Food and the TSA Security Check

Food is allowed through airport security although we should qualify it further for everyone.


You may bring solid snack foods such as pretzels, potato chips or carrot sticks for the plane -- but you may want to hold the peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Single-serving packages of condiments are permitted as long as they fit within your single zip-top bag, so you can add mustard to your ham sandwich after you get through security. All food must be securely wrapped or in a spill-proof container. You may not bring gel packs to refrigerate food (though they are permitted for medication).

http://www.independenttraveler.com/resources/article.cfm?AID=710&category=1
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/assistant/editorial_1667.shtm

Make sure the snacks are packaged and in their own ziplock bag to pass through security separate from the small duffel bag and backpack.

There might be time to purchase food after the security check, might.

And the above is one more reason everyone has to be at the airport at 5AM. Getting 80 boy scouts through security can take a little time.

Stuff to Stuff your Small Duffel Bag and Backpack

Everything goes in the big duffel bag except -


Uniforms/Underwear/T-shirts
Poncho/rain jacket
Tolietries (comb/brush, toothbrush/paste, shaving cream/razor)
(Each container must be 3.4 ounces (100ml) or smaller)
You do not need a towel or soap or shampoo on the tour. We are staying in 3 star hotels.
They are available at the hotel.

Playing cards/Reading material
Empty water bottle
Camera
Small Personal First Aid Kit (band-aids, sunscreen, moleskin, neosporin)

Any liquids must be in a zip lock bag and separate from the small duffel bag and back pack through security check.

If we have time to use the hotel laundry room the Troop will provide the detergent.

The Scout's name goes on EVERYTHING!
Knives go in the large duffel bag!

What to bring and What to Wear

We are getting a few requests for the personal equipment list. It along with a plethora of information is on our Google Group. The list is under the Files tab at the bottom of the page. For your pleasure the content is listed here too.

_____1 Large Duffel (PROVIDED) 1 Small Duffel (PROVIDED)

_____1 Small Backpack.
3 Complete Full Uniforms
_____ 3 Scout Uniform Shirts with Jamboree Council Strip and Troop # on all 3 TWO EACH PROVIDED
_____ 3 Scout Shorts
_____ 6 Pair Scout Socks
_____ 1 Scout Belt
_____ 1 Scout Hat (PROVIDED)
_____ 1 Jamboree Neckerchief and Slide (PROVIDED)
_____5 Scout Related T-Shirts (Summer Camp, Jamboree, Troop, etc.)
_____1 Light Jacket
_____2 Pair of shoes. We recommend tennis shoes.
_____7 Pair of underwear
_____Rain Gear --- It always rains!!!!
_____1 Light Sleeping bag (mat or backpacking cot optional)
_____4 Bath Towels
_____1 wash cloth
Toiletries - bring the deodorant, toothbrush and toothpaste to the airport in a clear plastic bag with your name on it. Shampoo and soap are amenities at the hotel. The large duffel bags go up early and will sit for days in a non-aircondidtioned truck - don't pack items that will explode in the heat!
_____ Soap w/plastic case
_____Toothbrush
_____ Toothpaste
_____ Mirror
_____ Comb
_____ Brush
_____ Deodorant
_____ Sun Screen (carry a small tube with you on tour)
_____ Shower Shoes
_____ Shampoo
_____ Mosquito Repellent
_____1 Swim Suit
_____Powder Soap for laundry in zip lock bag. We will
           provide a box for Scouts to use. Take your own if you have allergies
_____Mesh laundry bag and eight clothes pins
_____Knife, fork, and spoon set (plates provided - just bring a BSA mess kit)
_____Cup
Other Items

_____OA Sash
_____String
_____Sunglasses
_____Water Bottle
_____Bible
_____Flashlight
_____Scout Handbook