Any journey begins with the packing of suitcases. The number and volume of bags for technology, clothing, and other necessities depends directly on the duration of the trip, as well as the choice of vehicle.
Most attention should be paid to the choice of bags for air travel. What to pay attention to when looking for suitcases to be checked into the airplane luggage compartment and backpacks for carry-on luggage – below.
How to choose a bag to carry your main luggage
Choosing a bag in which to carry the main part of the luggage, you should be guided by the following criteria:
- Airline requirements. If the tickets are already in hand, it is easy to find out what size suitcases are allowed to use by the chosen air carrier.
Important: If you buy a suitcase for the future it is worth to analyze the basic requirements of the most popular carriers and to follow them during the search of a good suitcase. It is advisable to buy several bags of different sizes. - Useful volume. Even small suitcases and backpacks can be quite capacious. Their volume depends on the number of compartments, wall thickness and manufacturing materials.
Manufacturer. The optimal solution – the development of well-known companies that have experience in the production of bags for carrying and transporting items. For example, for a long flight will suit perfectly a Wenger bag or suitcase 2E.
Material of manufacture. It is best to choose models made of impact-resistant plastic or nylon of great thickness. They are sure to “survive” even after a long flight and numerous movements on the luggage belt.
Security. To protect personal belongings from strangers, it is worth choosing suitcases and bags with additional security mechanisms – such as code locks, locks with keys and hidden clasps.
Choosing a carry-on bag
A bag to take on an airplane must meet these requirements:
- Small size. It should easily fit in a special measuring case installed in almost every airport.
- Weight. The lighter the bag or suitcase, the more things you can put in it. Accordingly, to travel lightweight (with only hand luggage), it is worth choosing models of textile or lightweight plastic.
- Mobility and maneuverability. It is important that the suitcase or carry-on bag was easy to carry in hands during transfers or transitions from one airport terminal to another.
- Availability of an extra handle. The main handles of travel bags often cannot withstand high loads, so having extra saves users in unforeseen situations.
Thanks to the above tips and recommendations, the process of choosing a travel bag or suitcase will take a minimum of time.