Packed in a Minute
Welcome to Packed in a Minute, where you can “meet” members of TGA and learn about their products, brands, and retailer shops in brief videos – in their own words.
Want to submit your own Packed in a Minute video? Please reach out to TGA’s Kim Wong for details.
Kenneth Cole Reaction Pet Carriers because every pet deserves a first-class trip. Designed with airline under-seat storage dimensions in mind and in three different sizes. Gold-tone zippers pop against the water-resistant fabric, giving the pet carriers a classic look that is easy to clean. A collapsible design makes storage a breeze, and a removable machine washable fleece lining makes clean up easy. Easy travel trolley tunnel and pet-friendly features like ventilated mesh sides with an interior collar clip will have you wanting to do anything but sit and stay. Available to all retailers at wholesale prices, small or large minimum orders.
MSRP: $160 (Medium); $200 (Large); $220 (Backpack) [MORE INFO]
Sales inquiries: salesinfo@herit.com
Melrose S from Prima USA Travel
Taking its cue from classic and vintage luggage pieces, Melrose S suitcases by Prima USA Travel Inc. boast an opulent design with its minimalistic lines (on a polycarbonate hard shell), metallic corner protectors, and ergonomic telescopic handle and double 360° spinner wheels.
MSRP: $220 (weekender set), $495 (three-piece set) [MORE INFO]
Sales inquiries: Nelson Jung, njung@primausatravel.com, 323-838-0801
The Journey System from Idea Mountain
What if you didn’t have to change your everyday bag for something else when you traveled?
In the world of carry-on only, there’s a new category of bag: one that meets all the airline restrictions, looks great, and doesn’t make you repack your stuff over and over and works with you every day of the year.
Check out the Journey System from Idea Mountain — a modular backpack, carry-on size when completely together, it breaks up into separate, useful parts so you only carry what you need when you need it, and look good the whole time. The Day Pack is the foundation, with all the perfect functionality and details of any of the best designs available, but the top access pocket holds a Hip Pack, so when you only need to carry the essentials, you can leave the Day Pack behind. Further, the laptop sleeve is removable, so when you’re not traveling with a laptop, you can use the extra space. The Luggage Pack clicks onto the Day Pack so you don’t have to carry your clothes around to museums or the office. The Luggage Pack also includes a removable toiletries kit.
The Day Pack, the Laptop Sleeve, the Hip Pack can all be used every day of the year, and then when you travel, you don’t need to swap your stuff from your daily carry to your travel set up.
So many details, the Journey is the next generation of travel backpack, ready to help you explore the world with ease and comfort.
MSRP: $325 [MORE INFO]
Sales inquiries: Tys Sniffe, tys@ideamountain.com, 415-606-7746
Get Que
We’re Que, the design company for people and the planet they live on. We started in 2016 with the creation of our signature Collapsible Water Bottle. Since then we have expanded our offerings with each one embedding our main philosophy — to be sustainable aesthetically pleasing everyday products. [MORE INFO]
Sales inquiries: Kelly Liu, partnerships@getque.com
The Armbie®
The Armbie® is a Personal Travel Comfort Device that gently supports your arms while evenly distributing the weight across your upper back. The Armbie® is made of a flexible, durable, silky material and is designed to support your arms while not restricting them. The Armbie® also supports your forearms when you are reading a book or scrolling on your phone. And never get a cold shoulder again as The Armbie’s® got you covered. Then, when not in use, The Armbie® conveniently stores away in a built-in stuff sack. [MORE INFO]
Sales inquiries: Chris Osse, chrisosse@armbie.com, 918-430-5438
HYDAWAY – Water That Fits Your Life
Meet HYDAWAY. We believe that hydration should adapt to your life, and not the other way around. Keeping water handy should be convenient, not cumbersome. Lugging around empty bottles is a thing of the past. HYDAWAY bottles don’t take up space in your already-packed life. And they keep single-use plastics out of landfills. HYDAWAY is water that fits your life. Drink. Store. Repeat and smile. [MORE INFO]
Sales inquiries: Jessica Loewen, sales@hydawaybottle.com
Cool Convertible Sling Bag
We are the first movers of an innovative patent-pending minimalist bag, the Cool Convertible Sling Bag, that converts to the organized duffel. Constructed of fabric made from recycled plastic bottles, this bag can be switched from a minimalist sling to a spacious duffel. A sleek multipurpose bag, this space saver can replace the need for multiple bags. It is lightweight, gentle on the shoulder and neck, and has a variety of organizing pockets. Perfect for everyday outdoor activities such as cycling, weekend traveling, and day trips to the parks.
