Mydnyte Ryder
22 de octubre de 2024
Personal Item Luggage for the Adult Traveler
I bought the TravelPro VersaPack+ and the TravelPro Crew Classic. My intent was to keep one and return the other. They looked similar online but there was an approximately $40 price differential and I needed to understand why that was the case. First, what led me to these items? I'm a frequent air traveler. I fly back and forth to my home every 2 weeks so my stuff is split between my house and my apartment. And since the airline charges for overhead items, might as well travel as light as possible. Since these bags both fit under the seat they fall into the "personal item" category. I already owned a personal item bag but it was seriously lacking in form, function and style. I wanted to upgrade.After doing (unnecessarily exhaustive) research I discovered the VersaPack+ and ordered it. The price (to me) was steep but since I travel so often I felt it may be worth spending a little more for something decent. And decent it is. It's actually quite a bag. Very sturdy, thick, looks great, and is the optimal size for a personal item (pretty much as large as it can get without having to go overhead).A few days later I received the Crew Classic. It's basically the exact same bag - same size, same configuration. The primary difference is the heft (the thickness). The VersaPack+ is much thicker and sturdier. And since the CrewClassic is also a plus $100 bag, I figure might as well just pay the extra $40 and get the better one. The issue I see with luggage, in general, is this: bags are either flimsy and dysfunctional or sturdy and utilitarian - but there isn't much gradience when it comes to the price. Anything that falls into the "quality" bucket is going to cost an order of magnitude more than the basic. However, I believe if you truly intend to use the luggage more than once a year, you're probably better off with the higher quality version.Anyway, the sturdiness of the VersaPack+ makes it incredibly easy to pack and unpack (as it always retains its form), as well as quickly access to sneak items in and out (like when you're cramped on a 737 and need to, say, grab a book - in other words you can do it with one hand and not necessarily have to pull the bag off the floor). The other thing I really like about this bag is the aesthetics. For something so functional, it looks like something a commercial pilot might carry. No more backpacks - you're not in third grade. The bottom line: If it's within your budget, do yourself a favor and upgrade to quality adult luggage. You (probably) deserve it.Ver másVer menos
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