OGIO Terminal Bag

by Adrienne Wilson on

Not long ago in the past I was one of the nastiest impulse buyers to walk the planet Earth. (Nasty as in overdoing it and buying way beyond my means. Not belching and burping while shopping.) I waited for nothing. Did research on nada product , but these days I’m a changed woman. In fact, I’m such the opposite that I sit too long trying to make a decision about something I know I’ll want. Take the OGIO Terminal bag for example. I’ve been eying this baby for a good long while. Since my last bag disappeared out of my life last year I’ve been silently weeping inside to hold, have and lug around another OGIO bag. Ah…

I placed my order last Sunday and now I’m hoping like all hell that the bag makes it here in time for my trip. I could have tossed out the extra dinero for some speedy shipping method, but I can wait. I’ve got my back-up bags ready in case this doesn’t show up in time. Upon arrival and after I’ve made good use of my new luggage I’ll report back with a review. However, it’s gotten some pretty good comments elsewhere and from my research you can get one of your own for $144.95 at Remember Delaware. They seem to have the best price and full selection.

Effects of Terrorism – New Airline Restrictions

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Ugh, it’s Friday evening and here I am riding the bandwagon by putting my teeny blog piece on the possible long lasting new airline restrictions in place at the moment into the blogosphere. Before the month end I’ve got a few airports to fly in and out of and I’m already dreading the process. Double UGH! What it must be like for the real Road Warriors/Business travelers out there, I don’t ever want to imagine, but reading this CNN article takes you there, man.

By this time we’ve all probably heard the no liquids, no beverages, no lotions and no hair gel restrictions, but how much further will it go? A friend of mine flying back home from Europe tomorrow tells me they won’t be allowed to take any carry-on luggage on the plane at all. What a nightmare! Think if they really were to keep a restriction like no carry-on luggage in place for a while. Longer waits at baggage claim would only be the beginning.

Anybody out there just getting in or out of an airport with all this commotion happening? If so, tell us what airport did you flew through and what the situation was like.

Excess Luggage Fees & Fines

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LAX was an absolute mad house this morning. I’m going to full on go out there and just say it was probably the worst I’ve ever seen it in all my travels. To make matters worse I discovered my bag was over the Delta airlines weight limit and I was going to be hit with a $25 fee. “Is that going to be in cash or credit ma’am?”

Grrr…

So here’s my beef with this scenario. For starters my baggage has never been over the weight limit and secondly what is the purpose of charging innocent travelers? Isn’t the weight limit rule supposed to ensure the plane isn’t going to be too heavy? What if everyone’s bag was over the weight limit? How important would that $25 bucks be then? Ugh.

Anyways make sure you pack lightly unless you like coming out of pocket for your goods. The Travel Insider has some good info online on airline checked luggage allowances and a nice table with most airlines fees and weight limits. This should help you from going over and paying extra.

GADLING’S TAKE FIVE: Week of June 18

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Time for another end of the week compilation of Gadling goodies you may have let slide by during the busy week. Here’s a look at some of our fav five once more:

5. Great Bistros:
Nothing rocks the socks off a well-seasoned traveler more than well-seasoned, savory, delectable, and toothsome cuisine from the locale they’re visiting. Agree? Neil points us to a Travel + Leisure piece on Great Bistros of Provence and if your mouth isn’t already watering from the suspense then perhaps you should hurry up and check it out now. Then let your senses and buds be taken by the delicious descriptions of all the yummy finds you’re missing in Provence.

4. Roadside America:
Long road trip planned through some pretty sparse areas of the country? Feel as if attractions are to few and far in between you and your final destination? Worry not – Erik kindly directs our attention to a life and road trip saving site called Roadside America. We’ve talked about it before on Gadling, but with summer here now you’ll want to plan ahead to so not to miss the World’s Largest Ball of Twine. Far out, right?

3. Roots Travel – African Ancestry:
Great, great way to plan a trip to Africa and possibly learn something about your family’s lineage. African Ancestry is a company helping individuals trace their DNA and find their roots. Too cool if you’re an African American or anyone who feels they may have an ounce of African  blood in their family tree. I’m already on the bandwagon to discovering more about my own lineage.

2. World Refugee Day:
There is never enough to be said for the growing population of refugees and to highlight the contributions made by refugees worldwide there is World Refugee Day. Events don’t end on June 20 though. Read the blurb and find ways to lend your hand to refugees after the date.

1. How to Get it All Into One Bag:
Packing – one of the biggest pains in travel! Argh! Just when you think you’ve got it down to a science you do something boneheaded like pack (insert your very unnecessary item here) and find later that you’ve created one of the biggest headaches ever. Take a look at this piece inspired by the Onebag.com site here on Gadling and share some of your own packing fixes. I think this is one refresher we can all use.

The Traveler's Caddy

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Looks like Cool Hunting has a sneak peek on a new chic piece of gear to take on your
travels once it hits the market. The so-called "Caddy" is half mobile suitcase and half
walker you could say. Built to serve as a mobility-aid, the cool, lime green and sleek design down to the wheels make
the item worth wanting by anyone. Created by Wood&Wood Design, the possible new
wave of luggage is still in its prototype phase while the company seeks a development partner. Head to Cool Hunting for
additional photos on the Caddy.