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Luggage Specs

Luggage specifications like material, weight, size, handles and alike are vital but confusing factors to consider during the purchase and use of luggage. Details about them are included in this Q&A part.

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What is the difference between die-cast lock and plastic lock in material? Which one is better?

Category: Exterior materials

It depends on your need and preference. Die-cast lock is made of metal, such as zinc or steel, often plated for appearance and durability. Plastic lock is usually made of polypropylene or nylon...
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I'll take Singapore Air to Japan. What are their regulations on the weight of checked baggage?

Category: Weight

For Economy Class, 44 lb/20 kg total is allowed; for Business Class, 66 lb/30 kg total; for First Class, 88 lb/40 kg total, and PPS Club Members are entitled to 100% more free baggage.
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Can I pack alcohol in the checked luggage? How to pack alcohol into the luggage?

Category: Packing aids

Yes, no problem, as long as you are above 17. But if you take too much, you will be asked to pay custom charges.
First, make sure the state you are entering allows you to bring alcohol.
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What kind of handle works well in durability?

Category: Exterior materials

The most durable handle adopts metal or metal-reinforced base at mounting part, with a number of rivets, screws, or prongs attached to the frame of the case itself.
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How can I find the luggage size information of the particular airline?

Category: Dimensions/Size

Before you buy the tickets, check the information on the websites or you can directly call the airline for further information.
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What is the allowance for Economy Class customers'carry-on and checked baggage by Air France?

Category: Weight

Each Economy Class passenger of Air France is allowed to carry one bag and one personal item such as a purse or briefcase and the maximum weight of carry-on luggage is 26 lb/12 kg.
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Which is better for the lining of luggage bag, light color or dark color?

Category: Internal materials

Light-colored internal material is better. Because it can help you easily locate and find your packed items in the luggage.
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I am going to buy a nylon luggage case. But there are so many types of nylon, which one is better in quality?

Category: Exterior materials

Probably the strongest type of nylon used in luggage is ballistic nylon. It is a fabric developed by the United States Department of Defense. Also, you can choose rip-stop nylon, which is another common type that is strong and water-resistant.
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I will take British Airways for domestic travel. How much luggage can I take for free?

Category: Weight

For domestic flight, only one bag is allowed for free check by British Airways. And the weight of your bag is limited within 23kg (51lbs).
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Is a long handle better than a short one?

Category: Handles

Yes. At least the long handle allows you to drag it without bending your body in a backbreaking style.
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What is the weight restriction for military passengers'baggage by the United Airlines?

Category: Weight

Military passengers on tour are allowed to take 2 duffel bags, sea bags or B-4 bags up to 70 pounds/32kg.
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Which kind of fabric is easy to clean? And how to test the durability of the fabric?

Category: Exterior materials

For easy-cleaning, vinyl is recommended. It is a moderately priced plastic material, and can be wiped clean. The best way to compare durability is through the denier of the fabric. Denier refers to the size of the yarn used in creating the fabric. A higher denier means more durability.
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What are the restrictions on luggage size?

Category: Dimensions/Size

It depends a lot on the airline, how full the flight is and the crew working on that day. If the bag can fit in the overhead or the flight is not full, they may not care too much.
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How do I determine the luggage lock's construction?

Category: Internal materials

The durability of locks can be determined by the way it is mounted on a case. Locks are usually mounted in three ways: with prongs, screws, or rivets.
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Does rubber make good wheels?

Category: Wheels

Absolutely, rubber wheels last the longest.
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How can I replace a broken briefcase handle?

Category: Handles

Prepare a shoe leather kit. A flexible leather handle will fit in various situations. Remove the old set of rings and install the new handle. Use a pair of pliers to twist the ends open...
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What kind of things do people usually forget to pack in their luggage?

Category: Packing aids

When planning for travels, some helpful essentials are easily forgotten by people. Here are some items for your reference:
1) Sun block/cream and baseball hat to prevent skin from sunlight
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I'm planning to purchase a piece of wheeled luggage, is it a worthy investment to get the product with more wheels?

Category: Wheels

I'm afraid not, more wheels don't ensure superior performance and sometimes maybe quite troublesome when one of them is broken. When selecting wheeled luggage, the number of the wheels must match the size of the luggage to transfer the weight evenly.
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If I book a First Class ticket of United Airlines to China, can I take more baggage than the Economy Class passengers?

Category: Weight

Yes. For the international flights of United Airlines, Economy Class customers are allowed to carry 2 bags, maximum 50 pounds/23kg each; and First or Business Class, 2 bags, maximum 70 pounds/32kg each.
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I'm interested in leather suitcase. Are the corners of such a case also made of leather?

Category: Exterior materials

Not all the corners and feet on a leather case are made of leather. Some of them are often reinforced with metal, or vinyl.
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How to know whether the spinners are easy-to-use?

Category: Spinner luggage

If you buy a piece of spinner luggage online, you can search for some comments, reviews about the usability of the spinners. If you get it in a store beside your community...
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Planning for my first trip, can you give some suggestions on packing?

Category: Packing aids

Of course, the following are some tips collected for your convenience: 1) Avoid packing anything white and choose dark colors like grays, beiges and alike. 2) A separate container can be used in your luggage to hold small items
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When I zip my backpack zipper up, it splits open and can't go further, how to solve this problem?

Category: Zippers

Here is a list of options for you to choose based on different situations.

1) You can replace the old slider with a new one if the problem results from the slider which you pull up and down.
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Is the regular clothing zipper suitable for travel luggage?

Category: Internal materials

I'm afraid not. Clothing zipper is simply not strong enough for the weight and work of travel luggage. The zipper may easily break from its seam or not function well on the corners of the bag.
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How could my legal sized bag become oversized?

Category: Dimensions/Size

Check your external pockets. Do you put anything in them? If yes, the overall bag size may well increase by another two or three inches. It becomes oversized thereafter.
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