10 Bad Luggage Features That’ll Drive You Crazy While Traveling (Do NOT buy these bags)
✈️ Learn 10 luggage features to avoid before you buy a new carry-on suitcase for airline travel. #traveltips #travelbag #carryononly
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How to pack in an under seat bag video: bit.ly/PackUnderSeatBag
This video will show hacks with tiny items that can help you: bit.ly/SmallTravelHacks
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New sneaker that is so supportive: bit.ly/3SZCeWG
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Star sneakers: bit.ly/3mWX0J5
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Chapters:
00:00 Luggage Features to Avoid
00:34 Avoid wobbly handles
2:08 Test wheel features
2:30 Test quality of wheels
3:04 Avoid single wheels
4:45 Suitcase weight
5:31 Fabric in luggage
6:17 Avoid bag with little space
7:07 Wheels that are protected
8:24 Zipper quality
9:25 Suitcase handles
11:10 Bonus tips
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Other travel tip videos: My best bags video: bit.ly/BestBags2CarryOn How to pack in an under seat bag video: bit.ly/PackUnderSeatBag This video will show hacks with tiny items that can help you: bit.ly/SmallTravelHacks Luggage links you saw: Blue carry-on luggage with pocket: amzn.to/48nQi0A Green textured suitcase: amzn.to/42TljrX Silk blouse: bit.ly/3smTUB4 Pink textured suitcase: amzn.to/42TljrX Gray backpack 15.7 version: amzn.to/3Hl05cK Striped backpack 15.7: amzn.to/3I9jrls Travel outfit: Pink t-shirt: bit.ly/3weeBAE Coral hoodie: bit.ly/3HZIY0u (large is size 10) Multi-colored necklace: amzn.to/49BUvyF Straw crossbody bag: amzn.to/3OGaLXC *New* sneaker that is so supportive: bit.ly/3SZCeWG Purple suitcase: Monos Special Edition Silver carry-on suitcase: amzn.to/49sya73 Black tote bag: bit.ly/LaurieToteBag Purple purse: amzn.to/3O2nxiP Star sneakers: bit.ly/3mWX0J5 Similar star sneakers: bit.ly/3OIGVBP **Wheel protectors: amzn.to/3wJVZsA Under airplane seat luggage: amzn.to/49sEknB 2 wheeled 22" luggage: amzn.to/4bLqj65 Wheel covers: amzn.to/49rbTGQ Weigh luggage scale: amzn.to/3OQKh5u Bracelet stack: amzn.to/3OPhaj5 Luggage rack (the best): amzn.to/3STXN9I Budget-Friendly Carry-on Bags: Soft-sided: bit.ly/49qgfxD Hardshell: bit.ly/4bSqv3t Soft-sided: bit.ly/3wxwsmw **Free Packing List: bit.ly/FreeUltimatePackingList Amazon page: www.amazon.com/shop/traveltipsbylaurie
Thank you for all the amazing videos on travel now i cannot decide where soft sided or hard sided for my trip from miami to rome
"Don't buy it because it's cute" with wobbly handles and dumb wheels. Sounds like good dating advice. 😁❤️
And make sure all the zippers work!😅
bwahahaha
That's hilarious!
My daughter bought a Hello Kitty roller carry on but the Bow sticks out and makes it hard to close the overhead door.
It doesn't matter where it was manufactured. This depends on the craftsman and quality inspection. My family has purchased *preluxscom*
My Swiss Army (the knife company) suitcase has traveled with me for over two decades and still going strong. Has all the right features except for the quartet of wheels. They only made the two wheel styles back then, but they are recessed and have never loosened or stuck even after being dragged along cobblestone streets. The pull-up handle is solid and there is a side handle. The interior layout makes sense. Springing for quality does pay off in the long run.
I love the two wheelers 👍
I had Swiss Army set of luggage. After forty years I had to let them go my handles wouldn't go up and down any more!! Haven't been able to find them again... 😢😢
There is no such thing as a Swiss Army suitcase except the Transportwagen 04 for the Swiss Armed Forces. I think you are talking about a Victorinox or maybe Wenger suitcase.
