| You want to purchase a set of luggage. Maybe | | | | The garment bags that fold as a trifold will usually |
| your nephew or children have asked for a set of | | | | fit the airline template for carry on luggage. |
| luggage as a gift. What exactly comprises a set | | | | Overnight trips may be able to use a tote bag or |
| of luggage? Originally, sets of luggage were four | | | | one of the tote bags on wheels. |
| or five pieces of nested luggage. The smaller sizes | | | | We're at the airports for a long time, and they |
| would all fit inside the larger size piece of luggage. | | | | are larger than ever to get around. Having your |
| They were lightweight and generally not very | | | | luggage on wheels has become a necessity rather |
| good quality. They were replaced often and were | | | | than a luxury now. Important features to look for |
| not very expensive. Since the innovation of | | | | in your luggage set are inline skate wheels which |
| upright wheeled luggage, the pieces are usually | | | | can wheel smoothly over many different |
| sold individually rather than as a set. There can be | | | | surfaces. The better wheels are also able to |
| so many sizes available in the series, you could | | | | handle the weight of piggybacking one or more |
| not probably use or need them all. | | | | pieces together for ease in rolling. Strong durable |
| Some companies make an 18"Pullman, a 20" | | | | fabrics such as nylon or ballistic nylon is another |
| Pullman, a 22" Pullman, a 24" Pullman, a 26" | | | | good feature. These are virtually abrasion and |
| Pullman and a 28" or 29" Pullman. They also may | | | | tear proof. Lift the pieces in the luggage set. You |
| offer all of the sizes in expandable or | | | | want to choose something that's lightweight so |
| non-expandable pieces. There may also be several | | | | you can avoid the airline surcharges. |
| sizes of garment bags on wheels, garment bags | | | | Many of the airlines require cases of fifty pounds |
| without wheels, tote bags, tote bags with wheels, | | | | or less to avoid the surcharge. Be sure to check |
| and duffels. Duffels can be without wheels in the | | | | with each individual carrier as the airline restrictions |
| smaller sizes, but also with wheels in the 22", 25", | | | | keep changing. Also, watch the size of your |
| 26" , 29", 30", 34" and 42" sizes. That's a lot of | | | | pieces. Many of the airlines now charge extra for |
| pieces of luggage! | | | | oversized luggage. Most airlines consider anything |
| Some families may want all larger pieces of | | | | larger than 62" linear inches to be oversized. This |
| luggage, others may desire all of the smaller sizes. | | | | is the height plus the width plus the depth. There's |
| So you need to determine what pieces will make | | | | a new handy travel accessory that has a scale |
| up the "set of luggage" that is best for you. | | | | and a tape measure to keep you within the airline |
| Decide if your travel is usually for extended | | | | restrictions. If you want to avoid any surcharges, |
| vacations, short vacations, or business trips. You | | | | this is a great gadget to travel with. |
| will also need to decide how many are traveling | | | | Many travelers choose black luggage because it |
| with you and how you will need to share your set | | | | can always be matched and will stay cleaner |
| of luggage. Another question to ask is if you | | | | longer. However, black can be hard to spot at |
| usually prefer warmer climates against colder | | | | busy airport carousels. However, if you choose a |
| climates. | | | | "fashion" color, it may not be available for very |
| All of these factors will decide how much clothing | | | | long. It makes sense to purchase more than a |
| you will need, and how much luggage you'll need | | | | few pieces of an unusual color at a time, before it |
| to hold everything. Casual trips can usually get | | | | becomes difficult to find. Additionally, sometimes |
| away with less. Duffels on wheels are great for | | | | dye lots will change. |
| casual vacations. Business travel often needs a | | | | Many couples choose to mix and match their |
| garment bag. These hold men's suits and sports | | | | luggage set. That sometimes makes it harder to |
| jackets the best, almost wrinkle free. They also | | | | know what to look for at busy luggage carousels. |
| pack dressier clothing with less creasing if your | | | | No matter what you decide for your "set of |
| travel takes you to fancier resorts or cruises. | | | | luggage", remember, there's nothing quite like |
| Overnight trips can usually use wheeled carry on | | | | arriving at the hotel with a matching set of |
| luggage and sometimes a smaller garment bag. | | | | luggage monogrammed with your initials! |