Secrets of travelling light

[Rebekkap]

My hair is naturally dead straight and am always trying to get a curl/wave happening.

With HLO one of the items I always use is scissors - so how does that work?

We all want the hair we don't have! I used to work with a woman who had long dead straight hair, and she got just a few loose curls permed into the ends - it always looked fantastic.

re scissors, I always take small, very sharp nail clippers, which are allowed in hand luggage and will cut any hang nails etc rather than scissors.

 

[JessicaTam]

We all want the hair we don't have! I used to work with a woman who had long dead straight hair, and she got just a few loose curls permed into the ends - it always looked fantastic.

I had my hair permed straight a few years ago, but didn't last as long as I would have liked. Might have to look into a day trip to Frankston.

re scissors, I always take small, very sharp nail clippers, which are allowed in hand luggage and will cut any hang nails etc rather than scissors.

Cardboard emery boards take care of my nails. I did miss scissors for snipping wayward threads, though. I have found that craft/haberdasheries sell thread cutters with enclosed blades that are perfect, and have no issue with security. https://www.stuff4crafts.com/yarn-t...OvTkUzCY3j_Ld26iwnnfCgDbCAH36Q5_loaAhdC8P8HAQ

 

[Rebekkap]

I had my hair permed straight a few years ago, but didn't last as long as I would have liked. Might have to look into a day trip to Frankston.

Cardboard emery boards take care of my nails. I did miss scissors for snipping wayward threads, though. I have found that craft/haberdasheries sell thread cutters with enclosed blades that are perfect, and have no issue with security. https://www.stuff4crafts.com/yarn-t...OvTkUzCY3j_Ld26iwnnfCgDbCAH36Q5_loaAhdC8P8HAQ

I always have an emery board as well, I wouldn't use nail clippers on my actual nails! The thread cutter is a good idea. I'd been thinking about a pair of baby nail scissors - the ends are rounded so I'd assume not a problem with airport security?

 

[JessicaTam]

I always have an emery board as well, I wouldn't use nail clippers on my actual nails! The thread cutter is a good idea. I'd been thinking about a pair of baby nail scissors - the ends are rounded so I'd assume not a problem with airport security?

I think it also depends on the blades themselves.

 

[Pushka]

Given the inconsistency of airport screens, what gets through one time will most likely be refused the next. And then there are liquids.

 

[Mardi]

I can do HLO within Australia but throw in the LAGS restrictions and I have to check my luggage. I find I can fit an almost unlimited amount of clothes in; it's toiletries, shoes and electrical stuff that is hard to restrict.

 

[get me outta here]

A few years ago they removed my baby nail scissors. They were mostly blunt and very very short. I do take nail clippers as they are useful for cutting the plastic bit holding on swing tags on new clothes.

I always have an emery board as well, I wouldn't use nail clippers on my actual nails! The thread cutter is a good idea. I'd been thinking about a pair of baby nail scissors - the ends are rounded so I'd assume not a problem with airport security?

 

[Timtammi]

I still use hair dryers when I travel I just don't carry one with me. What hotel doesn't have a hair dryer these days? My hair is fine and limp the hair dryer is essential for volume!

 

[flying_duck]

I HLO on every trip. I spent 6 months flying to sydney mon-fri for work, had to get used to suits, shoes, hairdryer etc in HLO. Most of my trips are ~1-2 weeks long, I take ~3-5 day outfits, 2 pairs of shoes (wear one), only the basics makeup/liquid wise (I do north america quite a bit). Usually my travel hair straighteners, although I need to buy some in the USA due to voltage. I also have a tiny tiny nylon bag that slips over my rollaboard handle and I can check one or the other if my shopping is too much.

I cannot stand waiting around a baggage carousel - not so bad on Delta with the 15 minute guarantee, but my last international leg on Virgin, in business, as plats, we were waiting after most passengers had already moved on. As someone who rarely spends more than 2 days in a city (sometimes as little as 8 hours) I don't have time for that. I'd rather wear a shirt twice.

 

[straitman]

Within Australia these are the rules re scissors etc.....

