If you are like me and you love to eat crepes, and you have always wanted to make crepes in the privacy of your own home, then you have come to the right place. For those of you who don’t know, a crepe is basically a thin version of what we know as a pancake. It is often then used to wrap some fruit or meat and can be a delicious meal anytime of the day.

A crepe maker works by pouring a wheat flour mix into a pan and cooking with a little bit of butter or oil. The batter is then evenly spread out over the pan with a special spatula until it thins out and spreads out. The batter is then flipped at least once to cook both sides of the crepe. Nobody wants a crepe that is undercooked. Then you can use the crepe maker to roll cheese, asparagus, ham, spinach, eggs, ratatouille, mushrooms, or various meat products into the crepe until it is packed in very tight for an enjoyable meal. If you want a sweetened version of this delicacy for dessert you can pack fruit, dairy, chocolate or jam into your crepes and sprinkle confectioner sugar onto it.

After you have cooked the individual crepe and rolled something into it, you can put it back into the pan and cook it again rolled up. The most famous type of crepe is the Crepe Suzette. It is a dessert version of the crepe and is made by pouring Grand Marnier over a sugar covered crepe and setting it on fire. The alcohol will evaporate in the fire, leaving behind a caramelized thick sauce over your crepes. This is something that is common at fancy restaurants and should be tried only with extreme precaution in your own home once you have bought yourself a crepe maker.

As you may already know, a good crepe maker is going to be hard to find. The price range for one of them can be anywhere from $40-$1000’s of dollars. It may seem expensive but bear in mind that people all over the world love crepes and will stop at nothing to eat or make them. This is no longer reserved for just the French people to enjoy; instead people all the way from Oakland, California to Auckland, New Zealand can enjoy a delicious meal made on their crepe maker.

Some of my fondest memories growing up as a child were the early Sunday morning waffle breakfasts my parents would make us until we moved out on our own. They would be the one time a week that we all actually sat down together as a family without any distractions or anything. So, recently I was searching for a waffle iron that I could use to make breakfasts for my own family now. I found the perfect one: a Villaware waffle iron. A company with such a rich history of making great appliances was the first and only choice for what my family needed.

All of the waffle irons that Villaware offers are reasonably priced; some even are prices less than some of the new modern companies. Villaware waffle irons are meant to last and they do. The quality is outstanding and I couldn’t imagine having anything else. They are even easy to use too. So easy to use in fact that I have begun to teach my own children how to make waffles with me every Sunday, just like my parents did with me.

The great thing about any Villaware waffle iron is that you can even choose if you want your waffles to be in a fancy shape or style. If you want your waffles to be the classic round shape, you can. You can also choose to have them made in the shape of Mickey Mouse’s head. If you want, you can even by the iron that can do four Mickey’s at once. You can make waffles in the shape of a boat, if you want to make a small edible bowl for putting fruit into. Or if it is just you and your soul mate, you could buy the heart shaped Villaware waffle iron to shoe them your love for them. There is also a rose pattern waffle iron that looks like an aerial view of a half a dozen roses. This is also one that couples can choose. My family uses the Mickey’s and we love them.

If you need a waffle iron that your family and friends can love and enjoy together, look no further than a state of the art Villaware waffle iron. They are strong, reliable and fun to use. You’ll have tons of great memories that you will cherish for life that revolved around the fun everyone had making waffles together!

If you are a fan of eating, then you know that a little bit of something on top of every meal can be a delectable treat. That is where a rotary cheese grater can come in handy. You see, a rotary cheese grater can actually grate more than just cheese. It can grate other soft or fine foods like lemon, coconut, or oranges. They are then commonly poured over foods like macaroni and cheese. What makes a rotary cheese grater better than a regular cheese grater? Well, the advantages are staggering. With a regular cheese grater, you just have the risk of not only grating cheese of the block but also grinding some skin off of your knuckles. At that point, the cheese is wasted unless you can find people who willingly want to eat your bloodied cheese. With a rotary cheese grater, you simple place a piece of cheese into a special compartment and push and hold it down while manually rotating a handle that sticks out of the outside of the grater. The blades that do the grating are safely only touching the cheese and all the while your knuckles are safely out in the open hold the rotary cheese grater with one hand and grinding with another.

