_detail": "A multi-tool with a knife blade of any length is not allowed in carry-on. Multi-tools without blades are allowed, and ones that include scissors are allowed if the scissor blades are under 4 inches.",
   "checked_detail": "All multi-tools are allowed in checked bags. Wrap or sheathe it in checked bags so baggage handlers and TSA inspectors can't get cut.",
   "limits": [
    "Knife blade of any length: checked bags only",
    "Scissors on the tool: must be under 4 inches for carry-on",
    "Multi-tools without blades: allowed in carry-on",
    "Tools on the multi-tool also fall under TSA's 7-inch tool limit for carry-on"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Several makers sell TSA-friendly multi-tools with no knife blade; those are the ones to carry on.",
    "Pliers-style multi-tools are long when opened; TSA measures tools end to end when assembled, so check the length too."
   ],
   "international": [
    {
     "region": "Canada",
     "note": "CATSA requires multitools with blades to go in checked baggage.",
     "url": "https://www.catsa-acsta.gc.ca/en/blog/2026/bringing-sharp-objects-through-security"
    }
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: Multi-tools",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/multi-tools"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: What Can I Bring? (Multi-tool without Blades listing)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all?page=30"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: Screwdrivers (shorter than 7 inches)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/screwdrivers-shorter-7-inches"
    },
    {
     "title": "CATSA: Bringing Sharp Objects Through Security (2026)",
     "url": "https://www.catsa-acsta.gc.ca/en/blog/2026/bringing-sharp-objects-through-security"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/multi-tool/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "sewing-needles",
   "label": "Sewing needles",
   "aliases": [
    "sewing needles",
    "needlepoint",
    "embroidery needles",
    "sewing kit",
    "cross stitch"
   ],
   "category": "sharp-tools",
   "carry_on": "yes",
   "checked": "yes",
   "answer": "Yes. Sewing needles are allowed in carry-on and checked bags on US flights. Bladed thread cutters must be checked, and carry-on scissors need blades under 4 inches.",
   "carry_on_detail": "TSA allows sewing needles and needlepoint tools in carry-on bags. Circular thread cutters or other needlepoint tools with blades must go in checked bags, and scissors are allowed only with blades under 4 inches.",
   "checked_detail": "Allowed in checked bags. Wrap or sheathe it in checked bags so baggage handlers and TSA inspectors can't get cut.",
   "limits": [
    "Sewing needles: allowed in carry-on and checked",
    "Circular thread cutters / bladed tools: checked bags only",
    "Scissors in carry-on: blades under 4 inches from the pivot point"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Store needles in a needle case or pinned into felt so they don't end up loose in your bag.",
    "Hotel-style mini sewing kits are fine in carry-on, as long as any scissors in them are small."
   ],
   "international": [
    {
     "region": "UK",
     "note": "Sewing needles are allowed in hand and hold luggage.",
     "url": "https://www.gov.uk/hand-luggage-restrictions/personal-items"
    }
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: Sewing Needles",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/sewing-needles"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: Scissors",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/scissors"
    },
    {
     "title": "GOV.UK: Hand luggage restrictions - personal items",
     "url": "https://www.gov.uk/hand-luggage-restrictions/personal-items"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/sewing-needles/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "lighter",
   "label": "Lighters",
   "aliases": [
    "bic lighter",
    "zippo",
    "cigarette lighter",
    "disposable lighter",
    "butane lighter"
   ],
   "category": "fire-tobacco",
   "carry_on": "limited",
   "checked": "limited",
   "answer": "Yes, one disposable or Zippo-type lighter per person, carried in your carry-on or pocket. A lighter with fuel can't go in a checked bag unless it is sealed in a DOT-approved lighter case; empty lighters can be checked.",
   "carry_on_detail": "FAA rules allow one butane (disposable) or absorbed-fuel (Zippo-type) lighter per passenger, in your carry-on or on your person. If your carry-on gets gate-checked or planeside-checked, take the lighter out and keep it with you in the cabin.",
   "checked_detail": "TSA allows lighters without fuel in checked bags. Under a DOT exemption, up to two fueled lighters may be checked only inside a DOT-approved case marked with its special permit number; loose fueled lighters are not allowed in checked bags.",
   "limits": [
    "Carry-on or on your person: 1 disposable or Zippo-type lighter per passenger",
    "Checked bags: fueled lighters only in a DOT-approved case (TSA: up to 2 fueled lighters); the case must show its DOT special permit number",
    "Empty lighters with no fuel or vapor residue: allowed in checked bags",
    "Lighters with unabsorbed liquid fuel (many table and antique wick lighters): banned in carry-on and checked",
    "Lighter fluid and butane refills: banned in carry-on and checked"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Pull the lighter out of your carry-on if the airline gate-checks the bag; it must stay with you in the cabin.",
    "The DOT special permits for lighter cases cover U.S. domestic travel only, so don't count on a lighter case in checked luggage for international trips.",
    "Packing several empty lighters? FAA suggests putting them in a checked bag with a note saying they hold no fuel, and expect extra screening.",
    "Gun- or weapon-shaped novelty lighters are not allowed in the cabin."
   ],
   "international": [
    {
     "region": "UK",
     "note": "A lighter can't go inside hand luggage or hold luggage; keep it on your person inside a plastic liquids bag.",
     "url": "https://www.gov.uk/hand-luggage-restrictions/personal-items"
    }
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: Lighters (Disposable and Zippo)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/lighters-disposable-and-zippo"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA PackSafe: Lighters",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/lighters"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA: Airline Passengers and Lighters FAQ (2013)",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/hazmat/packsafe/resources/Airline_Passengers_Lighters_Faq.pdf"
    },
    {
     "title": "49 CFR 175.10 (eCFR)",
     "url": "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-I/subchapter-C/part-175/subpart-A/section-175.10"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/lighter/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "cigarettes",
   "label": "Cigarettes",
   "aliases": [
    "cigarette",
    "pack of cigarettes",
    "carton of cigarettes",
    "smokes",
    "tobacco"
   ],
   "category": "fire-tobacco",
   "carry_on": "yes",
   "checked": "yes",
   "answer": "Yes. TSA allows cigarettes in both carry-on and checked bags. You can't smoke them on board: federal rules ban smoking on U.S. passenger flights, and your lighter is limited to one, carried in the cabin.",
   "carry_on_detail": "Cigarettes are allowed through the checkpoint with no quantity limit set by TSA.",
   "checked_detail": "Cigarettes are allowed in checked bags. Lighters and matches are a separate matter: they generally can't go in checked bags.",
   "limits": [
    "Cigarettes: allowed in carry-on and checked bags",
    "Smoking (including e-cigarettes) is prohibited on scheduled U.S. passenger flights, lavatories included",
    "To light them later: 1 lighter or 1 book of safety matches, carried in the cabin"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Put your lighter in your carry-on or pocket, not your checked bag, along with your cigarettes.",
    "Smoking or vaping in an airplane lavatory is a federal violation, not just an airline rule.",
    "Bringing cigarettes into another country? Duty-free allowances are set by the destination's customs, not TSA."
   ],
   "international": null,
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: Cigarettes",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/cigarettes"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA What Can I Bring?: Flammables",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/flammables"
    },
    {
     "title": "14 CFR Part 252: Smoking aboard aircraft (eCFR)",
     "url": "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-II/subchapter-A/part-252"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA PackSafe: Lighters",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/lighters"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/cigarettes/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "matches",
   "label": "Matches",
   "aliases": [
    "safety matches",
    "book of matches",
    "matchbook",
    "strike anywhere matches",
    "waterproof matches"
   ],
   "category": "fire-tobacco",
   "carry_on": "limited",
   "checked": "no",
   "answer": "One book or packet of safety matches is allowed in your carry-on or pocket. Strike-anywhere matches are banned completely, and TSA prohibits all matches in checked bags.",
   "carry_on_detail": "You may carry one book or packet of safety (or waterproof) matches in a carry-on or on your person. Strike-anywhere matches are not allowed. Remove matches from a carry-on that gets gate-checked and keep them with you.",
   "checked_detail": "TSA lists safety matches as not allowed in checked bags, and strike-anywhere matches are forbidden in checked baggage under FAA rules.",
   "limits": [
    "Safety or waterproof matches: 1 book or packet per passenger, carry-on or on your person only",
    "Strike-anywhere matches: banned in carry-on and checked bags",
    "Checked bags: no matches of any kind"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Strike-anywhere matches are the kind that light on any rough surface; if the box doesn't have a dedicated striker strip, assume they're banned.",
    "Camping? Pack one book of safety matches in your carry-on and buy fire-starters at your destination.",
    "You can carry one book of matches and one lighter; the FAA limits are separate."
   ],
   "international": [
    {
     "region": "UK",
     "note": "Safety matches are allowed in hand luggage but not in the hold; non-safety matches are banned from both.",
     "url": "https://www.gov.uk/hand-luggage-restrictions/personal-items"
    }
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: Matches (Safety Matches)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/matches-safety-matches"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: Matches (Strike-anywhere Matches)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/matches-strike-anywhere-matches"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA PackSafe: Matches",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/matches"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA PackSafe printable chart",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/printable-chart"
    },
    {
     "title": "49 CFR 175.10 (eCFR)",
     "url": "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-I/subchapter-C/part-175/subpart-A/section-175.10"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/matches/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "pepper-spray",
   "label": "Pepper spray and mace",
   "aliases": [
    "pepper spray",
    "mace",
    "self defense spray",
    "bear spray",
    "oc spray"
   ],
   "category": "fire-tobacco",
   "carry_on": "no",
   "checked": "limited",
   "answer": "Not in carry-on. One container of pepper spray or mace up to 4 fl oz (118 ml) may go in checked bags if it has a safety mechanism against accidental discharge. Some airlines ban it entirely.",
   "carry_on_detail": "Pepper spray and mace are not allowed in carry-on bags or through the checkpoint.",
   "checked_detail": "One self-defense spray per passenger, up to 4 fl oz (118 ml), with a positive safety mechanism; FAA says a recessed button alone doesn't count, so it needs something like a flip-top cap. Sprays with more than 2% tear gas (CS or CN) by mass are banned.",
   "limits": [
    "Checked only: 1 self-defense spray per passenger",
    "Max size: 4 fl oz (118 ml)",
    "Must have a safety mechanism to prevent accidental discharge (a recessed button alone isn't enough)",
    "Over 2% tear gas (CS or CN) by mass: prohibited",
    "International flights: ICAO/IATA rules prohibit self-defense sprays in all baggage"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Check your airline before packing it; TSA notes some airlines don't permit it even in checked bags.",
    "Keychain sprays often lack a real safety lock; if yours has only a button, leave it home.",
    "Bear spray is usually far larger than 4 fl oz, so it won't qualify."
