Best Luggage For 2023

Are you like me ? Constantly purchasing new luggage, but never satisfied.

Solgaard - The Carry-on Closet 2.0 - 20" - Grenada Green

Travelling for work and play are two different animals. In a prior life, I was on the road for about 3 weeks of the month. Each time I vowed I would find the best luggage for a 1 day trip or for a lengthy month trip. The amount I spent on luggage would have probably given me a first class ticket round the world. There was never enough compartments, or the luggage was to big or too small. The luggage now sits in my garage like the ghost of Xmas past. Summer of 2022, when the world got back to somewhat normal travel, luggage became the number one source of problems when flying. Bags would not show up, gone missing for weeks , building up on carousels and forever being lost to the luggage gods. After booking a trip to Portugal , I wondered if it was the right time to find a carry on that could supply 2 weeks of clothing and voila Solgaard luggage popped up in my feed , either it was a miracle or big brother is patrolling my searches and thoughts.

My prayers had been answered and after reading reviews and watching videos by the founder Adrian Solgaard, I knew that this was my perfect piece of luggage. I purchased the large carry on closet in granada green. ($295)

Specs:

Carry-On Closet Large (Larger, US Domestic size)-22.4" High, 14.6" Wide, 9.6" Deep. 8.1lbs (+ 3/4lb shelf) 9lbs total

-57cm High, 37cm Wide, 24cm Deep. 3.7kg (+0.4kg for shelf) 4.1kg total

Volume: 46L

*Height includes wheels

Shelving System (extended)

-29.5" H, 10" W, 6.5" L

-74.9cm H, 25.4cm W, 16.5cm

I know, I know - 2 weeks away, for those who know me , I have a sneaker and t-shirt obsession. So a carry on creates anxiety at the best of times. But the Solgaard large carry on closet mitigated the angst.

I managed to pack the following:

1 pair jeans

2 pairs shoes

12 T shirts

12 pairs of underwear

10 pairs of socks

2 bathing suits

2 pairs of pajamas

Cosmetics

In addition, I purchased the Endeavour Backpack ($245) with closet system, which held the additional t shirts, one pair of shoes, sweatshirt, lap-top and all my electronics neatly and without having to scrounge.

Needless to say, my flight was delayed and ending up spending a night in Frankfurt, that is for another whole blog. I blessed the Solgaard gods that I had my luggage with me, and had clean clothes for the additional day.

** Just an end note, I am not endorsed by Solgaard in any way , this is just my personal note to say thank you for an Awesome product @adriansolgaard