First, the why: security. According to the NFL (yes, the same people who brought you the Super Bowl and the grossest nachos), clear bags speed up entry. They want to see your stuff without, you know, actually touching it.
It’s like airport security but with more face paint and less dignity. The policy was rolled out in 2013, and it’s still going strong. It’s not a trend; it’s a lifestyle.
The Forbidden Fruit (What You Can’t Bring)
Let’s start with the stuff that will get you turned away faster than a bad pun at a comedy club. No backpacks. None. Zero. Your North Face is a no-go, even if it’s empty and full of sad memories.
Also banned: camera bags, laptop bags, and any bag larger than 4.5” x 6.5” that isn’t clear. That’s smaller than a loaf of bread. If you can’t see through it, it’s probably going home with you in a taxi of shame.
