Get Outta Town: 4 Luggage Pieces to Travel in Style

Summer's the time to get outta town and go on vacation, but you can't just dump your things into a Hefty bag and roll onto the bus. You're a gay, and that means you're a fabulous ambassador for the rest of the world! So arrive in style with your swim trunks and assorted kimonos tucked into these popping pieces of luggage. Fun in the sun is just a quick trip away!

22" 4-Wheeled Carry On By Lipault

For those who enjoy getting away from it all, the new line of bags from Lipault of Paris are the way to go. The foldable suitcase is feather-light, stylish and easy to maneuver. It was chosen as an official celebrity gift bag item at this year's MTV Video Music Awards, with Beyonc�, Ariana Grande, Iggy Azalea and other A-listers all receiving one.

It's lightweight and durable in easy-to-clean nylon, and has four multi-direction wheels, a number of exterior and interior pockets, adjustable straps, and extendable pull handle and an ID tag. The teal rollaway suitcase is ideal for a weeklong getaway, and folds down to four inches, so you can fit it in even the tightest cruise shop cabin (or easy storage at home).
$159.99 at www.lipault-us.com

21.5" Bluesmart Suitcase

Say goodbye to lost luggage! Although it won't be released until October, you can put your order in now for the next big thing in suitcases, the Bluesmart. This innovation combines an excellent hard-shelled suitcase with all the software and technology you're used to. The Silicon Valley-based company crowdfunded more than $2M from 10,500 backers in 109 countries to come up with one of the most innovative products to hit the luggage industry in recent years.

With a pull of the handle, the Bluesmart weighs itself, so no more overweight luggage fees! It tracks its own location, and notifies you (and locks itself) if you're leaving it behind. It features an easily accessible special protective pocket for your devices, and you can charge your phone, tablet, computer or ebook more than six times with the built-in battery. The Bluesmart Travel Sentry Approved lock will be accepted by the TSA, so only those who are approved can rifle through your panties.

Your suitcase will even give you real-time reports with trends and data from your trips, including miles traveled, airports visited and time spent in each country. Sync it to your calendar, and your luggage will even remind you when and what you need to pack. Can it plan your trip? Not yet. But order now, and get this beautiful, anodized aluminum, lightweight suitcase that will impress the hell out of everyone you meet.
$319 at www.bluesmart.com

30" Samsonite Hyperspace XLT Spinner

When in doubt, you can always go back to the classics. Samsonite has been making luggage since 1910, and their strong, lightweight suitcases have always been the benchmark in travel accouterments. This is the perfect suitcase for a 7- to 10-day getaway, with a special expandable zipper to allow for added capacity. The 60 percent nylon, 40 percent polyester suitcase is lightweight and sturdy, and wipes clean after the baggage handlers do their worst. It has wet-resistant modesty pockets for that wet swimsuit, a laundry bag and a removable hanging toiletry kit. Just when you think you've stuffed it full, there's another pocket to use.

The anodized aluminum pull handles are strong and wear-resistant, and the four multi-directional spinner wheels will never trip you up -- it practically glides across the airport floor. You can get it in basic black, or you can go for bright green, cobalt blue, orange, purple, burgundy and a host of other eye-popping colors. No matter the color, with Samsonite, you'll get quality.
$154-229 at www.samsonite.com

18" Weekend Satchel By Lipault

This bright purple weekend bag is the perfect size for a two-day getaway. It's complete with discreet inside pockets for your electronics and features a key fob so you won't have to go luggage-diving when you return from vacation. It's even got a little Velcro tab in the back that allows you to securely slip it over the handle of your wheeled luggage.

Best of all, the bright, eye-catching colors with their candy-like sheen are easy to spot on the crowded baggage carousel. When it's time to get out of town, it's time to grab your Lipault.
$99 at www.lipault-us.com