… for a Day
A small duffel bag would be ideal to pack if you are going over to your friend’s place to spend the day together, or if you are going for a sleepover or a pajama party. You would not be carrying any linen or too many clothes if you are going for just one night. But you would be carrying your toiletries, and maybe a little bit of make-up if you plan to head out of the house.
1.Pack your towel and clothes at the bottom – you are not going to need them as soon as you arrive at your friend’s place! Also carry light – pack only one extra set of clothes, and your nightwear.
2.If you are going to carry an extra pair of footwear (oh it so goes with the dress you are going to wear when you go out for dinner!) then carry it in a shoe bag. Duffel bags do not come with shoe bags, so you will have to arrange for one!
3.Carry your toiletries and make-up material in two separate pouches, so you do not make a mess or have to empty the entire bag on your friend’s bed while hunting for the kohl stick!
… for the Weekend
You would need a slightly larger duffel bag when going off to somewhere for an entire weekend. You would or would not carry bedspreads or blankets depending on how you are traveling, how far away the place is, is it a camp or an indoor get-away etc. You would also be carrying more than just one extra set of clothes. Definitely the number of things you would pack would be more.
1.Lay all the linen, bedspreads, blankets etc., at the bottom on the back.
2.Try to carry clothes that you can mix and match – any bottoms with any tops. That way you have lesser things to pack and more room in the bag. Pack the clothes in two stacks above the bottom layer of clothes – bottoms in one stack on one side, tops in another on the other side.
3.Big duffel bags usually have two small compartments on the sides. Use these efficiently. You can pack your make-up and toiletries pouches into one side compartment. Extra pair of footwear can go into the other.
… for a Long Trip
When headed for a long trip, a duffel bag acts more like an accessory bag, with most of your clothes going into a bigger suitcase. Your footwear, your jackets, everything would go into your main suitcase. So your duffel bag may suddenly seem too empty! But there is in fact a lot that can go into it.
1.Carry your money, passport and visa (if you are flying), travel tickets (plane or train, any), and all essential documents that you may have to produce in the course of the journey in your duffel bag. Read the rest of this entry »

Travel Bags
A travel bag is the most important travel accessory as it offers you a convenient and safe storage place for certain essentials, accessories and precious belongings. It also offers you extra space to accommodate stuff that you buy at your destination. No single travel bag can be suitable for all types of trips. There are various types of bags suitable for different travel occasions.
•A Duffel bag is suitable for short trips where you can carry the duffel bag on your shoulders or carry it in your hands conveniently. Another noticeable feature of this bag is that wheels can be attached to it making it convenient for transportation.
•If you plan to go on a trek or camping, you should go for a Back pack. Once you put it on your back, you are ready to move along the tough path. These travel bags are rough and tough and are more durable. Mostly, the people who leave their house with a plan of staying out for a few weekends but, actually take months to return should opt for a back pack.
•A Rolling suitcase, a suitcase with wheels and often called a trolley bag in some parts of the world, is the best option for a holiday trip where you have a lot of things to be packed. These suitcases are also beneficial when you are on a vacation where you want to visit so many places but, do not have to carry your luggage all the time. In such a situation you can keep your luggage in the hotel room in large rolling suitcases and move around with ease carrying just the handbags. And, even if you have to carry your luggage from place to place you can just drag these suitcases conveniently. There are even rolling briefcases available for short trips and you should know how to choose a rolling briefcase or you might end up choosing the wrong one.
Gadgets and Plug Kits
These are fast becoming downright essential accessories for any travel because they make your trip, enjoyable, adventurous and you don’t even realize how time passes away.
•You can carry your digital camera which can capture both, still photos as well as videos.
•A laptop, though a bit heavy among the gadgets, is one of the best options while on a trip. You not only stay connected to your loved ones through email, but you can also watch movies, listen to music and even play games.
•GPS (Global Positioning System) can also prove to be one of the best gadgets for a trip as you can know your exact position or geographical location at any time, any place and in any weather which can actually be a fun activity too. Read the rest of this entry »