Technology Carries Luggage a Long Way

Papa's got a brand new bag. A whole bunch of them, actually.

Space-age polymers, ergonomic design and clever innovations are seeping into the world of luggage, with companies offering a wide variety of items that are not only practical, but durable and stylish, too. Bags are no longer in basic black -- Atlantic Luggage's new Citrus line comes in blueberry, plum, lime and grapefruit -- and they're more than just empty boxes with a latch -- as Tumi's new T-3 product line proves.

Simply put, baggage has come a long way from the days of steamer trunks and 1970's Samsonite -- here's a look at three suitcases that are literally worth picking up.

The Next Wave

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