Hi Judy,
I was referring more to borrowing items from friends at home before you travel – things like the soap bar case or Pacsafe gear etc. Not so much borrowing shampoo and other consumables from friends at your destination…unless of course you know that will be possible.
In fact, by the very definition, borrowing something you plan to consume isn’t borrowing at all, since you won’t be giving it back!

Typographical error-the last line should read:

“It is my understanding that neither of those would be allowed in checked luggage.”

Indeed, the time I took my safety razor to Mexico in my carry-on luggage, TSA insisted on checking it to make sure it had no blade in it, then it was OK. But I was not able to conveniently find razor blades in Guadalajara.

Hi Gary,
Great tips about razors. I agree that disposable razors are the worst of them all (from both a waste point of view as well as the lack of a good shave!), but indeed, a straight blade is not carry-on friendly.

With the safety razor alternative, you’ll use about one blade per week. Most safety razor blades come in a plastic dispenser holding five to ten blades, with a place to store used blades before discarding. You will be discarding some plastic and plated steel into your local garbage stream, just not nearly so much as with the five blade monstrosities that look so cool on TV.

Using a straight blade, you’ll never throw away another piece of shaving equipment.

It is my understanding that either of those would be allowed in checked luggage.