Follow Efficientliving.com on Twitter
Subscribe in a reader
+ Reply to Thread
Results 1 to 6 of 6

Thread: Using ziplocs to organize things

Share/Bookmark
  1. #1
    Administrator
    Join Date
    Jan 2010
    Location
    Atlanta, GA
    Posts
    21

    Default Using ziplocs to organize things

    I'm a big fan of using ziplocks in my packing for traveling :
    1. Ziploc bags can be used to store all lotions / liquids / toothbrushes / toothpaste
    2. Using ziplock to store electronics cables
    3. Storing all pens (for immigration forms in ziplock bags)
    4. Storing underwear in Ziploc bags when traveling for long periods of time (ie the 15 hour flight)

  2. #2
    Administrator
    Join Date
    Jan 2010
    Posts
    1,204
    Blog Entries
    5

    Default

    Do you use the gallon size or the quart size? I found out that even with the larger gallon sizes you can still go through most TSA check points. I though they specifically say quart size ziploc bags, but I could be wrong.

  3. #3
    Administrator
    Join Date
    Jan 2010
    Posts
    1,204
    Blog Entries
    5

    Default

    On a diff note, it is amazing how a brand - ziplock, has become the standard for those plastic storage bags. What came first? the term or the company?

  4. #4
    Administrator
    Join Date
    Jan 2010
    Location
    Atlanta, GA
    Posts
    21

    Default

    I have no idea but I'm pretty sure the company. Kind of like how copies were defined as Xeroxes

  5. #5
    Member
    Join Date
    Jan 2010
    Location
    Atlanta GA
    Posts
    36
    Blog Entries
    1

    Default

    LOL. And tissues as kleenex. I've also noticed that security doesn't do a very good job checking for liquids. I've accidentally left toiletries in my bag while going through security. Lotion, shampoo etc. And the only time I've been stopped is for shaving cream. I suppose the metal shows up more clearly than the plastic containers.

  6. #6
    Administrator
    Join Date
    Jan 2010
    Location
    Atlanta, GA
    Posts
    21

    Default

    You are so right. To be honest - I think it's guidelines more than a hard and fast rule. Another thing I've noticed is that you can get away with 2 quart sized bags. They don't really care how many - as long as they fit into a quart bag. I wonder what that means for security

+ Reply to Thread

Similar Threads

  1. 20 Things Research Will Tell You. Two Things It Won't.
    By mr.pete in forum Efficient Living News
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 05-12-2010, 05:49 PM

Tags for this Thread

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts