Diapers and “condoms” are pretty essential.
These two drugstore staples are touted as top essentials for air travelers who want to avoid nasty surprises and spilled luggage.
Content creator couple Lauren praises “Professional packing tips'' @JeffandLaurenShowwith trending TikTok tutorials. “I learned this from a flight attendant.”
In a popular post that has garnered more than 1.8 million views, the brunette reveals some secrets to protecting her skincare products at 30,000 feet, and also packs her clothes in a suitcase to optimize space. Stack and use baby underwear to ensure that glass bottles containing fine wine stay in place. AKA precious cargo — carrying it from takeoff to landing without a crack.
Lauren captioned the clip, “Tips and tricks for packing clothes, toiletries, and more this holiday season.” “Hacks to stay organized”
And wrapping your alcohol in Pampers may be the key to brightening your mood for months to come.
However, these no-fail packing tips are useful for those who frequent our friendly skies, no matter the season.
Geneva Vanderzeil's legendary 5-4-3-2-1 packing method has quickly become popular among active women who like to travel light. Instead of stuffing your bag with too many clothes, Vanderzeil suggests just carrying five tops, four bottoms, three pairs of shoes, two dresses, and one set of accessories.
Fashion influencer Faith Woodhall also recently saved travelers the stress of sneaking an overstuffed bag through a TSA checkpoint.
Mr Woodhall advised travelers to hide extra belongings in plastic bags and buy shopping bags at duty-free shops at plane stations, rather than hoping their suitcases aren't flagged.
“People will think I just bought something at the airport,” the British reality star said on the trending how-to show. “[It] always works [like] I was never charged for the second bag. ”
However, Lauren's hack does not involve handing over high-speed planes to airlines.
To stash expensive amenities along the way, airway experts recommend taking some balloons, snipping the ends with scissors, and wrapping elastic around the top of each container. The stretchy material provides an impermeable cover that prevents splatter of precious gunk and cream.
And while a few harsh critics online called the cut-up balloon a “skincare condom,” others hailed Lauren's hack as “genius.”
She also advises jet-setters to pack their suitcases upright. This intellectual demonstrated how much easier it is to put your belongings in a bag in a stack, rather than cramming your clothes into your carry-on.
But Lauren's most fascinating advice is actually DIY diapers.
travel together vinoCrafty world travelers say that if you tie the bottle with two diapers (one at the bottom and one at the neck), you can buffer the good stuff without any problems.
But social media naysayers have a hard time seeing the benefit of wasting expensive baby bottoms.
“When I looked up the price of diapers, they cost more than the wine I drink,” Debbie Downer pointed out.
“Using bubble wrap to wrap glass…why waste diapers,” another user commented, prompting a reminder that Pampers will absorb any liquid that leaks from the bottle.
But cynical insiders argued that the boozy rewards weren't worth the risk.
“I work at an international airport and I don't recommend putting any bottles in checked luggage, no matter how carefully wrapped,” the doomsayer wrote.
