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flying w/ knitting needles & ss water bottle

berryblndgirlberryblndgirl
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For the knitters on here, I was just wondering whether TSA has ever given you any trouble about flying with your knitting needles. I searched the TSA site and it looks like I should be OK taking me needles with me (which I am dying to, since I will have a 3-hour layover on my upcoming trip), but they also recommend that you bring a self-addressed, stamped envelope with you in case they confiscate your needles, which makes it sound like they could confiscate them anyway.

I am also considering bringing my Klean Kanteen water bottle with me, since I'll be in conferences all day during my trip. I'd bring it through empty, of course. Has anyone had any problems taking a stainless steel bottle through security?

I'm torn between taking these items with me and facing a possible hassle with security, or just bringing a book to bide my time in the airport and a plastic water bottle to get me through the conferences (BPA-free, of course).

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Re: flying w/ knitting needles & ss water bottle

  • swedish-fishswedish-fish
    I've never had trouble bringing my knitting needles on a plane, but I would still print and bring a copy of the TSA rules as well as a self-addressed, stamped envelope if they still won't let me bring them on. 
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  • andrealynn0707andrealynn0707 member

    The water bottle should be fine.

    As far as I am aware, the knitting needles are up to the individual TSA's discretion. If you can use circulars, I have heard that those are easier to get through.

    Also be careful if you have scissors for knitting, those sometimes get the side-eye as well. I have just replaced the scissors in my knitting kit with a seam ripper, and that worked.

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  • ab&jimab&jim

    My BFF is a big time knitter and always takes projects on her flights back to Headquarters. She hasn't had trouble with her needles, though I'm not sure if she's taking strictly bamboo or metal, too.

    As for the SS H2O bottle- IDK. But depending on the cost to replace it should they swipe it, I might leave it at home. They have been slowly loosening the rules for what you can carry onboard.

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  • treesapplaudtreesapplaud

    I've flown loads of times in various countries with different water bottles. (I'm sure not going to pay for water onboard the budget airlines!)

    To avoid any hassle, I make sure its empty (it has to be as it is bigger than the limit) and put it in one of the bins with my clear plastic bag of liquids. If possible I catch the security persons eye and say, "This is empty". They usually tell the screener.

    I've never seen or heard of a water bottle thats empty being taken away. 

    Hope this helps. 

     

     

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