Size Guide & Travel Regulations
Airport Security Rules & Sizes: Travel with Alfresco Shop
This customer service page is designed to help you choose Alfresco Shop products that work with common airline cabin baggage rules. Clear information about sizes and airport security can help you complete your order with confidence and avoid surprises at the airport.
Here you'll find practical guidance on:
- How liquid rules usually apply to insect repellents and similar products
- Typical size limits for hand luggage
- Which formats are often easier to take through security
- How to decide what to pack in cabin bags vs checked luggage
How Liquid Rules Usually Work for Cabin Bags
Many airports follow similar security rules for carrying liquids in hand luggage. These rules often apply to:
- Sprays
- Lotions and creams
- Gels
- Fragrances
- Natural insect repellents
In a large number of countries, the common pattern is:
- Each liquid item in your cabin bag must be in a container of 100 ml (or equivalent) or less. Alfresco travel-friendly sizes are 10ml, 50ml, and 1000ml.
- All such containers must fit inside one clear, resealable plastic bag of a set size (often around 1 litre)
- You are usually allowed one liquid bag per passenger
- The liquid bag must be removed from your hand luggage and screened separately at security
Because of this, smaller formats of moisturisers, fragrances and bug sprays are usually the most convenient option for carry-on travel.
Typical Size Choices: Cabin Bag Vs Checked Luggage
When you add Alfresco Shop products to your basket, it can help to decide in advance how you plan to pack them. This can reduce last-minute changes and cart abandonment.
As a general guide for many airlines and airports:
- Containers of 100 ml or less are usually suitable for hand luggage, provided they fit in your liquids bag
- Larger bottles (over 100 ml) are typically better suited to checked baggage
- Solid items like wipes, if available, are often not counted as liquids and can be easier to carry in your cabin bag
- Travel sets with smaller containers can give flexibility, letting you pack some items in your cabin bag and others in checked luggage
Important: Airport and airline rules can vary by country, carrier and sometimes by terminal. Always check the latest security information for your specific departure airport and airline before you travel, especially if you are changing planes or flying through multiple countries.
What to Expect at Airport Security
Understanding what usually happens at security checkpoints can help you choose appropriate product sizes at checkout:
- At security, you will usually need to remove your clear liquids bag from your hand luggage and place it in a tray for screening.
- Security staff may ask you to separate sprays and fragrances or to show that container sizes are within the allowed limit.
- If a product container is larger than the permitted size for hand luggage, security staff may remove it and it may not be returned.
To reduce the risk of losing products at security:
- Consider placing larger insect repellents and body products in your checked luggage
- Use smaller, compliant sizes (100 ml or less, where applicable) in your cabin bag
- Check your airport and airline rules before you travel and compare them to the product sizes in your order
Alfresco Shop Product Formats for Travel
Alfresco Shop offers natural, DEET-free insect repellents in a range of product types, including:
- Fragrances
- Moisturisers
- Lotions
This variety allows you to build a travel routine that matches your luggage plans and the usual liquid restrictions at airports. For example:
- If you mainly travel with hand luggage, choosing products in containers of 100 ml or less will usually make security checks easier.
- For longer trips with checked baggage, larger sizes can be more economical, while smaller formats can stay in your carry-on.
- Where available, solid or wipe formats can be useful if your liquids bag is close to its limit.
Always compare the size listed on each product page with your airline and airport's current rules before completing your purchase.
Check Your Sizes And Travel Essentials With Confidence
Before you pack, review our size details and confirm how our products fit alongside current bug spray travel regulations so you can travel prepared. If you have any questions about what to take or how much to order from Alfresco Shop, please contact us and we will be happy to help.
