[at-l] Flying with Esbit tabs?

[Mara Factor]

Argh!  My paperback books are more flamable and much more easy to light than 
my Esbit tablets.  But I prefer to read them than use them for stove fuel.  
;-}  Besides, I wouldn't want to point out that fact to the TSA and have 
them ban all forms of paper from airplanes.  Sigh.

FWIW, I've flown with Esbit tablets in my checked baggage without problems 
on multiple occasions, at least some of which were accidental.  Can't say 
you wouldn't have problems just thought I would give a data point.  I've 
also never had problems flying with soda can stoves.

Just another $.02,

Mara
Stitches, AT99

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>From: "Ken Bennett" <bennettk at wfu.edu>
>Date: Sat, 30 Jun 2007 18:53:39 -0400
>
>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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