Keeping food cool on the go can be a challenge, especially with TSA's restrictions on liquids and gels. The good news is that frozen gel ice packs are allowed on planes. However, in their thawed state, they are considered a gel and can only be taken on board if they are less than 3 ounces. Have you ever seen a 3 ounce ice pack? If your hotel has a fridge, you can refreeze the pack. But what if there is no freezer available?
A flight attendant recently gave me a great solution for this problem. Old fashioned ice packs. You remember the old blue, floppy, plastic things your grandmother used. Fill them with ice to keep your lunch cool. When the ice melts, just empty it and refill when needed. You can always count on an ice machine at your hotel, even if there isn't a freezer in your room. You can also refill your ice bag at airport restaurants on longer trips.
You can pick up a basic blue ice bag at most department stores for less than $10. For a little more, you can find a bag with a more contemporary design.
No comments:
Post a Comment