To check a bag or to not check a bag…
I would like a general consensus on what everyone is doing regarding luggage. My two options are:
- Carry a book bag and a small suitcase
- Carry a book bag and check a bigger suitcase
Ideally, I think I would like to carry a book bag and a small suitcase to reduce the risk of losing luggage on the trip. This would also reduce the amount of baggage that I would have to lug around and be responsible for when flying from state to state and country to country. The only problem is, I am afraid I will not be able to fit everything I need in the small suitcase as well as items I buy there that I want to bring home.
What are you doing regarding luggage? Any advice that would be helpful in making my decision?
Thank you!
Kourtney
Houxinjie Li says
Hi Kourtney,
Your concerns are correct. I plan to bring a backpack and a big check in luggage. This will give me more room, and I probably will buy something during the trip.
Bella
Catherine Brand says
I’ve been thinking about this too!
I have never had any issues with checking bags but I’ve also never been on this many flights in a row so I can see reason to be a little nervous with a higher chance of mix ups.
As of right now I’m thinking that I’m going to make a list of everything I’m going to pack and start to gather it up when it gets closer and go from there. If I can fit it all on to a carry on and a backpack with still a bit of wiggle room I will be doing that; however, I can’t really see that happening (I like to over pack, oops).
Miranda Jenkins says
I think I am going to also see how much stuff I plan to bring as it gets closer, and decide then if I can fit it all into a carry on size luggage, if not I am going to just check a bigger luggage because I have never had any problems with losing my luggage when traveling!
Amanda Mullen says
Kortney,
During class I was thinking about this situation to. Although I have not traveled very often I feel like the risk is very high during all the transitions and do not want to risk losing my items. I will more than likely pay the extra fee for the larger luggage because I want to get several souvenirs and don’t want to risk leaving some behind. And if some people run out of room I am sure everyone is willing to help out and share their luggage and just remember to get it back after the trip is over. Overall, I am beyond excited to actually get to travel the world with you guys!