A rotary cheese grater is also something that can be presentable at a dinner table. If someone asks for more cheese over their Welsh rabbit, you can comfortably take out your rotary cheese grater and sprinkle some on for them without embarrassment. This is unlike the old method of where you had to take their plate into the kitchen, pull out the old stainless steel knuckle scraping board and grind it out for a few small sprinkles of cheese. Also with lemons or oranges, you could use a rotary cheese grater as a parlor trick.

As you can see, a rotary cheese grater is a marvelous thing to have. Yes, it may cost more than a regular knuckle scraping cheese grater, but what is more important: saving a few bucks or the safety of your skin when it comes to all the blood you will be losing. Not only is the rotary cheese grater safer but it also more aesthetically pleasing to not only you but also to all of your houseguests. Remember too that a rotary cheese grater is a marvel of science and that any advancement in technology for any product will raise the price, so please be prepared to pay more than the regular price.

Don't let the size or lightweight feel of the bagless Eureka Optima vacuum cleaner fool you. Despite its compact size it packs a lot of cleaning power. Its lightweight construction also means that this upright is easy to use than other upright vacuums.

Let's start by looking at the handle of the Optima vacuum cleaner. The Optima's handle is looped; a design feature that makes it instantly recognisable as a Eureka vacuum cleaner. But the looped handle does serve a purpose other than making the vacuum stand out as a Eureka vacuum; it's adjustable to more than eight different heights and the looped design makes using the vacuum easier to use at all angles.

The Eureka Optima is also a bagless vacuum. Bagless vacuum cleaners divide consumers; some love them whilst others hate them with a passion. Getting hold of Eureka dust bags can be difficult and expensive. With the bagless Optima you won't have to worry about finding the right bags. Despite its compact size the Optima vacuum cleaner uses a full size dirt cup and comes with a pleated filter. The filter can be washed up to 6 times before it needs to be replaced.

But what about the suction power of the Eureka Optima lightweight vacuum cleaner? Well, the vacuum punches above its weight and out performs many competitors that are heavier in construction. However, it does have its limitations. If you want truly amazing suction power then you're probably better off with a Dyson vacuum cleaner or an Electrolux model. But for its weight the Optima can't be faulted on suction power.

The Eureka Optima comes with an on/off brush roll switch as you would expect from a quality vacuum. The simple to use switch makes vacuuming carpets, hardwood, vinyl and tiled floors a breeze. Also, the bottom of the cleaner has a line of rubber behind the brush roll that helps keep dirt from being blown around on hard surface floors.

Just as important as the vacuum are the tools that come with it. The Eureka Optima hose is clear so you can where any blockages that might occur. The hose is also made from crush-resistant plastic. The Optima comes with a stair cleaning handle.

Many upright vacuum cleaners tend to tip over very easily. Eureka has thought about this and has designed the Optima so that it doesn't easily tip over. Even when using the tools the vacuum doesn't tip. This is because the hose attachment is low on the body of the vacuum.

What follows are the general specifications of the Eureka Optima lightweight vacuum cleaner.

Weight: 11 lbs or 4.98 kilos
Cord Length: 20 ft. or 6.1 meters
Filters: a washable, pleated filter
Key features: On/Off Brush roll, Ergonomical Handle, Telescoping Handle, Suction Control Knob for Tools, Bagless, Stair Cleaning Handle
Warranty: 1 year

Eureka are well known for their range of upright vacuum cleaners; the Optima being their lightweight model. Eureka vacuum cleaners aren't cheap and there may be better upright models available but few vacuums in the weight category can match the cleaning power Eureka Optima.

The occurrence of respiratory illness among the general population is on the rise. One of the primary reasons for the growing problem with respiratory illness is an increase of airborne environmental pollution.

There is a direct relationship between the amount of pollution present in the air and the levels of pollutants that find their way into our homes. Some studies have indicated that home environments tend to be even more saturated with airborne pollutants that the outdoor environment.

By placing an air purifier in your home, you can reduce the presence of harmful contaminants in the air of your home. There are numerous makes and models of air purifiers available on the market today. Each different type of air purifier functions differently, and uses unique techniques for purifying the air.

One of the most effective air purifiers available today is the ultraviolet air purifier. Ultraviolet air purifiers are able to significantly reduce contaminants in the air with the use of ultraviolet light. Ultraviolet air purifiers reduce pollutants in your home environment through the process of photochemistry. The photochemistry process transforms molecules of both water and oxygen into hydroxyl, hydrogen peroxide and ozone.

The primary advantage of an ultraviolet air purifier is the fact that the airborne pollutants in your home are destroyed. Ultraviolet air filters are effective for destroying mold, viruses, bacteria, fungi, dust mite excrement, animal and human hair, pet dander and other microorganisms. What this means for you is that you will be likely to experience fewer problems with inhalant allergies and respiratory illnesses if you go with an ultraviolet air purifier.

The best ultraviolet air purifiers use ultraviolet lighting that ranges from a 185 nm low intensity wavelength to a 250 nm high intensity wavelength. The low intensity wavelengths help lower ozone formation. The high intensity wavelengths offer the most intense air cleaning capabilities because they are able to increase the production of hydroxyl. It is very important to go with an ultraviolet air purifier that does use both high and low intensity wavelengths.

One caution to keep in mind when selecting an ultraviolet air filter is to choose a unit that uses a high wattage ultraviolet bulb. It is also beneficial to remember to take care of the ultraviolet bulb in your ultraviolet air purifier unit. Because the ultraviolet light actually destroys airborne contaminants and doesn’t filter them out, proper care of the bulb is necessary to maintain its highest wattage capability. Also keep in mind that the ultraviolet bulb in your unit is in continuous use, and so it is likely to need replaced fairly regularly. It is a good idea to keep an extra bulb on hand so that you can always keep your ultraviolet air purifier unit in functional condition.

Whether it's for birthday or national holiday, there are times when you want to give a special person in your life an extra special gift. If the gift you're shopping for is for your favorite nature lover, here are a few places to start:

Field Guides: These days there are field guides for everything imaginable. From minerals to mushrooms to mammals, there is a field guide for every possible interest. Field guides are wonderful because they're built for wear and tear. Many have waterproof, rip-proof covers that are meant to stand exposure to the elements. They can be tucked into a pocket or backpack and taken out into the field. Nature lovers just adore field guides.

Plant a Tree: The concept of planting a tree to honor a special occasion has been around for awhile. So why not consider planting a tree in honor of your favorite nature lover. What's nice about this choice of gift is that you have options. You can visit your local garden center or nursery and choose a tree to plant yourself (or for the recipient to plant if that's something they'd enjoy). But for a donation, you can also have a tree planted. Two wonderful organizations who do this are Trees for Life or the National Arbor Day Foundation. Trees for Life plants fruit trees in developing countries, to help sustain those in desperate need. Certificates honoring the recipient are sent to your special someone. With your donation, The National Arbor Day Foundation will plant a tree in a National forest devastated by disaster such as wildfire.

Bird Feeders and other wildlife-friendly gifts: Pet stores, garden centers, and feed and seed supply stores often have large selections of wildlife-friendly gifts. You'll find not only birdfeeders and birdhouses, but also bat houses, lady bug homes, butterfly feeders, and nesting materials for birds, squirrels, and other small backyard critters, among other things. Any one of these would make a great gift for a nature enthusiast.

Donate: A donation in their honor is truly one of the best gifts you can give someone who loves the world around them. Whether you choose a wildlife organization or a charity that supports the rainforests, you can't go wrong with a gift like this. A gift that gives back the world they love will make any nature lover smile.

