Basically, you can’t just waltz in with your cute leather tote or your trusty backpack. Nope. They want you to carry a bag that’s completely see-through. Like, the kind of bag you’d use to carry a goldfish home from a carnival game.
Think of it as the crystal clear dress code for your belongings. Bags must be clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC. And they cannot exceed a certain size—typically 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches. That’s about the size of a very large sandwich, making you wonder if they expect you to carry your life in a lunchbox.
Your wallet, clutch, or wristlet? Those are fine, as long as they’re no bigger than 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches. Basically, if you can’t fit a small book in it, you’re golden. But for everything else? You need to see inside.
Why the sudden obsession with transparency?
Security, you say? Sure, because nothing says “keepin’ it safe” like forcing everyone to flash their sunscreen and half-eaten bag of kettle corn to the world. I’m not mocking it—really, I’m not. It’s a smart move to speed up lines and keep an eye on things.
But let’s be honest: it also makes you feel a little exposed. Like, do I really want the person behind me in line for a turkey leg to know I’m carrying three types of lip balm and a backup pair of socks? Apparently, yes.
Safety & Security | Lane County Fair
