Product of the Week: U-Wrap

U-Wrap

I’m sure you’ve seen the company in airports that offers to wrap checked luggage in plastic for passengers. Since not all airports offer this, U-Wrap decided to make it available to everyone with a do-it-yourself baggage protection kit. The kit contains everything you need to protect your luggage when traveling from the comfort of your [...]

Product of the Week: Rollnband

Rollnband

My wife is an incredible packer and she’s able to use so much space by rolling her clothes. If we had kids, I’m sure she would love this brand new travel accessory. It’s great for parents to roll their kids’ daily outfits to hold them together. This way the pants, shirt and socks are all together [...]

Product of the Week: Trakdot

Trakdot

One of the coolest travel products to come out of CES this week is a new FAA approved little battery-powered gadget ($50) that has a built-in GSM chip. It will help travelers track their lost luggage. All you do is throw Trakdot in your bag and when you land you can log on to their [...]

Product of the Week: MyStuffLostAndFound.com

koban’s global lost and found service

There’s going to be tons of rookies taking to the skies this week and even if you are a seasoned traveler you could benefit from Okoban’s global lost and found service. There is no annual fee but they do charge $4 per tag and to get subscribed to their lost and found system. But if [...]

Product of the Week: Train Reaction Device

Train Reaction Device

Here’s a handy gadget that is perfect for travelers with multiple bags. The Train Reaction Device is a universal luggage stabilizer that connects any two pieces of rolling luggage to create a “weightless” effect while transporting luggage. The highly durable plastic ladder design allows the smaller bag to leverage the larger and makes transporting travel [...]

Website of the Week: American Airlines Bag Delivery

AA Bag Delivery

American Airlines recently announced a fantastic new baggage service – I will be surprised if other airlines don’t follow suit. Of course, it comes with an extra fee but this one is clever and I applaud it. American partnered with BAGS VIP Luggage Delivery and they will deliver your luggage to a home, office or [...]

Video of the Week: Your Bag’s Journey On Delta

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If you’ve ever had a checked bag lost by an airline, you’ll really appreciate this behind-the-scenes video of your bag’s journey. You can watch where your bags go after they pass through those black rubber flaps at the airport.

Swag Giveaway: Briggs & Riley Suitcase

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Jetsetters, we’ve all been there. Your flight lands at 4 p.m. in the afternoon; the airport’s version of rush hour. Everyone makes a mad dash to baggage claim. You stand there, waiting for your luggage. It passes. It makes its way around a second time. Pass again. Yes. You’re slightly (understatement) embarrassed to claim your own bag. [...]