Airplane Tip: Take Your Sigg
Image: Brian Vallelunga.
I REALLY hate the ban on water when going through airport security. At this point, I'm convinced that it's totally a conspiracy by the airports to sell us overpriced bottles of water. When I fly, I like to have my own supply of water within reach at all times and have begrudgingly settled for overpriced bottles. That is until now....when I thought, why not take my Sigg bottle, empty, and then fill it up at a water fountain after I get through security? Why have I not thought of this until now? My fears of my $20 bottle getting confiscated were allayed when I passed through security without a single question asked by TSA. I just left it empty in my bag and didn't get questioned at all. So, yes people, you can take your SIGG on the plane.
You can find a Sigg bottle at Amazon or check out all of their designs at their site.
Other travelers also report successful results when carrying a Sigg through airport security.
*There's been a lot of controversy over Sigg's use of BPA in the lining of older models of the bottle. Before you freak out and throw yours out, be sure to get informed. We're still lifelong fans of the lightest and TSA-friendly bottles.*
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I have had much luck using the Platypus collapsible containers. I can compress and roll them up along with a couple of packets of instant Country Time lemonade. Even with those 2 packets, the kit is the size of a king-sized candy bar (Snickers, maybe?).
Highly recommended - you can even freeze/boil them.
Here's the link: http://www.platy.com/product_detail.aspx?ProdID=36&CategoryID=8