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Travel Tips
Roll-Up Bag Helps Travelers Pack Smart
(NewsUSA) - Savvy travelers know the trick of rolling their clothes when
they pack to reduce wrinkles and save space. This usually works for smaller,
casual articles of clothing, such as tops and jeans. But what if you had to
pack a suit?
And if you are taking a short trip for business, how do you fit your
business attire into an overnight bag that you don't have to check? Such
travelers' difficulties were common for Don Chernoff, a former Intel engineer
and frequent flier. So he took the rolling idea to the next level.
His invention, SkyRoll, is a garment bag that actually rolls up after
it's packed. "It occurred to me that if I could roll my suits instead of fold
them, they would wrinkle less, and I would have a more compact shape that
would be easier to carry on the plane," he said.
SkyRoll's design consists of a hollow cylinder with a detachable garment
bag that wraps around the outside of the cylinder. Smaller items such as shoes
and toiletries fit into the cylinder, while suits, pants, dresses and other
larger items are placed inside the garment bag, which is then rolled around
the cylinder and secured with three clips.
Because the clothes are rolled instead of folded, they come out with
fewer wrinkles. The bag is designed to hold two to three days' worth of
clothing. Once rolled, it's small enough to meet airlines' size restrictions
for carry-on luggage.
SkyRoll sells for $99 and is available at Men's Wearhouse stores
nationwide and online through www.skyroll.com.
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