Delsey Luggage 2010

With European flair and American ingenuity, Delsey Luggage emerges at the top of the luggage industry for its dependable quality, durable construction and luggage variety. Delsey has an expanded line of luggage ranging from elegant and high tech Delsey Helium Elite framed in "Space Age Air Flex" technology, to low priced luggage available in the original Delsey Helium Breeze or the new Delsey Helium 2.0 Breeze line which boasts a Memory Graphite Copolymer construction merged with a 1682 bullet proof ballistic nylon exterior.  Both Elite and Helium 2.0 luggage are coated with a water resistant finish and are available in carry-on, 26" and 29" expandable suiter trolley, trolley tote, trolley duffel bag, trolley garment bag, and various rolling luggage styles. If lightweight and truly functional luggage is your priority, you should consider Delsey Helium Hyperlite luggage which is 30-40% lighter than average luggage. Want to make your check-in faster and cheaper? Then Delsey Helium Pilot, featuring an ultra air, lite composite frame, is the answer. Delsey Meridian Plus luggage and Delsey Heium Zip are both lines of hardside luggage which feature tremendous impact resistance. Meridian Plus has a polycarbonate outer shell and four unique wheels which provide 360 degree rotation for outstanding maneuverability. Zip features a Polycarbonate ABS blend exterior. Both collections are scratch resistant, lightweight and durable. Perhaps long lasting, super strong luggage is what you are looking for. Delsey Helium Pro luggage designed with a lightweight polypropylene frame and protected, velocity ball bearing wheels is incredibly strong, hard-wearing and constructed for long lasting service. Delsey Helium Fusion uses the same lightweight fiberglass graphite material in its frame that is used in the construction of golf clubs and tennis rackets. A molded polypropylene kickplate eliminates wear and tear as a result of abrasion. Delsey Helium Pilot luggage is fashionable and functional, light and durable – a serious contender in the luggage arena. Delsey luggage is available in various collections and styles including: rolling luggage, duffels, totes, wheeled luggage, garment bags, tote bags, carry on luggage, expandable luggage, lightweight luggage, checked luggage, softside luggage, and hardside luggage, and includes either a 10 year limited warranty or a lifetime limited warranty.

Take a Closer Look at Hardside Luggage

    For a high school graduation gift, a long, long time ago - Not saying how long - my parents gave me my first set of luggage. Was that a hint? Two baby blue Samsonite hardside suitcases with one gigantic cosmetic case, which could hold a whole drugstore's worth. Each piece was hand held; each piece weighed more than I did. Ahhh, memories!

    Enter the ring -the latest hardside cases-  the leading edge of our contemporary, new millennium, luggage industry. Comparative featherweights, their endurance, durability, strength, versatility, wheeled convenience, and all-round design and superior engineering, pulverize the old hardside heavyweights. A first-round knockout!

    Let's talk about the new-wave, hardside luggage from the masters, Heys, Delsey, Victorinox, Tumi, and, yes, tried and true Samsonite. Sleek, modern, lightweight and built for protection, they are fresh and decidedly innovative. What stands out about Heys USA hardside cases is the wealth of options. Choose from 19 colors/prints, over 12 styles, and hundreds of options. Heys USA is all about hardside luggage. The artist in me loves the Britto collection with its vivid colors and standout design - definitely not for the shy. The solid design of the Athena Collection belies its remarkable ability to withstand forces up to 400lbs. The Armitech line of Heys luggage is made even more practical through its offering of basic black or silver to, easy-to-identify on the baggage carousel, color. The Armitech also withstands the 400lb impact test and is designed to protect the contents at all costs. One of the downsides is that it is heavier than other hardsides. But, if security is foremost - what the heck! it rolls! The interior of Heys USA hardside luggage is tidy, attractive and practical, offering tie down straps, zippered panels, and zippered mesh compartments. Heys offers the World's lightest luggage in it XCase line - Imagine, hardside luggage which is lighter than its woven counterparts - brilliant!

    Delsey, long a competitor in the luggage arena, has entered the hardside ring with its Meridian Plus and Helium Zip lines. Always tasteful (it is a French company after all), the Helium Zip has a very hi-tech appearance and features a recessed, "One-Button" aluminum, locking handle system and protected, recessed Velocity in-line skate wheels.Not a lot of color options (only 3), but definitely, a classic. I really like the four 360 degree rotation wheels of the Delsey Meridian Plus. Why, you ask? Consider a shopping cart which only goes forward and backward. Being able to pull/push your luggage in any direction lets you maneuver down the airplane aisle better, negotiate the security lines, etc.

    Samsonite no longer offers the old hardside that I had at 18.