The following items may be taken on board in your carry-on bags at the discretion of the security screening officer at the airport:

A fork if the tines have square or round ends; and the handle has a round end and is not detachable Allen keys (under 6cm) Plastic cutlery knives Safety razors A pair of blunt ended or round ended scissors with blades less than 6cm long. Walking sticks, crutches and other mobility aids

A hypodermic needle if the person carrying it shows proof that it is medically necessary for their own use or for another person in their care Umbrella with metal points Knitting needles Crochet needles Pointed metal nail files Racquets used in squash, tennis, badminton.

I always have an emery board as well, I wouldn't use nail clippers on my actual nails! The thread cutter is a good idea. I'd been thinking about a pair of baby nail scissors - the ends are rounded so I'd assume not a problem with airport security?

I think it also depends on the blades themselves.

See above with emphasis these are the Australian rules and the USA and other countries have substantially different rules.

 

[Rebekkap]

Within Australia these are the rules re scissors etc.....

The following items may be taken on board in your carry-on bags at the discretion of the security screening officer at the airport:

A fork if the tines have square or round ends; and the handle has a round end and is not detachable Allen keys (under 6cm) Plastic cutlery knives Safety razors A pair of blunt ended or round ended scissors with blades less than 6cm long. Walking sticks, crutches and other mobility aids

A hypodermic needle if the person carrying it shows proof that it is medically necessary for their own use or for another person in their care Umbrella with metal points Knitting needles Crochet needles Pointed metal nail files Racquets used in squash, tennis, badminton.

See above with emphasis these are the Australian rules and the USA and other countries have substantially different rules.

TSA apparently now allows both blunt scissors and pointy scissors with blades less than four inches - but not thread cutters! TSA Permitted and Prohibited Items List

 

[mrs.dr.ron]

I have had to surrender my tweezers transiting through Hong Kong not once but 3 times !! I know, I know - you would think I would remember they were in my cabin bag before I got on the plane and pack them in my checked luggage

 

[JessicaTam]

TSA apparently now allows both blunt scissors and pointy scissors with blades less than four inches - but not thread cutters! TSA Permitted and Prohibited Items List

Duly noted, thanks.

 

[Rebekkap]

I have had to surrender my tweezers transiting through Hong Kong not once but 3 times !! I know, I know - you would think I would remember they were in my cabin bag before I got on the plane and pack them in my checked luggage

Weird, because they're not listed as a restricted item: Civil Aviation Department - For Travellers

"B. Security Restricted Articles - Cabin Baggage
Category 1 - Guns, firearms and other devices that discharge projectile
Devices designed to cause serious injury by discharging a projectile, or capable of being mistaken for such devices, including:

• firearms of all types, including pistols, revolvers, rifles, shotguns;
• toy guns, replicas and imitation firearms capable of being mistaken for real weapons, such as gun lighters;
• component parts of firearms (excluding telescopic sights);
• compressed air and CO2 guns, including pistols, pellet guns, rifles and ball bearing guns;
• signal flare pistols and starter pistols;
• bows, cross bows and arrows;
• harpoon guns and spear guns; and
• slingshots and catapults.

Category 2 - Stunning devices
Devices designed specifically to stun or immobilize, including:

• devices for shocking, such as stun guns and stun batons;
• animal stunners and animal killers; and
• disabling and incapacitating chemicals, gases and sprays, such as mace, pepper or capsicum spray, tear gas, acid sprays and animal repellent sprays

Category 3 - Objects with sharp points or sharp edges
Objects with a sharp point or sharp edge capable of being used to cause serious injury, including:

• items designed for chopping, such as axes, hatchets and cleavers;
• ice axes and ice picks;
• ice skates;
• razor blades, open razors (except safety or disposable razors with blades enclosed in cartridge), utility knives and box cutters;
• lockable or flick knives with blades of any length;
• knives, with blades of any length, made of metal or any other material strong enough to be used as a potential weapon (except knives with round ended blunt tip);
• scissors with blades of more than 6cm as measured from the fulcrum;
• martial arts equipment with sharp points or sharp edges;
• swords and sabres;
• darts; and
• ski poles.

Category 4 - Worker's tools
Tools capable of being used either to cause serious injury or to threaten the safety of aircraft, including:

• crowbars;
• drills and drill bits, including cordless portable power drills;
• tools with blades or shafts more than 6 cm capable of use as weapons, such as screwdrivers, chisels;
• saws, including cordless portable power saws;
• blowtorches;
• bolt guns and nail guns;
• hammers;
• pliers; and
• wrenches / spanners.

