Preparing your luggage is a crucial step before any trip and, for 21% of Italians, a major source of pre-departure stress. According to Volagratis.com, 1 in 10 Italians seeks more information about baggage when choosing a seat: confusion often arises from ever-changing cabin baggage policies on low-cost airlines, included luggage types, and what items or liquids are allowed on board.
To complicate matters, baggage size and weight rules differ greatly among airlines. That’s why Volagratis.com has put together a practical guide to help travelers organize their bags and ensure they can travel with their favorite luggage without hassle.
Ultimately, your choice of luggage says a lot about your personality. From minimalist backpackers who travel with just the essentials, to those who, with the motto “better safe than sorry,” stuff their checked suitcase with extra clothes and supplies: here are 5 packing tips for every traveler and bag type.
How to Pack Your Luggage
1 Business Travelers & Minimalists – Carry-on Briefcase
If business trips are a regular part of your life, you’re a skilled globetrotter who prefers organized, elegant luggage. Your ideal companion is a compact briefcase or 24-hour bag—perhaps in leather or a hard-shell design—where, alongside your work essentials, you pack a change of clothes and a small toiletry kit. Just remember: don’t take the journey for granted. Even if you’re always on the move for business, take a moment to enjoy the scenery around you.
Luggage size: 40x20x25 cm
2 Adventurous, Laid-back Travelers – Backpack
You’re a free spirit—rigid itineraries and strict schedules aren’t for you. Your packing style is last-minute and all about convenience. Every trip is an adventure with plenty of movement, so you choose a practical backpack over a suitcase: it’s easy to carry and keeps your hands free for your map and camera. It fits perfectly with your lifestyle: adventurous and unconstrained.
Luggage size: 45x40x25 cm
3 Outgoing & Positive – Soft Duffel Bag
You’re sociable and outgoing, but planning isn’t exactly your strength: your luggage of choice is a soft, colorful duffel thrown across the shoulder—quickly packed just before departure, often with a bit of improvisation. Either way, the main thing is getting on that plane, whether it’s for a city break or a long weekend. Thanks to your lively personality, you always reach your destination hassle-free and enjoy your trip—even if you’re the spontaneous type.
Luggage size: 55x35x25 cm
4 Organized Planners – Trolley Suitcase
You’re a master of to-do lists: you make a checklist to ensure nothing is forgotten, carefully planning your outfits and always packing comfortable shoes. A small trolley is all you need, one you can use as cabin baggage to move easily and quickly through the airport.
Luggage size: 55x40x23 cm
5 Chic & Organized – Designer Hard-shell Suitcase
Your packing starts weeks before your trip: you select each outfit with care, coordinating clothes, shoes, and accessories. You dislike surprises, so you make sure you’re never unprepared. You love to pack extra changes, ensuring you always book a ticket that includes a spacious and stylish checked suitcase.
Luggage size: 75x90x43 cm
To find out the exact sizes for cabin luggage and checked luggage with airlines like Alitalia and Ryanair, check out more tips on FullTravel.it
