The most dangerous thing you can bring? A bad attitude. No, seriously. Don’t argue with the agent about the liquid rule. Just take the emotional support water bottle and put it into the trash. You’ll never see it again, and that’s okay.
What Not To Bring On Carry On at Zane Humphrey blog
Also, don’t bring a snow globe. They look harmless, but they are filled with “suspicious liquid” and “aggressive glitter.” If the glitter is in a sphere, it’s a weapon. The TSA knows your desk-trinket game all too well.
What About Your Souvenirs?
You bought a giant bottle of maple syrup in Vermont? It’s going in the cargo hold. You bought a sword from a Renaissance Fair? Same deal. Your carry-on is for snacks and a change of underwear, not for your entire medieval collection.
And let’s not forget the classic mistake: the full-size tube of toothpaste you forgot in your bag. You’ll know you forgot it when you hear the agent say, “Sir, this is a toothpaste problem.” It will be a very quiet, very sad moment.
So, next time you pack, remember this: Be suspicious of anything that spreads, oozes, or could be used to reenact a scene from “Home Alone.” If you have to ask, “Can I bring this?” the answer is probably, “Only if you want to buy a $10 postage envelope at the airport.” Happy flying, fam. Bring an empty water bottle. You’ll be fine.
