[at-l] Flying with Esbit tabs?

Mark Hudson mvhudson at gmail.com
Sun Jul 1 06:22:53 CDT 2007


Rather expensive way to cook dinner, but as long as I left it in the
original bottle... <g>

skeeter

On 6/30/07, David Addleton <dfaddleton at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I think everclear is still allowed, no?
>
> On 6/30/07, Ken Bennett <bennettk at wfu.edu> wrote:
> >
> > It's flammable, so it's not allowed in checked baggage (let alone
> > carry-on).
> > Plus, I'm pretty sure that the stuff in Esbit is a precursor to RDX, a
> > military explosive, and I wouldn't want to have to explain explosives
> > residue on my hands or duffel bag.
> >
> > http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtm#9
> >
> >
> > --Ken
> >
> > On 6/30/07, Mark Hudson <mvhudson at gmail.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > One of my options for my short western hike this year is Esbit tabs.
> > If I
> > > can fly with them it saves me a bit of running around in town buying
> > > alcohol. But I don't know it the tabs would be allowed in my checked
> > > pack...
> > > anyone know the latest rules?
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