@@hausens1337 Swiss Army and Victorinox are inextricably interconnected as purveyors of the high quality knives used by the Swiss army. The signature enameled white cross on a red ground is on all the zippers, the handle and the suitcase itself, but nowhere is there a brand name. I've had it for about 22 years, bought before Victorinox and Wenger merged.
Is it SwissTech? There appears to be multiple "Swiss____" brands
I just ran to my closet to check my suitcases. I passed your checklist. I'm relieved! Thank you for a great video.
Great job!
The Level8 wheels are so good, if you happen to let go of it and look away, it'll be in another terminal before you notice!!!! 🏃🏼♀️🤣🤣🤣
I needed a good laugh today. Thank you!!!
Hysterical! 😂
@@marianne57 You're welcome 😁 You should've seen mine speeding away through the terminal .... 😂😱😂 Apparently, it was more eager to get home than me!!
Exactly! They go forever.
@@a.w.o.l.9364 even funnier I hardly fly on my trips. I do go on long weekends to the beach by car 3 hours away, but I am going to purchase one of these as I will always start my trip with smiles. Keep your humor forever; you never know who needs it.
So I took a promotion with my company back in October that requires a significant amount of travel and I must say your channel has helped me tremendously. I’d just like to say you for all the great dialogue surrounding travel. I also truly enjoy the episodes that you’ve included your husband in as well.
Thank you so much! We appreciate it. Congrats.
This video is so important for those of us that travel alot. You talk about so many IMPORTANT things to consider in a good luggage piece to travel with! Thank you.
I bought a wheeled carryon twenty seven years ago that I still use. It’s been all over the world with me. It has covered wheels (two of them) as well as a handle in the right place. It cost a small fortune back but it’s been worth every cent. I’ve been thinking about replacing it, but it just won’t die 😊
Great ! What brand and model is that ? I usually have plastic wrapping done.
We have a carryon for a long time and it was only €12 in Guineys - sometimes cheap bags can also last if they have all the right stuff
Yes! I have a 2 wheeled Kiwa that I got 30 years ago that I absolutely love! Sadly the company is no longer in business and the wheels are giving out.
@@user-rw3mr1ix8n it a red (so it stands out on the carousel) Samsonite. I think the US traveler version is the best match online.
Brand name?
I travel 300 days a year mostly by plane to 110 countries. To me, this is one of the most helpful videos I have ever seen. I am going to buy 3 Level 8 suitcases because I keep 3 suitcases fully packed at all times. Because sometimes I only have 4 hours at home.
Great job! I want I job like that to travel for a couple of years enjoying my life!😅😅😅Where do I apply?
300 days. Check your paycheck because they’re paying you 240 days minus vacation days. Working extra days requires compensating days off, or it’s wage theft. And you’re only home or off 1 day a week.
@@tonymanero5544 How do you know the person posting the comment is even employed by someone else. They _could_ be self employed - for example an expert in some obscure field who consults around the world.
@@knowsenough2bdangerous🤣🤣🤣
Trust me it's not that fun after a while, traveling and changing locations all the time can be quite stressful, i traveled to 30 countries in the last 9 months, and finding the right places to stay can be time consuming, and not all places you stay are as good as their reputation/reviews, also with a new country, there is new law, new culture etc, every country do things differently and some countries its not easy. Also food if you are not the type that just eat everything and also care about hygiene it can be difficult in some countries to find a good nutritious satisfying meal unless you have a big bank account and can afford eating at expensive places all the time @@Jesussaveslifes1
I gave away my carry on and my suitcase and was just looking for new. Thank you for going over what I might have easily missed. I love your videos. Thank you for sharing all your wonderful tips.
I have to touch and test them first.
Great video! When I chose a suitcase, my 3 important features was textured surface to minimize scratches, a stable handle and smooth durable wheels. We got the Travelers Choice Silverwood II. They have 2 wheels in each corner that are half embedded, but they are 2 chubby, round, wide, and low to the ground wheels , so the stability is amazing. And since they are low to the ground, the shock absorption is flawless making it less susceptible to get knocked off. And the handle on it is shaped like a T...so it just feels more comfortable the the regular straight across handle.
Oh, I did not think about the T handle.
Laurie, Thank you for all your great tips in travel and road trips. Thank you for checking things out and explaining WHY and why not to use. Have a great day!!!
