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Jun 5, 2012 at 12:07 pm #1290727
I'm flying to California next week to hike in Kings canyon and as I was packing my gear I was stumped as to whether I can pack my fire kit in my checked bags. Fire kit consists of matches in a prescription bottle, lighter, and vaseline cotton balls. Pretty simple question but I didn't want to inadvertantly start the plane on fire. Any thoughts.
Jun 5, 2012 at 2:49 pm #1884304It's pretty easy to buy a bic lighter and matches in any store once you get here if you are worried about bringing those items on a plane.
Jun 5, 2012 at 3:20 pm #1884315I never had any issue with lighters or matchs in checked or carry on baggage, for firestarting I would use lint out of a tumble dryer.
Jun 5, 2012 at 3:31 pm #1884323TSA says matches and lighters are allowed in carry-on but not checked luggage. I don't think firestarters are allowed at all, but if you carry the Vaseline and cotton balls separately they're health & beauty products.
Jun 5, 2012 at 3:38 pm #1884325The TSA rule was what I was searching for thanks for the responses. I agree could always buy this kind of thing when I get there, just curious as to what the rules are.
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