luggage – The Gadgeteer https://the-gadgeteer.com Gadget news and reviews since 1997! Wed, 19 Jul 2023 12:55:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.1 https://the-gadgeteer.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/cropped-wp-icon-gadgeteer-logo-32x32.jpg luggage – The Gadgeteer https://the-gadgeteer.com 32 32 PROPS Luggage review – this carry-on bag has legs! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/18/props-luggage-review-this-carry-on-bag-has-legs/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/18/props-luggage-review-this-carry-on-bag-has-legs/#comments Tue, 18 Jul 2023 15:00:01 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=399290 REVIEW – When it comes to luggage, bags are pretty much all the same, right? That’s what I thought until I saw these carry-on bags from PROPS Luggage. They look like regular rolling bags, but they hide a feature that makes them way more convenient to use than all the other bags in my closet! …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/18/props-luggage-review-this-carry-on-bag-has-legs/feed/ 11 Cambond compression packing cubes review – travel made easier? https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/07/cambond-compression-packing-cubes-review-travel-made-easier/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/07/cambond-compression-packing-cubes-review-travel-made-easier/#comments Sun, 07 May 2023 15:00:06 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=388982 REVIEW – I’ve got a kind of divisive review for this week, at least for frequent travelers: packing cubes. You see, you’re either a packing cube person or you’re not, I find. I have mixed feelings about them, but lately, I’ve seen packing cubes like the Cambond compression packing cubes all over the internet. They …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/07/cambond-compression-packing-cubes-review-travel-made-easier/feed/ 5 Quince Carry-On Hard Shell Luggage review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/04/21/quince-carry-on-hard-shell-luggage-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/04/21/quince-carry-on-hard-shell-luggage-review/#comments Fri, 21 Apr 2023 14:29:28 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=386159 REVIEW – We do a lot of short trips and are always looking for a durable and more importantly functional way to pack.  So, I was excited to try out a new option.  Find out what I thought of the Quince Carry-On Hard Shell Suitcase. What is it? The Quince Carry-On Hard Shell Suitcase is …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/04/21/quince-carry-on-hard-shell-luggage-review/feed/ 1 Roam Expedition Expandable luggage review – colorful travel gear https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/05/11/roam-expedition-expandable-luggage-review-colorful-travel-gear/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/05/11/roam-expedition-expandable-luggage-review-colorful-travel-gear/#comments Wed, 11 May 2022 12:48:57 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=352412 REVIEW – One instance of realizing that you are now an adult is when you finally find yourself shopping for luggage. What used to be just handed down to you or whatever you could find in your closet to stuff clothes in for spring break suddenly turned into a systematic (spreadsheets may have been involved) …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/05/11/roam-expedition-expandable-luggage-review-colorful-travel-gear/feed/ 1 Victorinox Spectra travel gear – is it the swiss army knife of luggage? https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/04/08/victorinox-spectra-travel-gear-is-it-the-swiss-army-knife-of-luggage/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/04/08/victorinox-spectra-travel-gear-is-it-the-swiss-army-knife-of-luggage/#comments Fri, 08 Apr 2022 13:00:38 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=351775 NEWS – A couple of days ago, I told you all about Leatherman’s latest gear which just happens to be t-shirts and hats instead of multi-tools. Now another huge player in the multi-tool/EDC world has rolled out (see what I did there?) new versions of their Spectra line of rolling luggage. The 65% of the …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/04/08/victorinox-spectra-travel-gear-is-it-the-swiss-army-knife-of-luggage/feed/ 5 July Carry-On Pro review – a roll aboard suitcase, laptop sleeve, and charging combo https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/11/13/july-carry-on-pro-review-a-roll-aboard-suitcase-laptop-sleeve-and-charging-combo/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/11/13/july-carry-on-pro-review-a-roll-aboard-suitcase-laptop-sleeve-and-charging-combo/#comments Sat, 13 Nov 2021 14:00:08 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=338876 REVIEW – Carry-on suitcases are a dime a dozen.  Everybody makes one.  They all do pretty much the same thing – hold your junk and fit in the overhead bin on an aircraft.  