This is an advertorial<\/em><\/p>\n After traveling for years, I already have my staple travel gear. I\u2019ve blogged them numerous<\/a> times<\/a> before<\/a>, but here\u2019s a short list of the basics for first time travelers.<\/p>\n Good, sturdy luggage<\/strong> Muji<\/em> Hard Carry Case Luggage<\/em><\/strong> – Made of durable and lightweight polycarbonate, this travel case provides supreme comfort with its 360-degree turning wheels and an adjustable carry bag to fit any height.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n If you\u2019re checking in your luggage, bear in mind that it will be subjected to very rough handling. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important that they can withstand being tossed around.<\/p>\n Bag locks<\/strong> Muji<\/em> TSA Locks<\/em><\/strong> – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) of the United States set the global standards to ensure safe travels and luggage requirements. These locks have passed TSA tests and criteria to protect and secure your check-in luggage.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n If you are traveling to the United States, it\u2019s important that you get a TSA-approved lock<\/a>. Luggage passing through airport security are subject to random inspections. If your lock isn\u2019t TSA-approved, they will cut it, since they won\u2019t be able to open the lock with the TSA master key.<\/p>\n Toiletry kit<\/strong>
\nNot all travelers are backpackers, and though I travel mainly with a backpack, there are times when I have to bring out the big bags.<\/p>\n
\nWhat you see here are the three common sizes of luggage. The smallest one can carry up to 10kg, but of course, if you abuse it, can go up to 15kg or more. These are cabin trolley bags, which you can hand-carry on the plane and can fit in the overhead storage bin of most airplanes.\u00a0 The one in the middle is the 20kg, which is a good size if you\u2019re traveling with airlines that give you a 20kg baggage allowance. If you\u2019re moving away permanently, the 30kg is ideal, as it can obviously fit more.<\/p>\n
\nThe protection this offer goes two ways: it prevents people from opening your bag and taking something, and it also prevents them from putting something in<\/em>. Watch enough episodes of Lock Up Abroad, and you\u2019ll get what I mean.<\/p>\n
\nIf you\u2019ve been to Baguio, you\u2019ll notice that all the bag of chips are puffed up because of the pressure due to the altitude. Imagine the pressure at 30,000 feet.\u00a0 In more than a couple of occasions, I\u2019ve had tubes squirting gels, pastes, and liquids in my kit. It\u2019s a good thing I keep all my toiletries together, because it would have been a gooey mess.<\/p>\n