Travel Backpacks vs. Suitcases for Family Trips

When traveling with family, you have to make sure of everyone and not just yourself. How do we do that? Simple, keep in mind 

• Where are you going?

• How are you traveling? Is it a road trip or a flight?

• For how long are you going?

• And most importantly, you always have to be ready for any emergency.

If you have answers to all these questions, Voila! You are sorted.

Now let's answer all these questions one by one.

Decide Your Destination

When planning for any trip, you have to decide on your destination. A well-planned trip can only be done by knowing your budget, travel style, and what kind of experience you want. Everyone aims to gain a new experience from the trips, they want it to be different from their daily life.

A trip with the family could be for;

Family bonding: In today’s busy life, where everyone seems to have a lot on their plate, simple family talks seem like distant memories. 

Question yourself about how long it's been since you have had a good talk with your parents or children. If you can’t seem to remember, then it's high time to have one and sort it out with a nice vacation.

Special occasion: Family trips are perfect for any type of special occasion, be it a birthday, anniversary, gender reveal, and so on. It's such a good time for everyone to gather and catch up.

Educational: One of the best methods to learn is to observe; if you wish to teach your children about wildlife, nature, science, empathy, history, or art, a good trip in nature or museum will be of great help.

When you have decided the purpose of the trip, you can narrow down the places you want to visit. Hence, decide what you will be carrying with you for the trip.

Know Your Travel Mode

Since different trips address different purposes, the mode of traveling could be different as well. 

• You have to know how far you will have to travel. If your destination is the neighbouring city for a weekend, then a road trip is your best option, and a travel bag fulfils all your needs.

• If you wish to travel far away to another country or far away city with different weather conditions than yours, then a flight is your best option along with travel luggage. Since you have to carry all your necessities and you will need extra storage for souvenirs.

Travel Duration

When you have decided the purpose and mode of travel for the trip, you need to finalise the period for which you are travelling as that will affect the necesseties you need to carry, which will ultimately decide the kind of luggage you will need.

For overnight trips: Adventure trips like camping or trekking do not require a lot of packing, and every family member can carry their own bag, which will save a lot of trouble and let them enjoy the trip without stress. A travel backpack is best for these as it is easy to carry and provides quick access to things in case of emergencies.

For long vacations: A week-long trip or longer with family has to be planned strategically to ensure everyone is comfortable. Essentials like medication, clothes, and so on need ample storage. A suitcase will solve the problem with its storage and does not need to be carried around because of wheels. With its hard-shell built, a luggage will also protect the interior from any type of damage during traveling.

Koora offers eco-friendly luggage in various sizes and colors made from sustainable recycled plastic without compromising on durability and quality. Whether you need a compact carry-on for quick getaways or spacious checked-in luggage for long vacations, Koora upgrades your travel experience with its luggage.

For a perfect travel experience, why not use both a backpack and a suitcase?

A travel backpack with all the essentials that require quick access and a luggage to carry all other necessities like clothes, shoes with ample storage for a hassle-free and comfortable family journey. 

Let us know your thoughts on it.