Vacations, business trips, conferences... whatever one is leaving home for, it is essential to pack your bare essentials. While different trips will have different demands on the luggage, the one thing common is that one needs to plan, according to Samsonite, a major luggage brand.

The family vacation suitcase is going to be all about volume and will almost certainly need rolling wheels to manage the weight. On the other hand, a business trip suitcase should ideally be slim, broad enough to lay a suit coat in and have a space for carrying a laptop.

"Samsonite is both a practical and a stylish decision," the company stated.

"Choosing Samsonite can help –feel confident that it will remain intact and for this it is essential to select a sturdy, reliable brand. While handles and back straps are consistently useful features, some travelers get frustrated by stiff luggage wheels. Look for ‘spinner luggage' by Samsonite with wheels that can twist 360 degrees, allowing for greater control and ease of movement."

Backpacks come in a variety of sizes, both with and without frames. They are a good option for anyone planning to camp, hike or do other outdoor activities. Soft bags are more common than hard-shell luggage and are easier to squeeze into overhead compartments. These bags also absorb shock better than their molded counterparts.