Be a part of the sustainable movement with smarter choices. That’s Cool Dude Choice. [MORE INFO]
Sales inquiries: Tushar Desai, info@cooldudechoice.com, 609-429-6741
Matador Adventure Travel
We are focused on engineering high performance travel equipment. Our strengths in design, material technology, and construction give us an edge in developing innovative products that bring outdoor expertise to the pursuit of travel. [MORE INFO]
Sales inquiries: sales@matadorup.com
Incredi-belt User Experience
The Incredi-belt offers customized lumbar support for everybody on every chair or seat (including all modes of transportation), and may be adjusted real time extremely easily. When not in use, it may be either quickly taken off and left on a chair or deflated to the size of just more than a soda can into its included pouch. It may be worn or attached to virtually any chair. [MORE INFO]
Sales inquiries: David Montoya, david.montoya@cabeau.com, 818-745-5693
Designed in Chicago.
Handcrafted for Mobile Professionals.
Bags featured in the video
• UPTOWN | 15” Leather Vertical Wheeled Laptop Briefcase, MSRP: $265
• DYLAN | 3-In-1 Nylon Convertible Backpack Tote, MSRP: $130
• PARKER | 15” Leather Dual-Compartment Laptop Backpack, MSRP: $180
• KINZIE | 20” Leather Carry-All Tablet Duffel, MSRP: $215
Sales inquiries: Andrea Martin, salessupport@mckleincompany.com, 773-235-0600
RZ AIRflow
The “RZ AIRflow Purification System” works with your PTAC unit to improve your air quality wherever you are.[MORE INFO]
Sales inquiries: Marlene, sales@rzairflow.com, 952-479-6068
Discover the American Dreamer
Personalize pillow comfort with the American Dreamer from Go Travel. Made in the USA, it’s crafted so every component creates comfort. Superior softness combines with velvety smooth fabrics. Its high quality foam is super supportive, while the snug 360° fit mirrors your individual contours. There’s no annoying head roll thanks to a gently tapered rear and patented front closure. A neck pillow that dreams are made of…[MORE INFO]
Sales inquiries: Hugh Mally, hughmally@go.travel
Indio Hardside
Smart Design & Style – update your travel wardrobe with this stylish collection of beautifully coordinated luggage and travel accessories. Indio offers all you need for complete organization – no matter how long the trip. [MORE INFO]
Curated By Two Industry Experts To Indulge The Insatiable Traveler
Elevate your standards with luggage created by those who understand travel best. The Travelpro® x Travel + Leisure Collection blends style and substance in a modern aesthetic complete with practical features to accommodate every adventure and enhance every voyage – from packing and preparation through your return home. This coordinating collection of beautifully crafted, ultra-resilient travel bags offers a variety of ample storage options and built-in organization, pairing the smoothest rolling hardside luggage with soft bags made from premium fabrics that endure intensive use with grace. Each unique bag is designed for independent use or to mix and match with its companion luggage, and all are backed by the promise of durability that you need and expect…no matter how far or often you roam. [MORE INFO]
Sales inquiries: Brooke Guldin, BGuldin@Travelpro.com
We’re Mobile Edge.
We create award-winning laptop carrying cases, backpacks, and mobile tech for busy professionals, students, and gamers who want to look sharp, travel smart, and protect their gear. [MORE INFO]
Sales inquiries: Paul C. June, pj@mobileedge.com
Mobile Edge’s Core Gaming Backpack 17.3″-18″
Your commute to work doesn’t have to be burdensome. The Core Gaming Backpack by Mobile Edge, named by CNET as the best gaming backpack in its “Best Laptop Backpack of 2021” product review, holds up to an 18” laptop plus keyboard and more. It’s TSA checkpoint-friendly with plenty of pockets and compartments for stashing cables, chargers, cords, headphones, a gaming mouse, and keyboard. Built for today’s mobile traveler this backpack has you covered. MSRP $129.99. [MORE INFO]
Sales inquiries: Paul C. June, pj@mobileedge.com, 714-339-1400
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