traveling: I want to know if I can bring my Osprey Ariel 75 pack on the plane

[emily_in_nc]

Nail scissors are now allowed. They weren't originally (after 9/11) and mine got confiscated, but some rules have changed. Have carried them back and forth on the last several flights with no issues. I read on the TSA site that they were now allowed.

I have more problems with the 1 qt ziplock handling all my toiletries in 3 oz. or smaller sizes, since I'm always taking sunscreen and other things -- that bag fills up quickly!

We also see people carrying on larger bags than the allowed sizes all the time. My carry-on is actually a little deeper than what is allowed but has never been flagged. Depends on your airline and how crowded the flight is.

[lph]

Just to add - if security is like here it's a good idea to not wear a belt with a metal buckle or shoes or boots that may have metal in them when going through, you'll probably have to take them off. Not that that's a huge deal, but it's a bit smoother if you don't have to deal with pants falling down and exposing the holes in your socks to everyone :-)

[OakLeaf]

In the USA you have to take your shoes off regardless. Sensitivity of the metal detectors varies, but these days you're more likely to have to go through a visual scanner (millimeter wave or X-ray) than a metal detector, so you have to take EVERYTHING out of your pockets whether it's metal or not.

[lph]

Wow. You'd think they'd be able to recognize a couple of coins or keys through that visual scanner thingy. Ok, so then I guess you can wear any shoes you want.