{"id":20405,"date":"2026-11-06T13:17:52","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T11:17:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/?p=20405"},"modified":"2026-11-06T13:17:59","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T11:17:59","slug":"gluten-free-travel-kit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/gluten-free-travel-kit\/","title":{"rendered":"Gluten-Free Travel Kit: What to Pack in Your Suitcase (Plastic-Free)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you&#8217;re celiac, packing isn&#8217;t quite the same. Besides clothes and a charger, you need a few things to protect you from <strong>cross-contamination<\/strong> in shared kitchens, airports, or day trips with nowhere safe to eat. This is the <strong>gluten-free travel kit<\/strong> we recommend, with several options for each item and, whenever an alternative exists, <strong>plastic-free<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide complements our <a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/travel-packing-list\/\"><strong>travel packing list<\/strong><\/a>, which covers everything else (documents, clothes, first-aid kit&#8230;). Here we focus only on what a person with celiac disease needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group gt-indice is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"gt-indice__titulo wp-block-paragraph\">Your <strong>gluten-free kit<\/strong>, piece by piece<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list gt-indice__lista\">\n<li><a href=\"#containers\">\ud83e\udd61 Food containers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#cutlery\">\ud83c\udf74 Your own cutlery<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#bags\">\ud83c\udf5e Bags and wraps<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#cleaning\">\ud83e\uddfd Your own cleaning supplies<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#thermos\">\ud83c\udf72 Food thermos<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#snacks\">\ud83e\udd5c Safe snacks<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#pouch\">\ud83d\udc5c A pouch for your kit<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why it&#8217;s worth packing your own kit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s getting easier to eat gluten-free away from home, but when you travel there are always moments when you can&#8217;t control what happens in the kitchen: the hotel breakfast, the rental apartment with pans used by other guests, a delay at the airport, or a full day out far from everything. In those moments, the risk usually isn&#8217;t the dish itself but what has touched it: a shared cutting board, knife, or toaster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A small kit gives you <strong>independence<\/strong>: you can prepare or store your food with your own things, knowing they&#8217;ve never been in contact with gluten. If you want to understand where the risk comes from, we explain it in our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/celiac-cross-contamination\/\"><strong>gluten cross-contamination<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And why plastic-free? Because stainless steel, glass, and cotton are easy to wash thoroughly, don&#8217;t scratch like plastic (scratches are where food residue hides), and last for years. You&#8217;ll also create less waste on your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large gt-horizontal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/hacer-la-maleta-kit-sin-gluten.jpg\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/hacer-la-maleta-kit-sin-gluten-1024x538.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/hacer-la-maleta-kit-sin-gluten-300x158.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/hacer-la-maleta-kit-sin-gluten-768x403.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/hacer-la-maleta-kit-sin-gluten.avif 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/hacer-la-maleta-kit-sin-gluten-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/hacer-la-maleta-kit-sin-gluten-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/hacer-la-maleta-kit-sin-gluten-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/hacer-la-maleta-kit-sin-gluten.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/hacer-la-maleta-kit-sin-gluten-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead view of a person packing a suitcase for a trip\" class=\"wp-image-20389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/hacer-la-maleta-kit-sin-gluten-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/hacer-la-maleta-kit-sin-gluten-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/hacer-la-maleta-kit-sin-gluten-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/hacer-la-maleta-kit-sin-gluten.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/picture><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Packing the suitcase \/ Photo: Surface on Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"containers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Food containers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They&#8217;re the foundation of the kit. They let you bring safe food on a day trip, keep what you cook yourself in the apartment fridge (separate from other people&#8217;s food), or take home leftovers from a restaurant where you&#8217;ve eaten well. We don&#8217;t always carry them, but we usually do if we&#8217;re going to arrive late and haven&#8217;t been able to book a restaurant. We really like the glass ones with a bamboo lid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What to look for:<\/strong> stainless steel, no hard-to-clean corners and, if you&#8217;re carrying something with sauce, a leakproof seal. Check the lids and gaskets: many contain silicone, which is safe, but make sure it can be removed for washing.