TSA notice of baggage inspection.
Identification
Travel with an official passport or similar government-issued form of photo identification, including Trusted Traveler cards such as NEXUS or SENTRI.
Packing Recommendations
Organize the items in carry-on daypacks and checked luggage such as frame packs used for backpacking. TSA officials use X-ray machines to determine that carry-on bags do not contain prohibited items, and unorganized bags can delay their job.
Footwear
Keep hiking boots in checked luggage. The TSA suggests wearing slip-on shoes during the security screening to cut down on the time needed to unlace and lace shoes.
Liquids
Refer to the TSA's 3-1-1 rule for restrictions on liquid items in carry-on bags. Wait until after the security check before filling a Nalgene water bottle, or just purchase water from a gift shop.
Prohibited Items
Sports enthusiasts, hunters and martial artists should keep their equipment in checked luggage. The TSA bans firearms and ammunition, including paintball markers and pellet guns, from carry-on baggage.
Article Written By Matt Becht
Matt Becht is a freelance filmmaker from Cleveland, Ohio. Becht’s college curriculum included courses in English composition, creative writing, and scriptwriting. He began writing professionally in 2009, and has been published in eHow, Trails.com, Travels.com and Golflink.com. Becht holds a Bachelor of Arts from the Scripps College of Communication at Ohio University.