    Elite brands of hardside luggage, such as Tumi or Victorinox Swiss Army, offer 21st century technology and design features that accompany the state-of-the-art features inherent in their complete luggage lines. Vapor, Tumi's hardside champion, is a futuristic, spinner-styled, polycarbonate shelled case which features the interior nuances of Tumi's other soft-sided collections such as divider panels, and tie-down straps. I like the fact that the telescoping handles retreat to protective interior braces to create a sleek rear view. An easily visible Tumi brand is tastefully set into the back panel of the luggage - if you don't want people to know this is Tumi luggage, this would be a problem. But most people are proud to carry the Tumi brand.

    Whatever Victorinox luggage does, it is creative, well-engineered, durable and reliable, and uniquely fashion forward without being gawdy. Much like Swiss Army's centuries-old line of watches or essential hardware, the Officer's Trunk and Werks hardside luggage lines appeal to the inventive personality and the classicists. Rich legacy and military-inspired design offered in the Officers Trunks speak of Swiss Army's years of success. Personally I love the looks (smooth glossy finish, silver hardware-like detail) of this sturdy, yet unique luggage. Although it's not for everyone - it definitely stands apart.The wheels are fashioned in durable urethane and rotate 360 degrees to provide the maneuverability of a spinner. The Werks hardside luggage follows the extremely popular Werks woven line with features like spacious main compartments, but includes the 360 degree rolling feature. That, combined with the extra protection hardside offers, is a winning tag team.

    Think about looking at the new hardsides next time you're considering purchasing luggage. This is not your grandmother's luggage. Speaking of which, I wonder where my old baby blue luggage is now?

Briggs & Riley expandable Wide-Body Carry-On Luggage

    Here's a true story. It begins as I try to squeeze my 22" carry on luggage into an airplane's teeny-weeny overhead compartment. Anxiety-ridden, perspiration-beaded, I hoist my bag and muscle it - Success!  Close the door ... close the door.... &*#%... close the door. "I'm sorry," the flight attendant leans over, "The door must close; your bag will have to be checked."  Aaaargh!

    Here's a happy ending. After reading many blogs and after frequent luggage searches, I have found 4 luggage manufacturers who have caught on and caught up. Kudos to Hartmann, Tumi, Eagle Creek and Briggs & Riley for being ahead of the curve with their new wide-body, carry-on upright luggage. Briggs and Riley has a "Simple as That" lifetime warranty which fixes damaged luggage, regardless of how it got damaged. Eagle Creek and Victorinox have similar warrantees).

    O.K., so I travel a lot and don't have piles of money. But experience has made me willing to spend a little more to get luggage that fits both domestic and international air travel carry on requirements and lasts a lifetime.  I'm impressed with the Briggs & Riley 20" carry-on Expandable Wide-body Upright. It measures 20" x 16" x 8" - two inches shorter than the typical 22" carry on but is 1-2 inches wider. Briggs & Riley has more packing capacity than a standard 21" or 22" wheeled carry-on. Really! Better yet. This  rolling carry on has an expansion feature which offers a 24% increase in capacity. Briggs and Riley's telescoping handle is on the outside of the bag leaving even more interior packing space, and the rolling carry-on luggage includes a built-in tri-fold garment sleeve. I like garment sleeves; they help prevent longer or more wrinkle-vulnerable clothes from creasing, and I just take remove them if I don't need them.

    Let's face it. Air travel is an exercise in suppressed anxiety. Whether it's the quart-sized, clear, zip-lock bag squeeze; the public "items in bins" strip-show; the straddle, body-wand search; or the frantic moving-belt and bin retrieval, - squish feet into shoes, belts in loopholes, sweaters, jackets, handbags, wallets, watches, keys, bags, scanned infants and pace-makers (just kidding), computers, cell phones, ...go, go, go.

    If I was looking for this, I would have signed up as a paratrooper.

    Hallelujah for redemption!  - the "fits in the overhead" Briggs & Riley 20" Carry-On Expandable Wide-Body Upright.


 

American Tourister Luggage

    American Tourister luggage and travel gear has long been considered the industry leader in affordable, dependable luggage, suitcases and travel accessories. The Luggage Warehouse ( luggagewarehouse.com ) carries the full line of American Tourister including the Tribute lll Collection. This rugged luggage, designed in 1680 Denier Ballistic Nylon, features a full line of duffels, suitcases, business travel gear, carry-ons, rolling luggage and rolling totes. The interior includes a variety of pockets and organizational features designed to make travel easier. The Kenya 6 Collection looks and functions like the adventure travel gear it is. Durable 1800 Denier Polyester Twill fabric combines with outstanding organization to withstand the rigors of travel and rough terrain. D'Lite XL cares for you and your belongings by meshing intelligent features created to make travel both smooth and leisurely. Choose from a variety of color options featuring red, navy, black and green. American Tourister fabrics consist of resilient denier polyester or denier nylon; both are abrasion and tear resistant. Luggage is available in expandable carry-ons, carry-on upright spinners, expandable uprights, boarding bags, totes, carry-ons, checked bags, wheeled luggage, spinner luggage, softside luggage, upright suiters, expandable spinner uprights, ultra-valet garment bags, duffels and carry-alls. American Tourister luggage is available in 19", 21", 22", 25", 26" 29" and 32" sizes.

