My Run-In with the ASU Clear Bag Policy
So, I was planning to catch an ASU game not too long ago. Been a while, really looking forward to it. Then a buddy mentioned something about needing a special bag to get in. A “clear bag”? Honestly, I hadn’t heard about that before, figured my usual small backpack would be fine. Guess I was wrong.
Had to figure out what this policy actually was. Did a quick search online, found the details buried somewhere on the ASU site. It seemed pretty strict, actually. You couldn’t just bring any old bag.
Here’s what I gathered you needed:
- Bags had to be clear. Like totally see-through plastic, vinyl, or that PVC stuff.
- There was a size limit too, couldn’t be huge. Something like 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches was the max, I think.
- Alternatively, you could bring a tiny clutch bag, basically the size of your hand. Not much space in those.
- Things like regular backpacks, camera cases, big purses – nope, not allowed unless they fit the clear bag rule.
Well, that meant my go-to bag was out. I needed to get one of these clear ones. Looked around online and found a simple one pretty cheap. Ordered it, and it arrived a couple of days before the game. Felt a bit flimsy, but hey, it met the rules.
Game Day Experience
Went to the stadium with my new, weirdly transparent bag. Only packed the absolute must-haves: phone, wallet, keys, maybe some sunscreen. Felt a little exposed, like everyone could see my junk, but whatever. The real test was getting through security.
And honestly? That part was surprisingly smooth. The security folks just took a quick look through the bag. No need to open it, pull everything out, wait while they rummaged around. We just walked right through after they glanced at it. Saved a bunch of time compared to how it used to be.
Inside, yeah, tons of people had the clear bags. Looked like everyone knew the drill. Some had fancy ones with logos, others just plain ones like mine. It definitely seemed to speed up the lines getting in.
So, my final take? It was annoying at first having to buy a specific bag just for these events. Felt like just another rule. But, seeing how much faster security was, I kind of get the point now. They want to check bags quickly and keep things moving, plus the safety aspect, I suppose. It’s just one of those things you gotta remember now if you’re heading to a game or big event at ASU. Just make sure you’ve got that clear bag ready to go.
