| Today's travelers need to consider the ever | | | | offer more packing space, but your luggage item |
| more stringent limitations on luggage size and | | | | may no longer qualify as carry on luggage in its |
| weight. Thus, the more an empty piece of | | | | fully expanded form. |
| luggage weighs, the less actual baggage one can | | | | A rolling backpack can be your best choice if you |
| transport with it. Seeing as one also needs to | | | | need a bag that can easily be carried on board |
| think about having to lift the carry on bag into the | | | | and stored under the seat. They often come with |
| overhead bin by oneself, weight must be an | | | | concealed straps for backpacking, as well as a |
| important consideration for that reason alone. | | | | telescoping handle and wheels for towing. |
| More than ever, today's luggage pieces should be | | | | Some are expandable, others have a separate |
| lightweight, yet sturdy, possibly expandable and | | | | day pack which can be piggy-backed onto the |
| wheeled. Ideally further, the pull handle should be | | | | backpack. This might be your preferred option, if |
| operable with only one hand, and since not all | | | | you carry a laptop or other electronic gadget, |
| travelers are the same height, the length of the | | | | which must be removed at security checks. |
| handle must be adjustable. | | | | Several other pockets may be available for |
| Briggs & Riley offer a 22" "vertical pullman" | | | | anything from important documents to umbrella |
| with telescoping handle and inline skate wheels. | | | | or travel blanket. Women might appreciate a |
| It's not the cheapest luggage available, but the | | | | separate compartment that will hold their purse or |
| reviews are impressive. Actual users of this | | | | some device, which allows them to attach the |
| luggage praise the quality of design and the | | | | purse firmly and securely to the carry on case. |
| materials used in its construction. | | | | Before you purchase your carry on luggage you |
| One reviewer terms this luggage 'bombproof.' | | | | must ask yourself whether you usually have |
| Another calls it a 'godsent.' Both are frequent | | | | other luggage that you check through, or whether |
| travelers and 'carry on.' The first compares Briggs | | | | you try to get by with only carry on |
| & Riley's 'Baseline' series very favourably | | | | Just how often do you travel? There will be more |
| with the Travelpro Platinum series, and both agree | | | | wear and tear on your luggage if it is checked |
| that the warranty is the best in the business. | | | | through than there will be if you keep it with you |
| A 20 inch upright suitcase may be the safest | | | | Are you fashion conscious? Is a certain color or |
| choice for carry on luggage which can be stored | | | | style important to you? |
| in the overhead bin. Some airlines may accept 22 | | | | Quality of construction, style, as well as the |
| inch suitcases, but it's best to check with the | | | | number of extras offered with a particular |
| airline ahead of time. There are 22 inch vertical | | | | luggage item will add to the cost of production, |
| pullmans on the market that weigh no more than | | | | resulting in a more expensive carry on case. |
| 10 lbs. | | | | Choose your luggage with care, and have an |
| Choosing a bag that can be expanded via a | | | | enjoyable flight! |
| special zipper or via some other system may | | | | |