Checking in to say hey! 👋🏼 As a new traveler I’m so glad I found your videos. Love the tips, both travel and fashion. Thank you for your efforts to help a beginner along.😊
I am so glad you found us. Thanks for saying hi!
Wow, this video is incredibly informative! Thanks for sharing these 10 luggage features to avoid when shopping for a new suitcase. I appreciate your honest review of different suitcase brands and your personal experiences with them. Your tips on checking for the quality are also very helpful. Keep up the great work, and I'll definitely be referring back to this video next time I'm in the market for a new suitcase!
Many years ago I bought a zipper repair kit to repair a zipper on a jacket. Then I got to use my repair kit on a broken suitcase zipper. It worked like a charm.
Tip 10 about the handle explains why I get frustrated with my suitcase. I never realized
I love your packing and baggage selection videos! I am one of those people who will only travel with carryon luggage. If I can’t fit it in my carryon- it does not go!
Finally - useful wisdom! Thank you for your valuable time and sharing. Subscribed!
Thank you for being so honest Laurie. I usually use Antler carry on suitcase which is a great product but I recently switched to Eastpak Transit'R 4 wheel small cabin suitcase which is sturdy and very well made. It comes with a lifetime warranty for complete peace of mind. You are truly amazing and I always look forward to your content 🫶🏽
Absolutely love this one, Laurie, you’re a great person in how you show people how to make up their mind about what species of luggage to purchase. Exceptional job and Thank you 🙏
Hi Laurie! I really enjoy your travel tips and hacks! Look forward to all of them!
Hi Laurie, this is my first time watching your channel. I loved ALL your tips on what to look out for when buying a luggage bag. I love that you so diligently listed every item in your video - wow! I'm a new fan of your channel. Subscribed.
Hello Laurie, I had a suitcase with a crappy zipper. I was gonna toss it, but a friend recommended I could fix the problem by RUBBING a candle around the corners of the bag along the zipper line. SMOOOOTH as silk now.
I have also heard that Vaseline helps too.
👍I use an old chunk of beeswax from a candle for zippers, and it also works on the edges or runners of stubborn drawers and slide out bins.
That's also an old sewing trick. Anything waxy helps - soap, beeswax, even those wax melts. Whatever you need to have slide - thread, zipper, etc. it works like a charm.
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie Vaseline may work, but it will pick up dirt. Stick with wax, paraffin.
@@TravelTipsbyLaurieVaseline attracts dirt !
I super appreciate the details you provide. I’ve noticed over the years it’s harder for me to heft that bag up into the overhead bin so the tip about the handles is really good.
Great video! You give excellent detailed information. I never would have thought about the handles on the sides. Thank You!
Thanks for watching!
I’m left handed, point me to the brands that have that handle in the ‘wrong’ place. They sound PERFECT 😍
Delsey all the way!
My favorite is TravelPro. I don’t know which side has the handle
Another lefty here - good question
10000% agree with no sticking out wheels. Especially when travelling in Europe with cobblestones and lots of stairs!!! And they are a pain in overhead lockers, catching on everything.
Great video, I love all the practical advice . Totally agree about the handle position. I’m short and I need every bit of help getting my suitcase into the overhead. Also it drives me nuts when there is nothing to grab unloading from the car.
Perfect timing! Im just getting ready to buy a new carry on suitcase 😀
After a lot of research, I ended up buying a BÉIS carryon. It checks off all the boxes you mentioned plus more, AND it’s cute! I also bought the matching mini weekender as my under seat personal item. I’ve purchased so many of the items you’ve recommended and feel so prepared for my European cruise in the Spring. Thanks Laurie!
Yay, I hope you love it for many years!
Thank for this comment. I have been looking at Beis and was wondering if it was worth the costs
The beis carry on is bigger than what most airlines allow @@michelle5670
Love my Level 8. That and packing cubes made all the difference in my last trip. Thanks!
Glad you found a good one.
Laurie, I’ve followed you for many years now. Your videos are always a great help 💖 thank you so much!!
Thank you!!
That was extremely helpful. Thank you!
I'm really excited that we finally get to use our new Travelpro suitcases in May. we also picked up a set of straps, and some of those double clips that you use on your purse zippers.
I am thrilled you are actually going!
@@TravelTipsbyLauriethat one's just the annual trip to MIL's. the big trip is in september.
