Which luggage fits which trip?

Your packing list for the next trip is sorted. Fresh T-shirts, shorts, swimwear, open-toed shoes – you know exactly what to pack. Now there’s just one question left: which piece of luggage is right for your trip? The lightweight Weekender? Or perhaps the carry-on suitcase? And what’s actually wrong with the large trolley?

Find out which piece of luggage suits your plans:

Weekender, carry-on, XL trolley – what’s available?

Different materials, various sizes, diverse shapes. We’ll introduce you to six of the most popular types of luggage, explain their advantages and share our favourites to help you on your way.

Weekender

Weekenders are travel bags that already suggest in their name what length of stay they are ideal for: (extended) weekends. If you’re planning a city break of three to four days, a weekender should be your choice. The big advantage: the bags usually have a low tare weight and a size that qualifies as hand luggage. This means you can carry your things comfortably and save money on checked baggage. Another practical feature: travel bags can be stored away at home to save space, because you can simply fold them up.

Backpack

Whether it’s an active holiday, a city break or a longer trip – it’s never a bad idea to have a backpack with you. You can use it on the journey for your most important documents so that they are always close to hand. You can use it on the go as a much more back-friendly alternative to a handbag. And if things are set to get sporty, you can even hop on a bike with it and explore the area. Another advantage:

Travel bag with wheels

A little larger than the weekender. With wheels. But more versatile than a trolley. Large wheeled travel bags are your perfect companion for trips of up to a week. What makes this “hybrid” – the mix of trolley and travel bag – so practical? As soon as your luggage gets a little heavier, you can pull the bag along behind you in complete comfort. Got cobbled streets or lots of stairs ahead of you? Thanks to sturdy carrying handles, you can quickly sling the piece of luggage over your shoulder and stay much more mobile on the move. Another advantage besides easier transport: the material is often flexible, so you have plenty of adaptable storage space.

Soft luggage trolley

Your next holiday coming up? And would you like to pack for several weeks? Soft luggage trolleys are among the most popular pieces of luggage, offering lots of storage space with a low tare weight. Of course, how much you can ultimately pack always depends on the size of the suitcase too. What they all have in common, however, is their high level of user comfort: trolleys on four wheels can be rolled along beside you with ease, have practical inner compartments and front pockets, and can be opened all the way round with a zip. Another thing we particularly like: soft luggage trolleys can be packed differently from hard-shell suitcases. That’s because here you have one deep shell instead of two shallower ones. This is especially useful if you want to pack large items such as hiking boots. Soft luggage trolleys are best taken on trips lasting several weeks, active holidays or cruises.

Hard-shell suitcase

Hard-shell suitcases differ from soft luggage trolleys primarily in terms of material. The advantage: they are much easier to care for because dirt can be wiped away quickly. They are also super sturdy and durable. Their case rarely gives way, so you can store everything away without having to worry that something might get damaged.

Aluminium suitcase

Suitcases made of aluminium are considered probably the most exclusive type of luggage. That’s down to their high-quality material, elegant look and indestructible image. Aluminium suitcases are true style icons and can come along on absolutely any trip – they look particularly good on business trips and stylish cruises. What sets them apart from soft luggage trolleys? Their shape-retaining frame and strong shell mean that even fragile items can be transported inside them. And: aluminium suitcases tell stories like no others. With every trip, a small dent or bump is added to the case. That is rather like the patina on luxury handbags.

What suits which trip?

We’ve introduced you to the types of luggage and their advantages. Now we want to give you the perfect overview: which luggage suits which trip?

Which piece of luggage can be taken on the plane?

Which piece of luggage you take on your next flight depends not on the type, but primarily on the dimensions. For carry-on luggage each airline may decide for itself what maximum size and weight it allows as “flight-suitable”. Many airlines use the dimensions 55 x 40 x 23 cm – on the recommendation of the IATA.

This corresponds to our suitcases in size S (Next, Air Base, Skaii). For business trips, we recommend cabin bags, in which your laptop fits perfectly. But you may also take a foldable garment bag for your business look with you. (with Lufthansa, for example, with dimensions of max. 57 x 54 x 15 cm).

Are you checking in a large suitcase anyway and only want to have one more “small” bag with you? Choose a backpack or weekender.

As carry-on rules change from time to time, always check your airline’s regulations again. That way you’ll save yourself stress and extra costs at check-in.

What you should look out for when buying

If you want your piece of luggage to last a long time, pay attention to criteria such as material and workmanship when shopping. We focus on high quality in our models and put our suitcases through various tests before they end up in our shop.

And then of course, in the end, it is also crucial that you like the look of your luggage. From the classic travel icon made of aluminium to the colourful soft luggage trolley – choose whatever you like.

Conclusion: Finding the right piece of luggage

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