When you’ve planned a trip, knowing the kind of luggage you’ll have to carry will be a weight off your shoulders (pun intended). Whether it’s a short weekend trip, a long vacation, or a solo adventure, we’ve got you covered. With our simple guide to choosing the right luggage, you have nothing to worry about.

Firstly, you  need to figure out the kind of luggage options that exist, and what they’re best for.

1. Suitcases

Suitcases usually have wheels/rollers, and come in both hardside and softside materials. Both these materials have their advantages, with some softside bags being expandable to up to 25%. They are also usually more lightweight, and are made of microfiber. Since they are soft, they can be accommodated into tiny spaces and overhead compartments. Hardside bags, on the other hand, can provide more protection to fragile items that you might be carrying. They are also ideal for packing, if you like to stay especially organised. However, they don’t have extra compartments in front like softside bags usually do. They are also more prone to scratches and scuffs, considering they’re made of special plastics, and are inflexible.

Depending on your packing preferences, you can choose the kind of material you want your suitcase to be. Since suitcases come in multiple sizes, you can take them for long vacations, as well as short weekend trips. They’re best carried as check-in luggage.

2. Duffle Bags

Duffle (or duffel) bags are popular as convenient bags you can carry to the gym, with a change of clothes and a water bottle in them. However, they’ve progressed as luggage, too, and many duffel bags now come with retractable handles,a s well as trolleys. They are convenient to carry around on your shoulder or in your hand, and are ideal for weekend trips. They hold just enough – a few pairs of clothes and toiletries – and can be conveniently carried as cabin baggage, too.

3. Backpacks

Backpacks are your easy, breezy, roughing-it-out bags. Although they don’t give you the amount of organization and space a suitcase does, they’re compact and convenient. Whether it’s just carry-on baggage, or you need something reliable and comfortable while you walk around all day, backpacks should be your go-to. They have space, are easy to haul around, and most are waterproof, and have tons of compartments, too!

Now that you know what kind of luggage is perfect for what trip, picking the best fit for you will be a piece of cake. If your luggage or handbag is broken, look no further to get it repaired. Fixperts Shop repairs all kinds of bags and shoes in Dubai. We can replace bag straps, fix zippers, repair the lining of your bags, and replace luggage wheels, too. Reach out to us on our Toll Free number today, at – 80081, or visit our office on Level 2, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai.