In the category I like to call “Easily Pleased,” I bought a new piece of luggage last week. My closet is cluttered with suitcases and bags that never quite are exactly what I need. Since I am flying soon, I was particularly susceptible to the aggressive and extremely effective marketing techniques of Biaggi.
They’ve been on my radar for a while because the bags are made with no wasted space, are often adjustable in size and fold down into a small container that requires little shelf space.
They’re also kind of expensive but Biaggi had a sale that put them squarely at the top of my price range. Lots of friends happily use their products so it seemed worth the investment.
A lot of luggage is bulky or the wheel/handle assembly eats up a lot of space. This bag has wheels but uses a strap instead of a pull-up handle. It can expand from an underseat bag to a carry on size with the simple pull of a zipper. It comes with a spacious packing cube to help contain everything too.
I am a reformed over packer and try hard to fly with only a carry on and a personal item. Checking a bag can be costly, time consuming and stressful. I never quite trust the airline to get me and my bag to the same location at the same time.
Last year, I spent 35 minutes standing at a dormant baggage carousel in Columbus, Ohio sometime after midnight. By the time it whirled to life and Southwest began dropping an endless train of bags, I was contemplating simply abandoning my possessions.
Southwest checks the first two bags for free but I’m determined to avoid that this trip which is where the new bag comes in to play.
It holds everything I need as an underseat bag. The only thing that doesn’t fit is a pair of hiking shoes I really want to take. They fit with room to spare when the bag is extended into the carry on size.
That’s pretty impressive, if you ask me. It’s almost like magic!
The order confirmation came with a coupon code which I used to purchase a backpack from their clearance sale. It is set to arrive next week and I’m excited to do a dry run with it too.
These are the two bags that I will carry to Colorado next month, providing some extra space for souvenirs. I hope they will replace most of the luggage in my closet. I could use the extra storage space.
This turquoise suitcase came from a TJ Maxx in Salt Lake City a few years ago. As usual, I had overdone it on the souvenirs and needed something bigger to haul everything home on the return trip.