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Posted on April 1, 2006 by Jaye Arita | Posted under Travel and Leisure
Tips for choosing the best luggage sets
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There are many different luggage sets on the market, ranging frombasic sets of luggage costing less than $100, to the finest (and mostexpensive) designer luggage sets which can cost many thousands ofdollars. Of course, the needs of most travelers will fall somewhere betweenthese two extreme examples. While few travelers will be able to affordthe finest designer luggage sets, it is generally not a good idea to buythe cheapest set of luggage in the store. All too often, cheap luggageequals poorly made luggage, and it is far better to spend a little bitmore and buy the best luggage sets you can afford. There are several different pieces which make up most luggage sets,and while the exact number and size of pieces may vary from brand tobrand, just about all sets of luggage will include: - One or more large wheeled suitcase- A wheeled carryon bag, sized to meet the requirements of themajor airlines- A toiletry bag or makeup caseOther included pieces in many luggage sets include:- A wheeled or traditional backpack, or possibly a wheelednotebook case- A small toiletry bag- A garment bagIn most cases it is less expensive to buy luggage sets together than toput the set of luggage together piece by piece. Buying luggagepiecemeal often results in a mishmash of styles, shapes and sizes, andcan result in luggage that is difficult to travel with. It is far better tobuy the luggage set at the same place, and at the same time, than toput the set together as you go.No matter where the traveler shops for luggage sets, it is important toalways keep quality construction at the top of mind. Luggage sets areonly as good as their weakest links, and poor quality construction onseams, zippers or other vital elements can cause even the most stylishand beautiful luggage sets to fail. It is important to carefully examinethe seams, the zippers and the fabric of each piece in the luggage set,and to make sure each piece of luggage is built to last.It is important that each piece of luggage, especially the carryon bags,include several handy outside zippered pockets for easy access. Whenshopping for luggage sets, it is important to think like a traveler, andto consider how you will be using the luggage in the real world. About The Author: Jaye has been working in travel and tourism industry for last 10 years. Visit his website at http://www.luggagehere.com to learn about different types of luggage |
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