Gone are the days when one packs their entire closet and 10 pairs of shoes for a vacation.
Nowadays, travelling light is the trend du jour—just your essentials rolled up in a suave, lightweight carry-on that takes you swiftly from trekking the mountains to racing through city streets and back again.
Yet it doesn’t mean that globetrotters are letting up on their needs. Instead, they are travelling smarter—with the help of these tech-savvy carry-ons, backpacks and luggage that pack all the utilities an intrepid traveller will need in a sleek package. Here are 3 catching our radars:
Away x Alex Eagle Collection
New York-based smart luggage company Away has set the gold standard for smart yet savvy luggage. Most known for their elegant, minimalist designs, eye-popping hues (bestsellers include the all-millennial pink collection that sold out in minutes) and star-studded collaborations, the company is back with its latest range created by British creative director and fashion designer Alex Eagle.
Coming in a range of sizes, the limited edition design boasts a classic navy shell decorated by contrasting zippers in either coral, sky blue or golden yellow, striking the sweet spot between cool and playful.
A snuggly hidden ejectable battery that charges your phone complement TSA-approved combination lock, 360° spinner wheels, interior compression system and hidden laundry bags to have you travel in style.
Available at awaytravel.com
Beis Carry-On Roller
Founded by actress Shay Mitchell just last year, the luggage and travel accessories brand Beis has made waves for their highly functional, chic and fuss-free designs and fair prices.
The newest Carry-On Roller comes in 2 simple hues - beige and black - but packs plenty of details into its 22-inch, 8.36-pound body, such as its durable hard sided construction, cushioned trolley handles, 360-degree spinning wheels, retractable bag attach strap that secures any extra bag and an interior that expands an extra two inches.
Our favourite? A built-in weight indicator that turns red and lets you know when you are at or over 50 pounds. Bid your overweight fees farewell.
Available at beistravel.com
Tumi International Office 4 Wheeled Carry-On
Crafted in the luggage giant’s patented, ultra-durable FXT ballistic nylon, the International Office 4 Wheeled Carry-On from the brand’s latest Alpha 3 collection—a reimagining of its most iconic line—boasts a suave new look and new technology.
Adorned in a range of suave colour accents in blue, red, tan, floral, grey and more, the 22-inch, 11.1-pound suitcase is unbelievably lightweight, perfect for the dapper gentleman or boss lady on-the-go - it offers plenty of space for storage and even comes with its own section for one suit.
Better yet, it boasts a built-in USB port to keep you and your gadgets connected on the go, as well as the Tumi Tracer - a product recovery program that helps track down and allows travellers to be united with their lost luggage in easy fashion.
Available at tumi-hk.com
