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Luggage Buying Guide

May 30, 2017 by James Larounis Leave a Comment

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Planning a trip can get stressful, but can also lead you to a wonderful adventure. To help ease your trip planning, it will help if you have great luggage. Having the right sized luggage for a flight can save you extra fees. Buying anything new that can last you a long time can be a challenge, especially because there are innumerable styles, prices, and sizes to choose from. Sometimes, luggage can be expensive, but how can you get the most “bang for your buck”? Here are a few different types of luggage; your own personal luggage buying guide.

Let’s start with carry on luggage. Sometimes, all you need is a carry-on for a flight, so what are a few great ones to think about investing in? First, we have the Travelpro Platinum Magna Spinner Suiter; this has four wheels on the bottom, making it easy to roll around the airport. There is no need to carry a heavy bag on your bag with this bag! Travelpro has a variety of colors to choose from, and many different styles as well; most have four wheels though, which is quite convenient in an airport. Travelpro have some relatively low prices, and have strong quality, along with a reasonable size for flights.

Another great carry on is the Visionair Podpal. This luggage has four wheels, just like the Travelpro, and it has a very spacious inside, along with a divider to separate what you need to. This carry on is for the entertainment junkie, because it has a tablet holder on the top, making it easier for you to hold the tablet, and watch what you want. The Visionair is even cheaper than the Travelpro, and it is a great size, and has a great hard outer shell, making it almost impossible for something to get squished!

One great thing about luggage is that it can come in sets. One awesome luggage set is from the American Tourister Luggage Fieldbrook II. The price is great, and there are many pieces to it, giving each a different type of value. The set comes in many different colors, and it has so many options for travelling. You can have a smaller bag, or a larger carry on, or maybe a medium or large suitcase; well, this one has all of that for you!

This luggage set has luggage with soft sides, so if that isn’t for you, Traveler’s Choice Tasmania has a sturdy hard side luggage set for you! Each piece is expandable, giving you more space if you need some. Each piece of luggage has four wheels, making it easier to bring around an airport!

If you’re into the more expensive, designer sets, the Pierre Cardin Signature four piece set is the way to go. The price really isn’t as bad as you’d assume for a designer, and it is quite classy looking. It comes with a bag that you can carry your personal items in, close to you, along with different sized bags, all on wheels to help you bring them around.

As for singular suit cases, the Briggs and Riley’s bag is great. It isn’t too big, making it easy for you to not go over the weight quota at the airport. Though it isn’t the largest of suit cases, it fits what you may need, and the price is reasonable. It does have an expansion system as well, giving you a little more wiggle room. The exterior is sporty, and it has many different compartments. The entire bag is very durable, and will last you quite a long time!

Travelpro also has a great suitcase that is bigger than the carry on. If you need a bigger bag, or you want the carry on and the larger suitcase, this is the way to go! This suitcase looks exactly like the carry on; it has different colors, has four wheels, and is extremely durable. It comes with a built-in garment folder that includes a removable folding board; how useful! The price is quite reasonable for a large and durable suitcase; you can’t go wrong. If you are interested in a hard side piece of luggage, the Delsey Luggage Helium Aero may be your choice! It is great for travelers because of the exterior pockets, making it easy to grab something you may need quickly. It also has interior organization, helping you stay sane throughout the trip. For the durability, the price of the bag is a steal! It won’t cost you too much, and it will last you a very long time. Another great part of this brand? Delsey backs the bag with an astounding ten year warranty. Does it get much better than that?

When looking for luggage, you don’t have to look too hard to find a bag that fits all of your travelling needs! I hope this luggage buying guide helps you decide between all the different luggage styles to find one that perfectly works for you.

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