A "serious" luggage question...

[hannah03]

I have this same set of luggage but can't figure out what these strap things are for (circled)

They can't be carry straps so ?

 

[BillSears]

Take the strap on the big one and thread it through the handle on the middle one. Take the strap on the middle one and thread it through the strap on the small one. You'll be able to move all 3 with just the handle from the big one. Or at least that's the theory.

 

[Lewisc]

You clip the handle of the 4th bag to the strap so you can wheel it.

I have this same set of luggage but can't figure out what these strap things are for (circled)

They can't be carry straps so ?

 

[hannah03]

AHHH>>> I see now!!

Thank you

 

[dudspizza]

yep, clip your carry on to the suitcase and you don't have to carry it... works slick.

duds

 

[ExPirateShopGirl]

It's a great feature. I can't tell you how many times I have seen trip and falls where people are trying to pull two or more pieces of luggage in separate hands... not to mention holding up the flow of traffic in the concourse. What's worse, people try and haul it all up or down the escalators. For some reason, when luggage gets stuck people don't want to let go... not realizing they will get yanked back and fall, usually onto the person behind them, who also falls and usually sustains lacerations to his or her head, arms, face, etc.

Not a great way to start or end a trip. We have a travel rule, one suitcase and one backpack for carry-on. Always leaves a hand free for handrails, etc.

 

[jagafen]

They're a good idea if you only travel in straight lines!!! I'm a "fast walker", and tend to take corners a little too quickly when I'm towing luggage behind me....I forget how off balanced it really is. Just take it easy going around corners if you're using the straps. Your luggae is only secured at the midpoint on top....the bottom is free to sway around!!!