'Analog Bags' Are the Flight Attendant-approved Hack for Never Being Bored on Planes

"It's not exactly a secret that excess screentime can be harmful to your health. But being glued to a plane seat for hours on end can make it difficult to resist doomscrolling and binge-watching in-flight movies, which can impact sleep quality and psychological wellbeing. In an ironic twist of events, TikTok's latest movement-the analog bag trend-offers an entertainment alternative that doesn't revolve around tech gadgets."

"For the uninitiated, analog bags are essentially bags that are filled with tactile, low-stimulatory activities that are screenless yet totally engaging, like books, crafts, and journals. Outside of hobbyists and folks seeking a digital detox, the trend has earned nods of approval from flight crews, with one Texas-based flight attendant revealing what she keeps in her analog bag while flying, including a needlepoint kit and an art magazine."

"Want to try the travel trend out for yourself? Ahead, you'll find essentials that can help you make the analog bag of your dreams, using a personal item bag-sized canvas tote as a starting point. Whether you've been curious about taking up knitting, consider trip-planning a pastime, or want to fall back in love with painting, this list is full of fun, travel-friendly activities that'll help you escape without having to stare at a screen-and they're all under $35."

Analog bags are bags filled with tactile, low-stimulatory, screenless activities like books, crafts, and journals for use during travel. The trend appeals to hobbyists, people seeking digital detoxes, and flight crews who approve of non-electronic in-flight pastimes. One Texas-based flight attendant keeps a needlepoint kit and an art magazine in her analog bag. Travelers can assemble a personal-item-sized canvas tote stocked with knitting, painting, trip-planning materials, or journals to occupy hours aloft. Many recommended supplies are travel-friendly, affordable, and under $35. A heavy-duty 17.3-inch canvas tote with multiple pockets and zippered closure can organize and secure craft supplies.

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