Originally Posted by
frink
Has anyone had problems with Camelbak-type bags (empty) as caryons? I'm trying out a new backpack in a couple of days that includes a standard Camelbak-style refillable bladder/drinking tube in one compartment, but otherwise looks like a normal (useful) laptop backpack.
I had a problem with a travel mug with lid once (it was empty and hanging from my laptop bag and they told me it was the lid that made it unacceptable so I put the lid inside my case.) No problem with my collapsible water bottle but no problem with empty regular bottles either (except it was questioned once and allowed in early September 06). Hot water bottles (for my back muscles) get through fine too.
My guess is that they won't see the camelbak on the x-ray (it is not bottle shaped and an integral part of the backpack) so it won't be a problem at all.