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Travelpro launches Optima Hardside Luggage built for real travel

Travelpro unveils ultra-smooth Optima luggage for modern travelers

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After crafting premium luggage for over four decades, consumers have come to expect the best of the best from Travelpro. Now, they’re back with a new launch: the resilient hardside collection that looks as good as it glides. The latest Optima launch features a patented PrecisionGlide® System which allows the bag to track straight and moves effortlessly with you. Additionally, this new launch features a unique compression packing system that allows you to keep organized while you’re on-the-go.

“Optima excels unlike any other in the industry because we’ve obsessed for decades about talking to the most frequent travelers – from pilots to executives to busy parents who want to show their kids the world – so each feature is specially crafted to keep their life moving beautifully,” said Jennie Kaylie, Travelpro’s Head of Marketing & Product.

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The Optima Carry-On Expandable Spinner retails for $275 and also comes in three additional sizes – Compact, Medium Check-In and Large Check-In – as well as three colors: Black, Horizon Blue, and Tibetan Red.

Other Key Features of the Travelpro Optima:

  • Flexible, Durable Shell: Crafted from ultra-strong Polypropylene, the same material often used in car bumpers and Tupperware, Optima’s shell bends on impact instead of breaking, handling the unpredictability of travel while maintaining its structure.
  • Lightweight Design: Weighing about the same as 3 hardcover books, Optima is crafted from one of the lightest materials in the category – proving that hardside luggage doesn’t have to mean heavy. It delivers the best of both words: lightweight ease without sacrificing durability.
  • Interior Features: Built for real packing, with removable compression panels and 2-inch expansion that flex to fit more when you need it to keep everything organized without the usual squeeze or struggle.
Emily Caldwell
Emily is a Features Writer at The Manual, where she specializes in food, beverage, and travel content. She focuses on weaving…
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