Four Essential Packing Accessories

Posted on Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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by AMAC, D.J. Wilson
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Four Essential Packing Accessories

Headed on a trip soon? Whether you’re going to visit relatives in sunny San Francisco or are on your way to a dream vacay in Vencie, Italy, appropriate packing gear is essential. Here are four beneficial travel accessories to make your job of packing easier. These products are designed to help travelers pack securely and travel well through airports and to all the adventurous places they will go!

  • Primary luggage – Truth be told, most people dislike spending money on luggage. While travelers tend to handle their personal luggage with care, airlines are rough on baggage. We’ve all seen those cringe-worthy videos or have helplessly watched bags being manhandled into the plane’s cargo area. Suitcases do encounter abuse, so sturdy luggage is not only a luxury, but it’s essential. Whether you choose hard or soft luggage is a simple matter of personal choice. Hard luggage gets two thumbs up for durability and for having easy to clean exteriors. Soft luggage gets a huge nod from people who tend to overpack or from those who seek flexible luggage with exterior pockets.                                                                                         

    Here are some other desirable features one may consider when choosing luggage:

  • Impact resistant materials
  • A lengthy warranty
  • Reinforced stitching
  • Workable zippers
  • Lightweight
  • Ease of handling
  • Comfortable handle grips
  • Spring-loaded handles
  • Interior straps for clothes
  • Separate packing compartments
  • Compression capabilities
  • Zipper expansion options
  • TSA approved locks
  • Smooth wheels with spin technology
  • Reasonable price
  • Bright and fashionable colors
  • AirTag friendly compartments
  • Sleek design
  • Packing cubes. These organizational helpers go inside luggage. They come in sets and are great for separating and packing clothing and other items neatly and efficiently into luggage. Once clothes are packed into the cubes, the cubes are then neatly placed into the suitcase – making pieces fit like a puzzle. Here’s a handy tip. Most people put the largest cubes in their luggage first, and then fit smaller cubes around them.                                                                                                                                                                                             

    Here are outstanding features to look for in packing cubes:

  • Strong and durable material
  • Expansion capabilities
  • Compression capabilities
  • Lightweight for maneuverability
  • Zipper that goes all the way around
  • Water resistant for spills
  • Machine or hand washable
  • Sleek design
  • Attractive patterns/colors
  • Color coded to differentiate contents
  • Ventilated mesh or sturdy plastic to see what’s inside
  • Handles for carrying or hanging
  • Budget friendly
  • Variety of sizes to include large, medium, and small
  • Specialized compartments for socks and undies
  • Cubes offering bonus toiletry, shoe, electronic, and garment bags
  • Personal pocket bag. These unisex bags enable people to hold and carry personal essentials and valuables, such as airline tickets, passports, credit cards, cash, and phones. It keeps these all-important items securely close to you and makes them easily available when needed.                                                                               

    Here are some great things to look for in a personal pocket bag:

  • High-quality material
  • Thin design
  • Ability to be carried close to the body or under a jacket
  • Choice of left or right-handed variant
  • Comfortable shoulder straps with weight distribution
  • Adequate space for valuables
  • A spacious main compartment
  • Additional smaller bonus compartments for optimal organization
  • Anti-theft pockets with hidden zippers
  • Easy to operate zippers
  • Waterproof
  • Wallet area with RFID properties
  • Attractive design/colors
  • Budget friendly
  • A carry-on bag. Most airlines allow travelers to bring one personal luggage and one carry-on bag onto the aircraft. These travel essentials must meet the airline’s size and weight criteria. Carry-on bags are valuable to travelers and are often used by frequent fliers or by people who like to travel light.                                       

    Here are some amazing features to look for in carry-on choices:

  • Durable thermoplastic hard shell or sturdy fabric exterior
  • Easy maneuverability
  • Lightweight and compact design to fit in overhead compartment
  • High-functioning 4 spinner wheels
  • Telescoping handles/customizable handles
  • Side handle/Lift notch on underside
  • Expansion capabilities
  • Compression system
  • Front access portion
  • Water-bottle holder or clip
  • Spacious interior capacity
  • Additional pockets for storage
  • Built-in shoe compartment
  • Solid zipper or zipperless clasp closure
  • Attractive colors/sleek designs
  • Scuff-free properties
  • Handy USB port
  • Extensive warranty
  • Budget friendly

To recap

Upcoming travels? Looking to buy travel gear? These four essential packing accessories, namely a primary piece of luggage, a packing cube set, a unisex personal pocket bag, and a carry-on, are extremely useful. Since each offers extensive features that affect price points, it’s up to consumers to consider them all. Then, choose products containing those which matter the most – at a doable price. These fab four luggage pieces not only make packing a breeze, but they also help travelers move securely and smoothly through airports and to outstanding travel destinations worldwide.

Looking for more travel gear info? Click here to head to: Choosing the right travel luggage

This article is purely informational and is not intended to promote specific products.

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