I’ve been traveling regularly since the early 1990s. I had my favorite piece of luggage ever, in the form of a Samsonite Silhouette EZ Cart, and man, that thing went everywhere with me…Japan, England, France, Canada and ALLLLLL over the U.S. I loved that bag and even paid to get it repaired as it got older and stuff started wearing out on it.
Eventually, my EZ Cart was sadly beyond repair. When I finally had to get rid of it, I eventually settled on a Victorinox. I liked it so much that when it needed replacing, I got another Victorinox bag. It’s been serving me well ever since, but I’m always window shopping for the suitcase that could become my next favorite.
While browsing for new suitcase ideas recently, I came across something I genuinely couldn’t believe existed.
A transparent suitcase.
In theory, the idea is that security can see everything inside your bag instantly. In practice…well…there might be a few downsides.
The transparent luggage trend
All I could think was: what were the designers smoking when they thought this was a good idea?
I mean, don’t get me wrong, transparent bags are great when you’re going to a sporting event, a concert, etc. After all, it makes it easier and faster for guards to check your bag and ensure you’re not bringing anything prohibited.
But as a hard-sided SUITCASE???
It’s bad enough that everyone can see exactly what you packed. But it also means you’d have to pack incredibly carefully. Because really…who wants the whole airport seeing their bras and underwear? Which is to say nothing of when you’re coming home and all that underwear is dirty.
I mean, imagine standing at baggage claim while everyone around you can see exactly what you packed — clean clothes, dirty clothes and all.
Ew.
Several companies have made transparent luggage over the past few years, but aside from one listing on Amazon, most seem to have stopped. Which probably says something about how unpopular the idea turned out to be.
Could you ever see yourself using a transparent suitcase?
So, if you have a transparent suitcase, please share…WHY?!?!?!
And if you don’t own one, what do you think of them? Best idea ever? Or one of the strangest luggage ideas you’ve ever seen?
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