THE SHORT TRIP
Not every trip is the same, and not every traveller can live out of a clutch purse (though if you can, we think that’s pretty amazing).
So we’ve broken down the main travel bag types and their perfect uses to help you pick the right one to support you in your next trip – no matter how long or short it is, or your reason for travel.
THE LAPTOP BAG
Whether you actually need to take a laptop with you or not, you might consider bringing one of these useful guys along on your trip. If you’re flying, they count as a separate piece of luggage to your main carry-on bag, and so can be a great way of bringing extra supplies along.
FOR THE LADIES: TOTE BAG
Travel smart and use a more attractive bag like a tote bag as your laptop bag. This way you can ensure that your laptop is safe and secure, but that you can then reuse the bag as your handbag during the trip itself. You don’t want to be taking up valuable space in other bags by packing a spare empty handbag.
FOR THE GUYS: MESSENGER BAG
We suggest this type of bag for men in a similar vein as to why we suggested the tote bag for the ladies. You want your bags to be multi-purpose while traveling, and a messenger bag is more casual than a traditional laptop bag, enabling you to pack a few things in the morning and happily take the bag around with you all day.
What to look for when buying:
- Lots of compartments for easy organising
- Good quality, strong materials that can handle a few kilos of weight
- Comfortable wearing options
THE DUFFEL BAG / WEEKENDER BAG
Perfect for: Short trips such as business trips and weekend stays.
Pros:
- Easy to carry / wear
- Unstructured to easily fit in many spaces
- A smaller bag that will easily fit the essentials, but not be difficult to carry around
Cons:
- Can be a problem when flying if doesn’t fit the right dimensions for luggage regulations
- Certain materials can be damaged more easily than a structured suitcase
- Depending on the structure, can be difficult to carry if you need to walk with your luggage during your trip