Whether you choose gardening tools or a wildlife-friendly charity, if you open your eyes to the world around you, you'll see dozens of ideas for gifts for the nature lover in your life. Be sure to wrap the gift in eco-friendly materials such as recycled papers and raffia. After all, it's the thought that counts, and few people understand this better than those in touch with the world of nature.

Why do you shop online?

You must be wondering what people are always talking about if you have never shopped online before. You guess that except for those people who live hundreds of kilometers from the nearest store that shopping online is a convenience, not a necessity. So how convenient could it be? What could be easier than hopping into your car and driving to the nearest mall ... and fighting for a parking space, then walking from store to store and aisle to aisle looking for the items that you want, and waiting in the check-out line, and lugging those bags out to the car through a heavy rain storm, and driving home through the traffic as the rain keeps pouring?

You have choices and will continue to have them. At least in your lifetime, Senate is not likely to outlaw physical stores.

In many instances, shopping online through the internet is a quick and easy alternative to the horrible experience listed above. Sometimes it allows you to do things that otherwise would be impossible for you, or can save you trouble and money -- lots of it. When that isn't the case, just shop the way you always have.

You should shop online through the Internet when:

• You know exactly what you want, and with a minimum of hassle and time. You don't want to spend too much time driving to a physical store and going through the usual routine there; and, if the item is out of stock and unavailable at the first store, you don't want to have to tramp to another and another, or wait week after week for delivery.

• You know what kind of thing you want to buy, but not particularly which one -- which book or CD or video. Also, you don't want to waste your money buying something you won't like and waste your time figuring out that you made a mistake.

• You know what you want to buy, but it's unusual that very few stores would ever carry such a thing..

• You're curious but you don't have the luxury of time to indulge your curiosity in the physical world where it takes so long and costs so much to go from one place to another. On the Internet, you can go from one side of the world to another with just a click of your mouse at the comfort of your home.

• You want to buy something, but don't want to be seen or caught buying it. Maybe it's a gift that you want to keep secret before you give it, and being seen going into the store by family or friends would blow the surprise. Or perhaps it's something you'd be embarrassed to buy in person. May be it’s a sex-related product that you don’t want people to know.

• You are a bargain hunter by nature. You get a charge out of buying things at lower prices than your friends and neighbors. Saving money is nice, but not nearly as good as flexing your smart-buyer muscles.

• You can't get to the store because ofan illness or taking care of a sick kid or age or bad weather or lack of transportation or lack of time.

We know that we have always been doing things the way we always have been. This article is to make you realize the ease of doing shopping the “new and lazy” way

We all know them. They buy 25-pound bags of sunflower seeds at the local warehouse club. Their backyards are a hodgepodge of feeders. You'll find binoculars on the windowsill above their kitchen sink. They're the backyard bird lovers in our lives, and when it comes time to shop for a special gift for such a person, what better way to go than to cater to their love of all things feathered. So when it comes time to shop for your favorite bird lover, here are a few ideas to consider:

Bird Baths: Bird baths make a great addition to any garden. From heavy, concrete stand-up varieties, to smaller resin models and even some that are meant to be hung from tree branches, bird baths are attractive, functional, and a great way to attract birds to a yard. As an add-on gift -- or for someone who already has a bird bath -- why not purchase a small bird bath heater to keep water flowing in winter months.

Bird Waterers: Okay, so your favorite bird lover cannot possibly fit another feeder into their backyard. For something a little bit different, why not purchase a waterer. Generally these are similar in style to bird feeders, but they hold a reservoir of water, and ports that allow birds to drink. They can usually be hung right beside bird feeders, and are something that even the most avid bird lovers usually don't have.

Plants: So what do plants have to do with birds? Plenty. A great gift for a backyard bird lover is any plant that will attract birds. Most garden centers have plant guides and one of the things that's usually indicated is which plants attract birds. Choose perennials that will be around for many seasons to come or a bright annual in a hanging basket for immediate gratification.