Why should we care about any new ones that come on the market?  To be noticed in the fray, it would need …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/11/13/july-carry-on-pro-review-a-roll-aboard-suitcase-laptop-sleeve-and-charging-combo/feed/ 2 Kabuto carry-on suitcase review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/06/29/kabuto-carry-on-suitcase-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/06/29/kabuto-carry-on-suitcase-review/#comments Tue, 29 Jun 2021 13:00:23 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=328473 REVIEW – I have something of an almost diagnosable mania for luggage and backpacks. I guess it’s because I feel like the right travelling gear can really make or break your travel days. When Kabuto offered up a premium carry-on to review right before my family vacation, I was all over it! What is it? …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/06/29/kabuto-carry-on-suitcase-review/feed/ 2 LEVEL8 Elegance Carry-On Luggage review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/01/16/level8-elegance-carry-on-luggage-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/01/16/level8-elegance-carry-on-luggage-review/#respond Sat, 16 Jan 2021 13:53:08 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=314145 REVIEW – We didn’t travel much in 2020 due to COVID; instead, we chose to be cautious and hang out at home a lot.  Hopefully things will look better in 2021, especially if these vaccines work well.  If they do, then we’ll definitely take a vacation or two.  Maybe we’ll head down to Myrtle Beach, …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/01/16/level8-elegance-carry-on-luggage-review/feed/ 0 Monos Carry-On Pro suitcase review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2020/11/29/monos-carry-on-pro-suitcase-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2020/11/29/monos-carry-on-pro-suitcase-review/#comments Sun, 29 Nov 2020 15:00:37 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=309826 REVIEW – I remember travel.  We used to do it.  In fact, we were in New Zealand on a cruise in March 2020 when the proverbial COVID poo hit the fan, our 56-day trip was cut short by 44 days, and we had to fly home from Sydney, Australia immediately after disembarking the ship.  Some …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2020/11/29/monos-carry-on-pro-suitcase-review/feed/ 1 Pull your kids around on a JetKids suitcase and then use it to “upgrade” their airline seat https://the-gadgeteer.com/2020/04/28/pull-your-kids-around-on-a-jetkids-suitcase-and-then-use-it-to-upgrade-their-airline-seat/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2020/04/28/pull-your-kids-around-on-a-jetkids-suitcase-and-then-use-it-to-upgrade-their-airline-seat/#respond Tue, 28 Apr 2020 14:00:59 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=297300 NEWS – One day, we will get back to traveling again and when we do, this may be the suitcase you need if you happen to have toddlers. The JetKids suitcase by Stokke is a hard plastic carry-on sized suitcase that is rugged enough to pull your kids around the airport so you don’t have …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2020/04/28/pull-your-kids-around-on-a-jetkids-suitcase-and-then-use-it-to-upgrade-their-airline-seat/feed/ 0 OGIO Alpha Convoy Travel Bag review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2019/10/04/ogio-alpha-convoy-travel-bag-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2019/10/04/ogio-alpha-convoy-travel-bag-review/#comments Fri, 04 Oct 2019 12:00:40 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=282570 REVIEW – Our family has several pieces of luggage, but after traveling to Asia and back and all over the east coast, they’re pretty beaten up.  Additionally, they are not very flexible, as they have one main compartment for storing everything.  It’s time to try something new, preferably something that is both durable and flexible.  …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2019/10/04/ogio-alpha-convoy-travel-bag-review/feed/ 4 The UpCart Deluxe stair climbing handcart review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2018/04/04/the-upcart-deluxe-stair-climbing-handcart-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2018/04/04/the-upcart-deluxe-stair-climbing-handcart-review/#comments Wed, 04 Apr 2018 20:00:04 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=237913 Several weeks ago, I wrote a news story on the UpCart and received some comments from our readers, including a request to review the cart. At that time, it was just a news story and I did not have one to review. Shortly thereafter, the owner of the UpCart Company saw the news story and …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2018/04/04/the-upcart-deluxe-stair-climbing-handcart-review/feed/ 2 Saddleback Leather Company Hardside Carry On bag review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/12/02/saddleback-leather-company-hardside-carry-on-bag-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/12/02/saddleback-leather-company-hardside-carry-on-bag-review/#comments Sat, 02 Dec 2017 13:40:07 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=230129 When looking for the right bag, I am as captured by form as I am by function, sometimes to the point of making concessions on function when I find a real head-turning item. This is exactly the state I find myself in after using the Hardside Leather Carry On from Saddleback Leather Company.  