Four-wheeled carry-on roller bags introduced

Although many of us wonder how we would transport our belongings without it, wheeled luggage has only been available for around 40 years.  Back in the early 1970s it seems the general opinion surrounding travel bags on wheels was that the idea was impractical and would never take off. 

Four-wheeled cabin bags were around from the beginning, so we are told, but it was the type with just two little rollers that really took off.  Now Briggs & Riley, the US company known for its "Simple as that" lifetime guarantee that even covers damage caused by an airline, has introduced a range of four-wheelers that it calls “The Baseline Collection” available in three sizes, 20, 24 and 27 inches high.  The design includes a large gusseted front pocket that opens wide to store travel items, such as a jacket, magazine, newspaper; the carry-on features a pocket that holds up to a 16" laptop.

With the weight of whatever is inside spread over twice as many wheels it is much easier to push around.  Today most airlines (there is one exception of course, based in Dublin) are not bothering to check personal luggage weight.  The biggest problem is lifting the bag into the overhead locker. www.briggs-riley.com/baseline-spinners

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