Going somewhere? When you're getting ready for a flight, two
main things you might be worried about is how to stuff all your travel essentials into
your modest-sized suitcase and how to get through the security screening as fast as
possible. Interestingly, both of these things depend
on how carefully and thoughtfully you pack your carry-on and checked luggage. Listen up:
1. Be careful: if you don't charge your laptop
before the flight, it may be confiscated! It's not uncommon for an airport security
officer to ask you to power your device up. If you fail to do it, your gadget can be taken
away for an additional check. For safety reasons, it's crucial to make sure
that it hasn't been tampered with or modified in a way that can cause harm during the flight. 2. Packing an electric brush in your carry-on
may land you in trouble at the security check. Brushes produced by some brands have lithium
batteries inside, and those can potentially lead to serious problems in the air. That's why leaving your electric brush in
your checked suitcase will make passing the security scanning easier for you. 3. You can pack much more efficiently with the
help of a vacuum cleaner and several plastic bags. Roll your clothes, carefully stuff them in
a zipper plastic bag, and close it, leaving just a small hole. Then use the vacuum cleaner to remove all
the air from the bag and zip it shut. If you have a lot of clothes, it's better
to use special compression storage bags. 4. Airport authorities warn that the security
equipment that's used to screen checked luggage damages undeveloped film. Oh, are YOU the one that still uses film? Well, if you want to avoid fogging, put your
undeveloped film roll in your carry-on. Carry-on baggage scanners aren't so powerful
and aren't likely to harm the film. But try not to let your film get scanned several
times — otherwise, say your goodbyes. Or you can always ask security officers for
a manual check. 5. No one will object if you bring a belt bag
along with your carry-on on board the plane. But if you want to take a clutch or some other
kind of a mini-bag, you may be asked to pack it inside your carry-on. 6. Avoid wrapping your things in aluminum foil
when packing your bags. Both your carry-on and checked luggage pass
through an X-ray scanner. It can't see through the aluminum foil because
this material effectively blocks X-rays. Airport security staff see only dark spots
on the screen. That's why your checked luggage will be examined
more thoroughly, which will take additional time. This way, you may fly away, leaving your luggage
behind. If the foil is in your carry-on, you'll be
asked to open your bag and show the package. 7. All unusually shaped objects you've decided
to put in your suitcase, such as a stapler or a long candlestick, will definitely seem
suspicious to security officers. They'll want to check your baggage more thoroughly,
so try to arrive at the airport in advance. 8. Although almost all airports in the world
are equipped with modern security devices these days, your hand luggage is examined
by people. The reason is simple: many substances look
similar while being scanned. That's why if you want to sweep through the
security check, don't put musical greeting cards in your carry-on — they might raise
suspicions passing through a scanner. Honey, sausages, or cheese can also look unsafe
to the officers. Boy I’ve seen some unsafe cheese in my day… 9. When you're traveling with a single carry-on
bag, take advantage of sample-sizes! The most experienced travelers collect all
the samples they get and take them on a trip. If it's a short journey, transferring your
everyday products into travel size bottles seems like a waste of time. Samples are more than enough for a weekend
getaway. You can store sample products in contact lens
cases — it'll prevent liquids from spilling. 10. When you put a pack of coffee in your luggage,
be ready for an additional check: airport security officers know all too well that criminals
use its strong odor to conceal the smell of not-so-legal substances. 11. If you don't have special shoe bags for keeping
your dirty footwear, pack your shoes in cheap plastic shower caps. Put a shoe, sole down, in a shower cap, and
the rest of your baggage is safe. 12. Every checked bag gets its own sticker with
a unique bar code that contains the information about your flight and its destination. If you choose to leave these stickers on your
suitcase after the flight, your baggage can get lost during your next trip. A special scanning system that distributes
passengers' bags between planes can get confused by multiple bar codes and send your suitcase
to the wrong plane. Uh oh! 13. By the way, if your bag looked suspicious
to the security staff, and they opened it, there should be a special sticker on it, informing
you that your luggage has passed an additional check. 14. Never leave your chargers in your checked
luggage bag. Suitcases do tend to get lost from time to
time. Imagine your chargers being gone along with
your bag! 15. You can avoid having your clothes wrinkled
by using the "bundle wrapping" method. Fill a small bag with some soft things, like
underwear, socks, and so on, and wrap a larger item around this pouch so that you get a neat
bundle. 16. Tissue paper is another thing that's said
to keep your clothes wrinkle-free. Put some sheets of tissue paper between your
folded clothes. Many travelers swear that by minimizing the
pressure and friction, this simple action reduces wrinkles. 17. While packing your bag, stuff your shoes with
socks, ties, and other small objects. This way, you'll save some precious space,
and your shoes won't lose their shape. 18. If your suitcase is made of fabric, you can
protect it from snow, rain, mud, and other problems with the help of a good old candle. Make sure your bag's dry and rub the candle
all over its surfaces. The wax it's made from will create a thin
water-resistant layer. 19. If your suitcase seems too small for all the
stuff you want to pack inside, try closing and zipping it. Compressing your bag by zipping it often helps
to create more space inside. When you open it again, add more objects to
all the available spots you'll notice, for example, between larger items, in the corners,
or along the sides. 20. To prevent your chargers from getting tangled
(ugh!), you can store them in sunglasses cases. It will also make them easier to find in your
bag. 21. Dryer sheets can help you get rid of that
weird "suitcase clothes" smell. Just put a couple of sheets in your bag, and
they'll not only keep the stench at bay but will also make your luggage smell nice and
fresh. 22. Try to avoid packing "just-in-case" items. This "case" you're waiting for is likely not
to come up at all, but half of your suitcase will be occupied with totally unnecessary
stuff. And if the need arises, you can always buy
everything you need at your destination. 23. If you're traveling with a backpack, make
sure that its center of gravity is as stable as possible. Pack the heavy gear so that it's closer to
your back and somewhere in the middle of the bag. The right-left distribution should also be
even — you can use medium-weight objects as stabilizers. You can also spread them inside your bag so
that they fill the space as rationally as possible. Then fill the remaining empty spots with soft,
flexible, and small items. 24. People are divided into two groups: those
who fold and those who roll. Experts recommend to roll your clothes when
you're traveling with a backpack and fold them if you bring along a suitcase. Hey, if you learned something new today, then
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