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Lightweight Luggage Tips
Lightweight Rolling Luggage
For maximum packing space and minimum weight, consider a "trolley" suitcase, with wheels incorporated right into the bottom of the bag. Delsey has a line of lightweight rolling luggage built on fiberglass graphite frames, the same material used in golf clubs and tennis rackets. It has the advantage of very light weight combined with a degree of flexibility that will help these bags stand up to rough conditions in the cargo hold.
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Delsey Luggage
eBags.com Tip: It would seem a contradiction to want lightweight luggage that is attractive and durable. Yet several makers have lines that are especially made to be all three.
Delsey is one of them, featuring polycarbonate luggage frames and ballistic Teflon-coated nylon. Delsey's Helium line includes hard-shell cases that are surprisingly light to carry, including a four-piece lightweight luggage set.
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Ultra Light Luggage
As airlines crack down on baggage to save fuel, weight restrictions are catching some travelers by surprise. Some have had to check too-heavy carry-on bags when the weight of their souvenirs put them over the limit.
Ultra-lightweight luggage lets you take more of the stuff that's important to you. Delsey's Helium line features a lightweight luggage set that weighs just 35 pounds total for all four pieces -- a full five pounds less than a similar set from a more traditional maker. That means five pounds more of T-shirts and statuettes for your nearest and dearest!
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Lightweight Luggage Options
eBags.com Tip: The Delsey luggage line has a variety of lightweight options. Their mid-sized bags are described as good for one to two weeks of travel, made from “bullet-proof” nylon. The 100 series is made with a graphite frame and covered with durable 1800 polyester material and EVA foam backing.
The 350 series is the newest in the Delsey line, a hardsided polycarbonate that is lightweight, durable and scratch-resistant.
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Samsonite Lightweight Luggage
Samsonite is one of the old reliable names among luggage makers, and the company has long since realized that many of its "road warrior" customers prize luggage that is sturdy without adding a lot of pounds to their load.
Samsonite lightweight luggage can be used by vacationers and families, but includes many features of special interest to business travelers, including the Samsonite Spinners -- four wheels on a bag instead of two, all able to turn in any direction for better maneuverability on uneven terrain. Other features may include laundry bags, shoe bags and suit storage.
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Duffel Bags
eBags.com Tip: Just like the rest of the luggage industry, duffel bags have progressed in tune with today’s travelers. Today's updated duffels include options like wheels, super-lightweight fabrics and even shelves!
The corner wheeled duffel by Netpack is popular because it is easily maneuverable, sturdy, roomy, and affordable. The High Sierra AT3 is another winner among frequent travelers. It is three bags in one, with a drop-bottom lower compartment with hold-down straps, two zippered mesh pockets and a movable divider for organizing your things.
If you'd rather go without wheels, CalPak, Nike and JanSport each offer sporty duffels that are lightweight and ideal for long weekend trips. KIVA offers another kind of duffel, the gate-mouthed; their version is the “Big Mouth,” which is wide open for ease of packing and unpacking.
