As someone who enjoys fashion, I find joy in being able to express my individuality through my wardrobe. Unfortunately however, when it comes to travel, it seems like all that’s available are typical black suitcases. No matter the quality or material, it’s simply more and more black.
Enter ROAM luggage. ROAM was founded by Charlie Clifford, founder and longtime CEO of TUMI, and Larry Lein, former Executive Vice President of TUMI. ROAM is the first brand to offer fully customizable direct to consumer suitcases to match your personality and style. When I say customizable, I mean customizable. You have the option of selecting colors for the outer shell, zippers, wheel caps, stitching, zipper and zipper pulls, binding,carry-handle, and more. You can even add a monogram if you like.
The suitcase is made in the USA of a 100% virgin Polycarbonate shell. It comes in four sizes, The Jaunt Carry On (22″h x 14″w x 9″d) at $375, The Jaunt XL Wide Carry On (22″h x 15.75″w x 9″d) at $395, The Journey Medium Checkin (25.5″h x 18″w x 10″d) at $450, and The Globetrotter
Large Checkin (29.5″h x 20″w x 11″d) at $495. It boasts a waterproof zipper to keep your belongings dry and a fully integrated TSA combination lock. Each of the suitcase’s four wheels have ball bearings that spin smoothly on any surface—from airport hallways to cobblestone streets. They also offer free shipping and free returns on all suitcases.
There are more than one million possible color combinations so you can truly create a one of kind suitcase. First, you select a color for the main shell. From there, you can customize the stitching, wheels, lining, zippers, and more. If you feel overwhelmed, you can also just choose one of the presets. Once your suitcase is designed, it’s shipped to you in three business days or less.
I opted for The Globetrotter large checkin in Tahitian Sand with Green Accents along with a monogram of my initials. Farewell black on black on black. When the suitcase arrived the first thing I thought was it was EXTREMELY light (only 9lbs) for its large size. The colors were absolutely beautiful and the monogram was the ultimate touch to compliment my style and personality. The interior lining is washable and also contains accessory pockets to store other goodies. The telescoping handle is aircraft-grade aluminum with four selectable heights, designed to make traveling more comfortable.
I’ve been using the ROAM Globetrotter for my recent travels and I’m very happy with how the suitcase has performed. By nature I’m a light packer and this suitcase offers more than enough space for everything I need with space for more. The suitcase is very sturdy and the handles are equally as sturdy when fully extended and I’m maneuvering through the airports. The green wheels are ultra smooth and didn’t pose any issues on my latest trip on some not so smooth terrain in Ecuador.
Overall, I think this suitcase is a good buy. It’s very well made and equally as stylish. It’s extremely durable, withstanding the perils of travel and it continues to amaze me in how lightweight it is.
You can design your suitcase today on the ROAM website and follow them on Instagram at @roamluggage.
Geron is an avid traveler, entreprenuer and mens style aficionado. He love’s mac and cheese, getting discounts, his momma, and a good whiskey, not particularly in that order. It’s alleged he lives in Miami, but no one really knows anymore.
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