Category: Suitcases

What Not To Pack In A Carry On Bag – Do NOT Take These Items In Your Hand Luggage

What Not To Pack In A Carry On Bag – Do NOT Take These Items In Your Hand Luggage

When you’re not sure what to pack and what not to pack in a carry on bag, this article is for you. You might think it’s common sense what is allowed in your hand luggage, but there are many rules and restrictions that might surprise you.

Do you know whether you are allowed to take your bicycle? What about knitting needles? Breast milk? A meat cleaver? Or maybe you haven’t really given it a thought yet and just want to make sure you don’t get caught out at the security screening at the airport?

Find out about the restricted items below. If there is something missing from this list, please let us know and we’ll find out for you or point you in the right direction

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What To Pack In A Carry On Bag – 8 Tips To Pack Everything You Need

What To Pack In A Carry On Bag – 8 Tips To Pack Everything You Need

If you’ve ever wondered what to pack in a carry on bag, look no further, we’ve got a comprehensive list of all the things you should take with you on the plane. Of course here also applies to check with your airlines for their specific rules and regulations regarding what can and cannot be taken in your cabin luggage, as well as what size and weight limits apply.

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What Is The Best Size For A Suitcase? Handy Hints For Finding The Best Option For You

What Is The Best Size For A Suitcase? Handy Hints For Finding The Best Option For You

To answer the question ‘what is the best size for a suitcase?’ we need to ask a few more questions to find the perfect match for your needs. Let’s start with the basics, such as, do you need a carry on or does your luggage need to be checked? Spinner or roller? And what are the limits for carry on and checked luggage?

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What Is The Best Way To Pack A Suitcase – Get Organised With These Top 13 Tips

What Is The Best Way To Pack A Suitcase – Get Organised With These Top 13 Tips

I’m sure I’m not the only one who has ever wondered how to get all of their belongings into their suitcase, but what is the best way to pack a suitcase? I’m also sure we have all experienced this one way or another: the holidays are upon you and hopefully everything is sorted; you have your passports, flights are sorted, hotels are booked and your pets are being looked after.

Now all that’s left to do is to pack your suitcase. Where to start and what to pack? How to avoid clothes from getting wrinkly and fragiles from breaking? I’ve done some research for you and included some of my best practice tips. I hope these will help you make the packing part of the holiday easier and therefore more relaxed.

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Checklist For Packing A Suitcase – Download, Print Out And Tick Off

Checklist For Packing A Suitcase – Download, Print Out And Tick Off

Going on a holiday and don’t really know what to pack? Do you feel you might forget to pack something important? I’ve come up with a checklist for packing a suitcase that will hopefully help you pack all the things you’ll need while you’re away. Take it with you as it will also be handy to check off before you leave your hotel to go back home.

You can download and print off this checklist (at the end of the post) and tick it off as you prepare to pack your bags and also add other things to it.

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Spinner Or Roller Luggage – Which One Is Better?

Spinner Or Roller Luggage – Which One Is Better?

Before we get into the differences and find out which one is better, spinner or roller luggage, I thought it might be good to quickly make sure which one is which. Spinners are the newer invention and usually have 4 wheels or even 4×2 wheels or double wheels to give more stability. Rollers are the older style of wheeled suitcase and only have 2 wheels.

Mostly you’ll find spinners in all the shops but there are some very good reasons to find a roller instead. Now let’s get a bit more into the differences and pros and cons for each to help you decide which one is the right choice for you.

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Hardside Luggage Vs Softside Luggage – These Are The Differences

Hardside Luggage Vs Softside Luggage – These Are The Differences

Why do many people choose Softside luggage, and why do some people swear by hard-side luggage? What are the differences when comparing hardside luggage vs softside luggage? The choice usually comes down to personal preference, but what are the reasons for choosing either of them? I’ve taken a closer look at both options for you and found the following distinctions when comparing the options.

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Soft-side – Flexibility Is The Winner For Many

As mentioned above, most travellers prefer a soft-side suitcase, which is typically made of nylon or similar softer materials. One of those materials is also used to make parachutes and therefore known as the parachute material (it is nylon), which, as you can imagine, is a super lightweight.

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What Is The Best Suitcase? 5 Points To Consider

What Is The Best Suitcase? 5 Points To Consider

If you don’t really know what to expect of a good suitcase, this guide will help you answer your question: what is the best suitcase? It will give you a bit more of an insight into the different features and will hopefully help you decide what kind of suitcase you should get. Even if you already have a good idea, these tips might still be helpful.finding the best suitcase

If you are going overseas and are not quite sure yet whether to get a suitcase, duffle bag or even a backpack, you might want to Read The Buying Guide. So what is the best suitcase for you and what are things you should take into consideration?

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