Never put your heavy gear at the top.
When you’ve traveled as far as Egypt, Peru, and Tokyo, you learn a vital lesson about gravity!
The Anatomy of a Toppling Suitcase
Weāve all seen it at the station or the airportāa perfectly fine suitcase suddenly loses its balance, takes a dramatic dive forward, and knocks over a takeaway coffee.
When you pack heavy items (like boots, hairdryers, or dense toiletry bags) near my top handle, it makes me incredibly top-heavy. The moment you stand me upright, gravity takes over, my wheels lose their grip, and thud.
How to Pack with the Right Center of Gravity:
- The Wheel Zone: Always place your heaviest items at the very bottom of the suitcaseāright by my wheels. This creates a solid, weighted base.
- The Middle Layer: Layer your rolled jeans, sweaters, and packing cubes in the center.
- The Top Zone: Keep the area near my top handle reserved for your lightest itemsāt-shirts, undergarments, or that lightweight summer linen.
Milesā Pro-Tip: “Think of me like a building. Put the bricks at the foundation, not on the roof. Packing your heavy gear by my wheels doesn’t just stop me from tipping over when you pause for a coffee; it also makes me feel about ten pounds lighter when you’re wheeling me down the pavement!”
