Hand luggage RSS

As weight and size limits for both carry-on and checked luggage become stricter and stricter, smart packing can make the difference between a stressful burden and an efficient, well-planned suitcase. Here are a few tips for men: Use packing cubes:Placing all of your clothes, suits, and shoes in one big open space can cause disorganization and wasted space. Packing cubes keep like items or...

After a long trip in a cramped plane, the last thing anyone wants is having someone mistakenly taking your luggage thinking it was his or her own. Since everyone uses luggage, it is inevitable that other travelers on the same flight will have the similar bags, making it hard to differentiate at the baggage claim or in the overhead bin. To avoid the hassle and danger of having someone else take...

One of the biggest obstacles for travelers is making sure their bag is under the weight limit. The check-in stations of airports are often flooded with passengers swapping personal items between luggage to keep their bags under 50 pounds (or whatever the airline’s weight-limit). Sure, you may have used the bathroom scale to measure it out before you left, but those scales just aren’t built for...

The biggest question on every new luggage shopper’s mind is 2-wheeled or 4-wheeledluggage. What are the benefits and downsides of each? Which should you choose? Well, as always with luggage there is no right answer, just the best for you. So, below is a quick comparison to hopefully help you make the best decision. When it comes to durability, there are only slight differences between the two...

With the strict requirements for both checked and carry-on luggage, carry-on bags have become the critical item for every traveler. Every traveler needs one that fits his or her needs, while remaining within the size requirements for the airline. While each airline has a different set of requirements, it is important to get a carry-on that fits the standard domestic size guidelines (22” by 14” by...