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by Alex Lancaster : May 21, 2013

Briggs & Riley Torq: You've Never Seen Anything Like It

Briggs & Riley Torq: You've Never Seen Anything Like It

For years, hard-sided luggage has played second fiddle to its soft cousins. Complaints about versatility, flexibility, and looks were common–and though hard-side fans often made the switch to soft, the opposite was a rare occurrence.

Noticing some oddly-shaped holes in the market, Briggs & Riley threw their hat into the ring with the recent release of Torq. With so many noteworthy features, we actually ran out of room to describe it on our product pages. (No, really.) So we’ve compiled a digestible rundown of Torq’s most unique features. Will they move you to make the switch?

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by Alex Lancaster : April 25, 2013

Innovation is Alive: Travelpro Platinum Magna

Innovation is Alive: Travelpro Platinum Magna

Think there’s nothing new under the sun? You’re in for a pleasant surprise. Earlier this year, the Travel Goods Association (TGA) hosted its annual show in Las Vegas, showcasing all that’s new and novel in the world of travel accessories. As part of the festivities, the TGA presented their New Product Innovation Award to Travelpro for the second year in a row–this time for their new Travelpro Platinum Magna luggage line. With Platinum Magna, designers at Travelpro aimed to eliminate travelers’ main complaints about spinner luggage. Let’s take a look at some of Platinum Magna’s more notable features: 

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