Disclosure: This is not a compensated or sponsored post. I was provided the product for review purposes only. All opinions expressed here are my own.
I have been traveling for many years, whether it was for business or pleasure. After I have strategically packed for my trip, making sure that I have everything I need for anything situation that may arise. I check it in and realize that when the bags come out on the carousel that all the bags look like. The way that I recognize my luggage is that it is always tagged heavy. They have been many times when checking in my bag, I have been made fun of for having a bag that looks like it weighs more than me. Then I found out about a brand new company, Roam, a company that always you to fully customize your luggage.
When I first was introduced to the brand and asked to test on the luggage, I jumped on the opportunity. The brand was founded by a team that included longtime Tumi CEO, Charles Clifford and Larry Lein, former Executive Vice President of Tumi.
The direct-to-consumer collection offers ten block color option and millions of possible combinations to choose from. I was sure that I knew what I wanted when I started, but then after surveying all of the options quickly changed my mind, but I did go back and forth a few times.
The steps are easy to follow and you will get caught up in the design. The first step is to pick a glossy shade for the main, lightweight shell. Instead of going with my traditional blue, I went for a deep purple. The next step was to customize everything from the stitching to the wheel hubcaps to the zippers in different colors. Well, since I went with purple, the choice was easy it would have to be gold. I was about to show my love for the LSU Tigers College Football Team. You can even add your own personal monogram. If you feel that all the choices are overwhelming then you can go with one of the presets that are available. Once you have completed your design, Roam’s California factory will make your bag to order, and in the spirit of other direct-to-consumer brands, it will be shipped to you in three business days or less.
The real draw for me here was that I was investing in a piece of luggage that would last me a long time. After a few trips, I am constantly having to replace my luggage because it has been damaged. Once I got the luggage, I loved the look of it and it was time to take it on my first trip, as I headed off to Dallas for the Dallas Auto Show. I got a lot of comments at the airport about where did I get my luggage. I told a lot of people about the Roam line. The best part was waiting for it when it came down the carousel, and fully realizing that no one had bright purple and gold.
It’s challenging to find another suitcase on the market that has the type of striking and well-designed colorization and customization that ROAM offers. If you want your luggage to match you in the highest sense of the word, this the best option for you.
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