I've been carrying a gallon sized ziplock bag with me for my 3-1-1 liquids. This is obviously larger than what the TSA says the limit is, but no one has questioned me. I have a small eagle creek mesh bag that I've been using for my toiletries, and I've had to always remember to take my liquids out and put them in the ziplock before going through security theater.

My question is, do the liquids have to be in a bag/container by themselves, or can I keep them with my razor, toothbrush, etc in the mesh bag? The TSA website isn't clear about that. They do say is MUST be in a 1 quart zip top bag, but between my experience with the gallon sized ziplock, and from seeing people use zippered clear containers, I'm not sure how closely they enforce those rules. I even put all my liquids loosely in a TSA bin, because I forgot my ziplock, and no one said anything. I understand that the TSA can vary from airport to airport, but do you think I'd be able to get away with keeping my stuff together?