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There are a few standard pieces of luggage you'll see while standing at a baggage carousel—the quintessential black Samsonite, a series of cases that fit like nesting dolls, and one beat up junker covered in [...]

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As a gentleman you should always offer to help a lady with her luggage. Chances are this scenario will score you points and go off without a hitch. There are times however when you step up [...]

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Until you get to the point in your life where you get paid time off, you don't really care about luggage. If you're just going on a weekend jaunt with your friends and you're unemployed [...]

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We don't like to do it, but often we sacrifice style for function and cost. Instead of the Restoration Hardware desk we want, we settle for a snap together Ikea model and are left dreaming of [...]

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We know, we thought the same thing too. At first glance, this is obviously one of those cases assassins flip open on a roof, pull out the parts to a high-tech rifle, assemble it, and [...]

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Unless you plan on staying in one place for the rest of your life, you're likely going to need a good suitcase.  And unless you want to use your grandpa's old suitcase--the one adorned with [...]

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Men are like Tootsie Pops - hard on the outside and soft on the inside. Through no fault of our own we have developed hard - almost exoskeleton like - exteriors to protect ourselves from [...]

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When it comes to bags, the Europeans design some of the best in the world. Unfortunately, many of them fall into the "murse" category, so you have to accessorize carefully when weighing your options. The [...]

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The Y-3 Upright (Y for Yohji Yamamoto, 3 for Adidas, and dash for their link) is one of the few Blah x Blah "collabs" (that's collaboration for the non-hipster) that we actually love - and [...]

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Getting your gear, suit, and shoes safely through the airport, while abiding by ridiculous TSA rules, is normally impossible - or at the least very uncomfortable. The lightweight polycarbonate Kenneth Cole wheeled uprights are zip [...]

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Now that Filson is done revolutionizing the jacket, they've turned their eyes to the duffle bag. It starts with the two standard weekend bag color choices - tan and black - and the [...]

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As Europe and Asia's top selling luggage brand, Titan brings style and  innovation to the world of travel. Their recently launched Backstage series features an 18-inch international carry on, a 24-inch trolley and a 28-inch trolley. [...]

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Lovers of modern design, we've found your luggage. The new Vapor Collection from Tumi represents the ultimate in sleek, travel style. Pair that with hard-side protection, lightweight ease and the most reliable name in luggage [...]

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Combine all the convenience of modern luggage with the vintage style of old school military trunks and you have the Victorinox Swiss Army Mobilizer NXT Officer's Trunk. The aircraft grade aluminum case keeps your bag [...]

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A night over her place, an hour at the gym, heck—even a visit to the parents all sound better than work on Monday morning, but you're not going anywhere without a reliable bag. The Diesel [...]

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