The Luggage Blog

Esquire Magazine, the original and leading men’s lifestyle magazine, recently compiled a list of 5 Pieces of Classic Luggage. While their selections are absolutely beautiful and certainly classic (with styles from Gucci, Hermes & Louis Vuitton), at a combined average of $5,000, we thought you might like to see a few attainable pieces of luggage that exude timeless style.

For over 100 years Hartmann Luggage has been the leader in providing stylish and practical luggage for the sophisticated traveler.  This 22 Inch Mobile Traveler is from their Wings Collection - the symbol of that outstanding reputation. $795

The Mullholland Brothers All Leather Longhorn Weekend Bag is the kind of timeless leather duffel that gets better with age. $885

Seasoned travelers will tell you, there’s nothing like a Tumi. This 22 inch Frequent Traveler embodies premium quality and design. $595

For your daily travels to and from the office, a handsome Belting Leather Attache by Hartmann will carry it all in style. $795

First introduced in 1958, the Samsonite Silhouette series is synonymous with classic American travel. The Silouhette 11 Boston Bag is a traditional carry on or overnight option. $99.99

Seasoned fliers know the drill: take off your shoes, dump the latte, and whip out that quart sized bag of liquids. Now, thanks to the TSA, those traveling with a laptop can keep it inside of their bag. In an effort to streamline the security process and reduce damage to and loss of laptops, the TSA called upon manufacturers to create bags that provide a clear and unobstructed view of the laptop for x-ray screening. Several producers of briefcases and travel goods answered that call and checkpoint friendly laptop bags have hit the market.

Tumi, the leader in luggage and briefcases, added a checkpoint friendly bag to their Alpha Series of business cases. The Tumi T-Pass Medium Capacity Laptop Brief features a split-opening panel along the back of the bag. It also includes foam blocks for accommodating smaller laptops. Briggs and Riley’s appropriately called, 17in. Speed Thru™ Case, uses a clam shell design to house the SpeedThru™ pocket. The laptop section features an orange lining, so you can easily tell that it is open. For a smaller version, look to Codi’s Checkpoint Friendly Laptop Case. Also making use of the clam shell design, one side is a dedicated compartment for the laptop; the other provides additional space for files and accessories.

While the TSA still reserves the right to ask passengers to remove their laptop from its case, any of these briefcases- with specially designed compartments-improves your chances of zipping through security lines.

Visit tsa.gov for more information regarding TSA’s laptop bag procedures.

Every journey we take should feel like an adventure. Hey, with the way airlines are treating us nowadays they pretty much are. The new Camouflage print available in Tumi’s T-Tech Adventure series seemed like an ideal (and snarky) match for today’s travels.
 
Perfect for: A casual weekend getaway…adventure optional.
 
Favorite feature: It’s lightweight, a great size for 2-3 nights and easy to spot at the airport. Though of course, I can make myself completely inconspicuous should I end up in a scary situation in the woods : )
 
Drawbacks: I’m never a big fan of too many compartments. Just give me a main packing space and an outside pocket and I’m happy. Its numerous pockets remind me of just how unorganized I am.
 
Bottom line: The T-Tech Adventure Medium wheeled duffel is great looking and a practical piece to own for shorter trips. It’s durability, along with its timeless camo pattern assures me that I will make use it for years to come.

See the Tumi T-Tech Adventure Collection on LuggageOnline

The Tumi T-Tech Move Collection is now on Sale.  If you’ve been looking for a durable travel bag at a GREAT price…you have to check out the Tumi T-Tech Move Collection now! All styles are on sale and some are up to 51% OFF!  The Tumi T-Tech Move Collection is constructed of Tumi’s lightweight, water-resistant nylon and is perfect for the organized traveler who wants a durable bag!  Now is the perfect time to get that bag you’ve been waiting for!

View the Tumi T-Tech Move Collection on Luggage Online.

Well it seems as though Tumi is always doing their best to come up with new and exciting collections.  Believe it or not, luggage can be pretty exciting and I think Tumi has done just that with their introduction of the new T-Tech Adventure Collection.

One of Tumi’s newest is the T-Tech Adventure Collection.  T-Tech Adventure is full of bright colors and the name says it all with the adventurous styles and designs that went into this collection.  The entire collection is made from Tumi’s exclusive X-Tech fabric, which is extremely durable, abrasion resistant and soft to the touch! Oooohhh you might just have to get one of these new bags!

Tumi has even created a new informational website, designated to the T-Tech label only.  This website explains all of the collections under the T-Tech label.  The new outdoorsy yet urban look of T-Tech separates itself from the oh so modern classic iconic style of Tumi.  Judge for yourselves!

View the T-Tech Adventure Collection on Luggage Online.

The Rough and Tumbler test, which entailed filling carry-on suitcases until they weighed 20-25 lbs and tumbling them up to 1,000 times, is among one of the tests done by Consumer Reports. The tests determined which of 12 brand suitcases were the toughest of travelers.  The report was quite interesting and you can see the chart to the left of what was found in terms of durability, capacity and convenience.

The bottom line is, Tumi was rated best overall with more room than most brands! Highest in quality and price, the Tumi Alpha 22″ Carry-On costs $595.  It was also determined that there are other brands that cost less and are still good quality but didn’t perform as well in every test category.  It comes down to your preference and price range as to what bag is perfect for your needs. So don’t overlook the Victorinox NXT, Hartmann Stratum and Briggs & Riley Baseline or any of the other top carry-ons!