A bag with wheels can significantly simplify the life of a traveler. She does not stretch her arms, does not press on her shoulders, but obediently rides after the owner. Sometimes these bags can cause trouble, but this can be avoided if you make the right choice.
Big, medium or small?
A large wheeled travel bag has many advantages. It will fit the whole family's things for the whole vacation. But is all of what you want to take you need on a trip? Before you go to the store for a bag, think about what you need to put into it and what you can do without. It’s best to make a list of necessary things. In addition, consider several circumstances. If you intend to fly by plane, find out if the airline allows you to share the weight of your baggage with at least two passengers. If not, instead of a large bag, it is better to buy a medium and small one. Keep in mind that luggage, even when it is on wheels, sometimes has to be lifted. And while traveling by train or bus, an oversized bag may not fit under a shelf or in the luggage compartment.
If funds allow, it is better to have two bags of different sizes.
Bottom and wheels
Having decided on the size, go to the store. In all reputable outlets where similar goods are sold, you will be offered several types of travel bags on wheels. Pay special attention to the bottom - it should not be deformed by heavy weight. As for the wheels, they are mainly made of silicone or plastic. The first option is preferable. Silicone is more durable, less amenable to external influences and does not rattle along the pavement. Pay attention to how the wheels are located. They must be submerged. In this form, the wheels less cling to obstacles and less likely to break. It plays a role and size. Other things being equal, a bag with larger wheels will be more convenient, since patency depends on this factor.
It is very good if the bag can be slightly increased in size due to the additional cavity, which is usually fastened with a zipper.
What is it made of?
High-quality travel bags are made of light but very durable waterproof fabric. These are various calendered materials. Pay attention to how many compartments the bag has. There must be one large and several smaller ones. It is convenient when the zipper, with which the main compartment is closed, can be fixed. Preferred combination lock, rather than the one with the key. Inspect the seams. A good bag is sewn with an even strong stitch, the seams do not spread out, and there are no skipped stitches.
The pen is important
How many handles should such a bag have? Of course, any model has one for which the bag is being taken. But it’s better if there are a few more pens. It is possible that during the trip there will be situations when the bag will have to be carried. It may even have to be done together, so extra pens are a must. It is better if the extra handles are made of fabric, since the plastic ones come off easily.
