Baggage Claims
“Always buy drum-dyed leather,” Cimino suggested, “this will take a beating and still keep its color.” As for ballistic nylon, he said the material wears very well, “especially the way airlines throw your bags around.”
But luggage is not formed of fabric alone. High-quality accoutrements—including wheels, zippers and the like—are not to be overlooked. For those who tend to pack everything and hope for the best, Cimino passed along the ultimate secret: “Good luggage is made first and foremost with YKK zippers. They are the best in the world.” He also affirmed the importance of wheels to keep both body and mind stress-free while traveling. Though the company carries various wheeled items, Cimino’s top picks for end-users on the go include Canyon Outback’s wheeled computer bag and its tri-fold garment bag. “Consumers like to take it easy these days in airports and [while] traveling, so they love to have wheels on their bags and hidden backpack straps [to] throw it on their backs,” he explained.