You might think you’ve got it figured out. Then you remember that jar of face cream that's almost full. Guess what? That’s a liquid according to the rules. Even if it’s weirdly thick.
Gels are liquids. Pastes are liquids. Aerosols are liquids. Peanut butter? Yep, that’s a liquid too, in their eyes. Your soul-crushing grief at losing your favorite moisturizer? That’s not a liquid, but it sure feels like one.
One time, a friend tried to bring a jar of honey on a flight. The guard looked at it like it was a biohazard. No honey for you, bee!
The One-Quart Bag: Your Tiny, Plastic Prison
Now, these little bottles need a home. A single, clear, quart-sized, zip-top bag. That’s it. One bag. Not a big tote, not a purse. One.
Here’s the kicker: the bag must close flat. No bulging. If you can’t zip it shut without fighting a war, you’ve got too much stuff. It’s like playing a cruel game of Liquid Tetris.
I once saw a woman try to squish a bottle of wine into her bag. The bag looked like it was about to give birth to a grape baby. It didn’t end well.
