If you want to claim your bag fast and prevent a security breach, make sure your little black suitcase stands out. A flashy ribbon or scarf around your suitcase handle can work in a pinch, without taking away from the style of your little black bag. Show your personality and identify your LBS with your personal information at the same time.
Colorful luggage belts are dual purpose. They keep your suitcase from bursting at the seams and make it easy to identify your bag. (Lug Life, $22) How to make luggage stand out.
What can I tie to my luggage to make it stand out?
- Belts and Straps
- T-Shirt
- Apply Tape
- Bandanas and Ribbons
- Suitcase Covers
- Stickers and Iron-ons
- Fabric Handle Covers
- Customized or Novel Luggage Tags
How can I customize my suitcase?
- Buy an Unusual Luggage Tag.
- Choose a Colorful Duffel or Backpack That Stands Out.
- Embroider Patches Onto Backpacks and Duffels.
- Embellish Straps with Ribbons.
- Use a Colorful Luggage Belt.
- Stitch or Stick Your Initials Onto Your Bag.
- Go Retro with Stickers
Do airlines prefer hard or soft luggage?
“Almost all U.S. airline crew members use soft-sided roll-aboard bags,” Patrick Smith, airline pilot, air travel blogger, and author, tells Reader’s Digest.
What can I put on my luggage to stand out?
- Choose a different colour suitcase
- Purchase an identifiable luggage belt
- Decorate your bag with stickers
- Invest in Handle Grips
- Personalised luggage tags
Can I tie something to my luggage?
You can tie a bandana or handkerchief around the suitcase handles; use a knot to make sure it doesn’t come loose. Another option: tie ribbons around your suitcase handles for a pretty, feminine look. Whichever option you select, look for any dangling edges that could get caught in the conveyor belt and cause damage.
How do I maximize my clothes in my luggage?
Tightly roll items such as T-shirts, pajamas, casual pants and dresses to optimize suitcase space and avoid creasing. Roll heavy items (such as jeans) first and place at the bottom. Follow with thinner rolled items on top of those to make it easier to force your suitcase closed.
How to make luggage stand out, The well-traveled have worn luggage covered in colorful stickers from around the world. Make it your goal to add a new sticker to your bag from each place you visit. (Etsy, $2) Designed for identification and comfort, neon handle grips are impossible to miss.
(The Container Store, $7) It may not be pretty, but it gets the job done. Use classic silver duct tape or decorative washi tape to make your black bag stand out.
