A Call for Comments

Millions of you packed up and hit the road over the recent holiday weekend, and with more holiday travel likely on the agenda in the coming weeks, I thought it would be nice to share some travel advice straight from our lovely Lug fans.

If you recently traveled with some Lug gear, tell me about it. Post a comment here, on Facebook, or on Twitter. I'd love to hear what you used and why you love it. Then, I'll compile a smart and supremely useful Lug guide to holiday travel, straight from the first-hand accounts of Lug fans around the world. I can't wait to hear how you use your Lug!

Thanksgiving Travel Tips ... Be Stress Free!

Holiday travel can be stressful. Okay, sure, that could have probably gone unsaid. I mean, with tens of millions planning to hit the road next week for Thanksgiving, there's bound to be plenty of stress to go around. But I've always believed that one key to being stress free is preparation. (See that woman in the picture over there to the left? She prepared.) So, I've scoured the web to find some sites with varied travel tips: First, here are some air travel tips. And here's a whole site dedicated to traveling with kids. Here are some driving tips. And for good measure, here are some tips for those who are stressed just from the thought of holiday travel and have convinced loved ones to travel to them.

Of course, the biggest preparation tip of all is to carry smart bags and travel accessories. Pack a Puddle Jumper for an overnight trip or opt for a Shuttle Bus for the weekend. Or there's always the Tuk Tuk or the Taxi or the Moped or ... Well. You get the picture. There's a Lug bag for every possible pilgrimage, plus accessories (like a Nap Sac or a Flatbed or a Tango ...) to ease any travel stresses.

So, be prepared, and you can be just like the woman in the picture. Or at least a little more carefree.

Want to Get Away?

This first Fall chill got you yearning for the warmer days of summer? We know someone who can help. Theresa Nelle with Luxury Hideaways is the fantastic travel agent who planned the magnificent Maui honeymoon for Lug founders Ami and Jason after their May wedding. She is lucky enough to live in Maui, though she books travel to destinations around the world. Give her a call at 800-644-6659. And if you do go on a fab Fall vacay, send us a postcard!

Traveler's Check: Cargo A-Go-Go

A great big duffel is great for stuffing, but when organization is in order, more petite pouches do the trick. Enter the Cargo 3-piece Packing Squares, our smart new packing accessories. They come in a three-piece set—small, medium, and large—so whatever you're packing, there's no problem. Plus, they fold up into tiny pouches, taking up almost no room when you don't need them. Now, tell me, what's not to love about these packing squares?

Lug Love Times Two

We've been getting a lot of Lug love in the past few days, and we love spreading the love right back at ya!

First, thanks Laptop Mag for your awesome coverage of our Echo Laptop Backpack. Per the story:

The Echo isn’t much larger than most backpacks, but the sheer number of storage options, along with solid build quality, makes it a great bag for any situation.

So glad you noticed our supreme attention to organizational excellence, Laptop Mag.

Second, thanks Gadling for your excellent review of our cute and cosy Undercover Bears. Per the story:

Last year, we crowned the Lug SNUZSAC as one of the best travel products of 2009 - and it really is a fantastic travel product, offering a blanket and pillow in a single carry-on. And now the brains behind Lug just announced a kids version of the SNUZSAC ... called Undercover Bears. ... [I]f you pick the purple Undercover Bear, you'll be best friends with Agent Pufferton. This agent enjoys plum pudding and covers you with spirit and hope. How awesome is that?

Pretty awesome, Gadling. Pretty awesome.

Thanks for all the Lug love out there!

Lug Love From Tango Diva

If you're a woman into travel and haven't heard of Tango Diva, you're going to be bookmarking their site right ... now. As they say, it's a "community for women to share solo travel experiences, ideas, and questions in the hopes of creating connections with other women throughout the world." They've just posted a great story called The Trendy Traveler: Avoiding Theft in Style, where they highlight none other than the Skipper Shoulder Pouch by Lug! (We just blogged about the Skipper here.) Check out the story, then head to Lug to buy the bag. Use the code TANGODIVA until Aug. 6 to get 15 percent off. Thanks go Tango Diva for spreading the Lug love! Happy travels!

Beachy Keen: Brilliant Lug Bags for the Beach

It's summertime, which, for many people, also means it beach time. And what word goes with beach? Bag! Also ball, umbrella, and towel, among others. But the bag is clearly the most important. If not for the bag, no other beach necessity would arrive on shore. Luckily, at Lug there are many viable options. Of course, the Gondola Slouch Tote is an obvious choice, with its big belly for beach towels and a book, as well as it's wipeable bottom. Add to that, the Clearview Envelopes, which keep any bigger beach bag tidy and are great for stashing messy sunscreen, and the Freight Box Lunch Cube for snacks. But an unexpected option is the Eco Shopper Foldable Tote, and here's why it's great:

1. It folds into a tiny envelope and takes up less space in a suitcase than that itsy bitsy teeny bikini.

2. It unfolds and easily packs two towels, book/magazine, sunscreen, and any other little beach necessities.

3. It's made of specially treated water repellent material, so it'll look just as good leaving the beach as it did when it got there.

4. You can get it in Ocean Teal (pictured), which just makes sense.

Happy beaching!

Paralympic Experience - Day 4

Check out the bling on these Luggers.

An afternoon at Whistler Olympic Park - here to watch Nordic events! McKeever wins Gold again!! Hey McDonald's - how about introducing the McKeever!

Closing ceremonies already here. Anyone watch it on CTV??

We warmed up at an after party hosted by our friends at Pfizer - had an amazing time!! Thank you Pfizer!! You Rock!!! We mingled with Stephanie Dixon, Patrick Anderson & Robin McKeever - all terrific ambassadors of the Paralympic Movement.

Yes that is Prince Edward! Jason didn't expect to be shaking hands with royalty today that's for sure.

This is a shout out to jingle jangle, shake n' bake, + razzle dazzle...as well as ruby and erin our glorious hosts!

Check our blog link at www.luglife.com and watch the video at the bottom....the true art of pin trading. too cute.