How To select The Best Carry On Luggage
When shopping for luggage, one might think buying a large suitcase which is ideal for travelers on a long, overseas trip. However, you may also want to invest in a high quality carry on luggage. Unlike some misconceptions, a carry on is not a small bag. It can be even large sufficient to fit all the critical things you need for your trip.
A good carry on luggage will help you in your short trips wherein dragging along a bulky suitcase would border on embarrassing. It will also help you in your long vacations. While a long airplane flight, you need to bring a carry on bag inside so that you can have passage to your essentials and all the things you need while flying.
Okay, I will buy one...
Good idea! But wait, before you head off to the mall or to the branch store, you need to know that not all carry on bags are the same. In fact, they are made different from each other to suit many types of personalities. Pick a carry on bag depending on your own preference.
So what makes a good carry on luggage? best yet, what is the best carry on luggage for you? Here are some guidelines that will help you decide.
How big should it be?
If you are going to stick to one carry on bag, best select the largest size possible. different airlines have different rules on what size of luggage they allow to be carried by passengers inside the plane. However, in most cases, the safe maximum size is 45 inches, or 22" x 14" x 9". You can select to have one in this size so it would be usable in most of your travels.
However, if you are planning on buying different carry on luggage for the different trips you will be taking, here are some basic rules. For a trip that will take one to four days, it's best to bring a bag 20 to 23 inches big. If your trip goes beyond four days up to seven days, buy a bag 24- 26 inches big.
If you are going on a longer trip that will take from 7 days to two weeks, use a bag 27 to 30 inches big. If the trip goes longer than 2 weeks and if you think your trip will perhaps last a whole month, by all means, use a bag 30 to 35 inches big.
Choose the right material
When choosing full-sized suitcases, the hard ones may be the best choice. However, in choosing a carry on luggage, a hard cover may not be the most ideal. The best kind of material for a carry on luggage are the soft ones. They serve you best because soft covered luggage is easier to fit into the plane's overhead compartment or in the area underneath the seat.
They are also more flexible so it allows you to squish in more things you think you should bring inside the plane While the flight. The pockets and compartments of carry on luggage also allow you to place your things where you can really find them. Compartments are an critical part of any carry on luggage (or even any kind of luggage) because it's easier to find things when you're organized. On the other hand, it is easier to lose things in a disorganized bag. Compartments also account for cleanliness as you will be able to detach your toiletries from your shoes.
However, it is not advisable to put your brittle items inside your soft carry on bag. They might be located inside a hard-shell suitcase which is especially designed for protecting breakable items. Then again, you may select a soft-sided luggage which is more durable. Many habitancy suggest ballistic nylon, which has a strong fabric, can resist punctures, tears and even bullets. Ballistic nylon has a plane face and will not fade or age. The material is also water resistant.
Roll it, carry it
Some habitancy will insist to buy a carry on luggage with wheels because pulling (or pushing) on wheels lessen the weight of the bag. However, there are also some habitancy who would rather have a carry on bag without wheels because wheels, they say, hassle the user's movement inside the plane.
Nevertheless, if you are the type who wants to have wheels on your luggage, nothing's stopping you. Just make sure you select wheels that are durable, tough and long- lasting. Also select wheels that are inset into the suitcase and not those that stick out from the sides to avoid damage. Lastly, test the wheels and make sure they glide smoothly with no question at all.