<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"gt-af-rejilla\"><li class=\"gt-af-mini\"><span class=\"gt-af-mini__visual gt-af-mini__visual--icono\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83c\udf71<\/span><span class=\"gt-af-mini__cuerpo\"><a class=\"gt-af-mini__nombre\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/ir\/amazon\/en\/fiambrera-tiffin-kantine\/?d=20405\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\">Stainless steel tiffin lunch box<\/a><span class=\"gt-af-mini__nota\">The classic stacking tiffin, in stainless steel and easy to clean thoroughly.<\/span><span class=\"gt-af-mini__accion\" aria-hidden=\"true\">View on Amazon \u2192<\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"gt-af-mini\"><span class=\"gt-af-mini__visual gt-af-mini__visual--icono\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83e\udd61<\/span><span class=\"gt-af-mini__cuerpo\"><a class=\"gt-af-mini__nombre\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/ir\/amazon\/en\/fiambrera-bambaw-acero\/?d=20405\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\">Stainless steel bento box<\/a><span class=\"gt-af-mini__nota\">With compartments and a leak-proof seal, for meals with sauce.<\/span><span class=\"gt-af-mini__accion\" aria-hidden=\"true\">View on Amazon \u2192<\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"gt-af-mini\"><span class=\"gt-af-mini__visual gt-af-mini__visual--icono\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83e\udd5c<\/span><span class=\"gt-af-mini__cuerpo\"><a class=\"gt-af-mini__nombre\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/ir\/amazon\/en\/ecolunchbox-splash-pod\/?d=20405\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\">ECOlunchbox small container<\/a><span class=\"gt-af-mini__nota\">Small, for nuts or a side of sauce. The lid is silicone.<\/span><span class=\"gt-af-mini__accion\" aria-hidden=\"true\">View on Amazon \u2192<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group gt-consejo is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"gt-consejo__titulo wp-block-paragraph\">Glutendtrotters Tip<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Label your containers with a sticker or colored tape. In a shared apartment or a hotel fridge, nobody will use them by mistake.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"cutlery\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Your own cutlery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It sounds like overkill until you find apartment cutlery with food stuck on it, or have to eat at an airport with a fork that has been in a tray with bread. A set with a fork, knife, and spoon in its case takes up very little room and takes that worry away.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gt-af-ficha\"><span class=\"gt-af-ficha__visual gt-af-ficha__visual--icono\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83c\udf74<\/span><div class=\"gt-af-ficha__cuerpo\"><p class=\"gt-af-ficha__etiqueta\">Our pick<\/p><p class=\"gt-af-ficha__nombre\">Steel travel cutlery set with case<\/p><p class=\"gt-af-ficha__nota\">Your own fork, knife and spoon, so you never rely on shared ones.<\/p><\/div><a class=\"gt-af-ficha__boton\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/ir\/amazon\/en\/cubiertos-viaje-acero\/?d=20405\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\">View on Amazon <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re flying with carry-on only, keep in mind that the rules about <strong>knives at security<\/strong> vary by country and airport, and sometimes even table knives get confiscated. To be safe, pack the knife in your checked bag and keep just the fork and spoon in the cabin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"bags\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Bags for bread, cookies, and fruit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gluten-free bread is the trickiest thing to transport: it gets squashed, it dries out and, above all, it must not touch anything that may have crumbs of regular bread. A cloth bag just for it solves that. We&#8217;ve used bags for sliced bread a lot, since toasters are often contaminated with gluten.<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"gt-af-rejilla\"><li class=\"gt-af-mini\"><span class=\"gt-af-mini__visual gt-af-mini__visual--icono\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83c\udf5e<\/span><span class=\"gt-af-mini__cuerpo\"><a class=\"gt-af-mini__nombre\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/ir\/amazon\/en\/bolsa-pan-algodon-organico\/?d=20405\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\">Organic cotton bread bag<\/a><span class=\"gt-af-mini__nota\">Just for your gluten-free bread, so it never touches anything else.