Another Laurie video right before my Scotland trip!!! YAY!
Have fun!
Excellent tips! Thanks for sharing.
Hey ! Thank you for sharing several unknown to me tips !
Great tips! I even look for a suitcase with a handle on the bottom to help getting it stowed away easily in other forms of transport. Always amazes me that people will spend thousands on their travels and be concerned about the money they’ll save on jewelry and alcohol at the duty free; however, buy the cheapest suitcase on offer. There’s a 50% chance it won’t make it home intact.
That’s super helpful sometimes.
Love love your tips ! Just last week I purchased two carry on suitcases. Both were Travelpro, one is a rollerboard and the other 8 wheel spinner. The tips you gave are the same criteria I use when purchasing luggage. I chose the Travelpro because of the weight of the product. My previous luggage I absolutely love, but I wanted lighter luggage. I seriously looked at the hardshell luggage but couldn't bring myself to purchase one. Sort of set in my ways I guess. I found them a bit heavier but I really liked the look of hardshell. Perhaps one day! Thank you for all the tips and tricks. You are always such a joy to watch!
Totally agree. I have a fancy hard shell carry-on but it’s heavy and when packed it’s really hard to get up over my head and store once on the plane. So I bought a Travel Pro which is lightweight and easy to lift, only problem with the TP is that they say it’s designed not to tip forward, but if I have another carryon lightweight bag sitting on top, it tips over unless I balance it perfectly, and who has time to do that balancing act when you are busy going through the airport and I hate having to lug anything on my shoulder…
Oh no! Thanks for the heads up on the tipping!!! It has been my goal to see how light I can pack and still have what I need and not the "just in case" stuff. This "tipping" factor may help me be honest!!!!😂 Thank you for the comment!
@@Summerbird525try to put your heavier stuff at the bottom end of your case and that should help prevent tipping.
Last year I purchased to Level 8's like yours-a green for me and black for hubby!! Great advice-we love them!!
This was very helpful! Thank you!
Hey Laurie! Watch your videos all the time with my dog and a few snacks at night. Not kidding about the wheels! I just upgraded to the pickle green Level 8 Carryon ...I love to! I fly to my sisters and use it to cruise, always just a carryon. My first use I stopped on the airplane jetway to attach a valet tag and had a runaway suitcase...you should have seen that thing go! I yelled runaway ! and the baggage handler caught it...a few good laughs.Then my last cruise up and down the gangway up and down escalators, etc with my sister ...what a great suitcase! It basically drives itself 4 wheels on the ground! (Same in airports just a small grip to guide it) . I watched my sister struggle dragging her cute but cheap palm tree suitcase on 2 wheels behind her..never again! Well worth the investment! thank you!
It just glides across floors!
Leaving for France in 6 days. Thank you for all your travel tips. I've been watching for the last month!
Have a magical trip!
I went on a bus adventure to see the country, those tips are so good! Thank you!
The information about the handle and needing on the side is genius. Thank you for such a great video!
It makes a huge difference.
I would add this: avoid getting a suitcase that has a single post in the retractable handle. A single post is fine in a lot of ways, but having the double post lets you securely set another bag on top. Whatever is on top of a bag with a single post will flop and spin and never be secure.
Great video - very helpful! A while back I was looking for a new suitcase, and I was deciding between the Monos and TravelPro carryons. I ended up going with a Monos because I couldn’t find reviews about the TravelPro at the time. My experience with Monos has been positive - it’s been pretty rugged so far and has already been with me through several road trips, flights through three countries, and well over a mile of walking (including terrain over cobbles). Although I’m considering getting a small check-in suitcase, I’m not sure I would go with a company where I have to order online again. It’s really nice to be able to see the actual product and get a feel for its size before purchasing. That being said, I love my little carryon and it has suited my needs so far.
Thanks for your input.
I love my Rock suitcase set. They’re effortless to use and the wheels are great. I’m going to get another one for carry on when the liquid restrictions lift in June. Great video. Very informative and all true!
Thanks for all your helpful tips! Amen!
After gathering so many helpful tips from you, I purchased a TravelPro Crew Versapack Global Carry On Expandable Spinner late last year. I've used it on one trip so far and absolutely loved it. It fit nicely in the overhead bin and rolled very nicely through the airport and on the plane.
