Luggage That Carries Everything but You
11/06/2014
The time for family, turkey, and football has arrived. For many of
us, that means boarding a plane and flying halfway across the
country. A reliable and durable suitcase goes a long way in
ensuring smooth holiday travels. We all know packing is hard enough
as it is, so we have selected the most versatile bags from the best
brands to put your mind at ease.
Roller Suitcases
Patagonia | Transport Roller - 35L | 60L |
90L
The Patagonia Transport Roller is the
perfect airline travel bag, with everything you need from smooth
rolling wheels to an extendable handle with varying heights. It
guarantees top-notch protection with an aluminum frame that expands
to protect items inside and collapses for convenient storage. It
comes in three sizes: 35L, 60L & 90L, the smallest is designed
to meet airline carry-on requirements. Made with 900D recycled PET
twill polyester fabric, to withstand travel abuse and resist water.
Each bag has side and top handles making it easy to grab from any
direction and a plastic handle on the bottom for loading.
The North Face | Rolling Thunder - 30"
The North Face Rolling Thunder is a duffle with
the convenience of a roller. Our favorite feature is the
external compartment that keeps your dirty clothes separate from
the rest of the bag. This bag comes in 10 different color choices
making it easy to spot at the baggage terminal. The D-shaped zipper
lets the top flap open making it simple to pack and secures down
with extra buckles on the outside to insure your items are safe.
The heavy duty outside has a nylon coating to protect against water
and material made from 1000D polyester, TPE laminate, and 1680D
nylon to guarantee a lifetime of travel abuse. There are plastic
bumpers on the bottom and handles to protect it from impact.
Thule | Crossover - 38L | 45L
The Thule Crossover is all business. Lightweight
and rugged, the exoskeleton is solid polypropylene to absorb
impacts and has aluminum hardware to remain as light as possible.
The front converts into a backpack with hidden straps in the zipper
pocket, and the wheels are positioned away from the body to ensure
comfort on your back. Inside you will find a padded laptop case,
separated compartments to keep suits fresh, and a crushproof
safe-zone case for eyewear or electronics.
Duffles
Mountain Hardware | Lightweight Exp Duffle - X| S |
M
The Lightweight Expedition Duffle folds into
its own zippered pouch with ease for compact storage. It's the
perfect piece to bring for the holidays, when you always leave with
more than you brought. Made from a highly durable 210D velocity
nylon fabric to protect against punctures or tears and supportive
web design straps that wrap around the entire bag to distribute
weight. The straps are adjustable and wide enough to not dig into
your shoulders.
The North Face | Base Camp Duffle - S | M | L |
XL
The hefty Base Camp Duffle is durable,
and withstands wear and tear thanks to its 840D ballistic nylon and
1000D TPE laminate. Unzip the top to access every corner with a
D-shaped zipper. Straps and handles surround the bag to transport
and strap down with ease.
Carry-Ons
Osprey | Porter - 46L
The Porter is big enough for your weekend
trips or the perfect carry-on for flights. It brings organization
to a whole new level, by having padded pockets for everything: your
laptop, tablet, notebooks and an outside vertical front pocket to
carry a blanket or towel. The straps are padded and ergonomically
designed for safety of your back, with a hip belt to distribute the
weight. These straps are stowable to convert this backpack into a
duffle, with multiple handles on top and bottom of the bag. Around
the front, are straight jacket compression straps to hold
everything in tightly.
Osprey | Contrail Courier -
We had to include the Contrail
Courier because we know how hard it can be going
through airport security with electronics. The contrail connects
easily to any roller bag, with a magnetic top sleeve that slides
over the top handle, allowing the bag to hang down on top of the
suitcase. Inside there is a padded sleeve for laptops, a separate
one for tablets, two zippered side pockets, and two mesh side
pockets for all the organization you need. It even has a hidden
zipper security pocket inside for extra safety.