   ],
   "international": [
    {
     "region": "International flights",
     "note": "FAA notes that ICAO/IATA rules prohibit self-defense sprays in both carry-on and checked baggage on international flights.",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/sprays-repellents"
    }
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: Pepper Spray",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/pepper-spray"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA PackSafe: Sprays and Repellents (self-defense spray)",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/sprays-repellents"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA What Can I Bring?: Flammables",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/flammables"
    },
    {
     "title": "49 CFR 175.10 (eCFR)",
     "url": "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-I/subchapter-C/part-175/subpart-A/section-175.10"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/pepper-spray/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "taser",
   "label": "Stun guns and Tasers",
   "aliases": [
    "taser",
    "stun gun",
    "electroshock weapon",
    "shocking device",
    "stun baton"
   ],
   "category": "fire-tobacco",
   "carry_on": "no",
   "checked": "limited",
   "answer": "Not in carry-on. Stun guns and Tasers may go in checked bags only if packed so they can't be fired or discharged by accident. FAA lithium-battery rules also apply.",
   "carry_on_detail": "Stun guns, Tasers and other shocking devices are prohibited in carry-on bags and at the checkpoint.",
   "checked_detail": "Allowed in checked bags if transported so the device is inoperable from accidental discharge. Many contain lithium batteries; spare lithium batteries must travel in the cabin, not checked bags.",
   "limits": [
    "Carry-on: not allowed",
    "Checked: allowed only when made inoperable against accidental discharge",
    "Spare lithium batteries: carry-on only, terminals protected; lithium-ion max 100 Wh each without airline approval"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Remove the battery or cartridge, or use the safety lock and a protective case, so the device can't activate in the hold.",
    "If you remove a lithium battery, carry it in your carry-on with taped terminals or in a battery case.",
    "Stun gun legality varies by state and city; check the laws where you're landing."
   ],
   "international": null,
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: Stun Guns/Shocking Devices",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/stun-gunsshocking-devices"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA What Can I Bring?: Complete List",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all-list"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA PackSafe: Lithium Batteries",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/lithium-batteries"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/taser/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "chewing-tobacco",
   "label": "Chewing tobacco and dip",
   "aliases": [
    "chewing tobacco",
    "dip",
    "snuff",
    "chew",
    "copenhagen",
    "smokeless tobacco"
   ],
   "category": "fire-tobacco",
   "carry_on": "yes",
   "checked": "yes",
   "answer": "Yes. TSA lists tobacco as allowed in carry-on and checked bags, and chewing tobacco and dip fall under that entry. Using tobacco products on board is prohibited on U.S. flights.",
   "carry_on_detail": "TSA's 'Tobacco' entry is marked allowed in carry-on bags with no special instructions.",
   "checked_detail": "Tobacco is allowed in checked bags.",
   "limits": [
    "Tobacco (including chew and dip): allowed in carry-on and checked bags",
    "Federal rules ban using tobacco products aboard scheduled U.S. passenger flights"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Federal rules define smoking as using a tobacco product, and airlines generally don't allow dipping on board; wait until you land.",
    "Bring a sealed spitter rather than an open cup if you plan to use it before boarding."
   ],
   "international": null,
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: Tobacco",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/tobacco"
    },
    {
     "title": "14 CFR Part 252: Smoking aboard aircraft (eCFR)",
     "url": "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-II/subchapter-A/part-252"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/chewing-tobacco/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "torch-lighter",
   "label": "Torch lighters",
   "aliases": [
    "jet lighter",
    "torch lighter",
    "butane torch lighter",
    "blue flame lighter",
    "cigar lighter"
   ],
   "category": "fire-tobacco",
   "carry_on": "no",
   "checked": "no",
   "answer": "No. TSA and FAA ban torch, jet and blue-flame lighters from both carry-on and checked bags; their needle-like flame can reach about 2,500°F.",
   "carry_on_detail": "Torch lighters are prohibited in the cabin and at the checkpoint under both TSA security rules and FAA hazardous-materials rules.",
   "checked_detail": "TSA lists torch lighters as not allowed in checked bags, and FAA PackSafe also prohibits them in checked baggage. Butane refill canisters are banned too.",
   "limits": [
    "Torch / jet / blue-flame lighters: banned in carry-on and checked bags",
    "Butane gas refills and lighter fluid: banned in carry-on and checked bags",
    "Micro, chef and utility torches and their fuel: banned in carry-on and checked bags"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Many cigar 'triple-jet' lighters are torch lighters; bring a standard soft-flame disposable or Zippo-type lighter instead (one per person, carry-on only).",
    "Kitchen creme-brulee torches fall under the same ban, with or without fuel in them.",
    "Buy a cheap torch lighter at your destination rather than risk having an expensive one surrendered."
   ],
   "international": null,
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: Lighters (Torch)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/torch-lighters"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA PackSafe: Lighters",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/lighters"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA PackSafe printable chart",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/printable-chart"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/torch-lighter/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "candles",
   "label": "Candles",
   "aliases": [
    "candle",
    "gel candle",
    "wax candle",
    "scented candle",
    "yankee candle"
   ],
   "category": "fire-tobacco",
   "carry_on": "limited",
   "checked": "yes",
   "answer": "Solid wax candles are allowed in carry-on and checked bags. Gel-type candles must go in checked luggage; TSA doesn't allow them in carry-ons.",
   "carry_on_detail": "Solid wax candles are fine in your carry-on. Gel-type candles are not allowed through the checkpoint.",
   "checked_detail": "Both solid wax and gel-type candles are allowed in checked bags.",
   "limits": [
    "Solid wax candles: carry-on and checked",
    "Gel-type candles: checked bags only"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Not sure if a jar candle is wax or gel? Gel candles look clear or jelly-like; pack those in checked bags.",
    "Wrap glass jar candles in clothing in checked bags to avoid breakage.",
    "Don't pack matches or a lighter with the candle in your checked bag; they're restricted separately."
   ],
   "international": null,
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: Solid Candles",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/solid-candles"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: Gel-Type Candles",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/gel-type-candles"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA What Can I Bring?: Flammables",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/flammables"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA What Can I Bring?: Complete List",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all-list"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/candles/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "cigars",
   "label": "Cigars",
   "aliases": [
    "cigar",
    "cuban cigars",
    "box of cigars",
    "cigarillos"
   ],
   "category": "fire-tobacco",
   "carry_on": "yes",
   "checked": "yes",
   "answer": "Yes. Cigars are allowed in carry-on and checked bags. Torch lighters, the usual cigar lighter, are banned from all bags, and smoking is prohibited on U.S. passenger flights.",
   "carry_on_detail": "TSA allows cigars through the checkpoint. A cigar cutter is also allowed in carry-on, though TSA recommends packing it in checked baggage.",
   "checked_detail": "Cigars are allowed in checked bags. Do not pack a torch lighter or butane refill with them; both are prohibited.",
   "limits": [
    "Cigars: allowed in carry-on and checked bags",
    "Torch (jet) lighters: banned in carry-on and checked bags",
    "Cigar cutters: allowed in carry-on (special instructions) and checked; TSA recommends checked",
    "Smoking is prohibited on U.S. passenger flights"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Carry a regular soft-flame lighter (one per person, in the cabin) instead of a torch lighter.",
    "Keep a humidor or premium cigars in your carry-on to avoid temperature swings and crushing in the hold.",
    "Put the cigar cutter in your checked bag if you can, as TSA suggests."
   ],
   "international": null,
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: Cigars",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/cigars"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA What Can I Bring?: Flammables",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/flammables"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA What Can I Bring?: Complete List",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all-list"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: Cigar Cutters",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/cigar-cutters"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: Lighters (Torch)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/torch-lighters"
    },
    {
     "title": "14 CFR Part 252: Smoking aboard aircraft (eCFR)",
     "url": "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-II/subchapter-A/part-252"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/cigars/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "nicotine-pouches",
   "label": "Nicotine pouches",
   "aliases": [
    "zyn",
    "nicotine pouches",
    "on pouches",
    "velo",
    "nicotine gum"
   ],
   "category": "fire-tobacco",
   "carry_on": "yes",
   "checked": "yes",
   "answer": "Yes. TSA has no specific rule for Zyn or other nicotine pouches. TSA lists tobacco and gum as allowed in carry-on and checked bags, and pouches aren't a liquid or a listed hazardous material.",
   "carry_on_detail": "No TSA or FAA restriction applies to nicotine pouches; as a solid product they are not subject to the 3.4 oz liquids rule. The officer still has the final say.",
   "checked_detail": "Allowed in checked bags; no FAA hazardous-materials restriction applies.",
   "limits": [
    "No TSA quantity limit is listed for nicotine pouches",
    "Using nicotine products on board is up to the airline; smoking and vaping are banned on U.S. flights"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Keep the tins in your carry-on so you aren't without them if your checked bag is delayed.",
    "Don't confuse pouches with vapes: e-cigarettes must be carried on and are banned from checked bags.",
    "Some countries restrict nicotine pouches; check the destination's rules before flying abroad."
