A carry-on that passes smoothly through the TSA is a form of art... actually, a pure talent, with outstanding strategies and creativity. The rule of thumb in getting past the TSA is to identify all the things that can and cannot get in your bag before zipping them in. It isn't easy to pass through the TSA — and for good reason. Formed in 2001 following the 9/11 attacks on the U.S., the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has its eyes on every passenger before boarding in all transportation systems in the U.S., particularly at airports, to ensure security measures are in place.

The TSA is under the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and imposes screening processes and regulations, including identification verification, full-body scanners, pat-downs, explosives s

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