Jan 21, 2022
Bags can say a lot about the travelers who drag, roll and carry them around.
Inexperienced trekkers may wrestle stubborn trunks or oversized suitcases packed to the brim, dragging
them from the parking garage to the check-in counter. More experienced globetrotters zip around with
sleek, rolling bags designed to fit neatly in overhead compartments. And we’ve all seen the thrifty traveler
who’s packed their belongings in Duct-taped duffel bags that are older than aviation itself. While the
optimal bag and packing methods differ based on itineraries, budgets and more, there are some nearuniversal guidelines you can follow to make life convenient in the airport and the hotel room when you’re
living out of a suitcase.
Here they are…