What to pack in a carry on - ten things Gadling readers actually use

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To the person who wants to know how knitting needles get past security. The TSA guidelines state that kniiting needles are allowed in a carry on bag, so long as it is obvious that they are for a needlework project. So in other words, they check to see if you have yarn or a half- finished project and just not needles by themselves. I have traveled with wood and plastic needles and had no problems with the TSA. The only problem I have had was dropping one of the needles on the plane and having it roll on the floor all the way to the back seat. LOL
My list of carry on essentials is: camera, laptop, medications, magazine, book, small needlework project (knitting, cross stitch or needlepoint), lip balm, wallet with money and license, and a change of clothes and underwear.

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