Category 5 - Blunt instruments
Objects capable of being used to cause serious injury when used to hit, including:

• baseball and softball bats;
• billiard and pool cues;
• cricket bats, hockey sticks and lacrosse sticks;
• golf clubs;
• clubs and batons, such as billy clubs, blackjacks and night sticks; and
• martial arts equipment, including knuckledusters, clubs, coshes, rice flails, num chucks, kubatons, kubasaunts.

Category 6 - Explosives and incendiary substances and devices
Explosive or incendiary substances or devices capable of being used to cause serious injury or threatening the safety of the aircraft, including:

• ammunition;
• blasting caps;
• detonators and fuses;
• replica or imitation explosive devices;
• mines, grenades and other explosive military stores;
• pyrotechnics including fireworks, party poppers, toy caps;
• smoke-generating canisters or cartridges; and
• dynamite, gunpowder and plastic explosives"

 

[Jamie R]

I've found that in moving to Icebreaker 'jocks and socks' not only are they lighter and more compressible, you can also get away with just an airing out for short stopovers - obviously not while in the cabin or the lounge

 

[Pushka]

Slightly OT. We are going on a cruise to Alaska next year. I think it is a good thing that there is a section on Firearms and they are not allowed onboard. I think?

 

[lovetravellingoz]

Why restrict yourself to bare minimum when most airlines give you 30-40kgs allowance?

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Because:
* the airlines do not deliver the 30-40kgs to each and every stop I have between flights
* In Europe I will often use trains and 30-40kgs is a pain, both to carry and to fit in any luggage areas! (ie Paris Metro where when one swaps lines it is often up and down steps!)
* In Europe my apartment may be on the 4th floor with no lift!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
* if there is a lift, then in some older places it is tiny and bulky luggage may require extra trips
* I might have other flights between my long haul J-F ones that do not have 30-40kg allowance (ie I might buy a short haul hop and so why waste your money on business class. ie I just flew HDS-JNB)
* Not good for ones back
* I normally travel with my wife and 2 lots of 30-40 kgs will often not fit in various small cabs or tuk tuks etc
* Most of my trips tend to consist of moving ever day to several days, and all that extr uggage to access and lug wastes time
* Options- Lighter bags allows one to use buses, trains, tuk-tuks etc when heavier and larger bags may force you only be able to use a large taxi or hire car




Caveat..yes I understand if you have golf clubs etc...

 

[medhead]

The only thing I've worried about when travelling HLO was a bit of a machine. Security asked what it was, seemed happy with my answer.

Because:
* the airlines do not deliver the 30-40kgs to each and every stop I have between flights
* In Europe I will often use trains and 30-40kgs is a pain, both to carry and to fit in any luggage areas! (ie Paris Metro where when one swaps lines it is often up and down steps!)
* In Europe my apartment may be on the 4th floor with no lift!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
* if there is a lift, then in some older places it is tiny and bulky luggage may require extra trips
* I might have other flights between my long haul J-F ones that do not have 30-40kg allowance (ie I might buy a short haul hop and so why waste your money on business class. ie I just flew HDS-JNB)
* Not good for ones back
* I normally travel with my wife and 2 lots of 30-40 kgs will often not fit in various small cabs or tuk tuks etc
* Most of my trips tend to consist of moving ever day to several days, and all that extr uggage to access and lug wastes time
* Options- Lighter bags allows one to use buses, trains, tuk-tuks etc when heavier and larger bags may force you only be able to use a large taxi or hire car

We had to send our luggage up by itself at my brother's apartment in Munich.

 

[get me outta here]

My imagination ran a little bit off colour with mention of a "bit of a machine".

The only thing I've worried about when travelling HLO was a bit of a machine. Security asked what it was, seemed happy with my answer.



We had to send our luggage up by itself at my brother's apartment in Munich.

 

[medhead]

My imagination ran a little bit off colour with mention of a "bit of a machine".

I won't be bothered with an off colour "bit of a machine". I told security it was a bit of an X-ray machine. They seemed happy with that, and didn't investigate further.