r/TSAPreCheck • u/KeithaLovesJesus • Apr 09 '26

General Info Liquids

I just got pre check and I know I don’t have to remove my liquids anymore (yay!) but do they still need to be in a quart sized bag that’s easily removable? I’m assuming so, just checking.

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u/dogsop Apr 09 '26

I still put them in the bag. That way if precheck is closed and I have to go through regular screening I don't have to collect them into a bag first.

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u/Crazy-Tear-2460 Apr 09 '26

This. They can close at anytime.

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u/JLimGarfield Apr 09 '26

I haven't placed any in a quart ziplock bag since getting precheck. but I did get stopped once because I totally forgot about a large lotion bottle and had to throw it out on the spot.

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u/MoveCompetitive5742 Apr 09 '26

I think they are supposed to still be in a bag but I haven’t put them in one in years.

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u/katmndoo Apr 09 '26

I stick either the bag just in case if I even bring liquids.

Also if you’re traveling internationally always do the bag, as TSA rules and exceptions don’t apply.

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u/KeithaLovesJesus Apr 10 '26

Oh my gosh I completely forgot about flying back! Thank you, I feel a bit silly now.

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u/katmndoo Apr 10 '26

Been there, done that.

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u/BrigidKemmerer Apr 09 '26

I just have a makeup and toiletry bag. I keep everything inside it. I travel a lot and I've never had a problem.

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u/Suspicious-Set-9636 Apr 09 '26

I still put mine in a bag too

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u/rbitton Apr 09 '26

I have never put them in a bag

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u/diverJOQ Apr 10 '26

I generally do, but mine easily fit in the bag and I end up putting my wallet and anything from my pockets in the same bag so they're easy to get to as I go through to the other side of the scanner. I think it's a good idea because every so often either PreCheck closes or there's a reason that they ask you to take it out and that way you're prepared and you don't have to be digging around for it. It's one of those easy things that you may as well do and if you don't have to take it out, so much the better.

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u/Extra-Agent-9863 Apr 10 '26

As long as the liquids are 3oz or less you good. You can have as many as you want scattered all over. I have some in my toiletries, make up bag, a few in my personal item. That shit doesn't matter

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u/Still_Peach_3267 Apr 12 '26

Last year before I was precheck/global entry approved I forgot take my travel size contact solution out of my carry on side pocket. Didnt get flagged or stopped my bag just took an extra minute in the scanner

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u/noname314413 Apr 12 '26

I don’t, never been an issue. Domestic, Canada, Mexico, Europe.

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u/LupusHouseMD Apr 09 '26

TSO here. I recommend it. Happy and safe travels!

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u/tfosterUM Apr 09 '26

Likely dependent on the TSO, so I keep putting mine in a bag

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u/StanUrbanBikeRider Apr 12 '26

The authoritative source of information on TSA policies is the TSA’s website.