Zero checked luggage?

canucknyc · Post by **canucknyc** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 9:02 am

I found this on the TSA website:
"All liquids, gels and aerosols must be in three-ounce or smaller containers. Larger containers that are half-full or toothpaste tubes rolled up are not allowed. Each container must be three ounces or smaller."

I read that as saying that you can have a number of containers, but they all must be 3 oz or less. Not that your max is 3 oz all together. Am I wrong?

lark22 · Post by **lark22** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 9:14 am

As far as bringing multiple tubes of the same stuff, I'll share my own experience with this: Target had handy 3-oz tubes of sunscreen, and I brought FOUR of them sandwiched together in my Ziploc bag -- I never had any complaints from the security folks.

If you're really determined to not check bags, it's worth the gamble! It's also worth the extra few bucks it'd cost you to buy sunscreen & bug spray on island. (Actually, our villa had bug spray that someone had left behind, so that made things easy & cheap!)

We don't have kids yet, so I want to travel as lightly as possible for as long as possible!

We brought down all our stuff *plus* full snorkeling gear and everything fit just fine in our carryons.

Pia · Post by **Pia** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 9:16 am

You can have as many 3oz containers as you like BUT they must be original product bottles - ie: you can't buy 3oz containers from the drug store and fill them up as they debate as to what liquid it really is. They must fit in a small zip lock bag along with the "rest" of your liquids - lip gloss etc and it zips up. Only one zip lock per passenger.

Luv ya all

Pia

mbw1024 · Post by **mbw1024** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 9:16 am

just saw this in the Magellan catalog

http://www.magellans.com/store/Packing_ ... P101?Args=

Steve S · Post by **Steve S** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 10:57 am

I wouldn't take a chance with anything but original packaged liquids. Also, the rules say one bag per person, has anyone tried to bring two through security?

Rick - Go carry on only, you already know the right reasons. The only possible issue would be a product not available on the island that you can' buy in a package 3oz or less. If that's the case, mail it to Ruth or your villa agent or your favorite Backyard bartender...

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swoodbridge · Post by **swoodbridge** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 1:56 pm

Have you seen these http://www.rei.com/product/736757 cutter picaridin wipes. We took deet wipes with us last time we were on St John and thought they worked well. Also if you can find small bottles each member in your group can carry one for you. We found 3 oz empty bottles at walmart that were clearly marked in raised plastic and as long as you have different looking liquids in each one the TSA didn't care in Indianapolis. Sharon

suzi · Post by **suzi** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 3:23 pm

Rick- If you can do it...DO IT !!! I admire anybody who can just do a carry on and no checked luggage. SOMEDAY, I will learn to pack light!

RickG · Post by **RickG** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 6:02 pm

I think we are going to check one sacrificial bag that we can live without if it gets lost. I would love to be able to get bug spray and sunscreen in 3 oz bottles. Just, not enough time to do it today.

Cheers, RickG

Coden · Post by **Coden** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 6:07 pm

I say buy it there!! STJ has everything that anyone should ever want or need!!

waterguy · Post by **waterguy** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 8:44 pm

The only thing that keeps me from doing carry on only is the cooler with all the goodies in it.

cypressgirl · Post by **cypressgirl** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 9:07 pm

Rick.......Aren't you the guy with the packing web site?? I thought you packed everything except the washer and dryer. Or am I confused????????

I only do carry on and have for years. I buy shampoo, conditioner, sunscreen, and bug spray when I get there. I figure I'm going to the store anyway, so it's just a few more items. Airlines are picky about the zip lock bag thing. They want it out and in plain sight before you even think about going thru security. It's really not hard to pack for STJ with only carry on. It forces you to not overpack and then you have less laundry when you get home.

Although I have to include that I take a snorkel and mask and we rent fins.

JC · Post by JC » Sun Apr 22, 2007 2:07 pm

Rick...Ron & I went for three weeks this past March & for the first time went carry-on only. We each had our one allowed zip-loc bag with enough shampoo & arm pit juice to get by for a night or two. We shipped a box to Connections two weeks(ish) before we left with our bug spray/tan lotion/etc. We will NEVER check luggage again!!! We absolutely loved the convenience of not waiting for the luggage. The faster we can get on that ferry...the better! I have no idea why it took us six years to figure it out...but we have arrived!!! It worked great for us...but I do realize it may not be for everyone! Either way...who cares...you'll be on island & we won't! HA!

Jen
74 & Out

Diane · Post by **Diane** » Sun Apr 22, 2007 5:44 pm

We intend to do carry-on only too. Did it last year, but restrictions weren't in place then. JC, do you mind telling me about Connections? I just e-mailed DSJ to ask about sending a package in advance and haven't heard back from them yet. TIA
Diane

JC · Post by JC » Sun Apr 22, 2007 8:17 pm

Diane...I pm'ed you!

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