JanSport Luggage and Backpacks

    The Luggage Warehouse and luggagewarehouse.com offer Jansport, the Original Outdoor Gear Brand, which has been an icon for backpacks and outdoor baggage for the past 40 years. Now, you can access that same attention to detail, practicality and style in their complete line of travel gear. Check out Jansport's line of colorful luggage, backpacks, duffels and travel gear including: rolling luggage, carry-on luggage, expandable luggage, rolling backpacks, rolling laptop luggage, laptop backpacks, school backpacks, outdoor day packs, footlocker carry-on duffel, footlocker duffel, travel laptop backpack, Superbreak carry-on luggage, book bags, messenger bags, Superbreak backpack, duffelpack, expandable rolling upright luggage, wheeled school backpacks, and wheeled backpacks. In-line skate wheels make travel smooth, while double, exterior, front pockets, telescoping handles, numerous organizational pockets and durable zippers contribute to Jansport Luggage's quality engineering and design. Rolling luggage includes Jansport's upright series in 19" and 22" carry-on styles with checked baggage in 24" and 27" rolling styles. 22", 24" and 27" styles. Expandable luggage reveals Jansport's ingenuity intersecting with colorful, trendy fashion fabrics as well as traditional, basic luggage colors.

Vera Bradley Luggage

    The fashion line of Vera Bradley Luggage is synonymous with elegance, ease and vibrant colors and patterns. Their iconic, durable, quilted cotton fabric, available in java blue and yellow bird, merges with functional features and flexibility to provide lightweight luggage and long-lasting, travel luggage. The Vera Bradley Travel Collection offers unique styling in luggage including: rolling luggage, 2 compartment Pullman, 2 compartment  wheelaboard, superlite carry-on, wheelaboard luggage, wheeled luggage, wheeled duffel, carry-on luggage, checked luggage, and rolling travel tote. Vera Bradley luggage interiors feature coordinating quilted fabrics to further enliven your packing experience.  If you are looking for standout fashion luggage, you should consider Vera Bradley travel gear available at The Luggage Warehouse.

TravelPro Travel Luggage

    What luggage do flight crews choose? Travelpro Luggage. Luggage that reaches the pinnacle in interior and exterior design and function. Travelpro luggage has been the choice of frequent travelers, business people and the airline industry for over 2 decades. Travelpro's Crew 7, Platinum 6, WalkAbout Lite 2, TPro Xtremelite, and Executive First lines are convenient, lightweight, and durable suitcases, rolling luggage, rolling garment bags, wheeled totes, duffels, rollaboard luggage, carry-on luggage, totes, business / computer briefs, rolling computer briefs, backpacks, garment bags, and expandable luggage. Crew 7 is first in innovation and matchless quality. Luggage styles like the 20" Expandable Rollaboard, 22", 24", and 26" Expandable Rollaboard Suiters and the 28" Expandable Rollaboard are designed with tough, ballistic nylon, leather accents, water and stain resistant interiors, and easy-glide wheels. The Deluxe Tote, Rolling Tote and 22" Garments 2 Go may very well be the best totes available because of their intricate implementation of zipped and open pockets, carry handles, and functional organization areas. Crew 7's 50" Traditional Rolling Garment bag is large enough for lengthy travel, but light enough to make transport easier. If you are in the market for sophisticated styling and luxury aligned with practical elegance, the Platinum 6 Collection featuring chrome accents, over-sized skate wheels, fashion colors and sleek exteriors is an excellent choice. Duratex Ballistic nylon with Teflon coating protects Platinum 6 exteriors from abrasion and soil, while interiors include H2O Guard protective coating for water resistant security. Consider styles like 20" thru 28" Expandable Rollaboard Luggage and Luggage with Suiters, a 30" Expandable Rolling Duffel, 20" Vertical Garment 2 Go, Deluxe Garment Bags, Deluxe Tote, Deluxe Rolling Tote and Expandable Rolling Garment Bags Executive First merges Travelpros' longtime travel expertise with business travelers' modern needs. Each computer friendly case includes a smart duo-access computer sleeve, while all business travel cases include user-friendly organizers, zipped pockets, convenient handles or roll-on in-line skate wheels. WalkAbout Lite 2 suitcases feature lightweight luggage with more interior space, easy maneuverability and affordable pricing. These are feature-rich bags which make travel sensible and get you there in style. The WalkAbout Lite 2 line features all types of carry-on and larger sized luggage as well as a horizontal rolling garment bag, a deluxe tote and a rolling tote. Travelpro's TPro Xtremelite is bold, modern and combines lightweight durability and affordable price. By engineering this affordable luggage with long –wearing sturdy fabrics in vibrant colors, Travelpro has filled a much needed luggage void – lightweight, bold, durable and affordable luggage.