If you do not already have one which you like, it may be nearly as hard to choose a suitcase as it can to pick a holiday. You have to have one that not only holds everything you need to tote around, it has to be as portable as you would like, preferably lightweight, and durable.
The main options are the following, based on the kind of trip you normally take:
- Duffel Bag – These are generally lightweight with considerable amounts of un-determined space inside. They are ideal for trips that might include ski or scuba gear, or if you just want to stuff all things in and go. The surface is usually soft and versatile so the bag itself can fit almost anywhere for the way full it is.
- Wheeled Duffel – These have most of the same advantages as the traditional bag but they are easier to transport since they are wheeled. Remember that the structure that contributes the wheels will also take away the flexibility of the covering.
- Wheeled Suitcase – This is actually the most common kind of luggage and there are a large number of options with respect to the size you are searching for as well as how much additional 'organization' you prefer.
- Backpack – These can possess a large amount of the benefits of a duffel (flexible and stuff-able) but are quicker to transport. A number of them will even incorporate a frame system for structure but that can add bulk and weight.
- Wheeled Backpack – That one it relatively self-explanatory and combines the convenience of having the ability to roll the bag along with the ability to make it lying on your back.
Take a great hard look at the trips you typically plan, and select your luggage based on your requirements.
