FREITAG's 'ZIPPELIN' is a Lightweight Travel Bag That Can Be Pumped
Laura McQuarrie — September 13, 2017 — Art & Design
References: kickstarter & swiss-miss
There are dozens of lightweight travel bags on the market that have been designed to offer thoughtful storage solutions when they are not in use, but FREITAG has gone above and beyond with its new ZIPPELIN.
ZIPPELIN bags are made from old truck tarpaulins, making each one completely unique and one-of-a-kind. As such, the bags can be rolled up tightly to store, and inflated with a standard pump for use. As FREITAG describes: "amazingly enough, the pressurized air provides ample support without the weight."
When the bag has been fully inflated, ZIPPELIN forms a light, yet extremely durable travel bag with an 85-liter capacity. The bag even has a set of wheels that can be removed at check-in and reattached for ease of transportation when one's flight reaches its destination.
ZIPPELIN bags are made from old truck tarpaulins, making each one completely unique and one-of-a-kind. As such, the bags can be rolled up tightly to store, and inflated with a standard pump for use. As FREITAG describes: "amazingly enough, the pressurized air provides ample support without the weight."
When the bag has been fully inflated, ZIPPELIN forms a light, yet extremely durable travel bag with an 85-liter capacity. The bag even has a set of wheels that can be removed at check-in and reattached for ease of transportation when one's flight reaches its destination.
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