A suitcase needs to be cared for and protected so it can become a reliable travel companion for your adventures. Let's look at some simple tips to ensure that the money you spent on your luggage doesn't go to waste on your very first trip.
Buying a suitcase requires careful consideration: from the choice of materials to the brand’s reliability, right down to the features, which should be selected based on your intended use and personal style. But once you’ve bought it, your suitcase needs to be cared for and protected so it can become a tireless travel companion for your adventures.
Your suitcase, in fact, shares your entire travel experience—from air travel to winding paths when carried by hand to customs checks. In short, the stress your luggage is subjected to could be fatal, especially if it were to break while in transit.
First and foremost, here are two timeless tips to make your suitcase last a long time: use clear plastic wrap to wrap your suitcase and protect it from bumps and scratches while traveling. You can opt for the classic luggage wrapping service, generally available at the airport; or choose a suitcase cover from our selection.
The second tip that’s always worth following is to insure your luggage, especially against theft and/or loss that might occur during layovers.
If you’ve just bought a new suitcase at one of our stores or online and want it to last a long time, this guide will give you three simple tips to ensure that the money you spent on your luggage doesn’t go to waste on your very first trip. So get ready, and let’s get started!
Watch out for the wheels on your luggage
Traveling can sometimes be tiring: long distances to cover on foot, stairs to climb up and down, and frantic dashes to catch trains and planes. It’s precisely in these situations that your luggage is most at risk of wheel damage, especially if you’re using four-wheeled suitcases, which are notoriously more fragile than their two-wheeled counterparts.
First of all, be especially careful when going up and down stairs: never drag your trolley, but remember to lower the handle and lift it by the top or side handle. This will help you avoid breakages that could render your luggage unusable for the rest of the trip. Also, watch out for any debris that may accumulate inside the wheel mechanisms: dust or dirt picked up during travel can prevent them from functioning properly and lead to premature wear on your suitcase’s wheels.
Finally, avoid dragging your four-wheeled luggage by using only two wheels: four-wheel systems are actually weaker and are affected by the load in a substantially different way than two-wheel systems. So be sure to use all four wheels when moving your suitcase.
Take some photos at the time of purchase and save yourself future headaches
It may seem hard to believe, but all it takes is a couple of photos to “extend the life” of your luggage. We recommend taking a photo of your luggage purchase receipt and saving it on your smartphone: very often, in fact, brand-name suitcases—like those you’ll find on Studioarch.com—come with warranties that are much longer than the standard two-year legal warranty; warranties that can sometimes last as long as five or even ten years! However, the thermal paper on which the receipt is printed tends to deteriorate much more quickly—or, quite simply, it’s easy to lose. By saving your proof of purchase on your phone, you can ensure that, if necessary, you’ll be able to use the warranty until it naturally expires.
As for the second photo, take it of the combination you’ve set for your TSA lock; this way, you won’t have to try to pull off an Arsenio Lupin-style heist (which, in our experience, rarely goes well) when you can’t remember the last combination you set.
Avoid excessive loads
We know that every time you set out on a trip, deciding what to pack can be a real challenge for many people, resulting in suitcases stuffed to the brim with an entire wardrobe’s worth of clothes. If you want to keep your suitcase in good condition, be careful about how much you pack. An overpacked suitcase doesn’t perform well: the wheels can wear out faster or get damaged inside, the zippers are more prone to breaking, and any bumps can be disastrous for the outer shells and frames of your suitcases if they’re too full.
Finally, if—despite all precautions—your luggage should become irreparably damaged, don’t worry: Studioarch offers a repair service for suitcases from major brands. Contact us for more information.
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