I have …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/12/02/saddleback-leather-company-hardside-carry-on-bag-review/feed/ 1 Rule the airways with the InCase NoviConnected Smart Hardshell Luggage https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/09/20/rule-the-airways-with-the-incase-noviconnected-smart-hardshell-luggage/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/09/20/rule-the-airways-with-the-incase-noviconnected-smart-hardshell-luggage/#respond Wed, 20 Sep 2017 12:00:54 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=226066 Incase, known for their innovative bag designs and Apple-friendly products, has entered the smart luggage market with the new NoviConnected 22 Smart Hardshell Luggage. They’re bringing a pretty amazing set of features for the road warrior.  The NoviConnected 22 is TSA approved for carry-on at 22″ by 14″ by 9″ and is built with a …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/09/20/rule-the-airways-with-the-incase-noviconnected-smart-hardshell-luggage/feed/ 0 ec-bc Sparrow II Wheeled Garment Bag review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/02/13/ec-bc-sparrow-ii-wheeled-garment-bag-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/02/13/ec-bc-sparrow-ii-wheeled-garment-bag-review/#comments Mon, 13 Feb 2017 14:00:11 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=211961 Even though I’ve reviewed a few backpacks to hold my gadgets and stuff, this is the first bonafide suitcase I’ve reviewed. I don’t travel much for my job, but when my wife and I travel, our cheap carryons are nothing but a pain—and kinda embarrassing when seen at an airport. So when the very attractive ec-bc …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/02/13/ec-bc-sparrow-ii-wheeled-garment-bag-review/feed/ 2 ecbc Sparrow II garment bag can make flying less stressful https://the-gadgeteer.com/2016/11/21/ecbc-sparrow-ii-garment-bag-can-make-flying-less-stressful/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2016/11/21/ecbc-sparrow-ii-garment-bag-can-make-flying-less-stressful/#respond Mon, 21 Nov 2016 13:33:56 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=207782 When it comes to backpacks and luggage, ecbc is a name that people trust because of their quality and airport/TSA friendly design. Even though the ecbc Sparrow Garment bag has been a favorite among travelers, ecbc has decided to improve it by introducing the Sparrow II. The Sparrow II kicks off ecbc’s next generation of stylish, …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2016/11/21/ecbc-sparrow-ii-garment-bag-can-make-flying-less-stressful/feed/ 0 Standard Luggage Co. Carry-On Backpack review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2016/06/19/standard-luggage-co-carry-on-backpack-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2016/06/19/standard-luggage-co-carry-on-backpack-review/#comments Sun, 19 Jun 2016 13:23:20 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=199448 Over Memorial Day weekend, I went on a trip to visit the in-laws, and thought it would be a perfect chance to try out some new luggage. This time, however, I wanted to forego checking a bag and rely solely on carry-on luggage for a week long trip. Standard Luggage Co. offered their carry-on backpack to …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2016/06/19/standard-luggage-co-carry-on-backpack-review/feed/ 4 The Barracuda is the ultimate road warrior’s carry-on bag https://the-gadgeteer.com/2016/06/16/the-barracuda-is-the-ultimate-road-warriors-carry-on-bag/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2016/06/16/the-barracuda-is-the-ultimate-road-warriors-carry-on-bag/#comments Thu, 16 Jun 2016 12:00:57 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=200006 I can’t help but hear Heart’s Barracuda song whenever I look at this bag. That’s not a bad thing though because that’s a cool song and this is a cool carry-on bag. On paper, the Barracuda Smart Collapsible carry-on bag has all the features that seasoned travelers want. To start with, it has ample room …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2016/06/16/the-barracuda-is-the-ultimate-road-warriors-carry-on-bag/feed/ 1 Lipault Foldable 2-Wheeled 22″ Carry-on bag review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2015/10/19/lipault-foldable-2-wheeled-22-carry-on-bag-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2015/10/19/lipault-foldable-2-wheeled-22-carry-on-bag-review/#comments Mon, 19 Oct 2015 14:00:00 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=186863 The best part of traveling is