Chips
Chips are solid snack food and are allowed in carry-on and checked baggage with no restriction.
Carry-on
Allowed
Checked
Allowed
Carry-on details
Allowed. Chips are a solid food, so they aren't subject to the 3-1-1 liquids rule. Bring the bag as-is in your carry-on and it will screen along with the rest of your belongings.
Checked-bag details
Allowed. Chips can go in checked baggage too, though a full bag may get crushed — a hard-sided case or the center of your suitcase helps them survive the trip intact.
Special instructions
Bagged chips puff up in checked baggage as cabin pressure drops; pack them near the top of your suitcase to reduce crushing.
FAQ
- Will a bag of chips get crushed in checked luggage?
- It might puff up and get squeezed a bit due to cabin pressure changes and the weight of other bags, but this is a packing concern, not a security restriction. Pack chips near the top of your suitcase or in a rigid container to protect them.
- Can I bring dip like salsa or hummus along with my chips?
- Yes, but the dip itself is treated as a gel under the 3-1-1 rule in carry-on — containers must be 3.4 oz (100 mL) or less unless it's packed in checked baggage.
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Source: TSA — What Can I Bring? · Last verified: 2026-07-31
Final decision rests with the security officer at the checkpoint.