The Ultimate Game of “Will It Fit?”

Every trip begins with confident optimism and a suitcase full of decisions you will immediately regret at the security line. You said “travel light,” then stared into the abyss of travel-sized shampoos like it's the final boss.

Checklist: Bottles, Bottles, and More Bottles

You've got a quart-sized Ziploc, three full-sized lotions, a 200ml hair serum that’s basically a family heirloom, and zero regard for airport physics. Spoiler: physics wins.

Security: The Unofficial Truth Teller

TSA agents have the supernatural ability to detect every liquid you hoped would remain incognito. That one tiny spray you forgot? Instantly a felony of overpacking in their eyes. Also, they will judge your life choices, and you will accept it.

Survival Tips (That You’ll Ignore)

- Pre-measure like a responsible adult. Or don’t, and enjoy the live comedy show when you pull out the entire bathroom.

- Use travel samples. Or raid your grandma’s toiletries. Both are equally chaotic.

- Smile, nod, and prepare an apology speech for your shampoo bottle. It’s not going to be allowed through, and neither is your dignity.

At the end of it you’ll be lighter, slower, and mysteriously one conditioner down — but also somehow proud of your resilience. Share with your overpack-y friends and laugh until someone mentions “carry-on only.”