   ],
   "international": null,
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: Tobacco",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/tobacco"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA What Can I Bring?: Complete List",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all-list"
    },
    {
     "title": "14 CFR Part 252: Smoking aboard aircraft (eCFR)",
     "url": "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-II/subchapter-A/part-252"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/nicotine-pouches/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "food",
   "label": "Food",
   "aliases": [
    "food on plane",
    "bring food through tsa",
    "sandwich",
    "homemade food",
    "leftovers"
   ],
   "category": "food-drink",
   "carry_on": "limited",
   "checked": "yes",
   "answer": "Yes. Solid food can go in carry-on or checked bags. Liquid, gel, or spreadable foods over 3.4 oz (100 ml) must go in checked bags. Arriving from abroad, you must declare all food to U.S. Customs.",
   "carry_on_detail": "Any solid food (sandwiches, cooked meat, cookies, pizza, candy) is allowed. Liquids, gels and spreads (soups, sauces, dips, yogurt, jam) must be 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less per container and fit in your one quart-size bag.",
   "checked_detail": "Solid and liquid foods are both allowed in checked bags. Pack liquids so they cannot leak.",
   "limits": [
    "Solid food: no TSA quantity limit in carry-on or checked bags",
    "Liquid/gel/spreadable food in carry-on: 3.4 oz (100 ml) per container, all in one quart-size bag",
    "International arrivals: declare all meats, fruits, vegetables, plants and animal products on CBP Form 6059B; undeclared prohibited items can bring civil penalties up to $1,000 for a first non-commercial offense"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "TSA officers may ask you to take food out of your bag for a separate X-ray, so pack it on top.",
    "If it can be spread, poured, or pumped, TSA treats it as a liquid or gel.",
    "Flying from Hawaii, Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands, your food is checked by USDA before departure, so eat fresh produce before the airport.",
    "Many fresh, dried and some canned meats are prohibited entering the U.S. from abroad, including products made with them such as beef broth."
   ],
   "international": [
    {
     "region": "Canada",
     "note": "CATSA treats non-solid foods (spreads, sauces, yogurt) like liquids: 100 ml or less per container in one 1 L clear bag in carry-on.",
     "url": "https://www.catsa-acsta.gc.ca/en/what-can-bring/liquids-non-solid-food-personal-items"
    }
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: Snacks",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/snacks"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: Candy (solid vs. liquid food guidance)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/candy"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: What is the 3-1-1 liquids rule?",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/frequently-asked-questions/what-3-1-1-liquids-rule"
    },
    {
     "title": "CBP: Bringing Agricultural Products Into the United States",
     "url": "https://www.cbp.gov/travel/clearing-cbp/bringing-agricultural-products-united-states"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/food/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "alcohol",
   "label": "Alcohol",
   "aliases": [
    "liquor",
    "wine",
    "beer",
    "bottle of wine",
    "spirits",
    "vodka"
   ],
   "category": "food-drink",
   "carry_on": "limited",
   "checked": "limited",
   "answer": "Yes, with limits. Carry-on: only containers of 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less in your quart bag. Checked: drinks over 24% up to 70% ABV are limited to 5 L per person in unopened retail packaging; over 70% ABV is forbidden.",
   "carry_on_detail": "Alcohol in carry-on must be in containers of 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less that fit in your one quart-size bag. Federal rules bar you from drinking your own alcohol onboard; only alcohol served by the airline may be consumed.",
   "checked_detail": "Beer, wine and drinks at 24% ABV or less have no hazmat quantity limit. Drinks over 24% and up to 70% ABV (140 proof) must be in unopened retail packaging, with a 5 L (1.3 gal) total per passenger. Above 70% ABV (e.g., grain alcohol, 151-proof rum) is not permitted.",
   "limits": [
    "Carry-on: 3.4 oz (100 ml) per container, in one quart-size bag",
    "Checked, 24% ABV or less: no FAA quantity limit",
    "Checked, over 24% to 70% ABV: unopened retail packaging, 5 L (1.3 gal) total per person",
    "Over 70% ABV (over 140 proof): not allowed in carry-on or checked bags",
    "Onboard: you may only drink alcohol served by the airline (14 CFR 121.575)"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Your airline's own baggage weight limits still apply, and wine bottles add up fast.",
    "Wrap bottles in clothes inside a sealed plastic bag to contain leaks.",
    "Opened bottles over 24% ABV can't go in checked bags, since FAA requires unopened retail packaging for that range."
   ],
   "international": [
    {
     "region": "Canada",
     "note": "CATSA applies the same split: no limit at 24% ABV or less, and 5 L per person for 24-70% ABV in checked bags; gift bottles should not go in carry-on.",
     "url": "https://www.catsa-acsta.gc.ca/en/what-can-bring/liquids-non-solid-food-personal-items"
    }
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: Alcoholic Beverages",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/alcoholic-beverages"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA PackSafe: Alcoholic Beverages",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/alcoholic-beverages"
    },
    {
     "title": "49 CFR 175.10(a)(4) (eCFR)",
     "url": "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-I/subchapter-C/part-175/subpart-A/section-175.10"
    },
    {
     "title": "14 CFR 121.575 Alcoholic beverages (eCFR)",
     "url": "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-G/part-121/subpart-T/section-121.575"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/alcohol/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "snacks",
   "label": "Snacks",
   "aliases": [
    "chips",
    "granola bars",
    "crackers",
    "cookies",
    "candy"
   ],
   "category": "food-drink",
   "carry_on": "yes",
   "checked": "yes",
   "answer": "Yes. Solid snacks like chips, crackers, cookies, nuts, granola bars and candy are allowed in carry-on and checked bags with no quantity limit. Dips and spreads count as liquids, so 3.4 oz (100 ml) max in carry-on.",
   "carry_on_detail": "Solid snacks are allowed in any amount. Snacks with a liquid or gel component (dips, spreads, yogurt) must be 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less per container in your quart-size bag.",
   "checked_detail": "All snacks are allowed in checked bags.",
   "limits": [
    "Solid snacks: no TSA limit",
    "Dips, spreads, liquid chocolate: 3.4 oz (100 ml) per container in carry-on"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Pack snacks together on top of your bag; officers may ask you to separate food for a clearer X-ray.",
    "Fresh fruit snacks are fine domestically but can't be taken from Hawaii or Puerto Rico to the mainland or brought in from abroad without declaring them.",
    "A cup of hummus or a container of dip over 3.4 oz will be taken at security."
   ],
   "international": null,
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: Snacks",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/snacks"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: Candy (solid vs. liquid food guidance)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/candy"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/snacks/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "water-bottle",
   "label": "Water bottles and tumblers",
   "aliases": [
    "stanley cup",
    "hydro flask",
    "empty water bottle",
    "insulated tumbler",
    "reusable water bottle",
    "yeti"
   ],
   "category": "food-drink",
   "carry_on": "limited",
   "checked": "yes",
   "answer": "Yes, if it's empty at security. Empty water bottles, Stanley cups, Hydro Flasks and tumblers are allowed in carry-on; fill them after the checkpoint. Water over 3.4 oz (100 ml) is not allowed through security.",
   "carry_on_detail": "Empty drink containers of any size are allowed through the checkpoint and can be filled afterward. A filled bottle can only pass if it holds 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less.",
   "checked_detail": "Empty or full bottles are allowed in checked bags.",
   "limits": [
    "Empty bottles/tumblers: any size allowed in carry-on",
    "Water or other drinks in carry-on: 3.4 oz (100 ml) max"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Dump the water before the line, not at the X-ray belt, and pull the bottle out to show it's empty.",
    "Buying a drink after security is also fine; anything purchased past the checkpoint can be taken on board.",
    "Water for babies is an exception: reasonable quantities are allowed but screened separately."
   ],
   "international": null,
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: Coffee Thermos (empty)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/coffee-thermos-empty"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA What Can I Bring? list (Bottled Water)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all?page=3"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA What Can I Bring? list (Water for Babies)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all?page=48"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/water-bottle/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "fresh-fruit",
   "label": "Fresh fruit and vegetables",
   "aliases": [
    "fruit",
    "apple",
    "banana",
    "vegetables",
    "produce"
   ],
   "category": "food-drink",
   "carry_on": "yes",
   "checked": "yes",
   "answer": "Yes on U.S. domestic flights within the mainland. But most fresh fruits and vegetables can't be taken from Hawaii, Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands to the mainland, and produce from abroad must be declared to U.S. Customs.",
   "carry_on_detail": "Whole fresh fruits and vegetables are solid food and are allowed through TSA for travel within the continental U.S.",
   "checked_detail": "Allowed in checked bags for travel within the continental U.S.",
   "limits": [
    "Hawaii to mainland: all food and plants must be presented for USDA inspection before departure; most fresh fruits and vegetables are prohibited (pineapple and coconut are allowed after inspection)",
    "Puerto Rico/USVI to mainland: USDA pre-departure inspection; only produce on the allowed list (e.g., avocado, banana, pineapple, citrus) may go",
    "International arrivals: declare all fruits and vegetables; first-offense civil penalties for undeclared prohibited items can reach $1,000"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Eat or toss fruit before landing from abroad, or declare it; undeclared prohibited produce is confiscated and can bring a fine.",
    "From Hawaii, papaya, banana and lychee are only allowed if treated at a USDA-approved facility and sealed in marked boxes.",
    "Mexico arrivals: many fruits such as mangoes, apples, oranges and stone fruit need a permit."