Nesting materials: Another great gift idea is a box that holds nesting materials such as raffia, straw, and bits of fiber. They can often be found in specialty stores such as feed stores and garden centers or online. What's nice about these boxes is that once they're empty, they're a great way to recycle. You can refill them with dryer lint, hair from your (or your pet's) hairbrush, bits of string, and the like. It encourages birds to nest in your yard, and makes an unusual gift for a bird lover.

Bird books: Most bookstores have a large nature section that include a variety of bird books. Whether it's a book geared to attracting birds to a garden or one that focuses on identifying local birds, a book makes a great gift. Some books even come with CDs that identify birdsongs.

Accessories: Why not make a bird lover's basket? Fill it with suet cakes, specialty birdseeds, hummingbird nectar mix, and maybe a few bird-themed novelties such as bookmarks, earrings, or garden ornaments.

The Gift of Giving: If the bird lover in your life has everything he or she possibly needs, then consider making a donation in their name to an organization such as The National Audubon Society. What better way to honor the recipient's love of wildlife than by supporting its preservation.

If none of these gift ideas strike your fancy, then head out to your local garden center, pet shop, or feed and supply store where you'll be sure to find plenty of additional inspiration. These days, the merchandise available for bird lovers is plentiful and creative, and you're certain to find just the right gift.

People generally shop online shopping malls because they offer a wide variety of products in a wide variety of categories. You can generally find items like sporting goods, fragrances, home and garden, bedding and bath supplies, and even make travel arrangements under one virtual roof. Online shopping malls are the basic equivalent of going to a conventional shopping mall without having to leave your home. They are a great time saver since they are open 24 hrs a day 7 days a week. They are a great help when you have limited time to shop or just don’t want to take the time to drive to a mall and content with parking, crowds or hoping to find an item and find out that it may be out of stock or you having to go to another store in another location just to complete your purchase.

A portal online shopping mall is the answer to most anything you want in an online shopping mall. It not only offers over 6,,00 stores in 21 categories, it also pays you back a certain percentage for every purchase. This mall offers all the big name stores like Target, Office Max, Macy’s, Sears, JC Penney, Wards, Radio Shack, Circuit City, Bed Bath, Dicks Sporting good, and it also offers other online shopping malls like NBC.Com, ShopKo, Amazon and Overstock. There are also a multitude of other stores that offer many of the same types of items offered by all these stores and some even offer larger cash back incentives than the bigger stores.

The major difference between a portal shopping mall, and other online malls is that this type of mall offers rebates of anywhere from 1% - 40% or more for every dollar you spend. To take advantage of all these savings, merely login via online shopping mall and start shopping. You can select individual stores like the ones mentioned earlier or by category. Once you select the store you want to shop, you will be linked into the corresponding store. There, you will make your purchases the same as if you went to the store directly. You pay for them with your major credit card and you enter your shipping information the same as always. After the transaction is complete, your rebate is credited to your portal online shopping mall account.

Before I start to tell you something about a weight loss pill named "Proactol", I would like you to think about this question: Do you hate Weight Loss products?

I hate them, and I even hate them more than you do. I’m pretty sure you would have the same feeling as mine, if you’ve already spent more than $1000 dollars on weight loss pills but still see a fatso in the mirror. Losing weight is hard and fairly expensive. But the thing bothers me is, I paid a lot but got nothing. Thousands of weight loss products are advertising how easily and how fast they could help you to lose weight. That’s not far from truth, as the speed of losing weight could really be faster than gaining it. However, many companies just want to make us believe we could lose pounds overnight, which is definitely negative.

Then, some days ago when I was surfing on the internet I came across the website of Proactol. I told myself, "Well, nice design with plenty testimonials, but I just don’t believe it can be better than the rest." I may take more exercises instead of taking more useless pills.

