| Planning a business trip or vacation? The first | | | | tote should attach to the top of the Pullman case for |
| question asked is always "what size luggage will I | | | | ease in wheeling through airport, train and bus |
| need?" How do you determine the size, and the | | | | terminals. |
| number of pieces to bring? It's really simple. There's a | | | | A two-week trip or longer generally requires the 27", |
| rule of thumb - and then you need to ask some | | | | 28" or 29" Pullman for one person. The old luggage |
| questions. | | | | sizes of 30", 31" or 32" will be considered oversized |
| What works for most people is a wheeled tote for | | | | by the airlines and you may be charged. Generally, |
| overnight, a wheeled carry on luggage or 22" for a | | | | they consider cases over 62" when you add the |
| weekend, and the long weekend will usually be the | | | | length plus height plus width to be oversized. The |
| 22" carry on luggage with an attachable tote. The | | | | oversized cases will usually go overweight also, and |
| wheeled tote can hold a small change of clothing and | | | | you may incur double charges. Check with your airline |
| a few cosmetics. Keep in mind if you're flying, the | | | | before packing for the trip. When two people are |
| cosmetics need to be in a three-one-one clear plastic | | | | traveling, you may be able to pack the larger Pullman |
| one quart sized case, with bottles and jars of three | | | | with just clothes, and take a slightly smaller case for |
| ounces or less. You could pack the same amount in a | | | | the cosmetics, shoes and heavier items. This will |
| tote without wheels, but we're at the airport for a | | | | probably keep both of your cases within the weight |
| long time these days, and wheels seem to be the | | | | restrictions. |
| easier way to go. | | | | Many travelers today pack their heaviest items in |
| The 22" wheeled carry on luggage can easily work | | | | their carry on bag to keep their larger Pullman cases |
| for the weekend, holding several changes of clothing | | | | from becoming overweight. Keep the new regulations |
| and even shoes. You will need to adhere to the | | | | in mind when packing. You can no longer pack all of |
| same three-one-one rule for your cosmetics if flying. | | | | your cosmetics in the carry on luggage or the tote |
| Wheeled carry on luggage also comes in a 20" or 21" | | | | bag. One person may carry on liquids and gels in a |
| size for those that are flying on smaller planes, or for | | | | one quart bag, and the containers must be three |
| those who take less. Wheeled totes or regular totes | | | | ounces or less. This is the three-one-one clear plastic |
| can attach to the top of the smaller piece and both | | | | bag. Since we're putting these cosmetics in the |
| pieces can be wheeled together with one hand. This | | | | Pullmans, it's making the Pullman case weigh more. |
| is the easiest way to travel. You cannot carry | | | | And you need to double wrap your liquids, creams |
| another purse, or briefcase, as you are limited to the | | | | and gels to insure that nothing will stain your clothing. |
| one carry on piece and one personal bag when flying. | | | | When two of you are traveling, you will usually need |
| There's usually an outside pocket on carry on luggage | | | | to double the amount of luggage or cut back on |
| or tote bags for your travel essentials and your | | | | sizes slightly. You may be able to share some |
| travel wallet. Your boarding pass and I.D. should be | | | | cosmetics and that travel umbrella. If you are going |
| easily accessible when traveling. And don't forget to | | | | to attend many evening functions where you'll need |
| throw that small lightweight travel umbrella in the | | | | to change each evening that will increase the size of |
| outside pocket! | | | | the luggage you'll need to pack. If it's a casual trip, |
| The one week trip usually needs a 25" or 26" Pullman | | | | you may get away with bringing less and packing a |
| for one person. This size will also work for two | | | | smaller piece of luggage. If you're renting a car and |
| persons for a long weekend. It can hold quite a lot of | | | | sharing with another couple, you'll all have to bring |
| clothing, shoes, incidentals, travel accessories and | | | | less. European rental cars are usually on the small size |
| even an extra jacket. This size rarely goes over the | | | | so you'll need to take that into consideration. You can |
| fifty-pound maximum that many of the airlines are | | | | often wear the heavy coat on the airplane, and may |
| enforcing today. Always check with your individual | | | | want to wear boots rather than packing them. |
| airline to be sure you are following their particular | | | | Some airlines have restrictions on the size and the |
| regulations. Most of the newer luggage available now | | | | weight of your luggage but may allow two pieces |
| is lighter in weight than the luggage purchased years | | | | per person. Remember that travelers rarely wear |
| before. You may want to invest in a lighter piece of | | | | everything they bring. There are also many new |
| luggage, or a travel luggage scale to be sure you | | | | travel items like the UBU reversible lightweight jacket, |
| won't be charged. | | | | or the OneSole shoes with choices of hundreds of |
| Some of the airline charges are substantial and you | | | | different tops. If you don't mind paying extra on the |
| may save money in the long run by purchasing a | | | | airline, you will not have to be as rigid when packing. |
| lighter-weight Pullman case. It's always a good idea to | | | | Expandable Pullman cases are wonderful if you plan |
| take carry on luggage for the important items you | | | | to bring back a lot of souvenirs. However, do check |
| cannot afford to lose. You'll want to keep any | | | | with your airline, and watch your weight. The more |
| needed medications, eyeglasses, your jewelry and | | | | you travel, the easier packing becomes, so plan a lot |
| other valuables with you. The wheeled tote or regular | | | | of trips! |