Travel ritual: my luggage

my favourite luggage
my usual luggage

To me, the most worrisome part of traveling comes before any of the traveling actually occurs: the suitcase-packing process.  It's a challenging and anxiety-filled process - I am caught between wanting my suitcase to be light
and worrying I am going to need every single item in my bedroom - Laura Marano

International baggage rules

Always check with the airline before travelling: how many and what size bags I can take

International flights varies from airline to airline.  Generally,
  • the checked-in luggage weight limit may range between 20-23kg, and allow 1, and often 2, pieces of checked luggage per passenger
  • carry-on baggage should have maximum length of 56cm, width of 45cm and depth of 25cm (dimensions include wheels, handles, side pockets...), weight limit may range between 7-8kg, and to board with 1 personal item and 1 piece of carry-on
=> carry-on baggage also varies according to the airline, the cabin class and the size of the aircraft
 

My travel luggage

Handbag*

a black weekend bag from Muji, love it!
multi-pocket crossbody shoulder bag, made from durable and waterproof polyester
40 x 25 x 15 cm
Ultra-light and soft

=> to avoid wasting time or lose items at the security control, put little items (scarf, jacket, jewellery,  belts...) in the handbag/cabin suitcase

Cabin baggage*

a metallic green hard shell suitcase
55 x 40 x 20cm, 1,7kg, 36L

=> without exterior pockets, protection against theft and illicit items by strangers
=> to avoid wasting time at the security control, I put my fleece jacket in it

Large suitcase*

metallic green zipperless hard shell, durable and scratch-resistant
69 x 45 x 29cm, 3,3kg, 68L
with spinner wheels and TSA combination lock

Reusable foldable shopping bag

48 x 28cm
=> always in my handbag

Foldable backpack

10L or 14L also used as handbag
=> into the cabin baggage

Evening bag

matte golden purse with matching strap
22 x 16cm
=> into the large suitcase

Packing cubes

gray medium (4-piece set)
37.6 x 26 x 8.9 cm

=> everything stays neatly packed and the organisation of the suitcase contents is maintained

Suitcase covers

65-70cm
=> a little bigger than my suitcase, have to to attach them with a safety pins

Round metal luggage tag holders

=> the plastic one was torn off; maybe by the airport's conveyor system (never buy them again)

* a distinctive sign: red and purple ribbons on the handle

my favourite weekend bag
my favourite weekend bag from Muji
 
 
 
 

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