Are you flying, driving, or cruising with your luggage? The purpose of the luggage can play a significant role in what you should ultimately buy. Here are some tips to help you pick the right luggage for you.
Things To Consider
Storage
Where the bag is going to be stored can help you to decide between hard-sided bags and soft-sided bags.
Use Tape Measure
Measure yourself, since baggage restrictions vary from one airline to the next.
Testing the Wheels
You want wheels that roll smoothly, while remaining in place.
Extra
Hand-held luggage scales, distinguished tags, and luggage trackers can provide you with ease and protection.
Interior Capacity
Pay attention to squared edges, or integrated outer compartments. You can even skip wheels and handles entirely for optimized interior capacity.
Warranty
your best options will include lifetime full coverage warranties.
Picking The Right Type
Carry-on
These are bags that you can bring with you on planes, and stow them in overhead bins. Opt for bags that meet the strictest airline industry rules.
Large Luggage
Keeping in mind that you may have weight restrictions on your checked luggage, anything larger than the items above will have to be checked.
Personal Items
These refer to any type of bag that can be stowed underneath the seat in front of you.
Features To Look For
Wheels
Consider the pros and cons of two-wheelers, four-wheelers, or no-wheelers.
Hard/Soft-side
Hard-sided luggage offers formidable protection, while soft-sided luggage provides lightness and flexibility.
Zippers
When it comes to your options for zippers, chain offers more reliability and strength than coil.
Handles
A lot of travelers go with 2-post handle systems, as they tend to offer options and stability.
Compartments
Consider the number, size, and configuration of the pockets/compartments of your luggage.
Locks
American travelers should make sure their locks are TSA-compliant.