How to Choose Luggage and Suitcases for International Travel?
How Should You Choose Your Suitcase and Luggage for International Travel?
In 2022, Alp had not yet started school, and we were making as many international travel plans as possible. We really enjoyed Dubai. While winter was experienced in Turkey, a warm climate feels very good. This year, as we were considering where to go, Alp's mid-term breaks were our focus. We made plans for Egypt and Kuwait. The cancellation of the Egypt visa was also a convenience for us. After we applied for the Kuwait e-visa, we started researching luggage options. We may be visa consultants, but the same processes apply to us too :)
So far, many of our suitcases have been damaged during our flights. I am not counting those that were lost, had items stolen from them, or were forgotten by airport staff.
When it comes to luggage, I will list the most common problems we encounter.
- Wheels breaking or coming off
- Pull handles coming loose or the mechanism not working
- Zippers not closing or opening
- Large cracks and breaks on hard outer surfaces
Given this situation, we wanted to research brands and models that would minimize or eliminate these problems after a long break.
We came across soft plastic or silicone suitcases. You may have seen them online; there are videos circulating on social media. Uncles are jumping on them, covering and bending them. At first, we didn't believe it, but we had the chance to try IVS brand suitcases in a small store in Bakırköy, Istanbul. This brand sells suitcases with a 5-year warranty on zippers and wheels. Additionally, there is a guarantee against breakage. We found these suitcases to be reasonable in terms of price-performance and purchased them in orange and aqua green colors for both cabin size and checked luggage. I am sharing the recommended models on Hepsi Burada through this link. https://app.hb.biz/0FdnyyD7HGrA
There are also brands like Samsonite, but what is important for us travelers is to always find the best product at the most reasonable price. If you have different brand and model suggestions, please write to us.