Family holidays – travelling together with the right luggage
Whether it’s a week by the sea, a summer holiday in the mountains or an exciting long-haul trip with the whole family – travelling together creates unforgettable memories. To ensure your holiday gets off to a relaxed start right from the moment you set off, having the right luggage is key. Spacious suitcases for adults, practical children’s suitcases and lightweight rucksacks offer plenty of space for clothes, toys and everything else you’ll need on the go. At Koffer24, you’ll find the perfect suitcases, children’s suitcases and rucksacks for your family holiday in a range of sizes and designs.
For a family holiday lasting 7 to 14 days, we recommend suitcases with a capacity of 65 to 90 litres for adults and children’s suitcases with a capacity of 35 to 60 litres. Children’s rucksacks with a capacity of 8 to 15 litres are also ideal for water bottles, snacks, toys and personal items. For younger children, it may be more practical to pack their clothes together in one large family suitcase. Lightweight suitcases with four wheels, a well-organised interior layout and robust materials make them easy to transport. This ensures the whole family is well equipped and has everything they need for their trip.
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Recommended luggage sizes for family holidays
Whether it’s a long weekend, a week by the sea or a longer family holiday – with the right luggage, the whole family can travel more comfortably. A combination of large suitcases for the adults, smaller children’s suitcases and matching children’s rucksacks is particularly practical. How much storage space you need depends on the length of your trip, the children’s ages and your destination. The table below will help you choose the right luggage sizes.
| Duration of trip | Adult suitcases | Children’s suitcases | Children’s rucksack |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2–3 days | 30–45 litres | 15–25 litres | 5–10 litres |
| 4–7 days | 50–65 litres | 25–40 litres | 8–15 litres |
| 7–10 days | 60–80 litres | 35–50 litres | 10–15 litres |
| 10–14 days | 75–95 litres | 40–60 litres | 10–20 litres |
| 14–21 days | 85–105 litres | 50–70 litres | 15–20 litres |
These figures are guidelines and refer to the luggage volume per person. For younger children, it may be a good idea to pack their clothes together in one larger family suitcase. When travelling by air, you should also check your airline’s permitted luggage dimensions and weight limits.
Our tips for family holidays
- Pack your luggage sensibly: particularly when travelling by air, it’s advisable to spread essential items across several pieces of luggage. A change of clothes for the children, medicines, snacks and personal items should go in your hand luggage. That way, you’ll have everything you need during the trip to hand.
- Choose the right suitcase size: For a family holiday lasting 7 to 14 days, we recommend suitcases with a capacity of 65 to 90 litres for adults and children’s suitcases with a capacity of 35 to 60 litres. For younger children, a shared family suitcase is often more practical. Look for a suitcase that’s lightweight, has smooth-rolling wheels and a well-organised interior layout.
- Don’t overload children’s bags: Having their own suitcase or rucksack is fun for many children and gives them a sense of responsibility for their own luggage. However, it is important that the size and weight are appropriate for their age and height. For younger children, we recommend children’s rucksacks with a capacity of around 5 to 10 litres; for older children, models with a capacity of 10 to 20 litres may be more suitable.
- Use packing cubes and organisers: Especially on family holidays, things can quickly become disorganised in a suitcase. Packing cubes allow you to sort clothes by person or category. Separate bags for shoes, dirty laundry and toiletries also help keep things tidy and make packing and unpacking easier.
- Take a day rucksack: For day trips, beach visits or sightseeing, an extra day rucksack with a capacity of 15 to 25 litres is particularly handy. It has room for water bottles, snacks, sun cream, rain jackets and other essentials. That way, you won’t have to open your large suitcase every time you go out.
- Check the baggage allowances: When travelling by air, baggage allowances vary depending on the airline and fare. Large family suitcases can quickly exceed the common weight limit of 20 to 23 kg. Several medium-sized suitcases are often easier to carry and can be shared amongst the family members.
- Allow space for extra items: Whether it’s souvenirs, beach toys or shopping – on a family holiday, you often end up bringing back more luggage than you originally packed. A little spare storage space or an extra foldable travel bag can therefore be particularly handy.
Whether it’s a beach holiday, a family road trip or a long-haul flight – at Koffer24 you’ll find the right suitcases, children’s suitcases, rucksacks and practical travel accessories for the whole family. Discover functional luggage solutions in various sizes and designs and set off well-prepared on your next holiday together.
Going on holiday with the whole family is a very special challenge. As lovely as it is to show the children the world, it can also be quite exhausting at times. Anyone travelling with children has to think of all sorts of things, and the luggage ends up being much bulkier. Depending on their age, the little ones have their own specific needs. That’s why organising your luggage well is all the more important on a family holiday.
Separate luggage for the children
Many parents tend to pack their children’s clothes and toys in their own luggage. However, this can quickly become chaotic. Whilst packing, it’s easy for your things to get mixed up with your children’s. Once you arrive at your holiday destination, the first thing on the agenda is sorting out the clothes. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Children’s suitcases, rucksacks and bags provide the solution. These are sized to fit little ones and designed with a child-friendly look. This way, your child can pack their own suitcase – with your help, of course – and nothing gets mixed up. At Koffer24, we offer a wide selection of luggage designed especially for children, so that packing and travelling become a real treat for the little ones.
The right luggage for travelling with children of all ages
Whilst children’s suitcases are a good solution, they aren’t suitable for children of every age. If you’re travelling with a baby or toddler, they won’t, of course, need their own suitcase yet. So, when buying your suitcase, make sure it has enough space inside and that you might even be able to keep your baby’s things separate from your own. However, if your child is a teenager, then having their own piece of luggage is absolutely essential. Above all, it needs to be cool and suit their taste. Perhaps they don’t want a suitcase at all, but would prefer a rucksack. It’s best to choose the luggage for your teenager together with them, so that they’ll actually enjoy packing afterwards. At Koffer24, you’ll find a range of suitcases and rucksacks for all age groups.