How to choose a suitcase: practical tips and tricks

It's time for vacations. Many people are looking forward to recreation are already thinking about the list of things needed for the trip. Someone likes to travel light, with a backpack on their shoulders. And someone needs an impressive suitcase to pack their wardrobe. We will tell you about the intricacies of choosing the latter today.

Types of suitcases

These are very necessary for travel items in different categories. First of all, according to the material from which the product is made:

• Aluminum alloy suitcases are particularly durable. They are suitable for countries with hot tropical climates and for trips to the cold northern regions. Such a suitcase is not afraid of blows and falls.
• Textile suitcases. The material used for the manufacture of the suitcase is necessarily synthetic with water-repellent properties. Most often, nylon or polyester is used for such suitcases.
• Plastic suitcase. The material for such a suitcase must withstand impacts well, not crack and retain its shape.

Suitcases are divided into the following categories by size:

• Up to 55 cm - these small suitcases are suitable for carry-on luggage. They fit the necessary amount of things for one person. It is convenient to take them with you on business trips and short trips.
• Suitcases up to 60 cm are no longer suitable for carry-on luggage. They should be chosen on a week-long trip in order to fold, in addition to clothes and toiletries, also shoes.
• A suitcase up to 68 cm in size will fit absolutely any item.
• For long trip choose suitcases over 71 cm. In them you can put things for the whole family. However, a fully filled suitcase can be difficult to move. In addition, be aware of the airline's baggage restrictions.

How to choose a suitcase on wheels

According to the number of wheels, suitcases are 2-wheeled and 4-wheeled. Of course, such a suitcase is very convenient - you don't have to carry it in your hands all the time, you can just roll it along. The wheels of such suitcases can be large or small. Travelers with experience prefer models with large wheel sizes. In this case, it is worth choosing models where the wheels are significantly recessed into the body. Such wheels will not break during travel and will not get clogged. The large size of the wheel will protect the bottom of the suitcase from damage from the road surface.

Suitcase wheels are made of rubber, plastic or silicone. Silicone wheels roll smoothly and gently, but under heavy load or bad road they can break. Plastic wheels can also break quickly and are noisy. The best option is rubber wheels. They are both reliable and quiet.

How to choose a suitcase for an airplane

The safest thing for air travel is a small suitcase that fits the size of hand luggage. You will be able to take it to the salon and you will not worry about the safety of things and the suitcase itself. However, it won't fit a lot of things.

If you need a larger suitcase, then first of all pay attention to the case. It must be made of durable material. The polypropylene suitcase is ideal for air travel. It withstands bumps and falls perfectly. Such suitcases are often made not with a zipper, but with latches, which significantly increases the tightness. In a suitcase made of polypropylene, you can safely transport fragile things.

Another popular material is polycarbonate. These suitcases are also durable, but their body flexes and bounces, which helps to avoid breakage if dropped or hit. But it is dangerous to transport fragile things in such a suitcase. It is best to place them in the middle of a suitcase and pack well.

Textile and leather suitcases are the least suitable for air travel. They can be easily damaged or deliberately opened, despite the presence of locks. In addition, such a suitcase will very soon become unusable.

Choose models with bright and memorable colors. Such a suitcase is easy to recognize when receiving your luggage.

Pay attention to the handles and locks of the suitcase. Give preference to models with a telescopic handle and two regular ones. Regular handles should be well secured, and the telescopic handles should be completely hidden in the body. Locks can be coded or with a key. The combination lock is safer, you will have to select a combination to open it. But at the same time, there is a possibility of forgetting the combination of numbers yourself. This does not happen with an ordinary lock, but it is very easy to open them with a master key.