subject: Selecting Recognizable Designer Luggage For Your Vacation [print this page] Ever notice when you get your luggage from bag claim at an airport or from the storage of a bus how everyone tries so desperately to find their luggage? It's because of the fact that bags are so mass produced that they all look the same. So what can you do to make the baggage claim less of a headache? It's time to personalize your luggage.
Leisure travelers could select from any number of bright colored bags, like red or purple, but professionals are still going to need something conservative. Leather briefcases and luggage are commonly black or brown. Some people try and find stickers or interesting tags to individualize their stuff. Key chains and other little knickknacks also do the trick, especially if they're rare or handcrafted. Others prefer monogramming and etching. Either way it makes your bag more noticeable among the others.
Your best bet is actually getting designer luggage that looks truly unique all on its own. Quality luggage is always going to be easier to spot. Anything made of a different material will be obvious. Crocodile leather, hard canvas, or detailed pieces stand out most specifically, and so do bags with color combinations over solid colors. Patterns are very noticeable, as are bags with different colored lining or specific design features.
Also, make sure that when you are traveling you include enough personal information so that your bag can find its way home should it get lost, sent on the wrong bus or flight, or accidentally mistaken for someone else's bag. Your full name and an address is usually sufficient enough information. You could also inform the hotel if you're staying at one as to what your bag looks like so when it arrives late they can contact you. Clearly having specially made tags or details makes a big difference in cases like this because it clarifies any doubt or confusion regarding to ownership.
When shopping for new bags, look at an entire collection. Pick something that you really like. It will be easier to identify a bag if you like it than just choosing anything and then thinking that it's drab or "functional." If you can spot it right away because it means something to you other than as a carrying case for your other stuff then you did well.
There are plenty of ways to personalize your luggage so that when you travel you know that you can identify it pretty easily. And you do not have to do anything destructive like duct taping it, either. Just take a look at the options of baggage online.
