Professional photographers and avid hobbyists both know the risks of traveling with photographic equipment . . . the knocks, bumps or damp conditions can damage delicate equipment, leading to technical problems that aren’t easy to overcome – especially in more remote or exotic locations.
The solution? The Live Luggage Classic hard case, the first rigid suitcase on the market to have “stressed frame” technology, a design principle similar to motorcycle frames. Made of an extremely tough composite of ABS and PC plastic (the same material used for car bumpers), the Classic hard case’s two outer shells are further reinforced around the rim and joined together with extra strong hinges. The hinge mounting plates are protected with a flush-fitting cover so they cannot be easily levered off or unscrewed. Even the feet of the case are injection-molded as part of the shell.
The result? A case that is tough enough to withstand the most reckless mauling by baggage handlers and one that will retain its structural integrity even at the bottom of a heap of luggage in an aircraft hold. And keep cameras, tripods and related equipment safe and secure.
The Classic hard case is available in two versions: The Classic PA case features the Live Luggage patented anti-gravity handle and power-assisted wheels that power up when a step or gradient is sensed, making it a breeze to maneuver. The Classic AG case is the non-powered version. Both are fitted with a unique thief-proof tumbler lock system and one recognized by TSA, which can carry out necessary security or customs checks and then securely relock the case.
Voted into Time Magazine’s Top Ten Best Travel Gadgets of 2009 and featured on the Discovery Channel, the cases are available with a black body and a choice of handle colors, including black, red, white, yellow and pink. The Classic PA bag retails for £395 (about $585); the Classic AG case for £275 (about $407); order from the Live Luggage website, John Lewis stores and Prokit in London.
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