Lightening the Load– beating the 50lb rule
It’s Travel Season Again!
So you’ve learned how to pack lightly– see my previous Posts on 2/15/10 and 2/16/10.
But–those suitcases still wear you down. Even the ‘carry-ons’ have you muscling up to hoist them into the overhead compartments, and you’re still in dread of that airline 50lb rule.
Relax! There’s HOPE! but you need to hurry!
Luggage sales are on at some of the major department stores but you need to know which ones to buy. Online luggage stores are also offering some bargain deals — see the sidebar ads.
Here are some great finds–guaranteed to beat the 50lb rule and NOT break the bank. Check out some of the features– no guessing involved!
DELSEY– absolutely made for travel in 2010 — helping you to beat the airlines at their “luggage” game!!!
You’ve got the Hyper lite, the Fusion lite, the Pro-H lite, the Super lite–so many to choose from! Let’s look at the features:
- The Hyper lite series have rip-stop polyester, stain-resistant, and a vapor barrier to keep the interior dry (ever see your bags on the luggage trolleys in the rain on the tarmac?). The 25-inch weighs 9.5 lbs, the 29-inch, 10.5lbs, and the carry-on 7.5lbs.
- The Super lite – same durable construction. The 21- inch carryon weighs 7.4lbs, the 25-inch, just 9 lbs and the 29-inch weighs 10lbs!
- The Fusion lite series are a little heavier– the 25-inch is 11lbs, the 29-inch is 13lbs. Could not find a 21-inch.
- The Pro-H lite series come in slightly larger sizes and are 1-2lbs heavier.
- All have inline skate wheels and are built to challenge the best, “luggage-throwing” baggage handler!
Here’s the best part — the larger suitcases in the Fusion lite series help you avoid those overage fees at the check-in counter. They have a built-in scale which lights up to indicate if you’re overweight.
Now isn’t that just “sweet”!!! I can’t help a little smirk as I lift my bag onto those dreaded scales (so much for that 50lb rule)!
So– RUN to catch these at the summer sales online or at the Malls. At the last count the online stores like Irv’s and Luggage Online were at least $10-$15 cheaper than the big department stores.
So– get your bags and come back to visit. Let’s talk “Cooking Tours in Tuscany”
