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Old Nov 22nd, 2013, 01:20 PM
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tsa and spacebags

Has anyone used space bags in checked luggage. We are traveling from southern CA back east during the holidays. I would like to pack our snow pants, heavier jackets, etc. Thought they would be a good idea as all the above are easily compressed. Worried they will be opened and then I'm screwed. I was planning to use the vacuum kind still I will have access to one on the return trip as well. And yes, I will be aware that more stuff does make more weight in the suitcase.
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Old Nov 22nd, 2013, 01:33 PM
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We always print a list of contents inside the spacebag that they can see if they open the suitcase and they have never deflated them... on two occasions...once in a suitcase and another time when we did everyones snow stuff in a cardboard box taped shut... good luck
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Old Nov 22nd, 2013, 03:23 PM
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Are you staying with friends or family back east? I ask because then you could just mail a box in advance and avoid the hassle.
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Old Nov 23rd, 2013, 03:17 AM
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I've used them often on overseas trips. Never labeled them and never had them opened.
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Have used them several times, domestic and international flights, and never had a problem.
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As long as there isn't anything metal or ''suspicious'' in them--something hard in the middle, etc., chocolate (apparently).
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Used many times--no problems with TSA. I do have trouble with the bags taking on air sometimes.
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I travel from one to three times a month - for about 20 or so trips a year, and have never had my space bags opened. Then again, it could always happen - but I only put clothing in them and they are, apparently, transparent, unless, as someone said, you put something like a razor, or some liquid...
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