Air travel is often a stressful exercise, but one of the easiest ways to reduce stress while traveling by air is to make your baggage choices carefully and select the best carry-on luggage possible.
Carry-on baggage is a small piece of luggage you take onboard the airplane with you. You are allowed one carry-on in addition to one personal item such as a laptop computer, purse, small backpack, briefcase, or camera case.
The size of carry-on luggage is essential because if the bag does not fit within the overhead bin, or below the seat in front of you it must be checked in. The luggage size most commonly accepted by airline carriers is 45 linear inches (22"x14"x9"). However, luggage size regulations depend on the airline carrier and should always be confirmed before embarking on a trip.
AmeriBag makes a great sack-type bag that is large enough to carry most items you would want accessible on an airplane, but is still small enough to allow a good amount of leg room below the seat in front of you.
Another important factor is the weight of carry-on luggage. Some carriers have a weight limit of 40 pounds. To avoid complications, go no greater than 10 pounds. This allows you to stow your carry-on luggage comfortably without exceeding the weight limit.
The design of your carry-on luggage can help make your trip more comfortable as well. Four-wheel spinner technology works best for maneuvering luggage, outer pockets and sleeves are an essential feature, and nylon coil self-mending zippers from YKK are preferred due to their strength.
Finally, choose durable carry-on luggage. Solid frames and tear-resistant ballistic nylons protect everything inside your luggage, and precisely engineered wheels and handles allow luggage handling with ease. PVC luggage frames are recommended, and for hard side bags, polycarbonate is preferred due to its sturdy, flexible, and lightweight qualities.
Luggage from makers such as American Tourister is not only lightweight and sturdy, but their design thoughtfully includes spinner wheels to allow 360-degree movement.
TSA will screen any "Carry-on" baggage that will fit through the x-ray machine; however, it is up to each individual air carrier as to whether the baggage fits the size restrictions for your flight. Please check with the air carrier prior to proceeding through the security checkpoints.
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