You know, I’m too urge to loss some weight. So, every kind of weight loss method would be somehow pretty attractive to me. Yes, I made a decision which I thought I was doing a wrong thing once again at that time: 10 minutes right after I closed the website of Proactol, I opened it again on the browser.

I will not pay for any more weight loss products before I know about any true result. So I tried my best to research Proactol. I tried to find out some Protocal users, asked them if the product really worked. I searched on Google, collected every little information about it. Well, that was really a hard work.

I myself could even not believe the result. Proactol Works! I couldn’t believe it but actually it did work! Proactol helped people like me in a noticeable way!

According to what I’ve researched, Proactol will help you to slim down, even if you wouldn’t strickly take meals according to your diet-plans. That makes me exciting. To tell the truth, I like eating. I like to cook myself nice dinners and really enjoy them. For losing weight, I have to make myself diet-plans, and eat only foods on the plans. That’s the pain. I feel like having lost the biggest happiness in my life everytime sitting in front of the planned diets. However, this time, I’ve got the cure - Proactol.

As we can know, Proactol is the first clinically proven product (not airy-fairy advertiser hype) to reduce fat-intake ever, and it has already proved itself to the public customers. It’s not like the rest of products which only waste my time and confidence. I was happy to give it a try, and I’m now much happier that I didn’t let it just pass by my sight when the first time I saw it. I ordered 4 bottles, and I don’t think I will need it again.

I know many of you have the same feeling like me before. I just couldn’t believe I could succeeded in this battle of losing weight. When I was proven wrong, you should know how happy I was! I highly recommend you to get Proactol NOW if you want to win your battle as well.

Whether you’re traveling to see friends and family or closing the deal of a lifetime, for many of us flying has become a necessity. And while flying is becoming safer by the day, it seems that for your luggage, the underbelly of the plane is still a dark and mysterious – and sometimes dangerous place to be.

Learn a few simple steps that can help you avoid losing your luggage – and even your temper – the next time you fly.

• If you can – avoid checking your bags. Simply roll your clothes tightly, pack only what you need and be on your way. (It’s the ultimate way to avoid losing your luggage – because it’s always with you!)
• If you must check a bag, consider using a shipping service to get your luggage to your destination. Insured and completely trackable, you can send your precious cargo ahead of you so all you have to do is head to your hotel.
• Avoid the frustration of lost luggage and pack the items you’ll need within the first day or so into your carry-on. This way, if your checked bag is lost, you’ll have enough clothing, medication, etc. to get you through the first day or so of your stay.
• Likewise, truly valuable or precious items should be left at home – or at least carried on.
• Always make sure your luggage tag information is current and contains your cell phone number and destination contact information. As a precaution, put the same information in a slip of paper inside your checked bag, as well.
• Always check your bag before you leave the baggage claim area. Many bags look similar and checking the contents of the bag will help ensure the bag you have is, in fact, yours.

Certainly to the last point, carrying a bag that is a color other than black can help you locate your luggage quickly. And while more luggage manufacturers are offering bags in red, blue and green, sometimes that’s just not enough to break through the luggage clutter on the carousel.

Adorning autos with accessories really adds up to their attraction and that is why not a few people apply this method of garnishing cars. When a car is bought in its pristine condition, it lacks in so many small things and hence requires a good do-up. Unless it is equipped with all these teensy weensy gizmos, the car may not get that swanky look or become as comfy as you want it to be. Thankfully, the automobile market is replete with such small and cute devices. Momo corse car accessories rank top among them.

One may find it necessary to enrich his car with accessories immediately after he takes it out of the showroom. Or even it may be that he needs to change some of the kits after driving the car for a few months. May be it is a gear knob or a steering wheel, gear shaft gaiters or a seat belt, Momo corse has it for you. Products from Momo are gorgeous in look and comfy in use. It has plenty of options to offer so far colour, size and design of the accessories are concerned.

