michael young: airbag carry-on luggage for zixag

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Feb 19, 2013

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'airbag' features a hard back shell for protection which contrasts with the soft front compartment

the prominent feature of lightweight carry-on luggage 'airbag' is that it is two-bags-in-one. the cabin-size suitcase is among the first to bring together the
combination of both hard and soft materials - the rear hard shell provides protection against wear and tear, while the separate front-zipped soft compartment
allows for easy expansion to accommodate travel items. michael young designed it in this way so that belongings can be organized accordingly within -
professional vs. personal belongings - particularly in the case of business trips. he states, 'I'm not the kind of person to wait in queues at airports,
it's not in my nature, I'm out of there. I like to land and go, so I always travel light and have learned to keep things down to a minimum,
but equally I am aware of restraints and practicalities of travel. I like to keep my IT and admin section in one place on the plane so that if I have to
immediately go to a meeting, I know exactly where things are. I don't want the odd sock or toothbrush falling out in front of the wrong people,
so I designed this handy section on the front for personal things, clothes, magazines and a section for passports and wallets on the outside.'

produced by hong kong brand zixag, additional details include top and side handles which retract so that they lie flush with the surface of the case,
as well as easy access zippers and anti-slide discs located on the rear providing extra security, ensuring your bag from siding out of overhead lockers.

the soft front zipped compartment expands to accommodate travel goods

the rear hard shell section is separated from the soft compartment

anti-slide disks on the back panel ensure that your luggage does not fall out of the overhead lockers

contrast between the mix of both soft and hard materials used in the construction of the bag

andrea db

02.19.13

michael young (25 articles)

The best thing of this product is its wheels: are reduced to the minimum.
But I see two main problems here:
- The most important thing is how the main section is “cut” by the handle structure. This is clearly unusefull to keep clothes, shirts, etc. ordered and iron.
- I miss a lock on the front section.

Pablo says:

Feb 19, 2013

Reply
it says the rear is for hardware not clothes Pablo …mmmm

john r says:

Feb 20, 2013

Reply
love the colors!

YC says:

Feb 22, 2013

Reply
What kind of w heels does the Airbag have?

Wiggsy Sivertsen says:

Apr 15, 2013

Reply
What does the bag weigh and what are the dimensions?

rmr says:

Apr 16, 2013

Reply
where can I purchase this bag?

Susan Shillito says:

Apr 30, 2013

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