Carry On Luggage - Purchase The Right Luggage For Travel

by Loretto B. Arbonne Independent Consultant

When making a purchase for carry on luggage it is essential that you remember that it is the most important piece of luggage. This travel bag needs to have ample storage for clothing and travel essentials that you need to keep close at hand with easy and quick access. It has to be durable, lightweight, meet your travel requirements, and best suit your budget and style. The last thing you need is a charge for overweight luggage at the airport. This is an expense that nobody allows for or takes into consideration when purchasing luggage. With the proper luggage you can limit the number of bags that you require to meet all your traveling needs.

There is a wide variety of luggage from wheeled, to duffel bags, to garment bags, or even brand names such as Travelpro, HeysUSA, Olympia, and Travelers Choice which can be purchased online, a shopping mall or at a department store. The various outlets that sell luggage allows you to find the highest quality at the right price to suit your budget and needs.

If you are traveling on business, you can purchase a luggage bag that will provide a pocket for storage of a laptop computer that allows you to take it on the plane. Most pockets will accommodate a 17" laptop. You can pack all your necessary travel and personal items in one bag. This type of carry on bag should be padded to protect your laptop from bumps and bruises while you travel and providing you with peace of mind knowing you have all your valuables and important items with you at all times and that they are safe.

Most carry on luggage should be between 19" - 22" so that they fit into the overhead compartment on the plane. The maximum weight is 22 lbs. These regulations include the handle and wheels. Examples of regulation luggage would be a carry-on bag, a wheeled bag, a backpack, laptop computer brief, as determined by their size. Most airlines allow a standard size carry on bag and a personal size carry on bag. If necessary, there are expandable luggage bags so that you can store the last minute extras. Multiple pockets, large and small, allow you to keep your personal items close at hand like passport, boarding passes, medicinal items and car keys.

Purchasing the right carry on luggage keeps you organized, is cheaper at the airport because you are not over-packed, allows you to travel stress free knowing you have everything you need in order to enjoy your trip. This also means that you have selected the right luggage at the right price.