How to choose the right travel bag for traveling?

Whether you are an everyday globetrotter or an infrequent traveler, you would never like to get stuck with bulky, poor-grade travel bags. Do you remember the times you carried the wrong travel bags to your trips (been there), God! Those were damn terrifying experiences, weren't they? 

That's why today we are here to help you pick the right travel bag to ensure your next travel is comfortable and stress-free as possible. So without wasting any time, grab a cup of coffee and get settled in for a good read.

How to opt for the best travel bag for your trips?

You must consider a few important things to make sure the travel bag, luggage, or suitcase you choose is the exact fit for your needs.

1. Length of the journey: 

The selection of the right travel bag will depend on the length of the journey. If you're planning a weekend expedition, a lightweight carry-on will be enough, on the other hand, a longer adventure will require a piece of rolling luggage.

2. Stay:

Are you planning to stay in a luxurious room or will you be camping in a remote area? Wondering why am I asking this? Actually, the place of your stay is one of the crucial factors in deciding which travel bag you should carry. An adventurer on the go will look for the lightest travel bag, on the other hand, someone who is considering staying in a hotel wouldn't mind carrying a piece of rolling luggage.

3. Transportation modes:

You must ask yourself questions like if your flight will have multiple layovers, whether your journey includes train, bike, or bus rides. If it requires multiple transport changes for you to reach your destination, you will obviously want a lightweight carry-on, backpack duffel, or a wheeled backpack as these are easy to manage and fit easily in the chambers of the train, car's boot, and even in the cabin of an airplane.

4. Go for a lightweight carry-on:

Do you like going by airplane? You obviously do! But, do you like paying for extra baggage at an airport? Woah! Calm down! Calm down! I get it, you don't. No one does. I don't understand why people still carry a bag that is heavy even when it's empty. Well, their loss. You guys listen, never buy a bag that weighs over 3 kg and save yourself the kilos to stuff it. 

5. Items you carry: 

If you are considering going to a place with low security or heavy rainfall, or you have fragile items to pack, go for a hard shell suitcase. Nevertheless, unlike soft shell suitcases, hard shell suitcases can't transcend the general length of luggage because of the external wheels, can get easily scratched and even break sometimes.

6. Quality over price: 

Although the price of a piece of luggage is a huge deciding factor, do not let it be the most important one because you don't buy a travel bag every day it's better to purchase it thoughtfully. Go for branded suitcases as they are durable and usually come with a warranty.

7. Pick a unique one: 

Remember how you had a real hard time finding your black luggage among a thousand other black ones? To cut corners, it's better you carry a unique color or design but if you don't want to try out different colors, just put a bright-colored ribbon on the handle of your suitcase, making it trouble-free for you to identify it.

8. Know baggage restrictions: 

Imagine, you pre-booked your flight, made all payments, reached the airport on time, and at the end moment, you got to know your luggage exceeds the restrictions imposed by the airline. God! It sounds scary. 

To save yourself from this mess, you must know the restrictions imposed by different airlines on luggage.

International Airlines

*115 centimeters on Boeing flights whereas 108 centimeters on Bombardier flights.

Domestic Airlines

*115 centimeters on Boeing flights whereas 108 centimeters on Bombardier flights.

Below, we have categorized different types of travel bags and have suggested their recommended use.

Lightweight carry-ons: One-day business trips, weekend expeditions, overnight stays, and International trips.

Wheeled backpacks: Adventurous trips, International trips, and one-day trips.

Rolling luggage: Business trips, long-duration trips, and whenever you feel like.

Duffel bags: International travel, day trips, adventurous travel, and business trips.

Final Word

Hope this serves you well for your next travel. In case you are looking for a new travel bag, we have a lot of new collections at Bakka Bags. Okay, that’s it for now. We’ll be back again with the next blog. Till then, Happy Travelling from Bakka Bags.