Wheelie Good Idea

Isaac Newton first discovered the Universal Law of Gravity in 1665. It was 320 years late before the travel industry found a solution to moving packages/luggage with wheelies. A brilliant concept that has made many a weary traveller sign with relief.

But little has changed since. Those little handles that come out of the top are just not up to the job. In most cases they merely transfer the weight of a loaded case directly downwards, making the traveller’s arm, shoulder and back twist and ache. Yet a handle can be such a simple thing when designed properly using a basic pivot triangle that connects the case and the handle, loaded flush from the back (not the top) and controllable for people of all heights. So the contents have been shifted to straight above the wheels.

Whilst designing this unique luggage handle Live Luggage has also made it robust, tactile and cool looking but claims most importantly it gives absolute control.

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