| Choosing the right luggage for your trip is one the | | | | variations of the travel backpack. There are very |
| most important decisions of the vacation planning | | | | large ones that act almost as a duffel bag, very |
| process. Obviously if you want to go backpacking | | | | small ones that can be used as a daypack for |
| through Europe you aren't going to be bringing a | | | | short trips from the hostel and the standard sizes |
| suitcase and if you are packing suits for a | | | | that come with multiple compartments for your |
| business trip you aren't going to throw them in a | | | | water, guide books, clothes, etc. Strapping a bag |
| backpack. So I guess the best question would be, | | | | to your back is the only way to travel between |
| "What are my options?" | | | | multiple destinations and you'll beat it up a bit with |
| Option 1: The Suitcase | | | | all of that traveling so buy a good one. They can |
| The days of the hard suitcase are over. Now | | | | be had for as cheap as $40 on sale but most will |
| everywhere you look its fabric suitcases with | | | | run you between $90 and $200. |
| multiple zippers for various compartments. They | | | | Option 3: The Duffel Bag |
| are for the most part light weight and very | | | | Ah the classic duffel bag. Duffel bags have come |
| convenient. The most popular bags seem to be | | | | a long way since the classic tan one compartment |
| the ones that have wheels and a retractable | | | | army bag of old. They still have one large main |
| handle so you can simply wheel you bag down | | | | compartment but most have a couple more on |
| the hall instead of carrying. The wheels can | | | | the sides for easy access to water and books. |
| damaged however and no one wants to buy a | | | | They look a lot cooler now a days too and some |
| new bag just because of the wheels so you | | | | can even convert into a backpack. Use a duffel |
| might as well learn how to replace your luggage | | | | bag when one large main compartment makes |
| wheels. An average bag will run you about $40 | | | | sense. Ski boots for instance would need such a |
| dollars and sets of 4 or 5 decent quality bags can | | | | place. Duffel bags come in a lot of sizes so $30 to |
| be had for about $150. | | | | $90 is a good bet. |
| Option 2: The Backpack | | | | Just remember to think about your particular |
| Visiting hostels around the world? Taking a short | | | | travel situation in advance because the right bag |
| trip to see some friends? Just want to look cool? | | | | can make the perfect trip. |
| Then the backpack is for you. There are many | | | | |