College Travel Gear

In the process of selecting luggage, travelers have been concerned about balancing practicality and style - choosing bags that are durable and hold what they need while also making a positive fashion statement.

As more charges and restrictions are placed on what travelers take with them on flights, size and weight are beginning to matter a lot more. In the past two months several airlines announced that they would be implementing new charges for checking bags. U.S. Airways is adding a $5 surcharge to its fee for customers paying to check bags at the airport (rather than online). Delta Air Lines will now bring its second-bag fee to international travelers.

These additional costs for air travelers are making an impact on what they take with them. The trend is for bags to get "smaller and larger". That is, travelers are selecting smaller day bags and compact cases that fit in the plane's overhead compartment; or they go big with one large, wheeled travel bag that they can fit more into, allowing travelers to check only one bag.

Due to the weight restrictions on any checked bag, the manufacturers (such as Swiss Army Brands) are developing lighter, stronger bags that hold more but can easily be carried and does not have to be checked.

Style is still key and offering our bags decorated with university logos is a big step towards distinguishing your bag from everyone else's. At CollegeLuggage.com we think that showing your team spirit is the only way to fly.

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United Airlines recently followed Delta and doubled the charges for a second checked bag to $50! Oh, joy.

That gives you fifty good reasons to consider the Swiss Army Collegiate Luggage model WT-22. This lightweight, sturdy, deluxe rolling bag is the largest size you can carry aboard any domestic aircraft. At 22" wide x 14" across by 10" deep (10.5" on 2.0 WT-22 models), the WT-22 is roomy enough to hold all of your luggage with room to spare.

Plus, it comes with your favorite college logo embroidered on the front (and don't forget the Carry With Confidence Guarantee). Even if you aren't a frequent flier you will appreciate the savings every time you travel by air.

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The second week of the 2008 College Football Season is in the books and four (or five, depending upon which poll you read) of the top 11 slots are occupied by schools in the SEC. Georgia, Florida, LSU (last year's National Champions) Auburn and Alabama are ALL vying for a top slot this early in the season.

Here at CollegeLuggage.com, we are pleased as punch to see so many of the schools in our Victorinox® Swiss Army Luggage program doing so well. If you are a frequent visitor to our luggage website we suggest you bookmark this page and come back each week to see what kind of special offers we are making as our teams continue to rack up the wins.

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