First, the good news: you can bring almost any solid food—chocolate bars, bagels, even a whole wheel of cheese. Yes, please. Just remember to wrap that brie tightly, unless you want to smell like a French market at 30,000 feet.
You can also bring your empty water bottle. Fill it after security, and you’ll save three bucks and the planet. Who doesn’t love a win-win?
The Surprising Item That’s Totally Fine
Here’s a fun one: snow globes under 3.4 ounces are allowed. Go ahead, snag that tiny Eiffel Tower with plastic snow. The TSA agents have seen weirder, I promise.
And yes, you can bring your guitar, your yoga mat, and even a fly fishing rod (as checked baggage). Airplanes are surprisingly accommodating to hobbyists. Just don’t try to bring your spare car battery. That’s a hard no.