Waterproof bag covers
Up until now, we’ve mostly been talking about suitcases, as that’s what flight attendants have more experience in. If your vacation plans are less “hotel pool” and more “hostel bar” then you are more likely to be packing your belongings in a backpack. Most of the hacks we’ve discussed translate well, but there are some extra ones that might help.
Consider the weather and climate where you’re going, and whether your backpack will need a waterproof coat of its very own. You can purchase some amazing rain covers for hiking backpacks, and you’ll be thankful for it when you get to the next hostel after a 3-mile hike in the rain and you can change into dry clothes.