Travel can be a stressful time. The last thing you need is to worry about your luggage. Most people do not fully understand how quality luggage can help reduce the stress of travelling. Whether you are a frequent flyer, or taking off for your first time you should consider a few important things when selecting your luggage. Capacity, durability, and usability are the three key components to evaluation.

The size of suitcase you will require largely depends on how long you are going to be staying at your destination, and what you might expect to be bringing back. If you like to pack everything but the kitchen sink then you'll want look at something with a great storage capacity. However, large suitcases can be heavy, and it might be easier to manage several smaller suitcases. Modular luggage, which can be snapped together to form one large wheeled piece, will help you move your belongings with ease. It may even get you past that pesky A type baggage check clerk that says your luggage is ¼" too big. Some cases come with unfolding compartments you can unzip to accommodate for those things you've picked up on your travels. Others feature hanging bags that come with small flexible plastic hangers for keeping dress clothes wrinkle free. Bear in mind it's easier to carry on if you're only going for a day or two. This will streamline you departure from the airport by avoiding the dreaded search for your baggage claim area in international airports.

Durable luggage is crucial especially when frequently used. When considering soft or cloth luggage make sure the zippers are reinforced. This will prevent your belongings poking out of ruptured seams while you perform body slams, dropkicks, and other WWE manoeuvres seen on TV in order to close an overstuffed bag. Although a greater range of styling is available, weather conditions can wreak havoc on soft fabric luggage. Hard shell luggage provides great protection from the elements as well as rough handling often encountered from lackadaisical baggage handlers. Additionally hard-sided shell has the advantage of being resistant to stains.

Finally, inspect the wheel system closely. Regardless of whether you have hard or soft, great or small luggage if you can't move it or use it easily it is pretty much useless. How travelers have had their rolling luggage tip over every time a sharp corner or directional change is made? Multi directional wheels ensure high performance maneuverability in tight spaces and busy crowds. Retractable locking handles are a must if you plan on pushing your luggage.

Ron Maier is the President of The Closet Hanger Factory, a leading online provider of clothes hangers and childrens hangers. For more information, please visit http://www.closethangerfactory.com