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5 Essential Pieces of Luggage for Every Traveler

Whether you’re booked on a weeklong luxury cycling vacation in Europe or embarking on a self-guided South American excursion, having the right luggage is essential to successful travel.

It must be light. You only have 50 lbs. and you don’t want to be that person repacking your suitcase at the check-in counter.

It must be spacious. When you ‘have to have’ one more pair of pants, or ‘can’t live without’ those shoes, every inch counts.

It must be functional. Organization is crucial if you want to stay on schedule for all your planned activities.

It must be durable. Whether you’re shoving it into the overhead because you did in fact over pack, or the airlines are throwing it under the plane, you need to know your luggage will withstand the test of flying.

Here are our five luggage recommendations to get you through every packing misstep, terminal sprint, unexpected rainstorm, and shopping spree that stands in the way between you and your next epic adventure.

TUMI VAPOR TRIP PACKING CASE

Trek Travel recommends Tumi vapor suitcase for traveling

PATAGONIA BLACK HOLE DUFFEL 45L

Trek Travel recommends Patagonia black hole duffle for traveling

BONTRAGER MALLORCA 22″ CARRY ON

Trek Travel recommends Bontrager Mallorca roll on for traveling

OSPREY MOMENTUM 22 BACKPACK

Trek Travel recommends Osprey Momentum backpack for traveling

EAGLE CREEK PACK-IT SPECTER COMPRESSION CUBES

Trek Travel recommends Eagle Creek Compression Cubes for Traveling

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Activity Level

Level 1:

Road: 1-3 hours of riding. Up to 25 mi (40 km). Up to 1,000 ft (300 m).

Gravel: 1-3 hours of riding. Up to 20 mi (35 km). Up to 1,000 ft (300 m).

Level 2:

Road: 2-4 hours of riding. 20-35 mi (35-60 km). Up to 2,500 ft (750 m).

Gravel: 2-4 hours of riding. 15-30 mi (25-45 km). Up to 2,000 ft (300 m).

Level 3:

Road: 3-5 hours of riding. 25-55 mi (40-85 km). Up to 4,500 ft (1,500 m).

Gravel: 3-5 hours of riding. 20-40 mi (35-60 km). Up to 3,000 ft (900 m).

Level 4:

Road: 4+ hours of riding. 40-70 mi (60-110 km). Up to 8,000 ft (2,400 m).

Gravel: 3-5 hours of riding. 30-50 mi (45-80 km). Up to 4,000 ft (1,200 m).

What are your trip styles?

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Explore beautiful destinations by bike, enjoy extra inclusions, savor delicious local cuisine, and enjoy the perfect mix of accommodations.

Classic - Discovor:

Enjoy a casual cycling vacation with fantastic routes and comfortable accommodations.

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Train like the pros in some of their favorite riding destinations.

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See the pros in action at the biggest cycling events of the year.

Cross Country:

Tackle an epic adventure that takes you point-to-point across mountains, countryside, and more.

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