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Why Can't I Just Choose the Cheapest Luggage for My Trip?

Your choice of luggage can make any vacation or business trip much easier if some forethought is used. Never buy suitcases based purely on price or your favorite color!

Careful consideration should be given to several factors, such as:

1.) How long do you plan to travel?

2.) Do you intend to pack heavy items (like books or sports equipment)?

3.) Are you short in stature?

4.) Do you know the weight/size restrictions of your travel carrier?

5.) Do you intend to transport or purchase any fragile items?

Luggage can be categorized into three main groups: hard-shell, soft-sided, and semi-soft.

No matter which group you choose from, ensure that your bags:

1.) Have lockable zippers and compartments

2.) Are waterproof

3.) Are durable

4.) Are in good repair

Some carriers will refuse to accept your luggage if it looks like it will disintegrate during your trip.

Hard-shell suitcases are ideal if you intend to carry fragile items; but this type of luggage can be very heavy. Be kind to your back and ensure that all of your suitcases have wheels. Try to find luggage with metal-reinforced corners to protect it from damage during baggage handling.

Soft-sided luggage is lightweight - but you won't get the best protection for fragile souvenir treasures. If you decide on soft-sided baggage, make sure that you cram each suitcase as full as possible to avoid shifting and wrinkling of your clothing.

Semi-soft baggage is constructed with a hard frame (like hard-shell suitcases). Strong fabric is then placed over the frame. The frame provides more protection than soft-sided luggage, with the added advantage of being lighter than hard-shell offerings.

If you are a frequent business traveller, you might want to consider purchasing a good quality suit or garment bag. Try to locate one with multiple pockets and tough zippers. With careful planning, you should be able to pack enough clothing for up to a week.

A single carry-on, rucksack, or duffel bag is great for a weekend getaway. However, since August 10, 2006, airline restrictions will force you to place liquids, gels, and pastes into another checked bag.

Your luggage should appear distinctive. Having the same beige or black baggage as everyone else makes it difficult to locate your belongings on luggage carousels. You can transform basic black into bold and beautiful with decals, fabric paint, colorful tape wrapped around handles, etc. Your imagination is the only limit!

Short passengers should avoid huge suitcases that are difficult to lug around. Smaller suitcases and baggage with retractable wheels and telescoping handles will make life on the road considerably easier. If you can't find suitable bags with wheels and telescoping handles, purchase a baggage caddy.

Colorful duffel bags are a favorite with most children. If you do an online search for 'duffel bags kids' or something similar, you will find thousands of websites.

After you have packed all your bags, try lugging them around the block the same way you will be carrying them through the airport, railway terminal, or bus station. If you can only walk a block or two, your luggage is too heavy. Repack!

Do you plan to do a lot of souvenir shopping? Squeeze in an extra soft-sided bag - or nest two hard shell suitcases, one inside the other. When you return, you will have an additional bag - so be sure that you don't exceed your carrier's restrictions. Remember, also, that charter flights may have different restrictions than regular flights.

Paying attention to your individual needs and personality when you choose your luggage will make your travel much more enjoyable.

©Copyright Kathy Steinemann: This article is free to publish only if this copyright notice, the byline, and the author's note below (with active links) are included.

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Airplane Luggage/ Suitcase?

Hi, I just wanted to ask a question about my suitcase. I'm planning to fly to Toronto, Canada soon and I haven't been on a plane since like 5 years back. I want to put like a little ribbon on my suit case so I know its mine when the suitcases come out, but I don't know what to do. Should I put like a big bow and tie it to my suitcase? I was going to, but my friend is doing that and she doesnt want me to have the same mark. I can't think of anything else, can anyone help me?

If u really like a bow ,then tie a bow, just used a different colour, so u will not mixed up with yr friend.
However, I have 2 ideas
1) Use 'Liquid paper' (the one u erase error on paper)engrave, make a marking on 'Top' 'bottom' or even 4 sides of yr checked in luggage.u can write just the initials , either first name or last name, no body knows , only u knows
I did mine like 'J '
e.g. T-taylor , tom S-Sarah,simpson
or
2)go to the store that sells stuff for car , they have some 'stick on label', that even glow in the dark, so u can see them from far distance.
so u can be unique, different from yr friend.
Have a safe and happy flight!

Murdoch lookalike in right carry-on at the airport
Spotted at Melbourne Airport recently. Someone who looked uncannily like the News Corp boss and Sun King Rupert Murdoch having some issues with the Qantas departure gate staff over the size of his carry-on luggage. The conversation ended in the large suitcase being checked in, according to a CBD informant.

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