Step 5 of 9 · Pack a Suitcase for a Week in a Carry-On
Transfer products into travel bottles
Transfer products into travel bottles — step 5 of 9 in Pack a Suitcase for a Week in a Carry-On. Airlines allow liquids in containers of 100 ml or less, all fitting inside a single 1-litre clear zip-lock bag.
Free everyday life tip: Transfer products into travel bottles (step 5 of 9 from "Pack a Suitcase for a Week in a Carry-On").
Airlines allow liquids in containers of 100 ml or less, all fitting inside a single 1-litre clear zip-lock bag. Buy a set of refillable silicone travel bottles — they squeeze easily and don't crack. Fill them with your shampoo, conditioner, face wash, moisturiser, and sunscreen. Label each bottle with a small sticker or marker line because they all look identical when full.
Do not pack full-size bottles and hope nobody checks. Gate agents measure randomly, and having your $40 moisturiser confiscated is a terrible start to a trip. Solid alternatives (shampoo bars, solid deodorant, toothpaste tablets) bypass the liquid rule entirely and are worth trying if you travel frequently.
You'll need
- All liquids under 100 ml
- Clear 1-litre bag fits all bottles
- Each bottle labelled
- Solid alternatives considered for frequent travel
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