When traveling abroad there are many different options regarding luggage types and they all have their pros and cons. To choose the most suitable option for you it’s important to consider the following:
Where are you traveling to, what are the modes of transport you will be using and what/how much luggage will you need to carry?

Many stores now promote ultra-lightweight cases, boasting claims that they are the lightest in the world, which means that the less weight the actual case takes up the more luggage allowance is freed up for you to pack into it.

The problem with the light weight cases are that the material tends to be quite thin with as little padding as possible, this may be ok for transporting clothing items but is not ideal for any fragile items or for frequent travellers who plan on using the case very regularly.

You can buy hard suitcases that are usually fitted with wheels to help transport them, these are much more substantial and tend to last longer if looked after however they are much heavier which means you would need to pack less if you have a baggage allowance to stick to.

Whichever you choose always weigh your cases to be sure that you don’t exceed your baggage allowance or you could face a hefty fine.