Wordlock - Luggage Lock with Letters!
By Krista | October 15, 2008
If you are like me and can barely remember your phone number some days, let alone a combination for a lock you don’t use everyday, then Wordlock will be a must-have travel accessory. Wordlock uses a four-letter word code of your choice (out of 10,000 possible combinations) instead of an easy to forget string of digits. Why didn’t someone think of this sooner? TSA-approved, of course.
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Luggage Pros Video Series - Victorinox Werks Traveler 3.0
By Mike | October 9, 2008
Watch our demonstration of the new and innovative features of this Victorinox line.
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“Checkpoint Friendly” Laptop Bags Continued
By Mike | October 8, 2008
Since I last wrote about “checkpoint friendly” laptop bags, we have expanded our selection. We now carry two new CompuBriefs by Pathfinder. These bags are extremely well designed, durable, and convenient. Per the TSA guidelines, both the wheeled CumpuBrief and shoulder CompuBrief have a laptop only section, so that your laptop can easily be scanned by the x-ray machines at the checkpoints.
Pathfinder has been one of the first companies to introduce the concept of the “checkpoint friendly” laptop bag, and these two bags have been featured in over 100 articles. These bags are constructed of very durable 1680 Denier Ballistic Nylon. Both can fit up to a 15.4 inch laptop.
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“Checkpoint Friendly” Laptop Bags
By Mike | September 23, 2008
Are you tired of being held up at security checkpoints because you happen to be bringing your laptop along on your trip? Checkpoints are a big enough hassle as it is - take off your jacket, take off your shoes, take off your hat, etc. Well the TSA feels your pain…sort of. They have recently come out with guidelines for “checkpoint friendly” laptop bags and cases.
- Your laptop bag has a designated laptop-only section that can lay flat on the X-ray belt
- There are no metal snaps, zippers or buckles inside, underneath or on-top of the laptop-only section
- There are no pockets on the inside or outside of the laptop-only section
- There is nothing in the laptop compartment other than the laptop
- You can completely unfold your bag so that there is nothing above or below the laptop-only section, allowing the bag to lay flat on the X-ray belt.
This doesn’t necessarily mean that you will need to buy a new laptop bag. Many bags that are currently sold already conform to these guidelines. If you use a simple laptop sleeve, you also have nothing to worry about, unless of course you are stuffing other things in there - if you are, don’t. This actually applies to all laptop bags. Make sure that there isn’t anything else inside the laptop only compartment other than the laptop, otherwise your bag will need to be searched anyway.
Briggs & Riley, has recently approved many of its laptop bags and cases, as “checkpoint friendly”. They have closely worked with the TSA to test these bags on the x-ray machines, to make sure that they can be scanned. These bags have a removable laptop sleeve feature, which allows you to, yes, remove your laptop and place it separately on the x-ray conveyor.
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Buy Green - Patagonia Bags
By Mike | September 19, 2008
If you haven’t noticed yet, many of the top global companies are going “green”. They are using more reusable energy and resources, using recycled materials for manufacturing and production, creating less pollution, etc. Luggage manufacturers are joining the trend, with “green bags”.
Patagonia is one of those companies. They seek to build the best quality products, which have less adverse effects on our environment, without compromising quality. Many of their products are made using soda bottles, unusable second quality fabrics and worn out garments. These, in turn, are made into polyester fibers. Quality is therefore not only how well a product performs and holds up, but also how it’s made. Luggage Pros is proud to now be an authorized Patagonia retailer.
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Three Things to Consider When Packing for a Business Trip
By Mike | September 18, 2008
With the new airline restrictions, business travel has become even more of a hassle than it used to be. Here are three things to consider, to get you to and from your business destination as painlessly as possible: consider what you are packing, what you are packing it in, and how you are packing it. Sounds like a no-brainer, but read on for some useful tips.
What to Pack
Depending on the length of your trip, you will need to pack accordingly. If it’s only a few days, then this is not an issue. However, if this is a longer one, say two weeks, you will need to get creative, to avoid checking a bag. Consider bringing only one (two at most) dark suit, with a variety of colored shirts/ties. This way you can mix and match without bringing your whole business wardrobe along for the ride.
What to Pack It In
Many business travelers know that checking a bag is a big no-no on a business trip. It wastes time, money, and you never really know whether you will actually get your bag at your destination - and who would want to be stuck at an important presentation without their favorite “power tie”. So you know you have to carry-on, but what size bag can you bring? As a general rule, a 22-inch bag is the maximum size that you will be able to bring on the plane. An important thing to consider is the weight of your suitcase. many of the higher end brands have begun coming out with lighter weight lines, which means you can now get both quality and style in your light weight carry on. Any of the following are great light weight carry-on options:
- Rimowa Salsa 22″ Cabin Trolley
- Delsey Helium Fusion Carry-On Expandable Suiter Trolley
- International Traveller 100% German Polycarbonate 21.5″ Wheeled Carry-on
- Travelpro WalkAbout Lite 2 22″ Expandable Rollaboard Suiter
- Victorinox Werks Traveler 3.0 Wheeled Carry-On Garment Bag
How to Pack
One of the biggest nuisances on a business trip are wrinkles in your business wear. When packing your suit(s) consider folding them around the rest of the contents of your bag, instead of folding it onto itself. This will prevent any hard creases from forming. When packing your shirts, consider using a packing sleeve to prevent wrinkles. Roll your ties, or pack them into the same packing sleeve. Also, organizing your items with packing cubes is a great idea, in case your bag needs to be searched. This will prevent your neatly packed business clothes from being ruffled and wrinkled. One more thing, don’t forget to adequately pack your personal care items:
- Travelon TSA Approved 1-Quart Zip-Top Bag With Plastic Bottles
- mysmartpac - prepackaged personal care kit
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Fall Color Watch: Chocolate
By Krista | September 11, 2008
Fall is near, and with it comes the newest color trend in luggage: brown. Rich, chocolaty brown that will stand out as you travel, yet wear nicely trip after trip.
