Do you instantly recognize your bag at airport baggage claims?

[SaoirseS]

You've seen the signs at the airport baggage claim "Please check the tag against your claim check as many bags look alike." No doubt someone has made off with the wrong bag a few times in history, but for the most part it just doesn't happen these days.

No, all bags do not look alike. The ninety or so black roller bags that circle on the conveyor belt may seem to look alike, but we can usually tell at a glance which one is ours. The colored yarn on the handle, the sticker, the broken handle, the tear or smudge from rough handling, etc. all give our bag a distinctive look we recognize instantly. There's no mistaking my bag for anyone else's - it's the only bag that looks like Holstein cow print with duct tape on the front to cover a crack from the airlines' handling.

[Avicenna]

I usually do. I still use the original duffel bag I got in basic training.

[SaoirseS]

Cool!

[Blackcupcake]

I actually usually check the lock on the bag… cause I use cute locks that aren’t so common, or I mark my lock, so it’s clear that it’s my bag since I’m so basic and like using a black suitcase like many people when travelling😭🤣

[SaoirseS]

As long as you know yours!

[AviatorTom]

Mine is black soft-sided, like many others, but has an identifying red ribbon and 4 wheels (most bags have two wheels) so I have no problem identifying it.

[SaoirseS]

Nice 😊

[SnowedIn]

Yes! My luggage tags are made from aluminum of an old Boeing 747

[SaoirseS]

Awesome 😎

[SnowedIn]

The other trick that my boss used to do is tie a short piece of his wife's knitting around the handle. Instantly recognizable.

[SaoirseS]

That’s what my mom does on hers.

[SnowedIn]

Smart mom

[Sixgunsound]

Sam Brinton doesn't seem to have any trouble recognizing bags which aren't his🤣😅😆

[SaoirseS]

🤣 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[Jamie05rhs]

Yes, usually. But that's because there are not many of them that were produced.

[SaoirseS]

Same with my moo cow bag. 😀

[Jamie05rhs]

Lol cool.

[NathanDavis]

yes... mine is the one that is actually, entirely, all black... lol

[slatyb]

I never check luggage.

[eagle1951]

yep always