Your Travel Ticket Just Got an Upgrade: Nordstrom Rack Has Luxe Luggage At Bargain Prices
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I’ve always been a budget shopper when it comes to luggage and travel gear (I’d rather invest more on the actual vacation). I’ve also always considered myself a minimalist packer, which had worked out for me until I heard the dreaded words, “You’ll have to check your carry-on bag.” Perhaps it’s karma for always taking my time to get to the gate and boarding last, but it’s remarkable what can happen to a soft-sided travel bag when going through airline luggage transport (R.I.P. favorite boots). It was an unfortunate way to realize the importance of protecting your belongings while on travel. It was decidedly time for an upgrade.
I finally invested in a proper carry-on with wheels years ago—a back-saving miracle since I had traversed the follies of youth. But, after digging it up from the depths of my closet covered in dust, I realized that my old bag might not be up for the task during my next trip. It was time to start looking for a new travel sidekick yet again.