During travels is not always easy to combine lightness and comfort, without consider that every person has its own standards of comfort. Some travelers, for example, will never leave home their favorite clothes or accessories, others indeed will bring with them their pillow; more demanding, instead, are business travelers, with very high standards of comfort. Given the importance of the issue, here we are some tips about how to travel comfortably and light at the same time.

1- take a look at the weather and planned what to wear for each day of stay

2- try to dress in layer in order to remove or add something in case of change of weather

3- always bring a casual outfit for any occasion

4- pick comfortable shoes, perfect for long walks or interminable waits. For business trips, better choose elegant but functional shoes at the same time…except for women, which should bring a pair of heels, at least, try to choose an adaptable color for all the outfits

5- bring 100ml bottles and fill them with shampoo and shower gel; they doesn’t occupy much space in the suitcase and, above all, will have no problems to bring them in your hand luggage, in order to respect the ENAC security policies.

In order to avoid bad surprises another important choice is the type of baggage: so, it’s better to look on airline’s websites what are the allowed measures and, then, buy a quality luggage. Malfunctions of any kind, such as broken zippers or broken top handle, suitcases difficult to carry, will make every travel uncomfortable.

So, if you are about to buy a new suitcase, check that the material is lightweight, durable and shock proof, such as polypropylene or polycarbonate. The latter is a high-tech material launched for the first time by Rimowa: lightweight, indestructible and also used for aerospace construction and automotive, polycarbonate is also resistant to UV rays and thermal shock, it’s also very flexible, returning immediately to its original shape when subjected to pressure.

Another innovation in luggage field is the Curv woven technology pioneered by Samsonite. Curv is an ultra resistant material made by polypropylene make in this strings and then woven. This technology, well known for the Cosmolite collection, confers great flexibility and resistance to luggage, reducing the weight at the same time.

The combination of durability, handling and original design are the most important ingredients to enjoy a light and comfortable trip.