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   Carry-on luggage:  

Carry-ons are small suitcases, sometimes called “under-seaters” because they are designed to fit underneath the seat on a plane. Carry-ons vary in size, but generally do not exceed 22″ and are designed for short trips. Many feature inside and outside pockets, more than one packing compartment, and shoulder straps or handles.

Totes and Casual Bags: 

Totes are casual, all-purpose bags which are smaller than carry-ons and come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Some totes are designed for travel and match a full line of luggage. The simplest totes look like open-top shopping bags made of fabric or leather. Other totes might feature zippered, waterproof pockets, expandable bottoms, and shoulder straps.

Rolling Garment Bag and Garment Carriers:  

 The basic idea of a garment bag is to permit travelers to pack their clothes on hangers. Garment bags are designed to hold two to four garments. Garment carriers are portable “closets” on hangers. Garment bags range in length from 40″ for men’s suits to 54″ for women’s dresses, and many can expand to 60″ for evening clothes.

Toiletry/Utility Kits:                       

  Available in a variety of sizes ranging from small cases for handbags to large traveling cases; they are made of leather, vinyl, or fabric with coated, water repellent linings, and have zipper or snap closures. These kits are mostly used to carry toiletry and or cosmetic items.

Under most circumstances, unless you’re moving across the country, it’s beneficial to travel with lighter luggage.  Several airlines charge for extra luggage based on weight rather than size, and it’s much the same when it comes to shipping.  To reduce the weight of your luggage, try to remove unnecessary items like hygiene products, which can be purchased again at your destination.  In general clothes don’t weigh enough to matter, but shoes can start to add up, therefore don’t bring more than two pairs of shoes, and perhaps a third pair of sandals.  It’s also possible to purchase lightweight luggage which can reduce the amount of weight significantly. 

Remember too, packing your possessions in an organized method can save you space, and thus you’ll have to carry less luggage all together!