Carry the right weight around
Picking the right luggage is as important as choosing the right destination. Really
Imagine you are at the airport in your dream destination, heading to the conveyor belt to pick up your luggage. And there it is — your luggage looks like it's been run over by a truck. There are dents that you cannot fix, and your lingerie is spilling out.
Worth every penny
Knowing how to pick the right luggage can avoid accidents that may otherwise spoil even the best plans. The best way to start off is by allotting a budget to your purchase. And here's a tip any sensible traveller will give you — no matter how many 'great deals' you may get from obscure 'brands', it is not worth much in the long run. A backpack with frazzled straps or the wheels of a suitcase coming undone are the stuff of nightmares.
Your luggage depends on the kind of travel. If you will mostly be on the road, or need your hands free, pick a backpack. If your luggage has fragile items like a laptop, or gifts, choose a suitcase.
Do the duffel
Don't write off the duffel bag if you are serious about packing well. Duffels are not just for carrying your gym clothes. Pick a duffel bag with a retractable handle and wheels — it is most convenient as cabin luggage.
Be it a backpack or a suitcase, look beyond clunky wheels. Instead, pick something with rubber spinner wheels that can twist 350 degrees. They give you better control. Choose heavy-duty wheels and a sturdy base. Always. These days, in addition to a soft bag, you can buy an extra zippered backpack attachment or even a duffel that you can strap to your back. Check the denier of a fabric, a measurement that refers to the fineness of the yarn. Generally speaking, the higher the denier the more durable the fabric.
Hard-case bags are made of polypropylene and polycarbonate and are best if your luggage has some rough trips coming up. Check that zipper — it should be sturdy enough to support the weight the bag will hold.
Picking the right luggage is as important as choosing the right destination. Really
Imagine you are at the airport in your dream destination, heading to the conveyor belt to pick up your luggage. And there it is — your luggage looks like it's been run over by a truck. There are dents that you cannot fix, and your lingerie is spilling out.
Worth every penny
Knowing how to pick the right luggage can avoid accidents that may otherwise spoil even the best plans. The best way to start off is by allotting a budget to your purchase. And here's a tip any sensible traveller will give you — no matter how many 'great deals' you may get from obscure 'brands', it is not worth much in the long run. A backpack with frazzled straps or the wheels of a suitcase coming undone are the stuff of nightmares.
Your luggage depends on the kind of travel. If you will mostly be on the road, or need your hands free, pick a backpack. If your luggage has fragile items like a laptop, or gifts, choose a suitcase.
Do the duffel
Don't write off the duffel bag if you are serious about packing well. Duffels are not just for carrying your gym clothes. Pick a duffel bag with a retractable handle and wheels — it is most convenient as cabin luggage.
Be it a backpack or a suitcase, look beyond clunky wheels. Instead, pick something with rubber spinner wheels that can twist 350 degrees. They give you better control. Choose heavy-duty wheels and a sturdy base. Always. These days, in addition to a soft bag, you can buy an extra zippered backpack attachment or even a duffel that you can strap to your back. Check the denier of a fabric, a measurement that refers to the fineness of the yarn. Generally speaking, the higher the denier the more durable the fabric.
Hard-case bags are made of polypropylene and polycarbonate and are best if your luggage has some rough trips coming up. Check that zipper — it should be sturdy enough to support the weight the bag will hold.
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