Get a Bag Ready For Weekends

What do you usually do at weekends? Instead of staying at home and watching TV series, a majority of people get packed and go outside to embrace the nature, while others are planning for social activities.

I. Choose a weekenders' bag according to your plan

1. For short trips

A two-day short-distanced trip sounds great for a weekend. A weekender trolley bag, attached with a set of quality wheels, provides you with more ease when handling your belongings. The wheels are made from durable polyurethane materials. A well-made wheel system is apparently needed to maintain its mobility

Another good choice is a weekender backpack which frees your hands and guarantees more ease. It alleviates suffers of your shoulder and back. Backpacks are among the favorite bags of all Americans due to their spacious and portable attributes. A backpack is also a popular choice for hiking and even as a notebook case.

2. For outdoor sports or camping

Weekenders' daypacks are light and compact, quite suitable for small loads in short distances. If you are buying a backpack for activities such as day hikes, climbing and trail runs, choose a daypack. Some daypacks feature padded hip belts, contoured shoulder straps and outside mesh pouches for carrying water bottles or wet clothing. They also offer you easy-access pockets for your digital devices and gadgets.

A sport bag carries your sports equipment. If you are planning to join a football match, you are to prepare your football clothes, shoes and some functional drinks. A medium sized sports bag with a shoe compartment will be good. If you are attending a swimming club, you can stop at the small sized swimming bag for you swimming equipment.

II. How to choose a weekender bag

1. Size

Buy your weekender bag with a checklist with the items you need. A long list indicates that a large bag with wheels will be your choice. Here are some tips for purchasing a wheeled weekender bag.

Look for these internally mounted ones. This design effectively reduces the chance of damage. You may also want to look for a large wheel base to prevent your bag from tipping over. Try to test out the wheeling ability of your luggage before the purchase. Ask the salesperson for heavy item to weight down the luggage to truly get a feel of how it will roll when packed. Another thing you should look for is one with a sealed ball bearing system. With the protection of this sealing system, your wheels will be kept away from dirt and dust. So it decreases the heat that is caused by friction. Those without sealing system may end up with friction in the bearings and eventual worn-out. Besides, a larger wheel without a bearing system is also a good alternative. No matter what materials, make sure these wheels are smooth and tough ones with corner wheel designs.

If you have a shorter checklist, which means you don't need to carry much, then a backpack is more suitable. The experienced travelers suggest a 40-45 liter pack. They are large enough to put the essential plus some more. In addition, the size of your backpack depends on when and where you travel and what you are going to take. If you are going for your summer vacation, you can take less clothing. If you are planning on camping, then you need to fix in your sleeping bag and other camping gear. The best size ends a few inches above the waist; this will not stress muscles between shoulders. The smaller your pack is, the easier it will be to carry around town, from the bus or train station to your hotel. If you need to put your pack away, it will also be easier to find a safe place, like the locker, under your seat, or in the overhead compartment. You will be able to keep it closer to you on dubious journeys.

2. Materials

A weekender bag usually comes with a lower price than luggage thanks to its affordable materials. A product tag tells the outside fabric's resistance to abrasion and tearing of your bags. Here are some tips for you to choose the right materials.