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Reply to Callalily (Original post)

Fri Apr 17, 2026, 10:46 AM

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Throw a business card into your suitcase—last thing—so that it might be identified should your bag-tag be separated from it and TSA possibly peeks inside for identification.

Coming from one who learned the hard way: when a colleague (touring performers) forgot to mark our tech freight externally…lost luggage for a week’s touring, and I had to recreate 20 costumes from scratch while overseas. Overnight.

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This Is Why You Should Always Take a Picture of Your Checked Bag, According to Travel Experts and Frequent Fliers [View all] Callalily Friday OP

I had that happen last May Historic NY Friday #1

My carry on was a standard blue one Phoenix61 Friday #2

I used a stencil and spray painted dog prints across the sides of my luggage. Like others have said.. mitch96 Friday #3

Also helpful: Drum Friday #4