As trendy travel goes, matching lifestyles and luggage are in.

In the trip-oriented world we live in, our assignments can stretch anywhere from days to weeks and even months, and when it comes to luggage the focus is always on size, space and weight, as well as smart looks.

Now travel has risen to a new LEVEL, the collection destined for destinations around the universe by High Sierra Sport Company. Our team voted the eye-catching Lava our fave color, and it just might be the perfect gift to take you straight to your Valentine’s heart. (Check out the images and we’re sure you’ll all be nodding in agreement!)

The wheeled upright is a trim 25-inch model complete with recessed handle and specially mounted skate-style wheels and compression straps on both sides, minimizing the pressure on zippers.

It’s geared to handle the needs of travelers on the go who never need to second-guess where to pack certain items. The main section has an extra two-and-a-half inch space if desired (and who doesn’t find this handy?)

The spacious interior gives the user freedom of choice, while maintaining its original design and purpose, e.g. a zippered panel that separates the front and back compartments may be securely rolled up, resulting in a single compartment.

An added bonus to this upright is the outer pocket for storing shoes or laundry, away from everything else. (Actually this was a feature that initially caught the editor’s eye when we began checking out the new line.)

A carry-on that expands?

No kidding, this multi-faceted one does!

Like its LEVEL mate, the carry-on features much the same attributes, but it goes one step further with a sizeable compartment in the middle which accommodates a 17-inch laptop within a padded sleeve. Instead of the frontal laundry/shoe outer pocket, this bag is designed with a hidden, zippered water bottle pocket at the back.

The 30” and 35” Drop-Bottom Wheeled Duffels are the answer to the well-traveled crowd. These bags go anywhere, anytime and with molded feet can also stand upright. Clothing fit into the top compartment, while the drop-bottom section is designed for gear or shoes/boots, etc. If only one compartment is desired the divider panel can be unzipped and stored in the same manner as it is in the 25” wheeled upright and carry-on.

The LEVEL line utilizes internal lightweight EVA foam in its entire six-item line of three expandable bags, two-drop bottom duffels and a business tote, to maintain a sturdy shape. And for added exterior durability they are made with DuPont Teflon-coated 1680 ballistic nylon and 1800 x 1200D polyester.

Buyer’s Guide
25” Expandable Wheeled Upright
Colors: Black, Amazon Green, Lava Orange
NL1149 Size: 25" x 15" x 12"
Capacity: 4150 cubic inches
Weight: 10.1 lbs.
MSR: US$340

Carry-on Expandable Wheeled Upright
Colors: Black, Amazon Green, Lava Orange
NL1148Size: 22" x 14" x 9"
Capacity: 2810 cubic inches
Weight: 8.8 lbs.
MSR: US$300.00

30” Drop Bottom Wheeled Duffel
Colors: Black, Amazon Graphite, Lava Graphite
NL1104 Size: 30” x 15.5” x 14”
Capacity 6407 cubic inches
MSR: US$380

35”Drop Bottom Wheeled Duffel
Colors: Black, Amazon Graphite, Lava Graphite
NL1105 Size: 35” x 18” x 14”
Capacity: 7690 cubic inches
MSR: US$420

For more information visit www.highsierrasport.com or call 1-800-323-9590