<\/span><span class=\"gt-af-mini__accion\" aria-hidden=\"true\">View on Amazon \u2192<\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"gt-af-mini\"><span class=\"gt-af-mini__visual gt-af-mini__visual--icono\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83e\udd56<\/span><span class=\"gt-af-mini__cuerpo\"><a class=\"gt-af-mini__nombre\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/ir\/amazon\/en\/bolsas-pan-lino\/?d=20405\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\">Linen bread bags (2)<\/a><span class=\"gt-af-mini__nota\">Two bags: one for bread, one for crackers or fruit.<\/span><span class=\"gt-af-mini__accion\" aria-hidden=\"true\">View on Amazon \u2192<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Beeswax wraps<\/strong> are an alternative to aluminum foil or cling film: you wrap your sandwich, warm it slightly with your hands, and it stays sealed. Wash them with cold water and mild soap (hot water melts the wax).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gt-af-ficha\"><span class=\"gt-af-ficha__visual gt-af-ficha__visual--icono\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udc1d<\/span><div class=\"gt-af-ficha__cuerpo\"><p class=\"gt-af-ficha__etiqueta\">Our pick<\/p><p class=\"gt-af-ficha__nombre\">Beeswax food wraps<\/p><p class=\"gt-af-ficha__nota\">Wrap sandwiches and fruit without cling film or foil.<\/p><\/div><a class=\"gt-af-ficha__boton\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/ir\/amazon\/en\/envoltorios-cera-abeja\/?d=20405\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\">View on Amazon <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"cleaning\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Your own cleaning supplies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In an apartment or shared kitchen, the sponge and the dish towel are among the objects with the most food residue. If you wash your things with them, you could end up passing gluten onto them. Bring your own and use them only for your kit.<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"gt-af-rejilla\"><li class=\"gt-af-mini\"><span class=\"gt-af-mini__visual gt-af-mini__visual--icono\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83e\uddfa<\/span><span class=\"gt-af-mini__cuerpo\"><a class=\"gt-af-mini__nombre\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/ir\/amazon\/en\/panos-cocina-algodon\/?d=20405\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\">Organic cotton kitchen towels<\/a><span class=\"gt-af-mini__nota\">Keep one just for drying your own things.<\/span><span class=\"gt-af-mini__accion\" aria-hidden=\"true\">View on Amazon \u2192<\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"gt-af-mini\"><span class=\"gt-af-mini__visual gt-af-mini__visual--icono\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83e\uddfd<\/span><span class=\"gt-af-mini__cuerpo\"><a class=\"gt-af-mini__nombre\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/ir\/amazon\/en\/esponjas-celulosa-sisal\/?d=20405\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\">Cellulose and sisal sponges<\/a><span class=\"gt-af-mini__nota\">Cellulose and sisal. Keep one just for washing your kit.<\/span><span class=\"gt-af-mini__accion\" aria-hidden=\"true\">View on Amazon \u2192<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group gt-consejo gt-celiaco is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"gt-consejo__titulo wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re cooking where you&#8217;re staying<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wash pans and pots thoroughly before using them, or bring a small one of your own if you&#8217;re staying several days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use baking paper or aluminum foil on the oven tray or griddle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Never use the toaster in your accommodation: it&#8217;s impossible to clean completely.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep your food in your own containers and on a shelf of its own in the fridge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"thermos\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Food thermos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A stainless steel thermos is the perfect ally for keeping food hot or cold for hours. It&#8217;s ideal for day trips, long car or train journeys, or simply for bringing your own meal when you know there won&#8217;t be safe options at your destination. For us, it&#8217;s a <strong>must-have on every day trip<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"gt-af-rejilla\"><li class=\"gt-af-mini\"><span class=\"gt-af-mini__visual gt-af-mini__visual--icono\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83c\udf72<\/span><span class=\"gt-af-mini__cuerpo\"><a class=\"gt-af-mini__nombre\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/ir\/amazon\/en\/termo-comida-thermos\/?d=20405\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\">Thermos food flask (470 ml)<\/a><span class=\"gt-af-mini__nota\">Keeps food hot or cold for hours. Comes with a spoon.<\/span><span class=\"gt-af-mini__accion\" aria-hidden=\"true\">View on Amazon \u2192<\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"gt-af-mini\"><span class=\"gt-af-mini__visual gt-af-mini__visual--icono\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83e\udd63<\/span><span class=\"gt-af-mini__cuerpo\"><a class=\"gt-af-mini__nombre\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/ir\/amazon\/en\/termo-klean-kanteen\/?d=20405\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\">Klean Kanteen insulated food canister (473 ml)<\/a><span class=\"gt-af-mini__nota\">A sturdy, long-lasting stainless steel option.