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Thursday, March 13, 2008

Hitch a Ride All the Way to the Gate

Posted by Missy W. @ 2:09 PM

OK, so check out these nifty carry-on, ride-able suitcases. My friend across the street has two daughters, four and six. They went on vacation recently and took their two Trunkis along with them. According to the site, Trunki is “the world’s first ride-on kid’s suitcase. Designed for family vacations, children can pack, sit-on and ride their own luggage, whilst parents can keep them in tow. Trunki’s light weight and durable design is hand luggage approved, with generous space inside for toys, games, books and spare clothes.”

A Trunki suitcase weighs less than 4 pounds and is made of the same hard plastic that adult suitcases are made of. It is 18” x 7.9” x 12” and has a five gallon capacity. The case comes in both blue and pink. I like that it has a soft rim built in to protect little fingers from being pinched.

Here’s what my pal had to say about them.

People always stop us to ask about them. They are perfect carry-on size. We put their airplane fun-stuff in them and pack their clothes in a check-on bag. But for a weekend or so, they are just right for the amount of space. We have used them in every airport we’ve been in, regardless of size or crowds.

The kids hook their feet up behind them, with their knees pointing to the ground. The only time we’ve had a spill is, surprise…when our four year old puts her feet on the ground or tries to get off without telling us and we are walking. The smooth airport surfaces are really made for wheeling things easily, so as long as the ground doesn’t have lots of joints or bumps, they work really well.

They look so fun! Originally only available in Europe, you can now buy them via Amazon for $39.99. Not bad for a free ride to the gate. Well, I guess it’s a $39.99 ride to the gate. But you know what I mean.

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