Are clear bags with zips considered "resealable"
Jun 5, 2017, 4:06 am
#1
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Are clear bags with zips considered "resealable"
Hi all,
Am trying to see if I could achieve HBO for my upcoming trip, and looking at solutions for toiletries.
Looking at options of the clear packing cubes with zips, and wondering if this is considered "resealable"?
Or would I need to get ones with the ziplock type openings?
Thanks!
Fish
Am trying to see if I could achieve HBO for my upcoming trip, and looking at solutions for toiletries.
Looking at options of the clear packing cubes with zips, and wondering if this is considered "resealable"?
Or would I need to get ones with the ziplock type openings?
Thanks!
Fish
Jun 5, 2017, 4:49 am
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I always use a bag with zipper (much like those in your photos) and I've never had an issue at any airport, normally they don't even give it a second glance. I think all they really care about is being able to see into the bag so that they can make sure nothing is over the size limit.
Jun 5, 2017, 5:04 am
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Has there in fact ever been any 'official' reason given (whether logical or otherwise) as to why exactly the bags need to be re-sealable at all ....?
Jun 5, 2017, 5:08 am
#9
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I routinely travel with a zipped bag. I'd say about 1 in 20 trips I am required to decant the contents into a proffered disposable bag on the basis that it is not considered resealable.
Can't say I've noticed any consistency about when/where this happens. But it's not the end of the world so I'd say go for it and deal with it if necessary.
Can't say I've noticed any consistency about when/where this happens. But it's not the end of the world so I'd say go for it and deal with it if necessary.
Jun 5, 2017, 5:21 am
#10
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Looking at something like this.
If you filled the bag with water then it would probably leak through the zip.
Would I need to find ones where the zip actually are leak-proof?
Thanks,
Fish
If you filled the bag with water then it would probably leak through the zip.
Would I need to find ones where the zip actually are leak-proof?
Thanks,
Fish
Jun 5, 2017, 5:26 am
#11
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This is what I've always believed myself. I invariably do use a sealed bag - but in the odd cases when I haven't, it hasn't caused a problem.
Has there in fact ever been any 'official' reason given (whether logical or otherwise) as to why exactly the bags need to be re-sealable at all ....?
Has there in fact ever been any 'official' reason given (whether logical or otherwise) as to why exactly the bags need to be re-sealable at all ....?
Jun 5, 2017, 5:32 am
#12
Join Date: Apr 2015
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Security have liquid testers that "sniff" the air in the bag for traces of bad things.
If you are forced to decant into a sealed bag as part of a search you will usually find the officer will
make you wait for a period of time before conducting the liquid test. Normally this is done by passing the bag back through the X-Ray. This allows enough time for tests to be accurate.
The offline test for liquids use strips
similar to litmus tests you did at school. They spray or rub some of the liquid onto the test paper and if it changes colour it's s positive reading.
Hope that helps :-)
Jun 5, 2017, 5:38 am
#13
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I have used snopake airbags - very durable and reasonably cheap considering how long they last - I bought 5 of these in 2010 and still have one unused!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00...hlL&ref=plSrch
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00...hlL&ref=plSrch
Jun 5, 2017, 5:38 am
#14
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This.
Security have liquid testers that "sniff" the air in the bag for traces of bad things.
If you are forced to decant into a sealed bag as part of a search you will usually find the officer will
make you wait for a period of time before conducting the liquid test. Normally this is done by passing the bag back through the X-Ray. This allows enough time for tests to be accurate.
The offline test for liquids use strips
similar to litmus tests you did at school. They spray or rub some of the liquid onto the test paper and if it changes colour it's s positive reading.
Hope that helps :-)
Security have liquid testers that "sniff" the air in the bag for traces of bad things.
If you are forced to decant into a sealed bag as part of a search you will usually find the officer will
make you wait for a period of time before conducting the liquid test. Normally this is done by passing the bag back through the X-Ray. This allows enough time for tests to be accurate.
The offline test for liquids use strips
similar to litmus tests you did at school. They spray or rub some of the liquid onto the test paper and if it changes colour it's s positive reading.
Hope that helps :-)