<\/span><span class=\"gt-af-mini__accion\" aria-hidden=\"true\">View on Amazon \u2192<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To keep it hot longer, fill it with boiling water for a few minutes first, empty it, and then add the piping-hot food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"snacks\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Safe snacks for your suitcase<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Always keep something handy for a delay, a day trip, or your first night if you arrive late. The best are packaged snacks, which keep without a fridge and have the label in plain view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the European Union, a product can only say \u201c<strong>gluten-free<\/strong>\u201d if it contains less than 20 mg of gluten per kilo (20 ppm). Look for that wording or the Crossed Grain symbol, and check the label every time you buy: recipes and manufacturing processes change. Be careful with bulk nuts: they&#8217;re often packed in the same facilities as other products and may contain traces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large gt-horizontal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/snacks-frutos-secos-para-viajar.jpg\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/snacks-frutos-secos-para-viajar-1024x538.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/snacks-frutos-secos-para-viajar-300x158.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/snacks-frutos-secos-para-viajar-768x403.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/snacks-frutos-secos-para-viajar.avif 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/snacks-frutos-secos-para-viajar-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/snacks-frutos-secos-para-viajar-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/snacks-frutos-secos-para-viajar-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/snacks-frutos-secos-para-viajar.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/snacks-frutos-secos-para-viajar-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"Mix of walnuts, pecans, pistachios, almonds, and dried cranberries\" class=\"wp-image-20390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/snacks-frutos-secos-para-viajar-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/snacks-frutos-secos-para-viajar-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/snacks-frutos-secos-para-viajar-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/snacks-frutos-secos-para-viajar.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/picture><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nuts for the trip \/ Photo: Maksim Shutov on Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<ul class=\"gt-af-rejilla\"><li class=\"gt-af-mini\"><span class=\"gt-af-mini__visual gt-af-mini__visual--icono\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83c\udf6b<\/span><span class=\"gt-af-mini__cuerpo\"><a class=\"gt-af-mini__nombre\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/ir\/amazon\/en\/barritas-nakd\/?d=20405\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\">N\u0101kd fruit and nut bars<\/a><span class=\"gt-af-mini__nota\">Sold as gluten-free. Always check the label of each flavor.<\/span><span class=\"gt-af-mini__accion\" aria-hidden=\"true\">View on Amazon \u2192<\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"gt-af-mini\"><span class=\"gt-af-mini__visual gt-af-mini__visual--icono\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83c\udf30<\/span><span class=\"gt-af-mini__cuerpo\"><a class=\"gt-af-mini__nombre\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/ir\/amazon\/en\/frutos-secos-el-nogal\/?d=20405\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\">El Nogal mixed nuts<\/a><span class=\"gt-af-mini__nota\">Packaged and labeled gluten-free. Check the label every time.<\/span><span class=\"gt-af-mini__accion\" aria-hidden=\"true\">View on Amazon \u2192<\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"gt-af-mini\"><span class=\"gt-af-mini__visual gt-af-mini__visual--icono\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83e\uddf3<\/span><span class=\"gt-af-mini__cuerpo\"><a class=\"gt-af-mini__nombre\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/ir\/amazon\/en\/dr-schar-salti-galletitas-saladas-175-gr\/?d=20405\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\">Salti Salty Crackers 175g Gluten-Free Schar<\/a><span class=\"gt-af-mini__nota\">Salty crackers to satisfy your hunger while you&#039;re on the plane or in the car.<\/span><span class=\"gt-af-mini__accion\" aria-hidden=\"true\">View on Amazon \u2192<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group gt-consejo gt-celiaco is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"gt-consejo__titulo wp-block-paragraph\">Snacks on the plane<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Solid foods (bars, cookies, nuts, bread) can usually go in your carry-on.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creams, spreads, yogurts, and sauces count as liquids and follow the 100 ml (3.4 oz) rule.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When you land, check the customs rules: countries such as the US, the UK, or Australia restrict bringing in meat, dairy, or fresh products.