Genius Pack luggage offers a savvy way to pack for traveling (Photos)

My packing routine usually goes like this: Think about what I am going to take with me. Procrastinate until the night before I leave. That night (or even the day of), panic and throw everything in the suitcase. Discover, after I am on the road, at least three crucial things (like my toothbrush, curling iron or part of my outfit) that I left at home. Now, Genius Pack is here with luggage to help the packing-challenged or the organizationally-impaired like me.

The company sent me the Genius Packer 22 carry-on luggage to test out. Here is what I found:

Easy to handle. The bag is designed as an upright, but ha a handle on the side for versatility in carrying it. Spinners make for easy maneuvering and dont add to the stress of carrying or pulling from one place to another, especially when you are in a hurry.

Designated compartments. Open the luggage and find five interior compartments, labeled for you. No guesswork about what goes whereunderwear, socks and toiletries (which is removable). There are also zipped pouches for electronics and an optional mini speaker to use with your smart phone. Of course, you dont have to use the compartments as labeled, but what a relief to know they are there if you need them. I also maximized space by using separate packing cubes for my tops, pants and other items.

This bag makes packing idiot-proof. There are labeled pockets for magazines, a water bottle, an optional mini umbrella and a front outer pocket for a charger (also optional) designed to recharge your mobile device directly from your luggage. The umbrella and charger are sold separately.

Separates clean clothes from dirty. "The important to budget travel is to plan ahead. When it comes to family trips, globetrotting, well-deserved vacations and/or going to see new locations we have never been before, the reality of expense and budgeting is generally in the back of our thoughts. Planning and expending our travel budget correctly is a concern for most families. Minimizing spending and costs, while still taking pleasure in your vacation to its fullest, is the key to confirmed achievements and fiscal responsibility. Your pocketbook and family will thank you! The thinking behind protecting money while travelling is simple: Even if your personal budget is really limited, you can still take a break and enjoy life! Simply put, life is just too short to never step out of the door or departing the homestead! Also thinking about that while traveling, whether on a resources or not, even the smallest of things can all add op to a big vacation or travel bill!..". The patent-pending technology has a detachable laundry bag that zips into the suitcase, accessible from the outside zippered pocket. You flatten and roll up the empty laundry bag. As you put your laundry in, you maximize space by rolling the bag toward the wall. Excess air goes out of a one-way valve.

A place for your coat. There is a strap with a hook in the back of the bag. You can place your coat on top, stretch the hook over it and latch it to the front. Hands-free travel.

Can tilt forward when fully expanded. I found that when I filled the luggage, including its two-inch expansion, it tended to be off balance, forcing me to prop it against something for it to stay upright or keep picking it up when it fell over.

You can have any color you want, as long as it is black. Just an aesthetic, but a choice of colors would be nice.

Dimensions: 22" x 14" x 9.5." Weight: 8.6 lbs.

The Genius Pack 22" costs $198 (without the speaker, umbrella and portable battery pack)

Genius Pack incorporates its unique organizational designs to all its products, including a 28 upright (not a spinner), garment bag, back pack, business case, duffel bag and flight bag that wraps around airplane seat to store all your flight needs such as a computer tablet and magazines.

The bag I used was provided to me by Genius Pack at no charge. All opinions expressed above are my own.

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