In 2024, when COVID-19 regulations are being relaxed across the world the process is getting easier to travel abroad. Why not travel with a brand new suitcase? The question is: how do you select the best suitcase? Let me first share the things I've considered personally when selecting the suitcase I am currently using as an employee of a manufacturer of luggage.

What's the goal of the suitcase?

There are a variety of reasons I'm this. I enjoy traveling abroad and generally take excursions during my long vacations. I prefer to use suitcases to travel for my personal use, and not for business use. The fundamental shape remains the same therefore whether you're using it for private or professional use it's exactly the same. It's simple to comprehend the concept of bags to carry essentials to last a couple of days' stay.

How do you choose the material and the size? What was the material you chose?

The material used to construct suitcases bodies can be divided into soft and hard kinds. Like the name implies, hard types are constructed of solid materials like polycarbonate, aluminum or ABS resin. Soft types are composed mainly of soft substances like polyester and nylon which can be manipulated.

It is recommended that you choose the right suitcase for your body type, based on the size of your luggage you'll need. The weight and size are both important elements, as a bag that is too small could make you move your body to the side when you pull it. However, it's important to take into consideration the ease of moving when pulling it.

The reason I picked to go with the Proteca 360T

I picked it because of its strength and durability. The body is constructed of the lightweight and robust polycarbonate as well as the blend of ABS resin. It's also, perhaps most importantly, made to open in 360 degrees, which comes useful during travel. When you need to put your luggage at the airport, or even add items to your collection it is possible to do this without having to open the suitcase fully when you are in public. It can also be opened vertically, as well as the standard horizontal opening making it possible to make use of space more effectively even in hotel rooms.

Points to consider when choosing a size

For a rough estimate as a rough guideline, think of 10 liters as the equivalent of an entire night's stay. However, the amount of baggage you'll need will differ greatly based on the destination, purpose and the time of year. We suggest packing your items into bags with a capacity label in order to determine the amount of space you require. Based on this estimation and considering the volume of luggage you'll need for this trip, and for any future trips you intend to make, you'll be able to decide if you want to go with an amount that is enough or a size bigger.

In the end, what I'd like people to know is that luggage will eventually degrade and there are a variety of causes that may make them break. This is the reason I suggest Proteca suitcases. They're the only Japanese-made suitcases that come with three years of premium care. The service is only available to people who have bought Proteca luggage (excluding purchases).

Thank you for taking the time to read until the very end, and we're hoping you'll find the perfect suitcase here!