I know there's not going to be some written rule against salad dressing, but this is a serious question. I am visiting on the west coast this weekend, and have always stocked up on some great Japanese salad dressings available in OR that are not sold "back east". Pre 9/11 I have had no problems carrying these jugs back home, but with the messages I have seen posted about being asked to drink from beverages being carried, etc. I wonder if I'll be asking for additional hassle.

Similarly, I might (weather permitting) go geocaching while on this trip, and would prefer not to check my GPS and compass due to their value and fragility (and liquid filledness of the compass). Will these items arouse suspicion and subject me to further hassle?

Any thoughts? Thanks in advance.

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