Glad to hear!
Mine’s coming this week! I got the 3 piece set
Thank you so much for these tips. I learned a lot.
This is all great advice for travelers shopping for new luggage. I’m another Away brand fan & have been using mine for 5 years all over Europe (except for 2020…). They meet all of your excellent standards, plus they have a limited lifetime warranty. And thanks to all of your tips, I’m packing MUCH smarter. Thanks as always Laurie!
Yay that's wonderful news!
Rimowa is 1 of the best ever ! Mine over than 10 yrs as far 40 countries been 🙋🏻♀️😊
All so true and great tips! I have been there with all those things. One other thing I always check is the height of the extended top handle. I made the mistake one time with a suitcase with the handle too short. Everytime I was pulling it, it felt like I had to hunch down. I got so tired of pulling it. Got rid of it as soon as I got home.
YES! My mom had a suitcase with a short handle.
Yes! A longer handle is my favourite feature. Once, I bought one with a single bar handle. Could not deal with that; it wobbled. I gave it away to a friend who only uses it for driving weekends away.
Hi from Canada. Great tips 👍 especially the handles placement. Thank you
This video is AMAZING! Thank you for all the great advice!!
Glad you liked it!!
Great tips - thank you! One thing I would like to add is regarding security and the zip. It was a tip by a Baggage Handler/Officer…….. When buying a case with a zip which you lock, ensure the zip is covered. An uncovered zip can easily be opened anywhere (ie a pen can be put into the teeth), the lock or the code on the lock doesn’t have to broken into! Hope the above makes sense. Thanks again for all your tips. Greatly appreciated.
I don't worry about that. I also don't bother locking my luggage (unless it has a built-in TSA lock) You shouldn't be checking anything of real value anyway -- Always keep things like valuable electronics, jewelry, cash, important documents and medications in your personal/under-seat bag, or in the worst-case scenario in your carry-on bag, which might be gate checked, but only after having gone through security screening. If you must travel with large electronics or your entire Gucci handbag collection, then you're probably better off Fedexing those items to your destination instead and making sure there's adequate insurance coverage and pre-shipment photos of the contents. Throw in an airtag or other tracker for good measure. Otherwise, if someone really wants to steal my shoes, undies, curling iron, or other items from my checked bag, between the airline and my travel insurance, I should be able to get brand new replacements at no cost, making it a bit of an inconvenience than a significant loss. One thing I would recommend with zippered bags though, is making sure there's an internal and/or external lip over it or other means of keeping the bag waterproof. Or purchasing a waterproof cover for your bag. You really don't want the contents getting soaked in the rain while your bags languish on the tarmac for hours due to a change of equipment or other unexpected delay.
Great tip!
@@ciabelle281Or you can get a plastic wrap done. The thief won't bother ad he ' ll have other easier targets.
@@ciabelle281Thanks, I always manage to pack a waterproof raincover at the top of any carry-on bag. When you need it, you really need it!
OMG Laurie you are SO RIGHT #10 feature! I've been a flight attendant for almost 43yrs. My first airline we had Eiffle crew bags(assist lifting handle on left side) which I love. My current airline again we had Eiffle bags. About 5yrs ago my current airline switched from Eiffle to Tumi. Ugh, the assist handle is now on the right side. It seems like such a small thing but IT'S A HUGE PAIN if you travel a lot. If I could switch back to Eiffle I wouldn't think twice!
I have friends who hated when they gave y'all those bags. I have not even tried them b/c of their opinions. They also said they barely fit in the bins.
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie yes, they are horrible. My bag is a 2 wheel bag and on some aircraft I struggle pulling it down the aisle. The bag is also heavy when empty!
Well, I'm just a plain old paying passenger. If you comply with cabin attendant's requests to put your bag in the overhead bin "wheels out" (so that the door will close over larger bags), you will appreciate the Delsey handle on your dominant arm side (I'm right handed), because you're not lifting it with the top handle. Every single week I see a cabin attendant fighting with an overhead bay door that won't close, and they have to try to spin the bag around wheels out or move it to another bay. I'm sure that with 43 years of experience, you know that cabin attendants are not supposed to lift bags, and you know this is a major pain point with cabin crew. Try putting your bag in wheels out and then -- see where you like those handles.