Momo corse car accessories are equally popular among private as well as sports car. If there is strong and petite wheels are there, then there is standard gear knob made with soft grained PU material. Harness pads, seat belt pads, and all other such accessories are made with high quality materials to help you give your car a classy and stylish look.

However, a little precaution must be taken while purchasing momo corse car accessories to ensure that you are buying the genuine products. In this case, dedicating time and tracing out the right product is necessary. One can buy these accessories online. But he must depend only on the well-known websites avoiding the less known portals. Make your car comfy and give it a classy look, but with only genuine products.

The author is a automobile writer specializing in automobile and car accessories products and has written authoritative articles on the car accessories industry. He has done his Master in Business Administration and is currently assisting direct car accessories as a car accessories specialist.

Back when travel was a chic, elegant affair that was as much about image as it was about going somewhere – anywhere – the weight and size of your luggage was the last thing on anyone’s mind. But in the world of low-priced airfares, cattle call-style boarding and hurried dashes from the gate to gate, being able to handle your bags with ease is more important than ever.

Thankfully, new technology and better design are making luggage lighter and more functional every season. But if you truly want to make the most of this lightweight luggage, you first have to find the right bag – and secondly, you should learn how to choose what to put inside those bags that will make them lighter than you ever thought possible.

The Bags

To make travel easier on you – try to choose a suitcase that’s as lightweight and durable as possible. Obviously leather bags look great, but they also tend to weigh much more. And the same goes for hard-sided cases. So if you’re searching for truly lightweight luggage, your best option is always a soft-sided bag.

Of course, not all soft-sided suitcases are created equally, so when making your decision, there are a few things you should consider.

• Try to find a bag with graphite and/or honeycombed frames.
• Ballistic and Cordura nylon are both sturdy and durable – and when paired with quality construction methods, they will last a lifetime.
• Look for signs of quality construction, such as taped zippers, reinforced edges, etc.
• All of your bags should come with well-constructed handles that fit your hand comfortably – and if they have shoulder straps, those should be made of wide webbing and offer padding where the strap meets your shoulder. After all, you’ll likely be carrying these bags yourself, so they should be comfortable.
• If your bag has wheels, make sure they roll smoothly and are securely attached to the bag.
• Read online reviews of the bags you’re considering and find out what others think of them.

For my two cents, some of the best super-lightweight bags on the market are made by Delsey Luggage. Their Helium line is seriously lightweight. In fact, my Delsey luggage tote, which is perfect for overnight trips, weighs just two pounds – and even my big 29-inch rolling bag weighs just 10 pounds.

All of my Delsey luggage boasts the same graphite frames, ballistic nylon fabric and construction I mentioned above – and they’ve really changed the way I feel about traveling with carry-on bags.

Packing Tips for Even Lighter Weight Bags

Even with bags that are lightweight like the Delsey luggage collection, there are still some things you can do when packing that will lighten your load even more.

• Pack multi-functional clothes and shoes so you can simply change your accessories for dressier occasions.
• If you want to wear jeans while you’re on your trip, wear them on the flight to your destination. They’re bulky and heavy and if you can wear them during the flight and simply iron the sagging knees back into shape for use later, it will save you room – and weight in your bag.
• If you can get away with packing just one pair of shoes and wearing another, you should certainly do so. As with jeans, shoes are bulky and heavy and can really weigh you down.
• If athletic-style gear is appropriate, packing nylon or nylon-blend pants and shirts makes perfect sense. Not only are they lightweight, but they’re wrinkle-resistant and very often come in “urban chic” styles that don’t read too outdoorsy for the city.
• Don’t take your entire make-up or toiletry collection. Instead, pack in travel sizes and take only the bare essentials. Plus, with the new TSA rules, liquids and gels have to be kept at three ounces or less, so packing for lightweight travel in this way just makes sense.

No matter what type of luggage you have, you can still create a lighter weight bag using these packing tips, but if you invest in the right pieces and follow these packing tips, you can easily make struggling with your bags a thing of the past.