Why You Should Avoid Bringing A Shoulder Bag To The Airport
By Jenna Busch
VACATIONS
When flying, you shouldn't carry everything you can't shove in the suitcase into an over-the-shoulder tote bag. It can be terrible for your health and safety.
With a tote bag, you'll be lugging it everywhere. Having all that weight on one shoulder isn't great for your body, according to Dr. Kevin Lees of The Joint Chiropractic.
Dr. Lees said, "Someone consistently miscarrying items may develop back and shoulder fatigue, headaches, back pain, and stiffness." Carrying a backpack on both shoulders is better.
Tote bags can also make you more vulnerable to theft. Carrying a bag on one shoulder or arm makes it easier for a thief to slip your bag off and run.
If you must use your tote bag at the airport, make sure it's one with a sturdy zipper, and put your most important items, like wallets and phones, at the bottom.