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It's Departure Day and you're packing your toiletries in your clear quart-sized bag, but nothing is fitting! First, take out that shampoo bottle. Are you taking a shower on the flight? No. Then, it doesn't belong in your liquids bag. So, what should be in the 3:1:1 Liquids bag? Let me tell you, I'm Sarah from Saravventura, I've been on several international flights have perfected my 3:1:1 liquids bag. Here's how I changed my 3:1:1 liquids bag from shower crap to Poo-Pourri. Ask these 3 questions when you're choosing your liquids and you'll be happy you did so:
Does it reduce the stink? - hygiene toiletries
Is it hydrating? - hydrating toiletries
Can I replace it with a wipe? - alternative toiletries to replace liquids
What is the 3:1:1 Rule from TSA?
Each passenger may carry liquids in travel-size containers that are 3.4 ounces. Each passenger is limited to one quart-size bag of liquids. Common travel items that must comply with the 3-1-1 liquids rule
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1. Reduce the Stink
The first piece of travel advice I received in preparation for studying abroad back in 2006. "Change your clothes and freshen up about 1 hour before you land." Now almost 20 years later, 1 hour before we land, I take my "landing clothes" and my 3:1:1 liquids bag to the cramped bathroom and I freshen up.
"Change your clothes and freshen up about 1 hour before you land."
When you're packing toiletries for a long flight, the first question you should ask is does this liquid reduce the stink? A 5+ hour flight is a long time to be sitting shoulder to shoulder with strangers and the last thing you want is to stink. It's almost unavoidable, unless you pack these stink-removing liquids.
Here are my amazon finds:
Toiletries for Long Flights | 1 hour before you land use these
toilet spray from Poo-Pourri - when the airplane food hits, this is a life saver.
deodorant spray from Dove - for the toes, pits, and bits
or deodorant refill stick from Dove - smaller and less waste
toothpaste from Crest - cuz airplane food is stinky
mouthwash from Crest
hand sanitizer from Purell
or hand wash dissolvable sheets from Fomin
Toiletries for before and after Long Flights
dry shampoo from Batiste (maybe don't use it on the plane but in the airport)
perfume Use only after the flight, not on the plane. I like this 3 pack from Le Monde Gourmand: Cotton, Pop, and Souffle.
Toiletries for Long Flights: Non-Liquid Options
face and body wipes from Cetaphil keep you fresh all-over for a "dry-shower".
hand wash dissolvable sheets from Fomin to wash your hands with no waste.
menstrual cup from Flex - just in case you start your period during your trip.
Quick Tip #1 Use Deodorant spray (or powder) for your feet to reduce bacteria and sweat. This reduces the stink and blisters. Traveling for 24 hours is a long time for your feet to be in shoes. |
2. Hydrate Hydrate Hydrate
Once I have all of my de-stinkify liquids, then I choose the hydrating liquids. The cabin air is recycled and dry and this is how I avoid drying up like a prune. Every time I use the bathroom, I bring my 3:1:1 liquids bag to de-stink, sanitize, and then I return to my seat and hydrate everything. My hands, face, elbows and even my eyes. Here are my favorites from Amazon, but always test anything you're bringing before your trip,
Toiletries for Long Flights | Use at your Seat
Face Lotion from La Roche-Posay
Lip Balm from Blistex
Sunscreen from Neutrogena - especially right before the flight.
Hand Lotion from Neutrogena
Eye Drops from Clear Eye
Toiletries for Long Flights: Non-Liquid Options
Listerine Breath strips are great for in-seat breath freshening.
Sheet masks - I usually grab a pack of TonyMoly Sheet Masks for the first few days of my trip
Quick Tip #2 Pack sheet masks to work around packing liquid face wash and lotions. You might feel silly, but don't worry I will sit next to you with a matching mask. ;) |
3. Replace with Wipes
But what about the shampoo? Eventually, I want to shower, where are those toiletries? I replace those liquids either upon arrival or with a zero-waste option. I replace many of liquid toiletries for long flights with wipes and other eco-friendly alternatives. I start by searching for "zero waste toiletries" to find alternatives to the trave-size liquids. Here's what I have found on Amazon to replace some of the liquids above, so you can switch out what works for you. If there are other options you've found, please comment and I will add them to the list.
Toiletries for Long Flights | Non-Liquids, Solids, Wipes, Zero-Waste Alternatives
face and body wipes from Cetaphil - dry shower in the bathroom
toilet deodorizer tablets that work like Poo-Pourri from tofume - when you gotta go, you gotta go.
sheet masks from TonyMoly - hydrate the face.
toothpaste tablets from hello - brush your teeth!
make up remover wipes from Neutrogena - remove any mascara that smeared while sleeping.
disinfecting wipes from Lysol because the tray table is not clean.
hand wash dissolvable sheets from Fomin wash your hands anywhere with a little bit of water
deodorant anti-sweat wipes from Fomin - really good for before and after the flight.
body deodorant wipes from Lume - good ingredients for sensitive skin
shampoo bars from HIBAR - a solid option for shampoo (depends on your hair type)
hair conditioner bars from HIBAR - a solid option for conditioner (depends on your hair type)
curly hair shampoo bar from ethique - a solid option for curly hair
menstrual cup from Flex - just in case you start your period during the flight
Quick Tip #3 Search for "Zero-Waste" and Plastic-Free and you will find a ton of alternatives to travel size toiletries. |
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Thank you for swinging by, I hope this list was helpful! That was the 411 on the 3:1:1 Liquids Flight Bag and how I prioritize which liquids I take on my adventures.
sarà un'avventura | it will be an adventure
xoxo
Sarah form Saravventura
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