Take inventory of your luggage before you prepare for your next trip. Is your Samsonite luggage adequate to your needs, does it meet new airline requirements, and will it suit the length of your next trip?

If not, you may want to supplement what you have with new pieces of luggage. If you haven’t bought luggage before or it’s been a while, you may be impressed by the style, variety, and improved functionality now available.

What to look for in new luggage ? Utility is the key. What will you mostly use the luggage for? Long or short trips, airline or car travel? Will you be leaving for an extended amount of time or do you only need a weekend bag that holds a few items?

So, consider:

1. Size — bigger pieces hold more, but grow heavier — and airlines have weight limits.

2. Weight when empty — adds to the burden you carry or roll, but heavier is sturdier.

3. Fabrication — durable nylon is light but less stylish than leather.

4. Features — quality wheels, handles, pockets, dividers, and zippers all matter.

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We have all seen those people with tons of luggage arriving at the airport or traveling on the highway with their car crammed so full of items that the passengers have very little room to breath.

There are ways to pack light for the holidays but to also ensure you have everything you need. This will definitely make your holiday travel plans much more enjoyable.

To help ensure you don’t forget anything important, make yourself a list of items you can’t leave behind. Keep the list handy so you can add to it as you think of something else. (more…)

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