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The ROAMies PodcastAuthor: The ROAMies
This travel and inspiration podcast will motivate you to explore the world, make a positive impact, and live your best life. Award-winning musical duo The ROAMiesRory and Alexashare insights, resources, and products to make travel and life on-the-go easier and more enjoyable.Whether you're a frequent traveler, super busy and always on-the-go, or simply dreaming of more adventure, you'll find practical tips, helpful info, Rorys infamous "dad jokes," and plenty of laughs. The ROAMies dive into where to travel, why to travel, and how to travel, sharing personal stories, favorite brands, and tools that support a busy, travel-filled lifestyle. Along the way, they welcome insightful guests who bring fresh perspectives and expert advice.Its the perfect mix of practical guidance, motivation, and inspirationdesigned to spark your own adventures, fuel your creativity, and seamlessly integrate travel into your lifestyle. Language: en-us Genres: Health & Fitness, Places & Travel, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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I is for Innovation
Episode 286
Tuesday, 5 May, 2026
A gate check can ruin your whole rhythm, especially when it’s a tiny regional jet, a snowstorm, and your jacket is trapped inside your suitcase. We’re talking with Dave Logan of Only Travel about the moment a freezing wait on the tarmac in Sioux Falls turned into a serious design mission: build a modular carry-on system that helps travelers avoid checking bags and move through airports faster.OnliTravel.comVisit and Use Promo code: ROAM10 to get you 10% off all orders. 10% off on the OnliTravel website through the end of August 2026 and is combine-able with other offers on the website.And jump in on the Kickstarter campaign for the Modevo travel pack!! See it here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/onlitravel/modevo-patented-modular-travel-backpack-by-onli-travelCheck out Onli Travel's latest review: https://www.yankodesign.com/2026/05/05/this-214-modular-backpack-system-zips-apart-into-3-separate-bags-youll-actually-want-to-use/We get practical about what makes travel stressful and what actually fixes it. Dave breaks down the Trilogy Modular System, a three-part modular luggage setup that combines a four-wheel rolling spinner with attachable bags you can zip together or split apart depending on the trip. We also dig into real-world airline constraints, like why many “standard” carry-on spinners are built to the maximum size yet still fail under-seat fit, and how designing at eight inches deep can create a crucial backup option when overhead bins fill up.Then we zoom in on the packing process itself: labeled packing cubes that work like a packing checklist, quick access for TSA 3-1-1 liquids, cords and chargers organization, clean and dirty separation, and features that help reduce wrinkles. Dave also shares the behind-the-scenes reality of product innovation: prototypes, patents, beta testing across the world, COVID-era design challenges, fabric selection, and even zipper tensile-strength testing with YKK.If you care about smart travel gear, carry-on packing tips, and building a flexible “roam to home” lifestyle, you’ll take away ideas you can use immediately. Subscribe, leave a review, and share this with a friend who’s tired of baggage claim. What’s the one luggage feature you wish existed?Please support our show by shopping through Eagle Creek: https://alnk.to/gVNDI6N and/or feel free to donate to:http://paypal.me/TheROAMies And it means the world to us when you subscribe, rate and share our podcast.Alexa and RoryThe ROAMiesFollow us at:http://www.TheROAMies.com@The ROAMies: Facebook and Instagram YouTube and X.
