What You Can Pack, Where to Go Outside, and How to Play

Clear answers on TSA rules, carry-on sizes and baggage fees, plus guides to camping, fishing, boating, kayaking and hiking, and plain help with golf, cycling, basketball and football.

Can I bring it on a plane?Every outcome listed; the rules that apply are printed solid

Item	Carry-on	Checked bag	Not allowed
Hand sanitizer	3.4 oz (100 ml) or less	Bigger bottles go here	None
Deodorant	Solid sticks, no limit; gels and sprays 3.4 oz	Up to 18 oz per container	None
Pepper spray	No	One 4 oz can with a safety lock; some airlines ban it	None
Alcohol	3.4 oz bottles in your liquids bag	24% to 70%: up to 5 liters, unopened	Over 70% (140 proof)

Also answered: Aerosol cans, Wine, Candy, Makeup, Razors, Food

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Carry-on sizeMajor U.S. airlines

22 x 14 x 9 inThe common carry-on cap, wheels and handles included

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Outdoors

Camping, fishing, boating, kayaking, hiking

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Sports

Golf, cycling, basketball, football

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More items, carry-on or checkedEvery outcome listed; the rules that apply are printed solid

Item	Carry-on	Checked bag	Not allowed
Aerosol cans	Toiletry aerosols 3.4 oz or less	Toiletries up to 18 oz each, 70 oz total	Spray paint, WD-40, cooking spray
Wine	3.4 oz or less	Under 24% alcohol: no TSA limit	None
Candy	Solid candy, any amount; gel candy 3.4 oz	Any amount	None
Food in your suitcase	Solid food; liquid foods 3.4 oz	Liquid foods over 3.4 oz	None
Makeup	Powders and solids; liquids 3.4 oz	Powder products can go here	None
Shaving razors	Disposable, cartridge and electric	Loose blades, wrapped	None
Tweezers	Allowed	Allowed; wrap sharp tips	None
Glass items	Allowed; liquids inside follow 3.4 oz	Allowed	None
Creatine	Allowed; tubs over 12 oz get extra screening	No limit; pack big tubs here	None
Crystals	Rocks and crystals allowed	Allowed	None
Cigarettes	Allowed	Allowed	None
Speakers	Allowed; best spot for battery speakers	Allowed	None
Xbox and game consoles	Allowed	Allowed	None
Pillows	Allowed; may count as your personal item	Allowed	None

Also answered: Purse essentials, Strollers, Car seats

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How strict each airline is about carry-on and checked bag sizes, what basic economy includes, and what you pay when a bag runs heavy.

How Strict is American Airlines with Carry on Size?

How strict is American Airlines with carry on size? Bags must fit 22 x 14 x 9 inches and personal items 18 x 14 x 8. See what agents check and fees.

Quick answers

Short versions of the questions readers ask most. Each one links to the full guide.

Can you take tweezers on a plane?: Yes. Tweezers are among the sharp objects the TSA allows in your carry-on or checked luggage. In a checked bag, wrap them securely so they don't injure inspectors or baggage handlers. TSA rules for tweezers
How much liquid can you pack in checked baggage?: TSA tells travelers to pack containers larger than 3.4 ounces (100 ml) in checked baggage; the 3-1-1 bag rule applies only to carry-ons. Alcohol over 70% ABV is banned, and drinks between 24% and 70% ABV are capped at 5 liters per passenger in unopened retail packaging. Liquid limits for checked bags
Is a backpack a personal item on Delta?: Yes, if it's small. Delta lists a small backpack as a personal item, and it must fit under the seat in front of you. If your backpack is close to 45 linear inches, treat it as a carry-on. Delta's carry-on limit is 22 x 14 x 9 inches (56 x 35 x 23 cm). Delta personal item rules
Is there a camper length limit in national parks?: There is no single national limit. Each park, and often each campground, sets its own maximum. Rigs of about 21 feet or less fit almost everywhere, while sites for 40 feet or more are much scarcer. Camper length limits by park
How many calories does kayaking burn?: Harvard Health estimates about 150 to 210 calories in 30 minutes for people weighing 125 to 185 pounds. That works out to roughly 300 to 420 calories an hour. Calories burned kayaking
How long does it take to play 18 holes of golf?: On average, 3 to 5 hours. One or two skilled golfers on an empty course can finish within 2 hours, while beginners on a busy course can need 5 hours or more. Golf round times explained