Suitcase Vs Backpack
Last Updated: Feb. 08, 2012
More Tour and Travel Advice for: Europe, USA & Canada, Australia and New Zealand
“I would advise travellers to take a suitcase with an extendable handle and wheels for any overseas trip. Firstly, suitcases can be packed in a very organized manner so that anything is easily accessible once you hit your hotel room. Wheels and a handle allow for easy transport, whether into a hotel, a coach in the morning, or out onto a sidewalk to catch a cab to the airport. Additionally, suitcases offer better structural protection of anything remotely breakable or any souvenirs picked up in your travels.”
- Jordan Allen, Tour Manager, USA
Suitcases Vs. Backpacks
The general consensus taken from the forums is that suitcases are easier to travel with on a Contiki Tour. It should go without saying that wheels on any suitcase are a must and that the following pros and cons do not take into account personal preference.
Suitcase
Suitcase Pros
- Can fit more in
- Keeps your souvenirs safer
- Makes you gear more accessible as you don’t have to rummage through a back pack
Suitcase Cons
- Harder to carry up stairs in hotels and places where there is no elevator.
Backpack
Backpack Pros
- Good if you are actually hiking somewhere
- Easier to carry up stairs in hotels where there is no elevator
- Often come with detachable backpacks
- Good if you are travelling on by yourself after the tour
Backpack Cons
- Hard to lift and get onto your back
- Harder to organize you gear
The Hybrid
A new player has appeared on the luggage market – the backpack with wheels. By all accounts these offer the best of both worlds.
The Professional
Contiki Tour Mangers and Drivers are on the road most days of the year and almost all, without exception, use hard-shelled suitcases with wheels. Strength, practicality, durability and ease of loading on and off the coach make these a must for the Contiki veteran.
Camping Tours
If you travel Europe on a Camping Tour through Europe then you will stay in a tent for most, if not, all of your tour. You should certainly take this into consideration as it may be more practical to use a backpack as they are generally easier to fit into tents. You should also consider using a backpack with zips that can be locked with a small padlock to keep your property secure.
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