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Luggage - What’s so great about a wheeled duffel?

April 4th, 2008

Wheeled duffels are great for traveling. Students have been using them for years. What do they know? Well, they know that duffels are generally lighter in weight than regular Pullman cases. Therefore, they can take more and avoid any overage fees imposed by the airlines. Duffels are also unstructured, so it’s easier to stuff more into them. They also take up less room when they’re not in use. Some of them like the model made by Prolite are “double deckers.” That means you can pack dressier clothing, or all of your shoes and cosmetics, or your dirty laundry on the way home, on the bottom layer of the luggage. It’s totally separate from the main compartment. The balance of your clothing can be packed in the top section. This Prolite duffel has internal flaps that keep the top section open and structured while you pack. They fold down completely after use so the duffel will remain flat for storage. Other models of duffels offer lots of organization on the inside of the bag as well as the outside. They also zip completely down, so you can see and view everything in the duffel. No need to rummage around inside the bag with this feature. Skyway, Vera Bradley and Athalon share this great feature. All of the wheeled duffels feature inline skate wheels and a locking push or pull handle. Packing is really a breeze in these handy pieces. You won’t believe how much can be packed inside these soft sided wheeled duffels. Compression straps inside will keep everything neatly in one place. Now you know why duffles are great to travel with.

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