Gear: Tarp-turned-luggage is durable, light and flexible
A tarpaulin has long served campers who use it as a ground cover and a wet-weather shelter. Now Hideo Wakamatsu has upgraded the material to a more glamorous use — as luggage.
Taking advantage of tarp’s water resistance, durability, light weight and flexibility, the travel-ware designer has introduced a roomy 25-inch wheeled tarpaulin bag in shiny red, white, blue or black.
There’s no metal frame to weigh down the bag or take up precious space, and built-in straps let you cinch down the sides when you need less storage.
What you get is kind of a cross between a duffel bag and a traditional trolley bag.
Interior straps and pockets aid organizing. An electric-blue lining makes finding items easier.
The bag also is available in a wheeled carry-on model in the same choice of colors.
The 25-inch Tarpaulin Check-In Trolley in red, white, black or blue is about $210; wheeled carry-on, $179.
Info: Hideo Wakamatsu
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