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    Why This “Pre-Dented” Suitcase Is Turning Heads at Airports

    by SharonKurheg February 26, 2026
    by SharonKurheg February 26, 2026

    Frequent travelers tend to obsess over luggage—especially when weight limits, durability, and design all matter. While searching for the “perfect” bag, it’s not unusual to encounter unusual concepts. But few …

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    Should You Splurge On Luggage Or Keep Buying The Cheap Stuff?

    by joeheg November 21, 2025
    by joeheg November 21, 2025

    There was a time when I didn’t give much thought to my luggage. As long as I could fit my clothes inside and the zipper closed, it was fine. If …

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    How I Still Use My (Obsolete) Wired Bose Headphones With My iPhone (Even as Apple & Bose Evolve)

    by joeheg August 17, 2025
    by joeheg August 17, 2025

    One of the best things I’ve ever purchased to make my travel more comfortable, besides signing up for Global Entry, is my Bose Quiet Comfort 25 Noise Cancelling headphones. Thanks …

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    Product Review: Trtl Travel Pillow & Trtl Junior: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

    by SharonKurheg July 28, 2025
    by SharonKurheg July 28, 2025

    If you’re on a flight – especially one where you don’t have a lie-flat or even a near lie-flat seat – having a good travel pillow can make a big …

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    A Few Inches Make All The Difference (For Bag Size)

    by joeheg July 5, 2025
    by joeheg July 5, 2025

    Size matters, especially when dealing with something as important as the dimensions of your carry-on bag. Passengers are avoiding checking luggage due to the cost and the risk of airlines …

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    I Thought I Had Seen The Dumbest Luggage Ever. This Is Worse

    by SharonKurheg February 21, 2025
    by SharonKurheg February 21, 2025

    A while back I posted a piece about what I thought may have been the most ridiculous piece of luggage ever. I was wrong. I found one that’s even more …

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    My Experience With The World’s Lightest Carry On Bag

    by SharonKurheg February 18, 2025
    by SharonKurheg February 18, 2025

    When it comes to luggage allowances, U.S. airlines, despite all their problems, are better than a lot of airlines outside the country. With these few exceptions, your checked luggage for …

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    The Bento Bag Is My Go-To Carry-On Bag

    by joeheg February 9, 2025
    by joeheg February 9, 2025

    There’s something satisfying about finding the perfect travel bag—the one that fits everything you need, keeps you organized, and doesn’t slow you down. For years, I relied on my trusted …

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    This Has Got To Be The Most Stupid Piece Of Luggage Ever

    by SharonKurheg January 11, 2025
    by SharonKurheg January 11, 2025

    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 …

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    How To Easily Find Your Suitcase In A Sea of Luggage

    by SharonKurheg December 31, 2024
    by SharonKurheg December 31, 2024

    If you ever looked at my suitcase, you’d laugh at all the crap I have on it to make it stand out from all the other bags. Above all, I …

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