Choose expandable luggage based on your needs, including size and material. Consider hard-shell options for fragile items and look for sturdy wheels and a telescoping handle. Check that zippers are strong and easy to use. Buying a set can save money.
Expandable luggage will allow you to overfill your bags with clothes easily and without risking damage to the zippers or fabric. When not fully expanded, the luggage can be more compact, saving space for packing in the car, train or plane. Choosing the best expandable luggage starts with determining your needs – many people are choosing to buy a set of suitcases rather than just one piece of luggage to meet changing packing needs or to allow the whole family to pack. In most cases, buying a set of luggage will save you money compared to buying individual pieces.
Find out how much clothes and other items you will need to store and choose the appropriate size accordingly. Also think about what types of items you’ll be carrying: If you plan to carry electronic devices or fragile items, consider a hard-shell expandable suitcase set rather than a fabric one. The hard shell will provide impact protection, which is extremely common when travelling. However, these hard cases may or may not be expandable, so choose carefully. When choosing a fabric expandable luggage unit or set, make sure the materials used are strong yet lightweight to resist damage and make carrying the bag easier.
Many expandable luggage designs now feature wheels or casters on the bottom of the bag and a telescoping handle on the top. This allows people to pull the unit behind them when walking with luggage, instead of carrying it by hand or over the shoulder. Wheels are usually hard plastic wheels, but if you want a quieter option, consider gel wheels. These won’t make as much noise, but they may wear out quicker than the plastic wheels. The telescopic handle should be sturdy and, if possible, should lock into place when in use. It should be stored flush with the bag even when not in use.
Expandable luggage often features sets of zippers: one zipper opens and closes the main compartment of the luggage and the other zipper allows for expansion. Make sure the zippers are easy to use, strong, and positioned so that the two zippers don’t interfere with each other. The material used for the expansion should fold back on itself when in the unexpanded configuration, and the zippers themselves shouldn’t poke or flap when the bag is fully expanded.
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