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All about Suitcases and Other Travel Gear
Going somewhere? Here's a suitcase full of helpful tips and links for a great travel experience. It all starts with your suitcases. Tell your story! If you have a BAG-related lens, add it here!
Pick Your Suitcase Personality!
Manly
Dark, deep, rich, "formal" colors; Leather usually the number one choice; Classy, sturdy, rugged, it's all about form and function -- the less frills, the better.
Ladylike
Lots more colors, curves, details, and elements that make the suitcase a lot more comfortable to carry. Extra compartments are usually more attractive buys.
Fashionista
Brand names, usually ones that sport monograms such as Louis Vuitton or Prada or simply carry that shocking price tag; Keep it stand-out and top-of-the-line so you can easily spot it in the airport.
Kiddie
Smaller, softer, more colorful bags that the tots can tote along. Choose bags with wheels or other items that they can play with, especially during those long waiting periods.
Practical
Usually all about the price, or the value for money with regard to features. It may not be all about the look, but if you're resourceful enough, it'll still look cool to move around.
Accessorized
Love extra convenient features: emergency straps in case of lock failure, colorful ID tags, luggage stands, portable suitcase scales, tape measures, garment bag hooks, locking cords/straps, and more.
Geeky/Gadgety
So obsessed with the latest technologies that they are picky when it comes to suitcases that'll carry their gadgets. How about ultra hi-tech suitcases -- an 80,000-volt shocker, a Bluetooth capable bag, or even a self-weighing suitcase?
Adventurous/Extreme
Must stand extreme conditions; rigid, stable, waterproof, fireproof, and more. It may be hard to find a bag that looks good, but you'd rather have something dependable.
What's Your Suitcase Personality?
Suitcase Packing Tips
Helpful tips and links around the web
- Tips for Packing a Suitcase at Chinastic
- "Drop your bag on the floor a few times, this should settle things a little, and give you just a wee bit more space."
- Suitcase Packing Tips at Travel Rants Blog
- "I took a corkscrew and put it at the bottom of the suitcase, and when they asked me if I had any sharp objects in the bag, I said yes. So I had to open the bag, take out my clothes and then take out the corkscrew."
- Suitcase Travel Tips at The Parent's Journal
- "His suitcase will contain his toys, as well as a change of clothes and some paperback books, a portable checker board, a deck of cards, and our travel journal which we continuously add to during our trips. This will not only take a little weight out of my own suitcase which will help, but more importantly he is beginning to assume some responsibility for his own travel."
- Slim Down Your Suitcase: 9 Tips for Packing Light at Fodor's Travel Wire
- "One shirt per day, one layering jacket or sweater, one bottom per every two days (but never less than two pairs of pants), no more than two pairs of shoes (one you wear and one you pack), underwear for every day, and seasonal additions, like a bathing suit."
- Pack a Suitcase at eHow
- "Pack and wear older clothes that you will be getting rid of. Then, leave them with a charitable organization that will accept your donated item."
- Packing Tips - Pack a Suitcase to Thwart Wrinkles
- "Lay out everything you expect to take on vacation."
- Packing for Women at Rick Steves' Europe
- "Scarves give your limited wardrobe just the color it needs. They dress up your outfit, are lightweight and easy to pack, and, if purchased in Europe, make a great souvenir."
- How to Survive an Airport Trip With Your Kids
- "If you're like most parents, the one part of winter vacation you dread the most is keeping your kids occupied during a two-, three- or five-hour plane trip."
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Things To Bring On Your Trip from Amazon
Premier Gentle Spray Anti-Bark Dog Collar
Amazon Price: $99.99 (as of 07/19/2008)
List Price: $99.99
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Fulcrum Multi Flex LED Book Lights
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PowerLine 12-Volt DC-AC / 1000 mA Power Socket with Enhanced Digital Power #0900-56
Amazon Price: $10.99 (as of 07/19/2008)
List Price: $11.96
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Real Wheels - Travel Adventures (There Goes a Train/Plane/Bus)
Amazon Price: $7.99 (as of 07/19/2008)
List Price: $9.98
Used Price: $4.14
Usually ships in 24 hours
Henk - The World's Most Expensive Suitcase
Heard of the most expensive suitcase ever? It's Henk.
Henk - The World's Most Expensive Suitcase
Instant access to leather briefcase inside: opens on both sides
Retractable wheels that transforms the suitcase into a hand carried briefcase
Removable divider for custom compartment sizes
Shock absorbing telescopic handle
Highly stable wheelbase
Compartments at the top for smaller items
One-hand operation
Extremely light but strong enough to be seated on
This black beauty is worth $ 20,000! Visit Henk.com for more info. You can read more cutting-edge suitcase technologies, too.
Suitcase and Travel Books from Amazon
Replay
Amazon Price: $8.37 (as of 07/19/2008)
Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia
Amazon Price: $9.00 (as of 07/19/2008)
The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich
Amazon Price: $11.97 (as of 07/19/2008)
Meet Fido, the Canine Suitcase!
This robotic canine suitcases affectionately nicknamed Fido is developed by Samsung-Italia. You can train it to follow you around with voice recognition software installed in it. It can run as fast as 25 kph and can be as far away as 400 meters. The suitcase has a volume of 3 cubic feet and has a battery life of 95 hours.
Even better is that when Fido is snatched, it will bark as loud as 200 decibels!
Handpicked Suitcase Shots
bunny suitcase by pixiegenne
Suitcases by SupremeDictator4Life
Suitcases 001 by Videocat
gifty: pink suitcase by jek in the box
Suitcase_028a_web.jpg by jeremyallen35
City Bird Crew Samsonite Suitcase - 1 by Sabenien
it's a lamp, clock, and a suitcase...okay, so it's not really a suitcase, but it...
This is how to pack a weeks worth of clothes without wrinkles. Everything is lay...
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MeganCasey
i want fido! love this lens. thanks. Posted October 16, 2006 |
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L.L.
Wow, really? Glad you like it! Hope you can spread the word! Posted October 12, 2006 |
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Grace_n_Mick
Love this! Would never have thought of making a lens on suitcases. Posted October 12, 2006 |
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