Keep travel-size bottles handy on summer vacations

It’s summertime. The time reserved for hanging out by the pool, for devouring popsicles and for taking vacations. Sometimes saving money isn’t worth the car-ride bickering because let’s face it, taking to the skies seems more luxurious and a whole lot faster. But don’t be deceived, air transportation isn’t without pitfalls. Don’t be forced to leave your goods behind, stock up on travel-size bottles before your airway journey.

In recent years, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has instituted a safety procedure that has proved to inconvenience any right-minded traveler. The 3-1-1 rule for carry-on luggage has forced airplane passengers to not only plan their transportation arrangements ahead of time, but to also allocate their needed liquid or gel toiletries in a specific manner.

The 3-1-1 rule for carry-on bags is enforced as follows:

• 3 oz. (3.4 oz/100 ml) or smaller containers of liquid or gel.
• 1 quart size, clear plastic, zip-top bag holding 3 oz. or smaller containers.
• 1 bag per traveler placed in the security bin.

To sum it up, each passenger bringing carry-on luggage onto a plane is allowed one quart (32 oz) size zip-top, clear plastic bag. The plastic bag can be filled with 3 oz/100ml or smaller capacity containers. There’s no limit on the number of bottles allowed, as long as they fit in the plastic bag, they’re good to go. Preparing a travel kit that fits these specifications is made easy when you have the proper materials on hand. We carry a variety of travel-size bottles and jars that adhere to TSA guidelines, pick some up today.


Plastic bottles are the standard container for many everyday use items. Don’t fret over having to use the cheap hotel toiletries, pack your own. Small LDPE bottles are equipped to carry and dispense your favorite shampoo and conditioner products. Sensitive skin may be irritated by a foreign soap or scrub, don’t run the risk; just bottle the brand you’re familiar with.

Aluminum bottles are suited to store the liquids that no one should have to live without. Hair care products are essential when visiting an unfamiliar climate. Leave frizzy bad hair days at home by packing humidity-fighting products and hair spray in aluminum bottles.

Hinged containers and plastic jars are nice to have around because some products just weren’t meant to be packaged in bottles. With a wider mouth and enough space to get your fingers involved these containers are perfect for face creams and lotions. Embark on your travel adventure with moisturized and well maintained skin.

Your choices are obvious. Option one: Brave the seemingly never-ending road surrounded by clawing, sticky-fingered children. Option two: Check your luggage and risk never clenching your possessions near your heart again. Option three: Place your rebel pride aside and for once in your life, follow the rules. Grab a bag, buy some bottles, fill ‘em up and pack them in. Four easy steps and the rest is smooth sailing, or flying rather.

Where will you be taking our travel-size bottles and jars this summer? Post a comment.