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History Of The Very Humble Suitcase

THE WORD luggage was supposed to have come into being in the 14th century. The word “lug” being the word for “pull”.  The first sightings of someone using luggage was during Roman times, when soldiers  carried satchels with food and personal effects when travelling. Larger cases were used to store ammunition. French Word ‘Baggage’ Baggage … Read more

Best luggage belts and straps

TRAVEL belts or straps might not be your thing, but I can assure you, they are well worth the extra minimal cost. On a holiday to Spain a few years back, the zip on my medium-sized overweight case broke and luckily I didn’t lose my contents. The two-hour flight from London to Barcelona was not … Read more

Best locks for suitcases are these

YOU may ask yourself the question: ‘Why do I need to lock my suitcase?’ It’s not such a daft question as you might think. But there is more than one obvious answer. Yes, to deter thieves from breaking into your case, but also from preventing your luggage from opening up in an accident. Some suitcases … Read more

Which suitcase is better – hard or soft?

WHEN I decided to buy myself a new suitcase, the question came up: “Which suitcase is better – hard shell or soft?” The answer is that both suitcases have their pros and cons and it all really depends on what you are putting into your suitcase, how much you want to cram in, and what … Read more

Matein travel bag review: laptop friendly and offers lots of space

Product: Matein Travel Laptop Backpack Price: £31.98 Bargain: Amazon’s Choice Size: ‎35.8 x 19.8 x 46 cm 920g Capacity: 32L Quality: Polyester fabric with metal zippers/waterproof Colour: Grey (available also in black or dark blue) Guarantee: 30-day right of return My rating: 8 out of 10 WHEN you are on holiday, you’ll need a rucksack … Read more

Merrell Men’s Moab 2 LTR Mid Track Shoe Review – great for the outdoors

Product: Merrell Men’s Moab 2 LTR Mid-Track Shoe Price: £88.56 Bargain: Amazon.com (reduced from £130.00) Shoe size: (make sure it’s at least a half size smaller than the US size) Quality: Synthetic material Colour: Greenish-grey My rating: 8.5 out of 10 IF YOU’RE going on a hiking then there’s nothing more important than having the … Read more

Tripp Watermelon Cabin Suitcase Review – let’s get you onboard

  Product: Tripp Watermelon Holiday 6 Cabin 4 Wheel Suitcase Price: £45.00 Bargain price: Amazon (was £59.50) Size: Cabin Colour: Watermelon Set of 3: £169.50 Quality: strong and lightweight Weight: 2.7 kg Guarantee: Returnable, add one-year full product protection £1.49 My rating: 8 out of 10   IT’S A great feeling when you are at … Read more

Milestone Chair Review – this one is portable, easy to fold, and lightweight

Product: Milestone Portable Folding Chair Price: £21.99 Bargain: Amazon.com Chair size: Teen/adult Quality: Metal/Fabric Colour: Green/Blue My rating: 8.0 out of 10   EVERY time when I go for a picnic, I prefer to take my folding chair with me. With a family of four, a blanket just doesn’t cover it. I usually end up being … Read more