Packing cubes are made for organizing your items in your suitcase and maximizing your space. Depending on how many cubes you have, decide how you want to group your items. For example, shirts in one bag, pants in another bag, or you can use them to put outfits for specific days of your trip. Next, you fold your clothes or place your items in the bag to match the cube’s dimensions. Once they fit properly you can stack them in your suitcase, and you can fill the gaps with other items if needed. If you’re travelling with children, packing cubes can be helpful with kids luggage to since they are smaller than other kinds of luggage.

Luggage tags are essential when you travel because they allow you to quickly identify your luggage when it’s on the baggage carousel. They also allow you to write down your contact information if your luggage is lost. When writing down your contact information be sure to clearly put your name, phone number and/or email address on the tag. Also, when you’re travelling keep your passport and travel documents together with a passport holder.

When you’re attaching luggage tags to your suitcase, place them on the top handle to make them as visible as possible. As a backup, place a tag inside your luggage in case something happens to the tag. The easiest way to attach your luggage tag to your suitcase is to wrap it around the handle and through the tag’s loop. If it has a buckle, make sure the buckle is secure. If you want extra peace of mind knowing where your items are, luggage trackers like an AirTag or SmartTag give you the location of your bags on your smartphone or iPhone.

The difference between a luggage lock and a luggage strap is that a luggage lock is a small padlock that attaches to your bag’s zipper to secure it. They are often TSA approved and either use a key or a number combination to open. A luggage strap wraps around the outside of your bag to add an extra layer of security to prevent it from opening. They can come in bright colours to help identify your bag among others at the baggage carousel.