Top Trends in Travel Gear

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Kansas City Star: Forty years ago, wheeled luggage - invented by Briggs & Riley - was the newest thing. A couple years ago, checkpoint-friendly luggage was all the rage. It still is, but the emphasis now is on ultra-light, multi-functioning luggage on four-wheel systems and, in many cases, with sleek hard sides, built for durability. Other biggies in the travel goods realm right now: Any product that keeps bed bugs at bay, and color, color and more color.

Thousands of travel goods items debuted at the recent Travel Goods Show in Chicago; in fact, some 40,000 products from 2,000 different lines were unveiled by 215 exhibitors representing over 300 brands.

"Function and versatility are the big trends, although they're always part of the travel goods picture," says Michele Marini Pittenger, president of the Travel Goods Association. "Manufacturers continue to design and deliver products that make travel more convenient, comfortable, colorful, safe and secure."

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