We’ve written before at HuffPost UK about how military-style packing can save you precious storage space, as well as why ribbons may not be the best way to identify your luggage while flying.
But if you want to protect its contents, it turns out that travel experts recommend taking an added security step just before you head off.
Luckily, it requires no added tools: your phone should do.
Take a picture of your suitcase’s contents before travelling
Christian Bennett, head of travel at Multitrip.com, said that taking a quick picture of the inside of your case before you head off might be worth your while.
“Keeping receipts, taking photos before you travel and holding on to important paperwork means you’ll have everything you need at your fingertips if you do need to make a claim,” he explained.
In other words, if something in your luggage goes missing or gets damaged, you’ll have a far stronger case with “before” pics in your camera roll.
It takes “seconds” to snap a picture, the pro stated, and means you’ll have a record to hand whenever you need it.
Redditors swear by the practice too.
“Take a photo of your luggage and contents – ESPECIALLY if you’re traveling overseas,” a site user wrote.
Take a picture of the outside of the suitcase, too
For added safety, take a picture of the exterior of your suitcase before travelling too.
Speaking to Travel + Leisure, Rob Merlin, a travel advisor at SmartFlyer, said: “We always recommend that clients photograph their luggage before a trip, including the exterior of the bag, the luggage tag, and the contents inside”.
This not only means you’re able to document any luggage damage, but it could also help airline staff to identify your suitcase from a sea of others in lost and found.
The more you know...
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