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"pouch\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. A pouch just for your kit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keeping the whole kit in a separate bag has two advantages: you find it quickly, and it never gets mixed up with other things in your suitcase. Even better if it&#8217;s made of washable fabric, so you can put it in the washing machine when you get home.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gt-af-ficha\"><span class=\"gt-af-ficha__visual gt-af-ficha__visual--icono\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udc5c<\/span><div class=\"gt-af-ficha__cuerpo\"><p class=\"gt-af-ficha__etiqueta\">Our pick<\/p><p class=\"gt-af-ficha__nombre\">Cotton pouches (set of 3)<\/p><p class=\"gt-af-ficha__nota\">Washable fabric: one for the kit, the others for snacks or cutlery.<\/p><\/div><a class=\"gt-af-ficha__boton\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/ir\/amazon\/en\/neceser-algodon\/?d=20405\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\">View on Amazon <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick gluten-free travel kit checklist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u2610 Stainless steel lunch box or food containers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2610 Your own cutlery in a case<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2610 Cloth bread bag and beeswax wraps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2610 Dish towel and sponge just for your things<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2610 Food thermos (for day trips)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2610 Gluten test (optional, as an extra check)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2610 Packaged snacks labeled \u201cgluten-free\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2610 Celiac card or medical report in the language of your destination<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For everything else, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/travel-packing-list\/\"><strong>complete travel checklist<\/strong><\/a> with its downloadable PDF, and if you&#8217;re traveling far, the <a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/official-celiac-disease-diagnostic-report\/\"><strong>official celiac disease diagnostic report<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"rm-faq-kit-1\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What should I pack in my suitcase if I&#8217;m celiac?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Besides the basics for any trip, a small kit with your own containers, cutlery, a bread bag and cleaning supplies, some packaged gluten-free snacks, and a card explaining celiac disease in the language of your destination.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"rm-faq-kit-2\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can I bring gluten-free food on a plane?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes. Solid food can usually go in your carry-on; anything liquid or creamy follows the 100 ml (3.4 oz) rule. Also check the customs rules of your destination country. On long flights, request the gluten-free meal (code GFML) when you book, and bring something extra just in case.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"rm-faq-kit-3\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How do I avoid cross-contamination in a vacation rental?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Wash everything before using it, cook on baking paper or aluminum foil, don&#8217;t use the apartment&#8217;s toaster, and keep your food in your own containers. Use your own dish towel and sponge for your things.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"rm-faq-kit-4\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Are at-home gluten tests reliable?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>They can help detect gluten in the sample you test, but they don&#8217;t guarantee that the whole dish is safe. Use them as an extra check, never as a substitute for asking questions and choosing trustworthy places.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"rm-faq-kit-5\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Why is a plastic-free kit better?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Stainless steel, glass, and cotton are easy to wash thoroughly, don&#8217;t scratch like plastic (scratches are where food residue hides), and last for years. You&#8217;ll also create less waste during your trip.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"rm-faq-kit-6\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What does \u201cgluten-free\u201d mean on a snack label?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>In the European Union, a product can only say \u201cgluten-free\u201d if it contains less than 20 mg of gluten per kilo (20 ppm). Look for that wording or the Crossed Grain symbol and check the label every time you buy, because recipes and manufacturing processes change.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"rm-faq-kit-7\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can I take a knife in my carry-on?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>It depends on the country and the airport: the rules about knives at security checkpoints vary, and sometimes even table knives get confiscated. 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