For a variety of reasons, luggage accessories are available and used all over the world. Luggage is embellished with stickers and tags for decoration and identification. Luggage straps are sometimes removable for the convenience of the traveler. Furthermore, hand-held scales can be attached to luggage containers to determine their weight, and special locks are used to keep out trespassers while still allowing access to airport security.
Stickers can be used to customize bags for fun or practical purposes. These luggage accessories are used by travelers to advertise their personal interests, such as golfing or dogs, or to describe where they have traveled. Others use stickers as a quick way to identify their checked luggage. Large luggage stickers are occasionally used for a comedic effect, such as making a bag appear ripped open to reveal illegal substances.
Luggage is carried using straps, which typically support the bag on the shoulder. Some luggage has a strap that cannot be removed, while others have parts that are designed to attach a strap. These straps are commonly available in a variety of durability and quality levels. Some straps, in fact, have rubber contact points for added comfort, while others have adjustable lengths.
Luggage tags are one of the most popular luggage accessories. These tags are typically made of a durable, brightly colored material with lines for writing a name, address, and phone number. They assist passengers in locating their own luggage on airport carousels and provide airport employees with owner information in the event that the bag is misplaced. These accessories come in a variety of styles, such as a subdued leather-bound luggage tag or a neon yellow bumblebee tag.
Hand-held digital luggage scales can help you avoid being charged for overweight luggage. These luggage accessories are lightweight, portable, and designed for frequent flyers. A good device rarely overestimates the weight of the luggage by more than a half pound (0.2 kg). Even a more expensive scale can pay for itself if used frequently to avoid additional baggage fees.
For those who want to keep their luggage safe from others, locks are available in both key and combination form. Special travel locks, for example, are available for air travel within the United States that allow security to inspect baggage without cutting the locks. For those who want more than a small padlock on their bags, lockable wire mesh luggage protection is available.