seeing new places, meeting new people and eating new foods. The worst part about traveling is packing. Especially unpacking. In the past, it’s been a big hassle to our old luggage because it was like a set of Russian nested dolls, where the largest suitcase held the next largest suitcase, …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2015/10/19/lipault-foldable-2-wheeled-22-carry-on-bag-review/feed/ 1 Genius Pack 21″ Hardside Spinner Carry On bag review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2015/10/14/genius-pack-21-hardside-spinner-carry-on-bag-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2015/10/14/genius-pack-21-hardside-spinner-carry-on-bag-review/#comments Wed, 14 Oct 2015 12:00:10 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=186277 I avoid checking bags in while flying whenever possible.  Additional bag fees?  No, it’s the hassle of waiting for checked bags at the carousel, the risk of lost luggage, and the tendency to overpack.  I tend to travel with lots of loose items (charging cables, wall warts, adapters), so what if I could find a …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2015/10/14/genius-pack-21-hardside-spinner-carry-on-bag-review/feed/ 3 Auca multi-purpose luggage transforms into furniture https://the-gadgeteer.com/2015/09/11/auca-multi-purpose-luggage-transforms-into-furniture/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2015/09/11/auca-multi-purpose-luggage-transforms-into-furniture/#comments Fri, 11 Sep 2015 12:00:21 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=185064 I love products that have more than one use, and the Auca multifunctional luggage fits that description very nicely. It’s a 25″ suitcase that doubles as a desk and cabinet when your travel destination is lacking those amenities. Available in red, green, yellow and blue, this luggage features 360-degree wheels with a braking mechanism for …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2015/09/11/auca-multi-purpose-luggage-transforms-into-furniture/feed/ 13 Shelfpack is the ultimate suitcase https://the-gadgeteer.com/2015/07/04/shelfpack-the-ultimate-suitcase/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2015/07/04/shelfpack-the-ultimate-suitcase/#comments Sat, 04 Jul 2015 13:00:50 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=181227 Whenever my family and I go on vacation we run into the same problem; there is never enough room in the hotel dresser to store all of our clothes. There are four of us and we usually end up “fighting” over who gets enough drawers. Inevitably, clothes end up scattered in drawers, in suitcases, and …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2015/07/04/shelfpack-the-ultimate-suitcase/feed/ 3 Genius Pack 22″ Carry On review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2015/05/24/genius-pack-22-carry-on-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2015/05/24/genius-pack-22-carry-on-review/#comments Sun, 24 May 2015 14:00:06 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=178255 Have you ever stood at the baggage conveyor after a flight and wondered which black rolling bag was yours? I sure have. We have half a dozen in the attic in various sizes and weights, so when our Benevolent Gadgeteer Overlord offered the Genius Pack, I wondered if it might somehow be different. I had …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2015/05/24/genius-pack-22-carry-on-review/feed/ 3 Always know where your luggage is with the Smart Unit tracker https://the-gadgeteer.com/2015/05/01/always-know-where-your-luggage-is-with-the-smart-unit-tracker/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2015/05/01/always-know-where-your-luggage-is-with-the-smart-unit-tracker/#comments Fri, 01 May 2015 13:00:54 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=177894 Smart Unit says that 90,000 pieces of luggage are mishandled and from that 3,000 pieces are definitely lost each day.  They have created a smart luggage tracker that can help you locate your luggage anywhere in the world where a cell phone GSM/GPRS network is available, even when the airline has no idea where it is. …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2015/05/01/always-know-where-your-luggage-is-with-the-smart-unit-tracker/feed/ 2 A tortoise by another name… the Nendo Kame upright 55 carry on https://the-gadgeteer.com/2015/03/26/a-tortoise-by-another-name-the-nendo-kame-upright-55-carry-on/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2015/03/26/a-tortoise-by-another-name-the-nendo-kame-upright-55-carry-on/#respond Thu, 26 Mar 2015 14:36:49 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=175773 A decent set of luggage is almost paramount these days when doing extensive or long travel. While polycarbonate luggage is usually a little more durable and lighter, it often only comes in a clam shell design (basically the suitcase zippers down the middle and opens with two equal size sides). Fabric luggage usually has a …

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