Travelling can certainly be a chaotic experience, and navigating oneself through airport security is not only nerve-wracking but mentally taxing too! From the long list of rules to follow set out by the TSA, knowing what to pack can become quite a stressful time.

While most travelers know the do's and don'ts of airport security, others are not as well verse, leading TSA to confiscate some very questionable items. Despite all the rules, there are a number of ways you can make airport security completely hassle-free, and that comes down to the luggage you choose to travel with, and only bringing necessities inside it.

If you're ever wondering what the best way to pass through security is, then look no further, because there are loads of things that all fliers can do to make the experience as easy as possible. From having your passport ready to go to ensure all liquids are properly stored, here are 10 ways to pack your carry on to make going through security completely hassle-free!

11 Hardshell Carry On Is Preferred

When it comes to traveling, there is an array of baggage selection to choose from, so how do you know which travel piece to buy? Well, it's always best to be safe than sorry. While traveling can be stressful for us, it's always stressful for our baggage. In this case, it's recommended to travel with a hard case suitcase for both carry-on and checked baggage. Not only will this keep your belongings inside safe and sound, but it'll also ensure that you have the space to pack some things that you didn't even think would be important!

10 Make Sure All Liquids Are 100ml Or Less

Travelling comes with a lot of rules! There is a lot of planning that comes with a trip, so it's best to always know what to expect when you arrive at the airport. Considering how chaotic airports can be, especially if you are flying with a family, it's best to ensure that your time through security passes by with ease. If you plan on bringing liquids with you in your carry on, the TSA requires them to be in 100 ml containers or less!

9 And Put Them In Clear Sealable Bag

If you already know everything there is to know about TSA rules, then count yourself lucky! It has happened far too many times where people are frantically trying to save their full-size bottle of shampoo at security, only to be met with disappointment. If traveling with liquids in your carry on, not only should you have them in 100 ml containers, but you should also have them ready in sealable clear plastic bags! Not only does this make packing more easy and organized, but it allows for TSA agents to scan your items as easily and quickly as possible.

8 Pack Passport & Boarding Pass In Easily Accessible Spot

When traveling, there are two items that you should always have ready with you at the airport, and that is your passport and boarding pass. Not only are you unable to board your plane without them, but there's no chance of you even passing through security either! Always have your passport and boarding passes in a safe and ready to go spot so that when your time comes to step up to security, you aren't fumbling through your bags or coat pockets looking for it.

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7 Ditch The Water Bottle

This is one mistake many of us make! While we know we are not allowed to bring our full-sized body wash or can of hairspray, many people also forget that you can't bring water passed security either. While an empty water bottle poses no threat, a full one is not a good look. Most airports have pour-out stations that let you toss out your water from the bottle, however, that doesn't always mean people see it! It has happened far too many times that people are stuck throwing away their fancy bottle or playing a game of "chug, chug, chug" with the TSA agent.

6 Pack Electronics At The Top For Easy Access

Packing any type of lithium battery in your checked baggage is completely illegal when traveling, so if you plan on bringing your laptop or more complex electronics, you're going to have to leave that in your carry on. When approaching security, you've always got to place your liquids and electronics in the bin, which means it's best for you to pack your laptop at the top of your carry on bag so that you can remove it and put it back with ease.

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5 Packing Cubes Are Always A Plus

Packing can be quite stressful, and odds are you might pack more than you would ever even need! Although it can be tough to pick out what to bring and what to leave, the biggest problem is trying to fit it all in your carry on. This is where organized technology comes along, and makes your packing experience an easy one. If you aren't that great fitting everything in your bag, packing cubes can keep things tight and compact, which not only saves you space but keeps things as organized as possible.

4 Get Rid Of Any Red Flag Items

While packing away your clothes, shoes, and toiletries can be tricky on nothing but a carry-on, it's important to know that those items are all you should really be focused on. If you feel the urge to pack your pocket knife, lighter or giant lobster, as one passenger attempted to do, then odds are you'll have those red-flag items confiscated for good at security. Keep your carry on light with things you'd need to relax, or pass the time on your flight, and of course, at least an extra change of clothes in case your checked baggage were to get lost.

3 TSA Could Refuse A Broken Carry On

Not only do travelers have to worry about what they are packing inside their carry on bag, but they must also worry about having a proper and intact bag in the first place. While scratches and a tear in the zipper are one thing, having broken wheels, handles or a carry on bag that doesn't close is something that TSA can flag as ineligible for travel. Chances are if your bag cannot make it passed security without fitting in the allotted bin, things falling out or not being able to be stored properly, it won't make it out of the flight itself alive.

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2 Get Your Food After Security

Many travelers try to pack flight snacks for themselves or family members in their carry on, and while some dry foods such as crackers, chips, or cookies are alright, leave everything else behind. A lot of travelers think that they can make it passed security with that delicious turkey club sandwich they've packed for themselves, or that bin of fresh fruit, however, security will not only have a laugh, but they will take it away! It's best to leave the big purchases for after security or during your flight.

1 Don't Go Over The Weight Restrictions

Travel does not come cheap, and many airlines now require passengers to pay for their first checked baggage, leading many to travel with nothing but a carry-on. In this case, while airlines are quite lenient with one piece of carry-on luggage, they still have a weight restriction, so people don't get too carried away. In this case, try to pack as light as possible in order to meet the measurement requirements set out by your airline. If that does not appear to work, you can try to throw on as many items of clothing as possible to free up some space from your carry on.

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