My advice is -always travel light I hate to carry heavy bags. Just take the minimum. There is an old staying. Back fact in important in your check-in bag. Put important thing in your carry on bag you don't want to arrive home without your house keys. Another tip - don't use expensive suitcases. People don't steal dirty old bags. Finally. here's a good little trip- tie a sonk or brightly colored string to your bag. Why so you can quickly see your bag on the airport carousel