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Running Gels on Plane
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Monty
Brilliant...and Canadian
- In the Parks
- No
As with any liquids/gels, they're allowed in small quantities carried in a separate 1-quart zip-lock bag.
From the TSA website:
3-1-1 for carry-ons = 3.4 ounce (100ml) bottle or less (by volume) ; 1 quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag; 1 bag per passenger placed in screening bin. One-quart bag per person limits the total liquid volume each traveler can bring. 3.4 ounce (100ml) container size is a security measure.
From the TSA website:
3-1-1 for carry-ons = 3.4 ounce (100ml) bottle or less (by volume) ; 1 quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag; 1 bag per passenger placed in screening bin. One-quart bag per person limits the total liquid volume each traveler can bring. 3.4 ounce (100ml) container size is a security measure.
Monty
Brilliant...and Canadian
- In the Parks
- No
No prob at all for checked bags. You asked about carry-on.
Anything that isn't a prohibited item can go in checked bags.
The full listing of what's allowed in each is at http://www.seatguru.com/articles/tsa_prohibited_items.php
dreamfinder
Well-Known Member
I would still put them in a bag even if you do check them. And that is more so in case you get someones bowling ball tossed on top of them. The external bag would help to keep the gel off your clothes. Just tossing them in loose could get messy. Even just the bag you got from the store when you bought them is better than nothing.
Wilt Dasney
Well-Known Member
I don't like to check luggage and I wasn't sure about the regs, so I decided to ship my gels down to a friend ahead of time. I don't have a lot of trust in TSA's common sense after I got told to toss a pack of store bought sealed mandarin orange slices before going to LA a couple years ago.
SpongeScott
Well-Known Member
You can always buy gels at the Expo.
Phonedave
Well-Known Member
Depends on if they have you kind or not.
Just before race time is not when a lot of people want to go switching to something new.
I never seem to have a problem with it. I have no stomach issues, but for some people it is a big deal.
-dave
joel_maxwell
Permanent Resident of EPCOT
Scott makes an appearance. :lol:
Also, I packed about 4 gels in my suitcase (checked) and had no problem with any of them bursting. My mom is notorious for calling then night before a trip and giving me the zip-lock bag speech. I always do it, just in case, so I dont get a "I told you so"
Monty
Brilliant...and Canadian
- In the Parks
- No
That's what Mom's are for! :king:
:lol:
Also, I packed about 4 gels in my suitcase (checked) and had no problem with any of them bursting. My mom is notorious for calling then night before a trip and giving me the zip-lock bag speech. I always do it, just in case, so I dont get a "I told you so"
SpongeScott
Well-Known Member
True, you don't want to be switching to a new gel right before a race. If you're a typical-flavor kind of a person, they'll have it. Just out of curiosity, do you have a flavor/brand you prefer? I'm sold on the double latte gel by Powerbar.
Almost forgot what to do!
:lol:
joel_maxwell
Permanent Resident of EPCOT
Phonedave
Well-Known Member
True, you don't want to be switching to a new gel right before a race. If you're a typical-flavor kind of a person, they'll have it. Just out of curiosity, do you have a flavor/brand you prefer? I'm sold on the double latte gel by Powerbar.
Almost forgot what to do!
I had been using GU Chomps in Cranberry for the longest time.
They worked and I was not really looking for any sort of flavor - I'm running, not eating a fine meal.
Then I had a bunch of people convince me to try Honey Stingers. They work well too. I now use them because unlike the GU Chomps, they don't get stuck in my teeth. They are also in single use packs, as opposed to sticky little foil bags.
As for flavors, the cocoa and golden quite frankly taste pretty much the same to me.
-dave
joel_maxwell
Permanent Resident of EPCOT
Scott, I endorse this. Honey Stingers are the best. I havent looked back. Great product. I like the caffeine versions, but had a close call one time due to a boost in "caffeine." :lookaroun So I stick to the regulars.I had been using GU Chomps in Cranberry for the longest time.
They worked and I was not really looking for any sort of flavor - I'm running, not eating a fine meal.
Then I had a bunch of people convince me to try Honey Stingers. They work well too. I now use them because unlike the GU Chomps, they don't get stuck in my teeth. They are also in single use packs, as opposed to sticky little foil bags.
As for flavors, the cocoa and golden quite frankly taste pretty much the same to me.
-dave
Phonedave
Well-Known Member
Now see, I should practice what I preach. Went to RRS tonight to get some Stingers for the marathon and walked out with a half dozen Ginseng ones - with caffeine.
It really should not be a problem because the GU Chomps I used to use were caffeinated and I had no problems with them. But yeah, I am trying something new on race day.
-dave
joel_maxwell
Permanent Resident of EPCOT
SpongeScott
Well-Known Member
I'll check them out--after the race.