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13 Reasons Why Americans Never Feel The Need To Wrap Their Suitcases

Suitcase wrapping is common worldwide but not in the U.S., surprising many travelers. Exploring top responses to "Why don't Americans often wrap their suitcases?"

CUSTOMS CHECK

“It got me searched by customs one time.”

I KEEP MY VALUABLES WITH MYSELF

"I noticed people wrapping their bags while flying to England. I found it odd, not ever worrying about theft from my checked luggage. My valuable items are in my carry-on, which stays with me. Wrapping can be easily cut through by TSA for checks, making it pointless to prevent theft."

NO THEFT PROBLEM

"Theft from checked luggage in the US is rare. If TSA wants to inspect your bag, locks and wraps won't stop them."

NEVER HEARD OF STEALING

"I never considered a baggage handler stealing from luggage. The airline should be liable for damages. The handler can only get away once before employers connect thefts."

NO WORRY ABOUT THEFT

"People shrinkwrap luggage for two reasons: fear of theft, which isn't common, and adding extra integrity to boxed goods. Commonly seen on India-Middle East flights where suitcases are unaffordable."

HEAVY SECURITY

"Brazilian student explains luggage shrink wrap usage: mostly to counter smuggling attempts, not theft. Smugglers can tamper with unwrapped luggage, making it the traveler's problem."

NOTHING IMPORTANT IN LUGGAGE

“I don’t put anything of any importance into a checked bag.”

HORRIBLE AMOUNT OF SINGLE-USE PLASTIC

“Because that is a horrifying amount of single-use plastic.”

POINTLESS

“I saw this when I lived in Asia, and it seemed incredibly wasteful and pointless to me.”

A PLASTIC WRAP WON’T STOP CUSTOMS

"I don't see how plastic wrap stops TSA or customs. If they want to inspect my bag, they will. Even TSA locks just prevent them from cutting my lock."

NOTHING EXPENSIVE IN THE BAG

“I typically don’t travel with anything expensive. My baggage only ever has a few outfits, pajamas, and a pair of tennis shoes. Not worth wrapping up.”

NOTHING STUPID WILL HAPPEN TO US

Years ago, corrupt officers in the Philippines planted bullets in passenger luggage for extortion. This led some Americans traveling from LA to the Philippines to wrap their luggage in plastic.

IT TAKES MORE TIME

"Packing for airport travel is about efficiency. In the US, TSA may inspect luggage at will. Locking or wrapping bags wastes time and doesn't deter theft." If someone wants to steal, they will, regardless of protective measures. I have no control over this."

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