   ],
   "international": null,
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: Fresh Fruits and Vegetables",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/fresh-fruits-and-vegetables"
    },
    {
     "title": "USDA APHIS: Travelers From Hawaii to the U.S. Mainland, Alaska, or Guam",
     "url": "https://direct.aphis.usda.gov/traveling-with-ag-products/hawaii"
    },
    {
     "title": "USDA APHIS: Travel to U.S. From Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands",
     "url": "https://direct.aphis.usda.gov/traveling-with-ag-products/puerto-rico-usvi"
    },
    {
     "title": "CBP: Bringing Agricultural Products Into the United States",
     "url": "https://www.cbp.gov/travel/clearing-cbp/bringing-agricultural-products-united-states"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/fresh-fruit/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "baby-formula",
   "label": "Baby formula, breast milk and baby food",
   "aliases": [
    "formula",
    "breast milk",
    "baby food",
    "puree pouches",
    "toddler milk"
   ],
   "category": "food-drink",
   "carry_on": "yes",
   "checked": "yes",
   "answer": "Yes. Formula, breast milk, toddler drinks and baby food are allowed in carry-on in amounts over 3.4 oz (100 ml) and don't need to fit in the quart bag. Tell the TSA officer and expect separate screening.",
   "carry_on_detail": "TSA treats these as medically necessary liquids, so you may bring more than 3.4 oz. Remove them for separate screening; officers may test them but never put anything into the liquid. Ice packs, freezer packs and gel packs to keep them cool are allowed too.",
   "checked_detail": "Allowed in checked bags.",
   "limits": [
    "Formula, breast milk, juice/toddler drinks, baby food: over 3.4 oz (100 ml) allowed in carry-on; no quart bag needed",
    "Ice, freezer and gel packs to cool them: allowed, even without breast milk",
    "Breast milk: your child does not need to be traveling with you"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Clear bottles screen faster than pouches; bags and pouches may need to be opened for alternate screening.",
    "You can decline X-ray or opening; expect extra screening of you and your bags instead.",
    "Partially melted ice packs are screened like liquids, so keep them frozen solid if possible.",
    "TSA Cares (855-787-2227) can arrange checkpoint help if you call 72 hours ahead."
   ],
   "international": [
    {
     "region": "UK",
     "note": "All UK airports allow baby food or milk in containers up to 2 litres in hand luggage.",
     "url": "https://www.gov.uk/hand-luggage-restrictions/liquids"
    },
    {
     "region": "Canada",
     "note": "CATSA allows baby food, milk, formula, water and juice over 100 ml when traveling with a child under two, and breast milk over 100 ml with or without the child.",
     "url": "https://www.catsa-acsta.gc.ca/en/what-can-bring/liquids-non-solid-food-personal-items"
    }
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: Breast Milk",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/breast-milk"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: Traveling with Children",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/special-procedures/traveling-children"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/baby-formula/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "coffee",
   "label": "Coffee",
   "aliases": [
    "coffee beans",
    "ground coffee",
    "iced coffee",
    "starbucks",
    "thermos of coffee"
   ],
   "category": "food-drink",
   "carry_on": "limited",
   "checked": "yes",
   "answer": "Coffee beans and grounds: yes, in carry-on and checked bags. Brewed coffee: only 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less through security, but you can buy coffee after the checkpoint or bring an empty thermos and fill it.",
   "carry_on_detail": "Whole beans and ground coffee are allowed with no TSA quantity limit. Liquid coffee must be 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less at the checkpoint; drinks bought after security can be carried on.",
   "checked_detail": "Beans, grounds and liquid coffee are allowed in checked bags.",
   "limits": [
    "Beans/grounds: no TSA limit",
    "Liquid coffee in carry-on: 3.4 oz (100 ml) per container",
    "Roasted or green coffee beans from Hawaii or Puerto Rico: allowed after USDA inspection, no quantity limit"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Officers may ask you to remove bags of coffee for a separate X-ray, so keep them easy to reach.",
    "Bringing Kona coffee home? APHIS allows roasted or green beans from Hawaii after inspection, with no quantity limit.",
    "Bring an empty thermos and fill it at a cafe after security."
   ],
   "international": null,
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: Coffee (Beans or Ground)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/coffee-beans-or-ground"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA What Can I Bring? list (Coffee (Liquid))",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all?page=8"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: Coffee Thermos (empty)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/coffee-thermos-empty"
    },
    {
     "title": "USDA APHIS: Travelers From Hawaii to the U.S. Mainland, Alaska, or Guam",
     "url": "https://direct.aphis.usda.gov/traveling-with-ag-products/hawaii"
    },
    {
     "title": "USDA APHIS: Travel to U.S. From Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands",
     "url": "https://direct.aphis.usda.gov/traveling-with-ag-products/puerto-rico-usvi"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/coffee/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "peanut-butter",
   "label": "Peanut butter",
   "aliases": [
    "peanut butter",
    "nut butter",
    "almond butter",
    "jif",
    "spreads"
   ],
   "category": "food-drink",
   "carry_on": "limited",
   "checked": "yes",
   "answer": "Only small amounts in carry-on: peanut butter counts as a liquid/gel, so each container must be 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less in your quart bag. Larger jars belong in checked bags.",
   "carry_on_detail": "Peanut butter is allowed in containers of 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less, packed in your one quart-size liquids bag.",
   "checked_detail": "Larger jars can go in checked bags; TSA directs liquid and gel foods over 3.4 oz there.",
   "limits": [
    "Carry-on: 3.4 oz (100 ml) per container, in one quart-size bag"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Single-serve peanut butter cups or squeeze packs are an easy carry-on workaround.",
    "A sandwich already spread with peanut butter is solid food and is fine.",
    "Seal checked jars in a zip-top bag in case the lid loosens."
   ],
   "international": [
    {
     "region": "Canada",
     "note": "CATSA also classes peanut butter and other spreads as gels: 100 ml or less in carry-on in the 1 L bag; larger containers in checked bags.",
     "url": "https://www.catsa-acsta.gc.ca/en/what-can-bring/liquids-non-solid-food-personal-items"
    }
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: Peanut Butter",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/peanut-butter"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: Candy (solid vs. liquid food guidance)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/candy"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/peanut-butter/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "protein-powder",
   "label": "Protein powder",
   "aliases": [
    "protein powder",
    "pre-workout",
    "energy powder",
    "powdered supplements",
    "creatine"
   ],
   "category": "food-drink",
   "carry_on": "limited",
   "checked": "yes",
   "answer": "Yes. Protein and energy powders are allowed in carry-on and checked bags. In carry-on, containers over 12 oz (350 ml) must go in a separate bin for X-ray and may be opened, so TSA suggests checking large tubs.",
   "carry_on_detail": "Powders are allowed. Any powder-like substance over 12 oz / 350 ml must be placed in its own bin for X-ray and may need extra screening, including opening the container.",
   "checked_detail": "Allowed in checked bags in any amount; TSA encourages putting non-essential powders over 12 oz here.",
   "limits": [
    "Powders over 12 oz (350 ml) in carry-on: separate bin for X-ray, possible additional screening"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Pre-portion servings into small bags or containers under 12 oz to skip the separate-bin step.",
    "Keep supplements in their labeled original packaging to speed up any secondary screening.",
    "Mixed protein shakes are liquids: 3.4 oz (100 ml) max in carry-on."
   ],
   "international": null,
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: Protein or Energy Powders",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/protein-or-energy-powders"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA What Can I Bring? list (powders note)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all?page=34"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/protein-powder/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "mini-liquor-bottles",
   "label": "Mini liquor bottles",
   "aliases": [
    "minis",
    "shooters",
    "nips",
    "airplane bottles",
    "mini bottles"
   ],
   "category": "food-drink",
   "carry_on": "limited",
   "checked": "limited",
   "answer": "Yes. Mini liquor bottles of 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less are allowed in carry-on if they fit in your one quart-size bag. But you can't drink them onboard; only airline-served alcohol is allowed.",
   "carry_on_detail": "Each mini must be 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less and all must fit comfortably in your single quart-size liquids bag, alongside your other toiletries.",
   "checked_detail": "Minis are allowed in checked bags. If over 24% ABV, they must be unopened retail bottles and count toward the 5 L per-person limit for 24-70% ABV; over 70% ABV is forbidden.",
   "limits": [
    "Carry-on: 3.4 oz (100 ml) per bottle, all in one quart-size bag",
    "Checked, over 24% to 70% ABV: unopened retail packaging, 5 L total per person",
    "Over 70% ABV: not allowed",
    "Drinking your own minis onboard is prohibited (14 CFR 121.575)"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Your minis share the quart bag with shampoo and toothpaste, so you'll fit fewer than you think.",
    "Flight attendants can't let you drink your own bottles, even if you offer to buy a mixer.",
    "Minis are a good way to bring liquor in a carry-on-only trip; full-size bottles must be checked."
   ],
   "international": null,
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: Alcoholic Beverages",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/alcoholic-beverages"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA PackSafe: Alcoholic Beverages",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/alcoholic-beverages"
    },
    {
     "title": "14 CFR 121.575 Alcoholic beverages (eCFR)",
     "url": "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-G/part-121/subpart-T/section-121.575"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/mini-liquor-bottles/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "gum",
   "label": "Chewing gum",
   "aliases": [
    "gum",
    "chewing gum",
    "nicotine gum",
    "bubble gum"
   ],
   "category": "food-drink",
   "carry_on": "yes",
   "checked": "yes",
   "answer": "Yes. Chewing gum is allowed in both carry-on and checked bags with no TSA limit.",
   "carry_on_detail": "Gum is allowed in any quantity in carry-on bags.",
   "checked_detail": "Gum is allowed in checked bags.",
   "limits": [
    "No TSA quantity limit"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Chewing gum during takeoff and landing can help your ears equalize pressure.",
    "Solid candy is also allowed in any amount in carry-on and checked bags."
   ],
   "international": null,
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA What Can I Bring? list (Gum)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all?page=20"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: Gum",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/gum"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: Candy (solid vs. liquid food guidance)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/candy"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/gum/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "pills",
   "label": "Over-the-counter pills",
   "aliases": [
    "otc medicine",
    "tylenol",
    "advil",
    "ibuprofen",
    "pill organizer",
    "non-prescription medication"
   ],
   "category": "medical",
   "carry_on": "yes",
   "checked": "yes",
   "answer": "Yes. Over-the-counter pills and other solid medication are allowed in carry-on and checked bags in unlimited amounts, as long as they're screened. A pill organizer is fine; TSA doesn't require original packaging.",
   "carry_on_detail": "Solid medication can go through the checkpoint in any quantity and doesn't need to be declared. Liquid OTC medicine (cough syrup, liquid ibuprofen) follows the medically-necessary-liquids rules: over 3.4 oz must be declared.",
   "checked_detail": "Allowed in checked bags; TSA recommends carrying medication with you for immediate access.",
   "limits": [
    "Pills and solids: no TSA quantity limit, must be screened",
    "Liquid OTC medicine over 3.4 oz (100 ml): reasonable quantities, declare at screening",
    "FAA medicinal/toiletry limit: 18 oz (500 ml) per container, 70 oz (2 L) total per person"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Mixing pills in one daily organizer is allowed by TSA; labeled packaging can make a bag check go faster.",
    "Ask for visual inspection before the X-ray belt if you'd rather your pills not be X-rayed.",
    "Liquid gels and capsules count as solid medication, not liquids."