Your videos are always so awesome, Laurie!! Love your content!!
You're the best!
Your tips are awesome!!! I had to travel for work 26-36 flights every year. I asked airline crew what was the best luggage so I bought Tumi for myself -large hard side and soft carryon, and I bought my son Briggs Riley about the same time for graduation. They were expensive but with the amount of travel I needed it to hold up and to last, I worked way too much to spend time looking for luggage.. That was 21 years ago, the handle on my large bag has finally stopped working right. My son still has his B/R and it looks and works great. if you can swing it, buy what will last. I have seen clothes all over the bag pick up because zippers burst open. I have seen pretty pink luggage really messed up because it was dropped on the tarmac. I have seen people with their luggage full of water due to downpours during transfer. Be wise when you shop.
Love all your tips, Laurie! I prefer a bag without an even split between the two sides. Even sides make a bag hard to open and keep on a luggage rack.
Completely agree with the luggage rack challenge!
Agree about luggage racks. Something like a Travelpro suitcase makes better sense.
So true! We need to invent one and split the proceeds.
Even split probably cost less to manufacture, 40/60 or 30/70 split should be made, the handles can be installed at the center of luggage gravity.
me too, I dislike those suitcases. I prefer them with 1 deep compartment and a thin lid.
I found the video useful, although I am still happy with the carryon that I bought used at a thrift store 13 years ago for $5
I’ve been using the same carryon suitcase for 15 years with overseas flights each year. I pull it behind myself with my purse securely strapped to it and love it to death. 🥰 Easy to lift and it was $20 at Walmart. My expensive duffel bag that I have to check weighs very little but the zipper pull that covers the handle during flights broke the first time I flew to Frankfurt. 😢
Yay, if you find a good suitcase, stick with it.
I don't think buying second hand bags is a good idea for airline travel because the previous owner of the bag could have used the bag to carry drugs and there could still be traces of drugs in the bag and the police with sniffer dogs that some airports have or airport security could put the new owner of the bag under investigation if proven that the bag had been used to carry drugs
😂 yeah. I'm not picky either.
Thank you for these great tips! I would have had no idea what to look for.
Your tips are SO helpful, thanks- I appreciate it!
Yay!
I'm disabled and in a wheelchair. I'm getting ready to compete in the National Veterans Wheelchair Games in NOLA this July. I'm looking for travel and packing information. I was going to order a suitcase from Amazon but now I'm going to go back and double check all your recommendations. Thank you.
Good Luck and have a great time!!! Also, thank you for your service❤❤
If you purchase a very bright coloured suitcase such as a bright pink or a bright purple , it maybe have less of a chance of being stolen because it stands out in a crowd , black or grey suitcases are common so they may be more of a target to thieves .
I just use spray paint or colored plastic tape. If it looks a bit ad hoc and ratty, that's another theft deterrent. I'm not out to impress anyone in the airport with new, shiny luggage. They're all strangers (and some are far stranger than others).
Agree, a ratty look means thieves likely to bypass it. I also use a luggage strap that stands out for easy identification.
yes and also if you choose a very feminine bag, that deters men from taking your bag
@@SueRosalie -- not if they're Biden appointees
@@grizzlygrizzle beats a swastikas covered suitcase. That's what you get for bringing maga world into this.. 🤡
Thank you so much for these tips, they are very helpful. "Hey" 😊
Wow!! These tips make total sense! Great tips, thx u!
The worst thing I ever bought, I learned quickly about. I was a flight attendant for 32 years never had to check a bag. It was always up in the overhead and I always had a spot. As soon as I retired and started traveling on my own I started checking my luggage. I learned quickly if you travel to a place like London, where it rains quite a bit or any station that has a rainstorm your luggage is most likely going to get soaked and all of your clothes on the inside if you don’t have a hard sided luggage. The downside to that is hard sided luggage gets broken. Often the wheels get broken off. The luggage shell gets cracked if you travel enough.it’s really hard to settle on what is the best luggage because they all have downfalls right now I’m traveling with a hard shell metal luggage that has no zippers because my last zipper hard shell was broken into by someone after I checked it in
True, I tried a soft squashable travel bag and it was only water-resistant; not good in English airports! I ended up packing everything into a cubic (top-loading) vacuum-pack plastic bag to keep my things dry inside the travel bag until I got home 😅 😅 😅😅
You can get slip on rainproof luggage covers. 😊
@@srdindiana yes you can but you also run the risk of TSA pulling your luggage to spot check and those covers are gone. Plus you can check out many videos of how your luggage gets crushed - people complain that quality hard sided luggage costs more but it's worth it in the long run.
