Cons of Using a Suitcase in Europe Can get stolen if left unattended. So make sure to keep an eye on your suitcase at all times and you should be good. Bad for stairs and upper compartments. Hard to move around in older or less-advanced European cities. Harder to follow the carry-on size restrictions.
Some cheaper European airlines have very strict carry-on restrictions , which is a bad thing if your suitcase ends up being one inch above the limit.
Difficult to use if moving between different hotels. Adds a lot of weight. Harder to store in lockers. Bad for crowded locations. In crowded European cities, especially in the rush hour, getting to your hotel with your luggage on public transport can sometimes be very difficult.
Traveling in Europe With a Backpack Sometimes, traveling in Europe with a large, checked backpack , and a smaller daypack as your personal item makes more sense. Pros of Using a Backpack in Europe Perfect for people who switch between a lot of hotels. Easier to stick to the carry-on size restrictions. Less likely to experience any durability problems.
What is the size and weight limit for checked baggage? How many carry on bags can I bring? How much fits in medium- or large-size checked bags? Are size limits different internationally or for different airlines? Is there a baggage fee for certain bags and not for others? These are all great questions that we will answer along with other important information to help you choose the right luggage size and style for you.
Airlines publish size limits for both carry-on and checked baggage, but these size limits can vary depending on the carrier, the route and whether you fly coach, business or first class. Measure from the bottom of the wheels up to the tallest part, which is likely to be the handle.
Second, measure the width from side to side at the widest point, which is probably the back of the suitcase, if it is softsided. The depth of your suitcase, like its height, is especially important with carry-on luggage if you are flying, because it will have to fit into the overhead bin of the plane.
Note some of our softside bags have a 9. To get the accurate depth of your suitcase, lay it flat on its back and measure from the back to the front without expanding the bag. This measurement can significantly change when your bag is packed, especially if you have a softside bag and are prone to over stuffing your luggage.
Carry-on luggage is sized to fit in the overhead bins on an airplane and fits in most car trunks with ease as well. It is worth noting that softside carry ons stretch and compress better than hard shell suitcases, making them a bit easier to squeeze into overhead compartments, when they push the size limits. Check out our handy chart below to see what fits in a carry-on.
Published dims for most major domestic airlines are 22 x 14 x 9 but most sizer bins have roughly an inch play in all directions. We have models that meet the published dims precisely as well as models that are a little larger for additional capacity while still fitting in the sizer bin and overhead bins of course.
Some regional carriers shrink size limits or only allow personal items that fit under the seat. If carrying on, be careful not to overpack your suitcase until it bulges. If you do, it may not fit in the overhead bin and you will have to give it up to flight attendants who will tag it and send it off to be stowed with the rest of the checked luggage.
Some international airlines post smaller carry-on size limits than domestic airlines. Always check with your airline for the most current rules. Eight spinner wheels allow for comfortable rolling on international and long-haul trips.
To buy: briggs-riley. Since Frontier offers a bit more cushion in its carry-on luggage size restrictions, use it to your advantage with this two-wheel carry-on by Filson. It's made with abrasion-resistant ballistic nylon, which means it can get roughed up trekking along unpaved roads in Thailand, Bali, or Colombia and still last for years.
The additional compression straps ensure everything inside stays put during turbulence, too. To buy: nordstrom. If you're flying to a tropical oasis like Hawaii, you might want a carry-on to match those rose-colored views you're dreaming of.
Calpak's affordable spinner is finished in stylish rose gold, with a chic navy interior. It's lightweight, too, at only seven pounds, so you won't have to worry so much about staying under that pound limit.
To buy: net-a-porter. There's a reason JetBlue has such a cult following: not only does it give guests more legroom, but it alleviates a bit of the carry-on luggage size limit stress, too.
Though the carry-on size restrictions are the same as most airlines, the personal item dimensions are larger. Consider bringing along soft-sided carry-on from Eagle Creek that features tons of helpful organization pockets to keep your essentials in check. Another generous airline, Southwest's personal item and carry-on size limits are spacier than most. We'd bring Away's The Bigger Carry-on, which you can choose to buy with or without the built-in battery. The Away team noticed that the bag sizers at airport check-in are actually one inch wider than the 22" x 14" x 9" standard and added an extra three quarters of an inch to each dimension for a perfect fit.
At The wheels allow for degree rolling, so you can navigate it down narrow aisle with ease. And it's also able to expand about two inches, which makes for a decent-sized checked bag on many airlines, as well. It's made from durable yet lightweight polycarbonate material, which make it easy to carry and maneuver. The bag also includes a hinged-front pocket that's perfect for storing devices and tech accessories, as well as a USB port.
Love a great deal? We often travel within Croatia, and around Europe. Sometimes we fly, and sometimes we drive, rarely we use trains. And we can tell from our own experience that choosing lightweight luggage for Europe is a necessity. Different people have different needs when it comes to travel and packing. However, we would like to share a few tips on things to consider when deciding on your lightweight luggage for Europe.
First things first, search for the exact weight of each lightweight luggage for international travel you consider buying. We just prefer them from the design point of view.
They are simply more stylish. Worry not, lightweight luggage for Europe comes in all styles: hard-shelled and soft-shelled alike. A material used in making luggage is more important than if the casing is soft or hard.
Although, truth be told, soft-shelled luggage is always lighter. The best lightweight luggage with a hard shell is made of technologically-advanced materials like polycarbonate. Polycarbonate is also flexible no bumps , strong, and waterproof. So, no need to give up on your favourite suitcase shelling. It really goes without saying.
Also, even if you are looking into travelling light, and packing minimum possible, we strongly advise you to choose a suitcase that can extend for extra space.
But when you need that extra space hello souvenirs cheese from Europe! The only downside of expendable full size checked luggage is that it can easily trick you into packing more weight than airlines allow on international flights.
So, have this in mind when packing. Everything above becomes too impractical unless we pack only one suitcase for both of us. Compartments come handy when it comes to organizing your luggage, and when you need to keep certain things separate. Oh, boy, how many times did I wish that my old 2-wheel suitcase had spinner wheels! The answer is, many, until I finally decided to upgrade my luggage, and bought one with spinner wheels and one with double spinner wheels, just to be on a safe side!
The only downside of spinner wheeled suitcase compared with a 2-wheel suitcase is a little bit less packing space on the same size suitcase. But that sacrifice is well worth the advantages that come with spinner wheels.
And even more so if planning to travel to Europe. Handles on your suitcase are as important as weight, so make sure that handle is ergonomic, retractable with adjustable length, smooth when pulling out and pushing in, and durable it can withstand pulling up and down as many times as you need to. Also, you will have a choice between mono-tube, and two-tube handles. Mono-tube handle usually spins which can be interesting when manoeuvring your lightweight luggage for Europe. Suitcase with mono-tube handle also looks sleeker.
However, the two-tube handle is more practical if you need to hold some things atop the suitcase. Vera often hangs her laptop bag on the handle, and two-fold handle holds better, and it gives more stability. Make sure your suitcase also has a side handle for easier handling.
This is especially a case with hard-shell suitcases. Soft-shell suitcases better handle scratches due to their material. Some lines of hard-shell suitcases use brushed finishes, so even if scratches happen and they inevitably will , they are less noticeable. When choosing lightweight luggage for Europe make sure that built-in lock on the suitcase, if it exists, is TSA-approved.
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