Spent my morning out getting freebies and bargains (so many of those to be had, from groceries to cosmetics to school supplies!), so today's tip is coming a little late in the day. This one might cause some controversy--not everyone will immediately see its benefit--but my family are firm believers in it: buy a clear plastic backpack to take into the park. Why? you ask. First, it makes getting through the security check a breeze! While others are unzipping every pocket or compartment, you are quickly waved through with a glance and a smile. (Seriously, we have had several security guards comment on how much they appreciate our clear backpacks.)
Another great reason is that it makes it easier to find whatever you're searching for. Here's where the controversy comes in: some say it's also easier for thieves to spot desirable items. While this is true, we never carry cash in ours, and the only big ticket items are our cameras--which are heavy enough that I'm pretty sure we'd feel if someone lifted them from the backpack. It's a calculated risk we're willing to take--especially after it rained every day of our last WDW trip. While others were scrounging through their bags for rain ponchos, we simply glanced in, pulled them out, and were covered within 30 seconds!
Finally, the plastic backpack keeps items dry (or at least dryer than a cloth one!) in the rain and on water rides. For extra assurance, we put our cameras in zipper bags before putting them in the backpack.
Trust me on this one: a clear backpack is a worthy pre-vacation purchase that won't disappoint!
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