Donna, I bought a great system where the bags hand onto one another. This really works incredibly well and you can pack each bag lighter. I often put a filled suitcase into a larger suitcase going and piggyback it going home. This is how I brought home a 6 by 9 Turkish rug last year. We always take a duffle on a cruise. They fold down so nicely and fit under the bed well. Great for shoes, underwear and all things that don't wrinkle.