   ],
   "international": null,
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA Travel Tips: Can you pack your meds in a pill case?",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/travel-tips/can-you-pack-your-meds-pill-case-and-more-questions-answered"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: Medications (Pills)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/medications-pills"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA What Can I Bring?: Medical",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/medical"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA PackSafe: Medicinal & Toiletry Articles",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/medicinal-toiletry-articles"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/pills/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "prescription-medication",
   "label": "Prescription medication",
   "aliases": [
    "prescription drugs",
    "prescription pills",
    "liquid medicine",
    "meds",
    "medicine"
   ],
   "category": "medical",
   "carry_on": "yes",
   "checked": "yes",
   "answer": "Yes. Pills are allowed in unlimited amounts once screened, in carry-on or checked bags. Liquid prescriptions over 3.4 oz are allowed in carry-on in reasonable amounts if you declare them. TSA doesn't require original bottles, but state labeling laws apply.",
   "carry_on_detail": "Solid medication can be carried in any quantity after screening and need not be declared. Medically necessary liquids above 3.4 oz (100 ml) are allowed in reasonable quantities for your trip; tell the officer at the start of screening and expect extra checks, possibly including opening the container.",
   "checked_detail": "Medication is allowed in checked bags, but TSA recommends keeping it in your carry-on so you can reach it if needed. FAA caps medicinal and toiletry items at 18 oz (500 ml) per container and 70 oz (2 L) total per person.",
   "limits": [
    "Pills and solid medication: no TSA quantity limit, must be screened",
    "Liquid medication over 3.4 oz (100 ml): allowed in carry-on in reasonable quantities if declared; no quart bag needed",
    "Original prescription bottles: not required by TSA, but follow your state's labeling laws",
    "FAA medicinal/toiletry limit: 18 oz (0.5 kg / 500 ml) per container, 70 oz (2 kg / 2 L) total per person"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "A pill organizer is fine for TSA, but your state may require prescription labeling, so a photo of the label or a pharmacy printout is worth carrying.",
    "You can ask for visual inspection instead of X-ray, as long as you ask before the medication goes into the X-ray tunnel.",
    "Keep medication in your carry-on, not your checked bag, in case your luggage is lost or delayed."
   ],
   "international": [
    {
     "region": "UK",
     "note": "Liquid medicine in containers over 100ml needs proof it's prescribed to you, such as a doctor's letter or prescription copy; tablets don't.",
     "url": "https://www.gov.uk/hand-luggage-restrictions/essential-medicines-and-medical-equipment"
    }
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA Travel Tips: Can you pack your meds in a pill case?",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/travel-tips/can-you-pack-your-meds-pill-case-and-more-questions-answered"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: Medications (Pills)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/medications-pills"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: Medications (Liquid)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/medications-liquid"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA FAQ: Traveling with medication",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/frequently-asked-questions/i-am-traveling-medication-are-there-any-requirements-i-should-be"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA Cares: Disabilities and Medical Conditions",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/tsa-cares/disabilities-and-medical-conditions"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA PackSafe: Medicinal & Toiletry Articles",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/medicinal-toiletry-articles"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/prescription-medication/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "vitamins",
   "label": "Vitamins and supplements",
   "aliases": [
    "vitamins",
    "supplements",
    "multivitamin",
    "protein powder",
    "liquid vitamins",
    "gummies"
   ],
   "category": "medical",
   "carry_on": "yes",
   "checked": "yes",
   "answer": "Yes. Vitamins and supplements in pill or capsule form are allowed in carry-on and checked bags. Liquid vitamins are limited to 3.4 oz (100 ml) per container in carry-on, with no limit in checked bags.",
   "carry_on_detail": "Solid vitamins and supplements are allowed. Liquid vitamins must be 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less per container in your carry-on.",
   "checked_detail": "Vitamins, supplements and liquid vitamins are all allowed in checked bags.",
   "limits": [
    "Vitamin pills, capsules and supplements: carry-on and checked",
    "Liquid vitamins: 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less per container in carry-on; allowed in checked"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Large liquid supplement bottles belong in your checked bag unless they're medically necessary and you declare them.",
    "TSA officers may ask you to separate powders and foods from your carry-on for screening, so pack them where they're easy to reach.",
    "Unlabeled bags of capsules can draw extra questions; keep supplements in their original containers when practical."
   ],
   "international": null,
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: Vitamins",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/vitamins"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA What Can I Bring?: Medical",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/medical"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA What Can I Bring?: Complete List",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all-list"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/vitamins/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "insulin",
   "label": "Insulin, pens and syringes",
   "aliases": [
    "insulin pen",
    "insulin pump",
    "diabetic supplies",
    "syringes",
    "glucose monitor",
    "cgm"
   ],
   "category": "medical",
   "carry_on": "yes",
   "checked": "yes",
   "answer": "Yes. Insulin and diabetes supplies are allowed in carry-on and checked bags. Tell the TSA officer you have them; unused syringes must be accompanied by injectable medication, and used ones must be in a sharps container.",
   "carry_on_detail": "Declare insulin and supplies at the start of screening and put insulin in a separate bin for X-ray. Pumps and CGMs attached to your body don't have to be removed, but tell the officer where they are; you can request alternative screening for a disconnected device.",
   "checked_detail": "Insulin and supplies are allowed in checked bags. Pumps and devices with lithium batteries should be carried on.",
   "limits": [
    "Insulin: allowed over 3.4 oz in carry-on as a medically necessary liquid; must be declared",
    "Unused syringes: allowed only together with injectable medication",
    "Used syringes: in a sharps disposal or similar hard-surface container",
    "Insulin pumps and supplies must be accompanied by insulin, which must be clearly identified",
    "Ice, freezer and gel packs for cooling: allowed even if partly melted"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Keep insulin in your carry-on so it stays with you and avoids the cargo hold.",
    "Tell the officer about your pump or CGM before screening; in standard lanes expect a self pat-down and hand swab, while in PreCheck that's only if it alarms.",
    "Label your insulin so it's clearly identified, which TSA requires for pump users and which speeds screening."
   ],
   "international": [
    {
     "region": "UK",
     "note": "Hypodermic syringes are allowed in hand and hold luggage; liquid medicine over 100ml needs proof of prescription.",
     "url": "https://www.gov.uk/hand-luggage-restrictions/essential-medicines-and-medical-equipment"
    }
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: Insulin",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/insulin"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA What Can I Bring?: Medical",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/medical"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA Cares: Disabilities and Medical Conditions",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/tsa-cares/disabilities-and-medical-conditions"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/insulin/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "inhaler",
   "label": "Asthma inhalers",
   "aliases": [
    "inhaler",
    "asthma inhaler",
    "albuterol",
    "puffer",
    "nebulizer"
   ],
   "category": "medical",
   "carry_on": "yes",
   "checked": "yes",
   "answer": "Yes. Asthma inhalers are allowed in carry-on and checked bags. They're treated as medically necessary items, so they don't have to fit in your liquids bag; declare them at screening.",
   "carry_on_detail": "TSA allows inhalers in carry-on with special instructions: declare medically necessary liquids, gels and aerosols to the officer for inspection. Labeling is recommended but not required.",
   "checked_detail": "Allowed in checked bags. FAA treats inhalers as medicinal articles, limited to 18 oz (500 ml) per container and 70 oz (2 L) total per person.",
   "limits": [
    "Inhalers: carry-on (declare at screening) and checked",
    "FAA medicinal aerosols: 18 oz (0.5 kg / 500 ml) per container, 70 oz (2 kg / 2 L) total per person",
    "Nebulizer liquids: exempt from the 3-1-1 liquids rule in reasonable quantities"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Always keep a rescue inhaler in your carry-on or pocket, never only in a checked bag.",
    "Nebulizers can stay in their case for X-ray, and their liquids are exempt from the 3-1-1 rule.",
    "Labeling your inhaler isn't required by TSA, but it helps screening go smoothly."
   ],
   "international": [
    {
     "region": "UK",
     "note": "Inhalers are allowed in both hand and hold luggage.",
     "url": "https://www.gov.uk/hand-luggage-restrictions/essential-medicines-and-medical-equipment"
    }
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: Inhalers",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/inhalers"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA What Can I Bring?: Medical",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/medical"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA PackSafe: Medicinal & Toiletry Articles",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/medicinal-toiletry-articles"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA Cares: Disabilities and Medical Conditions",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/tsa-cares/disabilities-and-medical-conditions"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/inhaler/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "epipen",
   "label": "EpiPens and auto-injectors",
   "aliases": [
    "epipen",
    "epinephrine auto-injector",
    "auvi-q",
    "auto injector",
    "allergy pen"
   ],
   "category": "medical",
   "carry_on": "yes",
   "checked": "yes",
   "answer": "Yes. EpiPens and other epinephrine auto-injectors are allowed in carry-on and checked bags. As medically necessary items they aren't limited by the 3.4 oz rule; declare them to the officer at screening.",
   "carry_on_detail": "TSA allows EpiPens in carry-on bags. Medically necessary liquids and gels are allowed in reasonable quantities but must be declared to officers for inspection.",
   "checked_detail": "Allowed in checked bags, but you'll want them in the cabin in case of a reaction.",
   "limits": [
    "EpiPens / auto-injectors: carry-on and checked",
    "Medically necessary liquids: reasonable quantities for your trip, declared at the checkpoint"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Keep auto-injectors in your carry-on or on your person; TSA recommends carrying medication with you, and a checked bag is out of reach in an emergency.",
    "Pull them out and tell the officer at the start of screening to avoid a bag search.",
    "Keep them in the pharmacy box or labeled pouch; labeling is recommended, not required."
