I am on en route to Taiwan and my most important carry-on is all ready to go. I am a seasoned traveler and a bag snob – the combination equals a savvy packer. I pride myself in pragmatic living, so I don’t travel with a million complicated bags. I edit carefully so I still have everything I need all neatly stored in a compact bag.
My newest and BEST investment in travel gear is by far the Züca Pro Carry-On. Where do I even begin? It has a sturdy metal frame that functions as a real seat! Now, call me lazy but I have a medical condition so I can’t stand for long periods of time. And I don’t especially enjoy making a fool of myself trying to sit on a regular suitcase and falling on my face at the gate. This bag solves that problem!
The interior is full of zipper bags in different sizes. One even has the TSA approved 1 quart bag for toiletries (if you buy the Pro it comes with all the zipper bags). The ingenious design here is that you can stack these bags inside the carry-on so that when it’s stored in the overhead compartment, you have yourself an instantly organized shelf system – no rummaging, no junk falling out on irritated fellow passengers. Just open the zipper, which is on the side of the bag, and you have full access to all your things.
The largest pouch is roomy enough to fit a change of outfits for myself and my two kids (they each have two). If you use all the pouches it will fill up the bag, so I leave two out to make room for my laptop AND my iPad! There are even outer pockets for magazines and whatever else you know you’ll need. It does get heavy with all my machinery and glossy magazines along with the hefty frame so I make sure I can able lift this overhead before I head to the airport (or make sure I travel with a burly companion! Yes, that’s you honey!!).
The wheels are rollerblade style so it hops off curbs and stairs effortlessly. It comes in so many colors, and if you chose the sport style, which is smaller, you get wheels that light up (kids love it!) and a ton of adorable designs. It comes with a cover if you are totally OCD, but I can’t be bothered. This is my new can’t-live-without travel gear!
Züca Pro Caribbean & Silver Full Set. At Züca for $285.
Züca Pro Dusty Rose & Silver Full Set. At Züca for $219.