As I said in my intro post, my next big trip is a 15 day tour around Europe. I can't begin to tell you how excited I am about it! But I am in need of a new suit case. The debate is soft-side vs hard-side. I prefer hard-sided luggage. I worry that soft-sided luggage will get torn or ripped or someone can just slash into it and steal your stuff! (See, I told you I over think things) The added bonus to me is my clothes and belonging will stay dry. Have you ever seen those luggage carts on the tarmac at the airport? The ones that take your luggage to be loaded on your plane. If it is raining, it makes me nervous all those suitcases are getting wet.
I have been hunting for the perfect suitcase since we agreed to go on this trip. Not only do I overthink, I am very "selective" on the things I chose. I have certain preferences on how I want my suitcase to function. I always say "if I'm going to pay for it, I"m going to get what I want". I can't always get exactly what I want, but I will get dang close! This is the suitcase I picked out. I love the color! In a sea of black luggage, mine will be easy to spot. I really like the all directional wheels. Those make it so much easier to maneuver a suitcase in any situation. I know I will be using compression bags, but I also like the extender zipper. I will need room for any souvenirs I bring home! Any for added piece of mind, did you see the lock?? I won't have to be paranoid for anyone sliding a hand into my zipper!
To help me fit everything for 15 days (plus a couple of "what if" situations) I am using these compression bags . You just fill them with your items (but don't over stuff) and roll up the bag to expel all of the air. You can think of it as a manual vacuum seal! Once all the air is out of the bag, your clothes are much flatter, saving room in your suitcase.
Do you have any space saving tips? Share them in the comments!