I've used travel pro crew for over 25 years and it's a soft-sided luggage and you can get into zippered compartments very easily without opening up the entire bag for phone accessories and pens and so forth The last few years I have switched to just using a backpack I'm 72 The backpack is comfortable if you don't pack too much and you don't need to pack too much ... Wash clothes in sink and or laundromats Hard-Sided luggage is a stupid idea
Great advice! Thank you! ✈️
Great advice! Thank you. 👍
Saying hey! I appreciate your videos. I’m a very infrequent traveler, but I need a new carry on size bag. Last summer I had to literally run (walk very very fast carefully) through LGA and I had a 12 year old roll-aboard 2 wheeler and I vowed then and there to get a 4 wheel spinner!
I hear ya!
That is some great and unique advice. Very thorough. Its evident that you have actually used and observed these bags and are giving advice based on a lot of experience. And not just repeating the generic lines. Great work!
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for this video! I never would have thought to look at the type of wheels. I took several pieces off of my wish list because of that.
Thank you. I learned a lot from your channel.❤
I have been a subscriber for several years. Thank you for all your tips. Wow(!) on all the tips/hacks you give us! You are in a unique position as a pilots’ wife and (picture me bowing down in gratitude …… I soooo much appreciate the heads up on on what one can/most likely or will expect in the ever-changing travel experience. I am sending ya’ll love and light from Santa Cruz CA. I am a better traveler because of you
Awesome! Thank you!
This is so useful!!! I never knew that was how you were supposed to use the handles
10 out of 10 to you. I always had at least 8 of thoughts tips in mind whenever I went out to buy carry on and suitcase.
Good presentation Laurie. Some really useful advice. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Perfect recommendations! Thank you! 👍🏻👏🏻
Thanks for watching!
Laurie, I got that luggage rack you like because I was tired of packing on the floor. Wasn’t too bad to put together. Thank you!!
I love this; it comes assembled in the box and is super lightweight.
Great video and great ideas for quality features for travel luggage. I have settled down with Ogio suitcases of many sizes. Your video will give me wings to try other bag makers and designs. Thank you.
Thanks for sharing!
I love your shirt !! Very beautiful sapphire colour !! It looks great on you !! 😍
Hi, thanks for the useful tips. Good to see such videos.
My pleasure 😊
Lots and lots of helpful info. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Your tips have been amazing and have helped with with a trip this year
I am so glad!
Thank you for these very useful informations!!🥰🥰
Our pleasure!
Love*yutulu* the way you show it! You really focus on showing off the bag. I don't think any other KZheadr can show off bags in as much detail as you.
I really appreciate all this info!!
Hey .,Thank you so much for sharing with us . 🙌 💐💐💐
Wow this was very helpful, Thank you
So glad!
Hi Kay- love this video! We’re going to Italy in June so will definitely be going to Chico’s! We went to Alaska in August 2008 and it was COLD! I wore my parka almost every day! We loved our trip and know you will too!
I just ordered the green carryon for me and the blue one for my husband as we have two upcoming trips. Fingers crossed we love them as much as you do. You did my research for me! Thanks!
That's what I am here for. Tons of flying with them.
Update: We ordered two of the Level8 carryon bags but the lock on one of them was faulty. We ended up sending both back to Amazon. 😢 We are going to try Travel and Leisure magazine's pick for best overall carty on, the Samsonite Freeform hardside spinner. I did love the look of the Level8! Wish it had worked out.
If you do not love it, it's not worth $1. @@jo-anneneilson8571
Thanks a lot for the tips.
Hi. Thanks for. Enlightening us. Wonderfully researched video.
I am going to buy a new suitcase as my old one is broken. Your tips are really helpful. ❤
AMEN girl!!! 😂 Thanks for all these great tips! ❤️
So helpful because I am in the market for new luggage! Thanks!!
Glad it was helpful!
Love your videos Laurie! 😊
Thank you so much!!