For high quality ballistic nylon luggage in yummy chocolate hues, consider Briggs & Riley’s Baseline collection, and Tumi’s Alpha line. No sacrificing quality for style here. For a high sheen, super lightweight polycarbonate, Rimowa’s Salsa Deluxe offers a luxe chocolate brown with plenty of upgraded features inside and out.
Kipling’s Basic line now comes in Espresso brown and is perfect for casual, lightweight travel. Treat yourself to a back to school bag (we all need to this time of year, regardless of student status). The Art Medium Tote is a favorite, perfect for work or play.
Bon appetite!
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Avoiding the New Airline Fees
By Mike | September 3, 2008
The days of exceptional airline service are gone. You definitely won’t be drinking imported wines or eating full course meals. In fact, you will be lucky if you get a bag of pretzels and a glass of water. Herein lies the problem - most airlines already charge you for “normal” food, but now many will also be charging you for soda, and yes…even water. If you ad on the extra charges to check bags, your “cheap” weekend getaway could easily become not-so-cheap. So what’s a budget traveler to do?
- Carry On:
You might not think that your little carry-on bag can fit all that you need, but with all the various packing aids available, you can organize and save space. Try the Eagle Creek Pack-It Collection, for space saving and organizational ideas, and the mysmartpac toiletry kit, for a convenient way to carry-on all your personal care necessities. - Pack a Snack, or Two:
Granola bars, protein bars, and/or trail-mix are all great options that will hold you over on domestic flights - thankfully they still serve food on international and trans-oceanic flights. - Pack Some Plastic:
I am not talking about credit cards, but empty water bottles, or your favorite Nalgene. Sure you can’t carry liquids through the security check points, but there is nothing stopping you from taking an empty container and filling it up at the nearest water fountain, on the other side.
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Huge Savings on Luggage and Bags
By Nick | August 13, 2008
Seeing as the last few posts about our products have been focused on new brands or our large selection of bags, I thought I’d write a quick post highlighting 2 great deals we’re currently offering.
The first is the Travelpro Crew 6. The Crew series is one of Travelpro’s most popular, and it’s one of the higher quality lines at it’s price point. The “normal” prices range anywhere from $150 to $225 for wheeled suitcases. Because it is being replaced by the Crew 7, it is now on sale for $125 to $169 for wheeled suitcases. These discontinued prices definitely make this line one of the best buys on our website. The quantities are limited, and will be taken off the website as they sell out.
The second series currently on sale is the Baseline collection from Briggs and Riley. Briggs and Riley makes some of the best luggage on the market. It is easily one of the most durable brands of travel bags, and has a warranty that backs it up. Their “simple as that” guarantee states that they will repair or replace any bag of theirs for any reason…..INCLUDING AIRLINE DAMAGE! Not too many companies offer a similar warranty. We’ve had Briggs and Riley on our site since the beginning, and I can tell you that they do indeed back this up.
Usually these bags do not go on sale. Because of the quality, warranty, limited quantity, and sale prices, Briggs and Riley is currently of the best deal on the site!
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Back to School Backpacks and Messenger Bags
By Nick | July 18, 2008
It is that time of year again. Time to start thinking about everything you’ll need to head back to school. Sure, you’ve got your trapper keeper, your 48 count box of crayola crayons, and your TI-85 calculator….but what are you going to carry all that around in? That’s right, your new backback from Luggage Pros!
This is the 6th Back to School season that we’ve been a part of, and this is by far the best selection we’ve ever had. There’s over 18 brands carrying backpacks or messenger bags in our back to school section, and there’s plenty of styles to accomodate anyone and everyone.
A few of the most popular brands include Jansport, The North Face, Columbia, and Timberland. While all of these brands offer great packs for a wide variety of back-to-schooler’s, there’s a few other brands that may not have the name brand recognition, but have fantastic products.
Here’s a quick list of the brands you may not have heard of, along with a very brief description of each:
Clive: Very stylish messneger and tote bags. A good selection for both boys and girls.
Caribee: My personal favorite. Read about these Australian backpacks and totes from my previous post.
Manhattan Portage: Originally specialized in making virtually indestructible, waterproof messenger bags for bike messengers. All bags seem to have a very urban/cool look and feel to them. Have expanded into backpacks as well.
Kipling: Offers high quality bags and backpacks with a sense of fun and adventure. Many colors to choose from. Becoming more of a well known name brand, with very loyal customers all around the world.
Our mechandising team has been hard at work to ensure our site is well stocked with a wide variety of packs and messenger bags. Check our our huge selection and see for yourself. As always, let us know any questions you have, or suggest a brand you’d like to see in our selection.
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