Luggage Suitcase Security

Posted September 29, 2010 By admin

Luggage Suitcase Security

New Luggage Solutions to Your Holiday Woes

We're coming up on holiday travel season! I've already booked my tickets for Thanksgiving to visit my in-laws, and we're looking at heading to a wedding in a few months as well!

I love to travel, but lately one of the things that's been really discouraging is all the hassle with the baggage situation at the airport.

At first they were just really picky about the size of your luggage, and taking on a carry on (and a "personal item") that was small enough to fit in the overhead compartment or in the much-coveted legroom area ahead of your seat.

Then, after 9/11 and all the beefed up security, it seemed like carrying on luggage was just too much trouble because of all the restrictions on what you could carry in your luggage. Goodbye nail clippers, shampoo, toothpaste and shaving cream. "Please put your contact lens solution, drinking water and hair spray in this receptacle so we can throw it away!"

It was so frustrating. I figure I could do a lot of damage to my fellow passengers with just a plain old wooden pencil if I had a mind for it. If I studied karate, my hands could be registered as lethal weapons, but I wouldn't have to gate-check those, would I?

The newest round in luggage aggravation seems to be around the "cost savings" measures of not letting you check any baggage. If it's too big or it weighs too much, they're gonna charge ya!

Because of all of this, a lot of people have been reconsidering their luggage situation (as well as their travel arrangements - "Maybe I'll just stay home, drive or take the train!").

If you've checked with the airlines and realized you need to do something different, it might be time to look into buying some new luggage.

The right luggage is easy to carry, even if it's heavy. Roller bags are awesome, as are "backpack" style carry-on suitcases (mine is by Rick Steves) that allow you to use both shoulders to bear the weight of your luggage. (I always pack lots of books to read on my trips, so my carry-on luggage tends to be heavy!)

You'll also want to get a suitcase that fits the airport's size restrictions on checked or carry-on luggage. It's a good idea to look at the current restrictions at several airlines so you can make sure your bag will fit on all of your preferred carriers' flights.

Then, consider how many clothes and other items you generally bring on your trip, buy a great bag, and get packing!

Many travelers fear the expense of investing in a new Samsonite suitcase or Hartmann luggage. While name brands can be expensive, there's plenty of cheap luggage out there, too.

Depending on how often you travel, how many suits you pack, and whether you like to check luggage or carry on, you may find that a high quality Samsonite suitcase my fit your needs very well. Or a cheaper luggage solution may be right for you.

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If I put a nail clipper and a razor in my suitcase will the airport security beep?

Am I allowed to bring those things in my checked luggage?

They can certainly go in checked luggage if you prefer, but you CAN bring BOTH of those items in your carry-on bag if you want to.

The TSA website specifically says that razors (with blades enclosed in the little plastic cartridge) are allowed in carry on bags, nail clippers, even with an attached nail file, are also perfectly OK. I flew to and from Denver a few days ago and had both of those items in my carry on bag. No one will give it a second glance.

Think about all of the business people who travel every single day - hundreds of thousands of them - many only bring carry on bags. You can be positive that they do not go out and buy a set of disposable razors when they get to their destination.