   ],
   "international": null,
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: EpiPens",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/epipens"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA What Can I Bring?: Medical",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/medical"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA What Can I Bring?: Complete List",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all-list"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA Travel Tips: Can you pack your meds in a pill case?",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/travel-tips/can-you-pack-your-meds-pill-case-and-more-questions-answered"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/epipen/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "electric-shaver",
   "label": "Electric shavers",
   "aliases": [
    "electric razor",
    "shaver",
    "foil shaver",
    "rotary shaver",
    "philips norelco"
   ],
   "category": "personal-electrics",
   "carry_on": "yes",
   "checked": "yes",
   "answer": "Yes. TSA allows electric razors in both carry-on and checked bags. Rechargeable lithium-battery models are best kept in your carry-on; if checked, switch them fully off and protect them from turning on.",
   "carry_on_detail": "Electric razors are allowed in carry-on bags with no special restrictions.",
   "checked_detail": "Electric razors are allowed in checked bags. For lithium-battery models, FAA says devices should be in carry-on, and any checked must be completely powered off and protected from accidental activation.",
   "limits": [
    "Electric razors: allowed in carry-on and checked bags",
    "Lithium battery devices in checked bags: completely powered off and protected from accidental activation or damage",
    "Spare lithium batteries and power banks: carry-on only, terminals protected from short circuit"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Use the travel lock (often a long press of the power button) so the shaver cannot start buzzing in your bag.",
    "Disposable and safety razors are a separate rule; this one covers electric shavers only.",
    "Spare lithium batteries for a shaver must stay in your carry-on."
   ],
   "international": null,
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA What Can I Bring? list (Electric Razors, Electronic Toothbrush)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all?page=14"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA PackSafe: Portable Electronic Devices Containing Batteries",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/portable-electronic-devices-with-batteries"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA PackSafe: Lithium Batteries",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/lithium-batteries"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/electric-shaver/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "hair-dryer",
   "label": "Hair dryers",
   "aliases": [
    "blow dryer",
    "hairdryer",
    "travel hair dryer",
    "blowdryer"
   ],
   "category": "personal-electrics",
   "carry_on": "yes",
   "checked": "yes",
   "answer": "Yes. TSA allows hair dryers in both carry-on and checked bags with no special restrictions. Only cordless, battery-powered models bring lithium battery rules into play.",
   "carry_on_detail": "Corded hair dryers are allowed in carry-on bags without special conditions.",
   "checked_detail": "Hair dryers are allowed in checked bags. A rare cordless lithium-powered dryer should travel in the cabin; if checked, FAA requires it to be fully powered off and protected from accidental activation.",
   "limits": [
    "Corded hair dryers: allowed in both carry-on and checked bags",
    "Cordless lithium-powered models: lithium-ion batteries: up to 100 wh allowed without approval; 101-160 wh needs airline approval; over 160 wh forbidden"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Many hotels and rentals supply dryers; check before giving up the space.",
    "US dryers are typically 120 V only; a plug adapter does not convert voltage, so a single-voltage dryer can burn out on 230 V outlets.",
    "A bulky dryer in a packed carry-on may get pulled for a closer look; placing it near the top saves time."
   ],
   "international": [
    {
     "region": "Canada",
     "note": "CATSA permits electric hair dryers, curling irons and flat irons in both carry-on and checked bags, the same as the US.",
     "url": "https://www.catsa-acsta.gc.ca/en/item/electric-hair-blow-dryers-curling-or-flat-irons"
    },
    {
     "region": "Australia",
     "note": "CASA classes small electrical appliances such as hair dryers and straighteners as not dangerous goods, permitted in carry-on and checked bags.",
     "url": "https://www.casa.gov.au/node/420720"
    }
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA What Can I Bring? list (Hair Clippers, Hair Dryers, Hair Straighteners)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all?page=20"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA PackSafe: Portable Electronic Devices Containing Batteries",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/portable-electronic-devices-with-batteries"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA: Airline Passengers and Batteries",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/airline-passengers-and-batteries"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/hair-dryer/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "hair-straightener",
   "label": "Hair straighteners",
   "aliases": [
    "flat iron",
    "hair straightener",
    "cordless flat iron",
    "butane straightener",
    "straightening iron"
   ],
   "category": "personal-electrics",
   "carry_on": "yes",
   "checked": "limited",
   "answer": "Yes. Corded flat irons are unrestricted in carry-on and checked bags. Cordless flat irons powered by lithium batteries or butane are carry-on only, with a safety cover over the plates; spare gas cartridges are banned.",
   "carry_on_detail": "Corded flat irons are allowed with no special restrictions. Cordless lithium or butane flat irons are allowed in the cabin only if a safety cover is securely fitted over the heating element and the tool is protected from switching on accidentally.",
   "checked_detail": "Corded flat irons may go in checked bags. Cordless flat irons that run on lithium batteries or gas/butane are not allowed in checked bags.",
   "limits": [
    "Corded (plug-in) flat irons: no restriction in either bag",
    "Cordless lithium or butane flat irons: carry-on only, safety cover on the heating element, protected from accidental activation",
    "Butane-powered irons: one per person (FAA), and spare gas cartridges/refills are forbidden in all bags",
    "Lithium-ion batteries: up to 100 Wh allowed without approval; 101-160 Wh needs airline approval; over 160 Wh forbidden"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "A heat-resistant pouch or the original plate lock/cap can serve as the safety cover; a loose iron in a bag is what gets flagged.",
    "If an airline forces you to gate-check your carry-on, take a cordless iron out and keep it with you, since it cannot travel in the hold.",
    "Corded irons sold in the US are 120 V; check whether yours is dual-voltage before using it abroad with only a plug adapter."
   ],
   "international": [
    {
     "region": "Canada",
     "note": "CATSA permits electric hair dryers, curling irons and flat irons in both carry-on and checked bags, the same as the US.",
     "url": "https://www.catsa-acsta.gc.ca/en/item/electric-hair-blow-dryers-curling-or-flat-irons"
    }
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: Hair Straightener, flat iron (with cord)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/hair-straightener-flat-iron"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: Hair Straightener, flat iron (cordless)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/hair-straightener-flat-iron-cordless"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA PackSafe: Curling Irons (Cordless)",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/curling-irons"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA: Airline Passengers and Batteries",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/airline-passengers-and-batteries"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA What Can I Bring? list (Hair Clippers, Hair Dryers, Hair Straighteners)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all?page=20"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/hair-straightener/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "curling-iron",
   "label": "Curling irons",
   "aliases": [
    "curling wand",
    "cordless curling iron",
    "butane curling iron",
    "hair curler",
    "travel curling iron"
   ],
   "category": "personal-electrics",
   "carry_on": "yes",
   "checked": "limited",
   "answer": "Yes. Corded curling irons can go in carry-on or checked bags. Cordless lithium or butane curling irons are carry-on only (one butane iron per person), with a safety cover over the heating element; spare gas refills are banned.",
   "carry_on_detail": "Corded curling irons are unrestricted. Cordless curling irons with lithium batteries or butane cartridges are allowed only in carry-on bags, with a securely fitted safety cover over the heating element and protection against accidental activation; FAA limits butane curling irons to one per person.",
   "checked_detail": "Corded curling irons are allowed in checked bags. Cordless (lithium or butane) curling irons are not allowed in checked bags.",
   "limits": [
    "Corded curling irons: no restriction",
    "Cordless lithium or butane curling irons: carry-on only",
    "Butane curling irons: 1 per person, safety cover fitted over the heating element (49 CFR 175.10(a)(6))",
    "Spare butane/gas cartridges: forbidden in carry-on and checked bags",
    "Lithium-ion batteries: up to 100 Wh allowed without approval; 101-160 Wh needs airline approval; over 160 Wh forbidden"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Let the iron cool fully before packing; a heat-proof travel mat often doubles as the required safety cover.",
    "Butane irons usually have a lock switch; engage it so the tool counts as protected from accidental activation.",
    "Buying butane refills at your destination is the only option, since you cannot fly with them."
   ],
   "international": [
    {
     "region": "Canada",
     "note": "CATSA permits electric hair dryers, curling irons and flat irons in both carry-on and checked bags, the same as the US.",
     "url": "https://www.catsa-acsta.gc.ca/en/item/electric-hair-blow-dryers-curling-or-flat-irons"
    }
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: Curling Iron / Hair Straightener (with cord)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/curling-iron-cord"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: Curling Iron (cordless)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/curling-iron-cordless"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: Butane Curling Irons (cordless)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/butane-curling-irons-cordless"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA PackSafe: Curling Irons (Cordless)",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/curling-irons"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA: Airline Passengers and Batteries",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/airline-passengers-and-batteries"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/curling-iron/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "hair-clippers",
   "label": "Hair clippers and beard trimmers",
   "aliases": [
    "beard trimmer",
    "hair trimmer",
    "clippers",
    "body groomer",
    "nose trimmer"
   ],
   "category": "personal-electrics",
   "carry_on": "yes",
   "checked": "yes",
   "answer": "Yes. TSA allows hair clippers and beard trimmers in both carry-on and checked bags. Rechargeable lithium models must be fully off and protected from activation if checked, and spare batteries stay in the cabin.",
   "carry_on_detail": "Hair clippers and trimmers are allowed in carry-on bags without special restrictions.",
   "checked_detail": "Clippers are allowed in checked bags. For lithium-battery models, FAA requires them to be completely powered off and protected from accidental activation, and recommends the cabin.",
   "limits": [
    "Hair clippers: allowed in carry-on and checked bags",
    "Lithium battery devices in checked bags: completely powered off and protected from accidental activation or damage",
    "Spare lithium batteries and power banks: carry-on only, terminals protected from short circuit"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Keep the blade guard on; it protects the blades and keeps the trimmer from switching on.",
    "Clipper oil is a liquid, so in your carry-on it must be 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less in your quart-size bag."
   ],
   "international": null,
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA What Can I Bring? list (Hair Clippers, Hair Dryers, Hair Straighteners)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all?page=20"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA PackSafe: Portable Electronic Devices Containing Batteries",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/portable-electronic-devices-with-batteries"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA PackSafe: Lithium Batteries",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/lithium-batteries"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: Liquids Rule",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/liquids-rule"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/hair-clippers/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "steamer",
   "label": "Clothing steamers",
   "aliases": [
    "garment steamer",
    "travel steamer",
    "clothes steamer",
    "fabric steamer"
   ],
   "category": "personal-electrics",
   "carry_on": "yes",
   "checked": "yes",
   "answer": "Yes. Corded travel steamers are ordinary electrical appliances and can go in carry-on or checked bags. Empty the water tank first, since carry-on liquids are limited to 3.4 oz (100 ml) containers.",
   "carry_on_detail": "An empty corded steamer can be carried on. Any water left in the tank counts as a liquid under the TSA rule (3.4 oz / 100 ml per container, in a quart-size bag).",
   "checked_detail": "Steamers may be packed in checked bags; draining the tank avoids leaks. A cordless lithium-powered steamer would follow FAA device rules: cabin recommended, and if checked, fully off and protected from activation.",
   "limits": [
    "Water in the reservoir: must meet the 3.4 oz (100 ml) carry-on liquids limit, so empty it",
    "Cordless lithium-powered steamers: lithium-ion batteries: up to 100 wh allowed without approval; 101-160 wh needs airline approval; over 160 wh forbidden"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Dry the tank completely; a damp reservoir can still look like a liquid on the X-ray and trigger a bag check.",
    "Check voltage: US steamers are typically 120 V and need a converter, not just a plug adapter, on 230 V outlets."
   ],
   "international": null,
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: Liquids Rule",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/liquids-rule"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA PackSafe: Portable Electronic Devices Containing Batteries",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/portable-electronic-devices-with-batteries"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA: Airline Passengers and Batteries",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/airline-passengers-and-batteries"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/steamer/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "heating-pad",
   "label": "Heating pads and heat packs",
   "aliases": [
    "electric heating pad",
    "heat pack",
    "gel heating pad",
    "instant heat pack",
    "microwavable heat pad"
   ],
   "category": "personal-electrics",
   "carry_on": "yes",
   "checked": "yes",
   "answer": "Yes. TSA allows electric heating pads and instant hot/cold packs in carry-on and checked bags. Gel heating pads are the exception: checked bags only.",
   "carry_on_detail": "Electric heating pads and instant hot/cold packs are allowed in the cabin. TSA lists gel heating pads as not allowed in carry-on bags. Cordless lithium-powered pads follow FAA device battery rules.",
   "checked_detail": "Electric heating pads, gel heating pads and instant hot/cold packs are all allowed in checked bags. A cordless lithium-powered pad must be completely powered off and protected from accidental activation if checked.",
   "limits": [
    "Electric heating pads: allowed in carry-on and checked bags",
    "Gel heating pads: checked bags only",
    "Instant hot/cold packs: allowed in carry-on and checked bags",
    "Lithium battery devices in checked bags: completely powered off and protected from accidental activation or damage",
    "Lithium-ion batteries: up to 100 Wh allowed without approval; 101-160 Wh needs airline approval; over 160 Wh forbidden"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "If you need heat during the flight, bring an electric or air-activated pack rather than a gel pad, which TSA keeps out of the cabin.",
    "Corded pads cannot be used in flight unless your seat has a power outlet and the airline allows it; check before relying on one.",
    "For a cordless pad, a spare battery pack must stay in your carry-on."
   ],
   "international": null,
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA What Can I Bring? list (Hand Warmers, Heating Pads)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all?page=21"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA What Can I Bring? list (Instant Hot/Cold Packs)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all?page=23"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA PackSafe: Portable Electronic Devices Containing Batteries",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/portable-electronic-devices-with-batteries"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA: Airline Passengers and Batteries",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/airline-passengers-and-batteries"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/heating-pad/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "dyson-airwrap",
   "label": "Dyson Airwrap and hot-air stylers",
   "aliases": [
    "dyson airwrap",
    "airwrap",
    "hot air brush",
    "hot air styler",
    "blow dry brush",
    "revlon one-step"
   ],
   "category": "personal-electrics",
   "carry_on": "yes",
   "checked": "yes",
   "answer": "Yes. A corded Dyson Airwrap or similar hot-air styler is treated like a hair dryer, allowed in carry-on and checked bags. Cordless battery-powered stylers fall under the cordless hair tool rule: carry-on only.",
   "carry_on_detail": "Corded hot-air stylers are allowed without special restrictions. Cordless lithium-powered hot styling tools follow TSA's cordless styling tool rule: cabin only, heating element covered and protected from accidental activation.",
   "checked_detail": "Corded stylers like the Airwrap may be checked. Cordless lithium-powered heated stylers are not allowed in checked bags under TSA's cordless hair tool rules.",
   "limits": [
    "Corded hot-air stylers: allowed in both bags (TSA treats hair dryers and corded hair tools as unrestricted)",
    "Cordless lithium heated stylers: carry-on only, covered heating element, protected from accidental activation",
    "Lithium-ion batteries: up to 100 Wh allowed without approval; 101-160 Wh needs airline approval; over 160 Wh forbidden"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Pack the attachments in the storage case so the barrels are not mistaken for something else on the X-ray.",
    "Check whether your model is dual-voltage before using it abroad; some regional versions are single-voltage."
   ],
   "international": null,
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA What Can I Bring? list (Hair Clippers, Hair Dryers, Hair Straighteners)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all?page=20"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: Curling Iron / Hair Straightener (with cord)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/curling-iron-cord"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: Hair Straightener, flat iron (cordless)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/hair-straightener-flat-iron-cordless"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA: Airline Passengers and Batteries",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/airline-passengers-and-batteries"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/dyson-airwrap/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "hand-warmers",
   "label": "Hand warmers",
   "aliases": [
    "hand warmer",
    "hothands",
    "rechargeable hand warmer",
    "zippo hand warmer",
    "toe warmers",
    "air activated warmer"
   ],
   "category": "personal-electrics",
   "carry_on": "limited",
   "checked": "limited",
   "answer": "Air-activated hand warmers are fine in carry-on and checked bags. Rechargeable lithium warmers are allowed and best carried on. Warmers that burn lighter fluid or gas are banned from all bags.",
   "carry_on_detail": "Air-activated (iron/charcoal) hand warmers are allowed with no quantity limit, and TSA lists hand warmers as allowed. Rechargeable lithium hand warmers are allowed and should be in the cabin. Fuel-burning warmers using flammable liquid or gas are forbidden.",
   "checked_detail": "Air-activated warmers are allowed. Rechargeable lithium warmers may be checked only if completely powered off and protected from accidental activation. Flammable liquid or gas warmers are forbidden in checked bags too.",
   "limits": [
    "Air-activated (carbon, charcoal or iron) warmers: not regulated as hazmat, no quantity limit",
    "Hand warmers using flammable liquids or gases (e.g. lighter-fluid catalytic warmers): forbidden in carry-on and checked bags",
    "Rechargeable lithium warmers: lithium-ion batteries: up to 100 wh allowed without approval; 101-160 wh needs airline approval; over 160 wh forbidden",
    "Lithium battery devices in checked bags: completely powered off and protected from accidental activation or damage"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Leave air-activated warmers sealed until you need them; they work fine in the cabin.",
    "Rechargeable warmers often double as power banks; airlines may set their own power bank rules, so check your carrier.",
    "An empty, purged fuel warmer may still be refused by some airlines because of fuel residue; leave it at home."
   ],
   "international": [
    {
     "region": "Canada",
     "note": "CATSA treats air-activated hand warmers as a powder/granular item, capped at 350 ml total in carry-on; there is no such cap in checked bags.",
     "url": "https://www.catsa-acsta.gc.ca/en/what-can-bring/item/hand-warmers-carbon-based-or-air-activated"
    }
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA What Can I Bring? list (Hand Warmers, Heating Pads)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all?page=21"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA PackSafe: Outdoor Equipment (warmers)",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/more_info/?hazmat=23"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA PackSafe: Portable Electronic Devices Containing Batteries",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/portable-electronic-devices-with-batteries"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA: Airline Passengers and Batteries",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/airline-passengers-and-batteries"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/hand-warmers/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "electric-toothbrush",
   "label": "Electric toothbrushes",
   "aliases": [
    "electric toothbrush",
    "electronic toothbrush",
    "sonicare",
    "oral-b",
    "water flosser"
   ],
   "category": "personal-electrics",
   "carry_on": "yes",
   "checked": "limited",
   "answer": "Yes. Electric toothbrushes are allowed in carry-on and checked bags. TSA says lithium-battery models should go in your carry-on; if checked, they must be fully powered off and protected from switching on.",
   "carry_on_detail": "Allowed in carry-on bags; TSA advises that devices with lithium metal or lithium-ion batteries be carried in the cabin.",
   "checked_detail": "Allowed in checked bags with special instructions: lithium-battery toothbrushes must be completely powered off and protected from accidental activation (FAA).",
   "limits": [
    "Lithium-battery toothbrushes: carry-on recommended by TSA and FAA",
    "Lithium battery devices in checked bags: completely powered off and protected from accidental activation or damage",
    "Toothpaste in carry-on: 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less, in your quart-size bag"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Most brushes have a travel lock (often hold the button a few seconds); use it so the brush cannot run in your bag.",
    "Toothbrushes buzzing in checked bags can trigger bag searches; a travel case or removing the head helps.",
    "Water flossers must be emptied before carry-on screening, since water counts as a liquid."
