Luggage size restrictions

[maxiesmom]

I must have both.
Checked size bag AND packing cubes. See previous comments about being an overpacker and needing several spare outfits for each trip
Another item that is a must, M.U.S.T. for any bag I use, spinner wheels. I will not use anything else.

Me too. I also love how the packing cubes fit perfectly into my large suitcase. They keep everything so neat and organized!

 

[smallworldnh]

Me too. I also love how the packing cubes fit perfectly into my large suitcase. They keep everything so neat and organized!

Okay, I'm sold!!

 

[kristenrice]

Me too. I also love how the packing cubes fit perfectly into my large suitcase. They keep everything so neat and organized!

I love the ability to compartmentalize stuff. For example, we are arriving late and staying at the airport Hyatt. I can simply throw the clothing that I will need for that first night (PJ's, undies and clothes for the morning) into a medium packing cube. When we get to the hotel, all I have to unpack is that one cube. It makes re-packing in the morning a breeze too. Or, another example, on our last day of vacation, we may hang out at the pool before our flight. I can throw our suits and change of clothes into a large packing cube and then store my luggage with bell services. When we are ready to leave, I can throw it back into the packing cube and toss the entire cube into the suitcase without having to worry about rearranging everything.

 

[anonymousegirl]

Normally I pack the same number of outfits for 4 days in Vegas, or 3 weeks in Europe. The difference is whether you do laundry or not. I went to Europe for 3 weeks in a carry-on bag (doing laundry every week).
But when I go to WDW, unless it is the dead of winter, I plan on two outfits per day. If I have access to a washing machine, then I bring 4 lightweight outfits and wash. If not, I have to use a bigger suitcase.

 

[smallworldnh]

I love the ability to compartmentalize stuff. For example, we are arriving late and staying at the airport Hyatt. I can simply throw the clothing that I will need for that first night (PJ's, undies and clothes for the morning) into a medium packing cube. When we get to the hotel, all I have to unpack is that one cube. It makes re-packing in the morning a breeze too. Or, another example, on our last day of vacation, we may hang out at the pool before our flight. I can throw our suits and change of clothes into a large packing cube and then store my luggage with bell services. When we are ready to leave, I can throw it back into the packing cube and toss the entire cube into the suitcase without having to worry about rearranging everything.

Amazing what good advice you can pick up on the DIS!! Because I asked the question, I bought a handy luggage scale that I can actually pack and take with me and now I've learned about packing cubes! You all rock - thanks so much!

 

[anonymousegirl]

I love the packing cubes!! I used to sell luggage, and I have seen the good, bad, and the ugly of suitcases and packing aids. I used to have to weigh my suitcase by using the bathroom scale with me on it, holding the suitcase!! My first wheeled suitcase was a humongous 29 incher with snap on wheels and a leash. It was like pulling a 50 lb dog who preferred to flop on the ground and have me drag him, than to walk!

 

[smallworldnh]

I love the packing cubes!! I used to sell luggage, and I have seen the good, bad, and the ugly of suitcases and packing aids. I used to have to weigh my suitcase by using the bathroom scale with me on it, holding the suitcase!! My first wheeled suitcase was a humongous 29 incher with snap on wheels and a leash. It was like pulling a 50 lb dog who preferred to flop on the ground and have me drag him, than to walk!

You have described this perfectly, I know exactly what you mean!!!!

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

Amazing what good advice you can pick up on the DIS!! Because I asked the question, I bought a handy luggage scale that I can actually pack and take with me and now I've learned about packing cubes! You all rock - thanks so much!

I love our luggage scale. It wasn't completely a necessity but it saves me from having to ask my husband "hey honey do you think this is under 50lbs?"

And that goes both ways-going on vacation and coming back from vacation (cuz you know souvenirs ). Ours is basically this so it's easy to take with us for the trip home: