00:00Going somewhere?
00:04When you're getting ready for a flight, two main things you might be worried about
00:08is how to stuff all your travel essentials into your modest-sized suitcase, and how to
00:13get through the security screening as fast as possible.
00:17Interestingly, both of these things depend on how carefully and thoughtfully you pack
00:21your carry-on and checked luggage.
00:24Listen up!
00:251.
00:27If you don't charge your laptop before the flight, it may be confiscated.
00:32It's not uncommon for an airport security officer to ask you to power your device up.
00:37If you fail to do it, your gadget can be taken away for an additional check.
00:42For safety reasons, it's crucial to make sure that it hasn't been tampered with or
00:46modified in a way that can cause harm during the flight.
00:502.
00:52Packing an electric brush in your carry-on may land you in trouble at the security check.
00:57Brushes produced by some brands have lithium batteries inside, and those can potentially
01:02lead to serious problems in the air.
01:05That's why leaving your electric brush in your checked suitcase will make passing the
01:09security scanning easier for you.
01:133.
01:14You can pack much more efficiently with the help of a vacuum cleaner and several plastic
01:18bags.
01:19Roll your clothes, carefully stuff them in a zipper plastic bag, and close it, leaving
01:24just a small hole.
01:26Then use the vacuum cleaner to remove all the air from the bag and zip it shut.
01:31If you have a lot of clothes, it's better to use special compression storage bags.
01:374.
01:39Airport authorities warn that the security equipment that's used to screen-check luggage
01:43damages undeveloped film.
01:45Oh, are you the one that still uses film?
01:49Well, if you want to avoid fogging, put your undeveloped film roll in your carry-on.
01:55Carry-on baggage scanners aren't so powerful and aren't likely to harm the film.
02:00But try not to let your film get scanned several times, otherwise say your goodbyes.
02:05Or you can always ask security officers for a manual check.
02:105.
02:11No one will object if you bring a belt bag along with your carry-on on board the plane.
02:17But if you want to take a clutch or some other kind of mini-bag, you may be asked to pack
02:21it inside your carry-on.
02:226.
02:26Avoid wrapping your things in aluminum foil when packing your bags.
02:30Both your carry-on and checked luggage pass through an X-ray scanner.
02:34It can't see through the aluminum foil because this material effectively blocks X-rays.
02:39But security staff see only dark spots on the screen.
02:42That's why your checked luggage will be examined more thoroughly, which will take
02:46additional time.
02:497.
02:50All unusually shaped objects you've decided to put in your suitcase, such as a stapler
02:56or a long candlestick, will definitely seem suspicious to security officers.
03:01They'll want to check your baggage more thoroughly, so try to arrive at the airport
03:06in advance.
03:088.
03:10Although almost all airports in the world are equipped with modern security devices
03:14these days, your hand luggage is examined by people.
03:18The reason is simple – many substances look similar while being scanned.
03:22That's why, if you want to sweep through the security check, don't put musical greeting
03:27cards in your carry-on.
03:29They might raise suspicions passing through a scanner.
03:32Honey, sausages, or cheese can also look unsafe to officers.
03:379.
03:39When you're traveling with a single carry-on bag, take advantage of sample sizes.
03:44The most experienced travelers collect all the samples they get and take them on a trip.
03:49If it's a short journey, transferring your everyday products into travel-sized bottles
03:54seems like a waste of time.
03:56You can store sample products in contact lens cases – it'll prevent liquids from spilling.
04:0210.
04:03When you put a pack of coffee in your luggage, be ready for an additional check.
04:08Airport security officers know all too well that criminals use its strong odor to conceal
04:13the smell of not-so-legal substances.
04:1711.
04:19If you don't have special shoe bags for keeping your dirty footwear, pack your shoes
04:24in cheap plastic shower caps.
04:26Put a shoe, sole down, in a shower cap, and the rest of your baggage is safe.
04:3212.
04:34Every checked bag gets its own sticker with a unique barcode that contains the information
04:38about your flight and its destination.
04:41If you choose to leave these stickers on your suitcase after the flight, your baggage can
04:46get lost during your next trip.
04:48A special scanning system that distributes passengers' bags between planes can get
04:53confused by multiple barcodes and send your suitcase to the wrong plane.
04:58Uh-oh.
04:5913.
05:00By the way, if your bag looks suspicious to the security staff, and they opened it, there
05:07should be a special sticker on it, informing you that your luggage has passed an additional
05:12check.
05:1414.
05:15Never leave your chargers in your checked luggage bag.
05:19Suitcases do tend to get lost from time to time.
05:21Imagine your chargers being gone along with your bag!
05:2615.
05:27You can avoid having your clothes wrinkled by using the bundle wrapping method.
05:32Fill a small bag with some soft things like underwear, socks, and so on, and wrap a larger
05:38item around this pouch so that you get a neat bundle.
05:4316.
05:46Tissue paper is another thing that's said to keep your clothes wrinkle-free.
05:50Put some sheets of tissue paper between your folded clothes.
05:54Many travelers swear that by minimizing the pressure and friction, this simple action
05:58reduces wrinkles.
06:0117.
06:03While packing your bag, stuff your shoes with socks, ties, and other small objects.
06:08This way, you'll save some precious space, and your shoes won't lose their shape.
06:1418.
06:15If your suitcase is made of fabric, you can protect it from snow, rain, mud, and other
06:20problems with the help of a good old candle.
06:23Make sure your bag's dry, and rub the candle all over its surfaces.
06:28The wax it's made from will create a thin, water-resistant layer.
06:3319.
06:35If your suitcase seems too small for all the stuff you want to pack inside, try closing
06:40and zipping it.
06:42Compressing your bag by zipping it often helps to create more space inside.
06:46When you open it again, add more objects to all the available spots you'll notice, for
06:51example, between larger items, in the corners, or along the sides.
06:5720.
06:58To prevent your chargers from getting tangled, you can store them in sunglasses cases.
07:04It will also make them easier for you to find in your bag.
07:0821.
07:10Wire sheets can help you get rid of that weird suitcase clothes smell.
07:14Just put a couple of sheets in your bag, and they'll not only keep the stench at bay,
07:18but will also make your luggage smell nice and fresh.
07:2322.
07:25Try to avoid packing just-in-case items.
07:27This case you're waiting for is likely not to come up at all, but half your suitcase
07:32will be occupied with totally unnecessary stuff.
07:36And if the need arises, you can always buy everything you need at your destination.
07:4223.
07:43If you're traveling with a backpack, make sure that its center of gravity is as stable
07:48as possible.
07:49Pack the heavy gear so that it's closer to your back and somewhere in the middle of
07:53the bag.
07:54The right-left distribution should also be even.
07:57You can use medium-weight objects as stabilizers.
08:0124.
08:03People are divided into two groups – those who fold, and those who roll.
08:08Experts recommend to roll your clothes when you're traveling with a backpack, and fold
08:12them if you bring along a suitcase.
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