Originally Posted by
Catweazle
I was just wondering, is it ok to pack aerosoles like deodorant and shaving cream, in the checkin luggage? I'm not thinking of airline policies, but the actual physical effects of flying, because I believe while the cabin is pressured to about 8,000 feet, the hold is not pressured?
What I mean is, deodorants and shaving cream leak/explode due to the change in air pressure? I'd buy them once I get overseas, the only trouble is, once I'm in Europe on holiday, I'll be flying around a bit there and don't want to keep buying new bottles/packets etc every week!
I'd avoid aerosols if possible. Can you live with a stick or roll on deodorant while travelling? Shave cream from the hotel? They do make dry shave cream, and some people have good luck with shaving oil while travelling. I go with an electric razor.
But either way, whenever I pack anything that has a chance of leaking, I double-bag it in a ziplock bags. The key is to put it in one ziplock, seal it, and then put THAT one into another ziplock, and seal. So far, even with a few minor "explosions", the rest of my suitcase stayed clean.