TSA's Top 5 Confiscated Items... Or Should I Say 'Abandoned'?

So, I was reading about the TSA and the stuff they 'confiscate' at checkpoints. Turns out, they screen over 3.3 million carry-on bags every day. That's a lot of bags! And most of the stuff they end up with isn't technically confiscated. They call it 'voluntarily abandoned property.' Basically, people just forget their stuff is in there, and then they have to give it up if they wanna catch their flight.

Kinda makes you wonder-what are the top 5 things people leave behind? I bet a ton are pocket knives and water bottles. But what else? Anyone here ever had to leave something behind? I've heard stories of people forgetting they had a corkscrew or a lighter in their bag. Must be frustrating!

I'm curious how many of those items are things people actually care about. Like, would you miss a pocket knife or a favorite pair of scissors? Or is it mostly just stuff you don't mind losing? Also, do you guys think the TSA should have a better system for returning these items, or is it just the price we pay for flying safely? Let me know what you think!

I had to give up a small multi-tool once. Totally forgot it was in my backpack. I think the top things are probably pocket knives, water bottles, and maybe those mini liquor bottles. It's annoying, but I guess it's better than missing your flight. I do wish there was an easier way to get stuff back, though. Maybe a mail-back service? I know some airports have those, but not everywhere. Would be nice if it was more common.

Yeah, it's like a gamble every time I go through TSA. I've lost a couple of things, like a nice lighter and a bottle opener from a trip. You'd think they'd have a system to return stuff, but it seems like a logistical nightmare with the volume they deal with. I heard they auction off some of the unclaimed items. Wonder if anyone's ever bought back their own stuff by accident! Anyone else had that happen?

I've definitely left a couple of things behind, like a small screwdriver set once. Super annoying! I think pocket knives and water bottles are probably in the top five for sure. Maybe scissors and those cheap souvenir items too. The TSA could do a better job at returning stuff, but considering the volume they deal with, I kinda get why they don't. Still, it'd be nice if they had a "lost and found" system for non-dangerous items. Anyone ever tried reaching out to them after losing something?