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Get
A Grip!
How to choose your luggage so that it
doesn't become baggage!
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You can
take
it with you!
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It pays to buy quality luggage, not
necessarily a high profile designer brand (they’re the bags that get stolen
first), but you want it to hold up to the rigors of travel.
SOFT VS. HARD LUGGAGE:
Basically soft sided luggage is more
flexible and you can stuff more stuff in them, while the hard side bags are
safer for transporting anything breakable.
WHEELS, WHEELS, WHEELS!
Even balancing two small bags on both
shoulders can be tiring if you have to walk any distance at all, plus shoulder
straps can be tough on your jacket. A bag that has wheels AND converts to a
backpack is the most versatile.
NO CHECKED LUGGAGE!!
If you can pack everything into two
carry-on size bags, you'll be way ahead of the crowd in more ways than one.
Carry On Caveat:
The FAA and the airlines have new and
changing restrictions on carry-ons, and may limit passengers to one plus
a briefcase. Watch your local papers, call your airline or your travel agent.
Currently the
carry on bags have these maximum dimensions:
| STORAGE |
COMBINED DIMENSIONS |
EXAMPLES |
| Underseat |
45 inches |
9" X 14" X 22" |
| Overhead |
60 inches |
10" X 14"
X 36" |
| Garment |
72 inches |
4" X 23" X 45" |
Most airlines are
currently just allowing the Underseat size. All other luggage
must be checked at a cost!! Check your airline for their
regulations. |