   ],
   "international": null,
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: Electronic Toothbrush",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/electronic-toothbrush"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA What Can I Bring? list (Electric Razors, Electronic Toothbrush)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all?page=14"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA PackSafe: Portable Electronic Devices Containing Batteries",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/portable-electronic-devices-with-batteries"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: Liquids Rule",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/liquids-rule"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/electric-toothbrush/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "massage-gun",
   "label": "Massage guns",
   "aliases": [
    "theragun",
    "hypervolt",
    "percussion massager",
    "massager",
    "handheld massager"
   ],
   "category": "personal-electrics",
   "carry_on": "yes",
   "checked": "limited",
   "answer": "Yes. TSA allows massagers in carry-on and checked bags. Massage guns use lithium batteries, so keep them in your carry-on; if checked, they must be fully off and protected from switching on. Batteries over 100 Wh need airline approval.",
   "carry_on_detail": "Allowed in carry-on bags. FAA says lithium-battery devices should be carried in the cabin; installed batteries up to 100 Wh need no approval.",
   "checked_detail": "Allowed in checked bags only if completely powered off and protected from accidental activation or damage. Spare or detachable spare batteries must go in your carry-on.",
   "limits": [
    "Massagers: TSA allows in carry-on and checked bags",
    "Lithium-ion batteries: up to 100 Wh allowed without approval; 101-160 Wh needs airline approval; over 160 Wh forbidden",
    "Lithium battery devices in checked bags: completely powered off and protected from accidental activation or damage",
    "Spare lithium batteries and power banks: carry-on only, terminals protected from short circuit"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Massage guns can look like power tools on the X-ray; packing them in their case near the top of your bag speeds a secondary check.",
    "Check the Wh rating on the battery; if it shows only volts and mAh, Wh = V x mAh / 1,000.",
    "If your carry-on is gate-checked, take out any detachable spare battery and keep it with you."
   ],
   "international": [
    {
     "region": "Canada",
     "note": "CATSA allows massage guns in carry-on with batteries up to 100 Wh, and 101-160 Wh only with airline approval; spare batteries must be individually protected.",
     "url": "https://www.catsa-acsta.gc.ca/en/what-can-bring/item/massage-gun"
    }
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA What Can I Bring? list (Massagers)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all?page=28"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA PackSafe: Portable Electronic Devices Containing Batteries",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/portable-electronic-devices-with-batteries"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA: Airline Passengers and Batteries",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/airline-passengers-and-batteries"
    },
    {
     "title": "FAA PackSafe: Lithium Batteries",
     "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/lithium-batteries"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/massage-gun/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "blanket",
   "label": "Blankets and travel pillows",
   "aliases": [
    "blanket",
    "travel pillow",
    "neck pillow",
    "pillow",
    "weighted blanket"
   ],
   "category": "misc",
   "carry_on": "yes",
   "checked": "yes",
   "answer": "Yes. Blankets and pillows, including neck pillows, are allowed in carry-on and checked bags.",
   "carry_on_detail": "Allowed. Every carry-on item, including blankets, goes on the X-ray belt. Your airline decides whether a pillow or blanket counts toward your carry-on allowance.",
   "checked_detail": "Allowed in checked bags.",
   "limits": [
    "No TSA restriction; airline carry-on size and count rules apply"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Clip a neck pillow to your bag's outside; some airlines may still count bulky pillows as an item, so check yours.",
    "Blankets for kids must also go through the X-ray machine."
   ],
   "international": null,
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA What Can I Bring? list (Blankets)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all?page=3"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA What Can I Bring? list (Pillows)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all?page=33"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: Traveling with Children",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/special-procedures/traveling-children"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/blanket/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "condoms",
   "label": "Condoms",
   "aliases": [
    "condom",
    "contraceptives",
    "prophylactics",
    "lubricant"
   ],
   "category": "misc",
   "carry_on": "yes",
   "checked": "yes",
   "answer": "Yes. Condoms aren't restricted by TSA and can go in carry-on or checked bags. Separate liquid lubricant in carry-on must be 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less in your quart bag.",
   "carry_on_detail": "Packaged condoms are not on any TSA prohibited list. Bottled lubricant counts as a liquid/gel: 3.4 oz (100 ml) per container in your one quart-size bag.",
   "checked_detail": "Allowed in checked bags; larger bottles of lubricant are fine there.",
   "limits": [
    "Liquid or gel lubricant in carry-on: 3.4 oz (100 ml) per container, one quart-size bag"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Pre-lubricated condoms in sealed wrappers don't need to go in the liquids bag.",
    "Keep them in carry-on if you'll need them on arrival, in case checked bags are delayed."
   ],
   "international": null,
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: What is the 3-1-1 liquids rule?",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/frequently-asked-questions/what-3-1-1-liquids-rule"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA What Can I Bring? list (C items)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all?page=9"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/condoms/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "glass-items",
   "label": "Glass bottles and glass items",
   "aliases": [
    "glass",
    "glass bottle",
    "glass vase",
    "picture frame",
    "glass jar"
   ],
   "category": "misc",
   "carry_on": "yes",
   "checked": "yes",
   "answer": "Yes. Glass items like empty bottles, vases and picture frames are allowed in carry-on and checked bags. Any liquid inside still has to meet the 3.4 oz (100 ml) carry-on limit.",
   "carry_on_detail": "Glass, glass picture frames and empty glass vases are allowed. A glass bottle with liquid in it must be 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less to pass security.",
   "checked_detail": "Allowed in checked bags; pack carefully to avoid breakage.",
   "limits": [
    "Liquids inside glass containers in carry-on: 3.4 oz (100 ml) max, one quart-size bag"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Carry fragile glass on board if it fits, rather than checking it.",
    "Wrap glass in clothes and put it in the middle of the suitcase, away from the sides.",
    "An empty wine or decorative bottle is fine; a full one must be checked."
   ],
   "international": null,
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA What Can I Bring? list (Glass, Glass Picture Frame, Glass Vase)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all?page=19"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA: What is the 3-1-1 liquids rule?",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/frequently-asked-questions/what-3-1-1-liquids-rule"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/glass-items/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "golf-clubs",
   "label": "Golf clubs",
   "aliases": [
    "golf clubs",
    "golf bag",
    "driver",
    "putter",
    "golf balls"
   ],
   "category": "misc",
   "carry_on": "no",
   "checked": "yes",
   "answer": "Only in checked bags. TSA prohibits golf clubs in carry-on bags. Golf balls and tees, however, are allowed in carry-on.",
   "carry_on_detail": "Golf clubs are not allowed in the cabin. Golf balls, golf tees and divot tools are allowed in carry-on.",
   "checked_detail": "Golf clubs are allowed in checked bags. Check your airline's sports equipment rules for bag size, weight and fees.",
   "limits": [
    "Golf clubs: checked bags only"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Clean clubs before flying to Canada; CATSA warns chemical residues can set off screening alarms.",
    "Use a hard case or put a stiff rod in a soft bag so it takes impacts instead of your driver head.",
    "Golf balls and tees can ride in your carry-on to save weight in the golf bag."
   ],
   "international": [
    {
     "region": "Canada",
     "note": "CATSA also allows golf clubs only in checked baggage and recommends cleaning them thoroughly to avoid alarms from chemical residue.",
     "url": "https://www.catsa-acsta.gc.ca/en/what-can-bring/camping-sporting-equipment"
    }
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA What Can I Bring? Sporting & Camping (Golf Clubs)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/sporting-and-camping?page=2"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA What Can I Bring? list (Golf Clubs)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all?page=19"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/golf-clubs/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "snow-globe",
   "label": "Snow globes",
   "aliases": [
    "snow globe",
    "water globe",
    "souvenir globe"
   ],
   "category": "misc",
   "carry_on": "limited",
   "checked": "yes",
   "answer": "Only small ones in carry-on: a snow globe holding 3.4 oz (100 ml) of liquid or less (about tennis-ball size) is allowed if the whole globe, base included, fits in your quart-size bag. Bigger ones must be checked.",
   "carry_on_detail": "Allowed if it appears to hold 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less and the entire globe fits inside your one quart-size resealable bag.",
   "checked_detail": "Snow globes of any size are allowed in checked bags.",
   "limits": [
    "Carry-on: 3.4 oz (100 ml) of liquid or less, whole globe inside one quart-size bag",
    "Larger globes: checked bags only"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Wrap globes in clothing and place in the center of your checked suitcase to protect the glass.",
    "Officers judge by appearance; tennis-ball size is TSA's rule of thumb.",
    "Remember the globe uses up your quart bag space."
   ],
   "international": null,
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: Snow Globes",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/snow-globes"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/snow-globe/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "baseball-bat",
   "label": "Baseball bats",
   "aliases": [
    "baseball bat",
    "softball bat",
    "cricket bat",
    "bat",
    "hockey stick"
   ],
   "category": "misc",
   "carry_on": "no",
   "checked": "yes",
   "answer": "Only in checked bags. TSA bans baseball bats, cricket bats and other sports equipment that could be used as a bludgeon from the cabin. Pack them in checked luggage.",
   "carry_on_detail": "Not allowed. Sports gear that can be used as a bludgeon, such as baseball, softball and cricket bats, is prohibited in the cabin.",
   "checked_detail": "Allowed in checked bags. Hockey sticks and pool cues are also checked-only.",
   "limits": [
    "Baseball and cricket bats: checked bags only",
    "Hockey sticks and pool cues: checked bags only"
   ],
   "tips": [
    "Baseball gloves and balls can go in your carry-on.",
    "Pack bats in a padded bat bag and check the airline's sports equipment fees."
   ],
   "international": [
    {
     "region": "Canada",
     "note": "CATSA lists baseball bats as checked-only and names sports bats as an item not permitted past screening.",
     "url": "https://www.catsa-acsta.gc.ca/en/what-can-bring/camping-sporting-equipment"
    }
   ],
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "TSA: Baseball Bats",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/baseball-bats"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA What Can I Bring? Sporting & Camping (Cricket Bats)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/sporting-and-camping?page=2"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA What Can I Bring? list (Hockey Sticks)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all?page=22"
    },
    {
     "title": "TSA What Can I Bring? list (Pool Cues)",
     "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all?page=34"
    }
   ],
   "verified_date": "2026-10-11",
   "url": "https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/baseball-bat/"
  }
 ]
}