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>I just recently traveled (domestic US) and didn't carry a whole lot.
>However - we still needed to check in (even with the $15 first bag
>charge) because we were carrying sunscreens, cosmetics, bug repellent,
>and other toiletries that were more than 3 oz per bottle.
>
>I remember back the original liquid explosive scare in 2006. Back
>then the TSA relaxed their initial ruling that liquids had to be
>checked in and set a 4 oz maximum. That made a lot of sense because a
>lot of standard sized packaging (contact lens solutions, sunscreens,
>etc) as well as travel containers were 4 oz. I've also flown
>internationally (depends on the departure country), and outside the US
>the limit is 100 ml (about 3.3. oz), which makes a lot of sense
>because that's a common size for many toiletries - even some products
>sold in the US. Even if we need to check in some larger bottles, it
>would be nice if I could apply sunscreen from that 4 oz bottle before
>we land.
>
>Anyone know of any actual 3 oz bottles? I bought a few Nalgene 2 oz
>bottles, but they seem a bit small. 100 ml looks good enough, but I'm
>not sure if they'll allow it. I did see a box filled with discarded
>containers that didn't make it past the TSA security. I also gave
>about a half-case of bottled water to some curbside baggage handlers;
>they stashed it and seemed to appreciate it.
100mL is allowed, the TSA calls this "3 oz" but it's actually "3.4 oz"
http://www.tsa.gov/311/
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