Travel Bag Notes
With July and August being the most
traveled months of the year, many people have already traveled or making plans
for to enjoy the last bit of summer. However, finding the right bag to travel
with isn’t as easy as finding the right place to travel. We’ve taken the
liberty of putting together a few notes that will hopefully help you in your selection
process:
- Linear dimensions – almost all
airlines use linear dimensions to determine which bags are acceptable for
travel. Linear dimensions of a bag are the length + height + depth, in inches. Be
sure to check with your airlines to confirm your size requirements.
a.
Carry-on bags – most airlines
require linear dimensions of 45 in or under, with a weight of 40 lbs. or under
to be eligible for carry-on. That usually translates into a travel bag that is
no longer than 22in for carry-on
b.
Check-in bags – For check in
bags, most airlines want 62 in or less in linear dimension for check in.
Certain airlines will allow oversize and/or overweight bags with additional
fees.
- Space and Time – The way it
works with airlines is if you need space, you lose time, and if you need time,
you will lose space. Checked bags are great for extra space but having to wait
at luggage claim can slow you down, along with the extra weight. If you are
going for a weekend stay, pack light and stick with the carry-on. It is not
worth dealing with hassle of lost baggage.
- Bag Materials – Let’s just say
airport workers are not going to care who’s bag they are throwing in the airplane,
nor do they care what’s in it. If you are checking in a bag, I would recommend
hard-sided luggage as opposed to soft-sided bags. If you are an athlete, for
example, and must use a duffel bag to check in, we recommend more robust
materials like 1200 denier polyester or rip-stop nylon, along with big metal
zippers. Soft-sided bags are better for carry-on as they can fit easier into
airplane luggage compartments.
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