Luggage having an integrated compression system where at least one vacuum compression bag is provided and secured within the interior space of the luggage. The bag can be compressed by an attached self-contained vacuum assembly removably secured within the luggage, preferably between the handle tube guides. The air outlet opening of the bag can be provided with a valve or coupling for securement to the air entry inlet of the vacuum assembly. The bag can also be removably secured to other areas within the interior of the luggage. An air outlet of the vacuum assembly can be provided with a valve or coupling for securement to an opening in the back wall of the luggage. Alternatively, the valve or coupling can be provided in the back wall opening. Air removed from the compression bag by the vacuum assembly is expelled through the back wall opening, without the use of any exposed hoses. This allows the oversized compression bag as compared to the size of the luggage and the contents stored within the bag to be able to safely contain within the fully closed luggage. The battery for powering the vacuum assembly can be removable while the luggage is fully closed and can also be used to charge other electronic devices.

Luggage having an integrated compression system where at least one vacuum compression bag is provided and secured within the interior space of the luggage. The bag can be compressed by an attached self-contained vacuum assembly removably secured within the luggage, preferably between the handle tube guides. The air outlet opening of the bag can be provided with a valve or coupling for securement to the air entry inlet of the vacuum assembly. The bag can also be removably secured to other areas within the interior of the luggage. An air outlet of the vacuum assembly can be provided with a valve or coupling for securement to an opening in the back wall of the luggage. Alternatively, the valve or coupling can be provided in the back wall opening. Air removed from the compression bag by the vacuum assembly is expelled through the back wall opening, without the use of any exposed hoses. This allows the oversized compression bag as compared to the size of the luggage and the contents stored within the bag to be able to safely contain within the fully closed luggage. The battery for powering the vacuum assembly can be removable while the luggage is fully closed and can also be used to charge other electronic devices.

A telescopically-extendable handle and rechargeable power supply assembly for mounting in a piece of luggage. The assembly includes a pair of spaced apart guide tubes supporting a pair of telescopically-extendable rods joined to a handle structure. A base housing component is mounted in an aperture formed in the luggage, and has a top surface. A battery module casing is mounted to and beneath the base housing component, and disposed substantially in the same plane as and between the pair of spaced apart guide tubes. A rechargeable DC battery power module is contained in the battery module casing, and provides a DC battery recharging port and a set of DC power supplying ports. Each such port is directly accessible through the top surface of the base housing component. A power port cover panel is hinged to the base housing component and has a closed configuration and an open configuration.

A telescopically-extendable handle and rechargeable power supply assembly for mounting in a piece of luggage. The assembly includes a pair of spaced apart guide tubes supporting a pair of telescopically-extendable rods joined to a handle structure. A base housing component is mounted in an aperture formed in the luggage, and has a top surface. A battery module casing is mounted to and beneath the base housing component, and disposed substantially in the same plane as and between the pair of spaced apart guide tubes. A rechargeable DC battery power module is contained in the battery module casing, and provides a DC battery recharging port and a set of DC power supplying ports. Each such port is directly accessible through the top surface of the base housing component. A power port cover panel is hinged to the base housing component and has a closed configuration and an open configuration.

A travel suitcase assembly includes a suitcase that has a first portion which is hingedly coupled to a second portion. A first closure is coupled to the first portion and a second closure is coupled to the second portion. The second closure is matable to the first closure when the suitcase is closed to inhibit the suitcase from opening. A divider is integrated into the second portion of the suitcase such that the divider defines a primary storage compartment and a secondary storage compartment in the suitcase. The divider is comprised of a translucent material to facilitate contents of the secondary storage compartment to be visible.

A travel suitcase assembly includes a suitcase that has a first portion which is hingedly coupled to a second portion. A first closure is coupled to the first portion and a second closure is coupled to the second portion. The second closure is matable to the first closure when the suitcase is closed to inhibit the suitcase from opening. A divider is integrated into the second portion of the suitcase such that the divider defines a primary storage compartment and a secondary storage compartment in the suitcase. The divider is comprised of a translucent material to facilitate contents of the secondary storage compartment to be visible.

Provided is equipment and an ensemble therewith for the outdoors, for instance, in conjunction with camping and picnics, its making and use. The equipment can include an organizer and/or a caddy. The organizer can be for kitchenware and/or clothing, and so forth. For example, the organizer can be a compactly foldable article having a base panel with a plurality of attached pockets or bags, and so forth, and a protective, water-repellent cover. The caddy can be for firewood and so forth, particularly kindling, as a storage and carrying device. For example, the caddy may be foldable and include breathable fabric front and back panels, a reinforced solid fabric bottom panel, a handle, and a waterproof cover. Themselves or together in an ensemble the organizer and caddy can enhance the outdoor experience.

Provided is equipment and an ensemble therewith for the outdoors, for instance, in conjunction with camping and picnics, its making and use. The equipment can include an organizer and/or a caddy. The organizer can be for kitchenware and/or clothing, and so forth. For example, the organizer can be a compactly foldable article having a base panel with a plurality of attached pockets or bags, and so forth, and a protective, water-repellent cover. The caddy can be for firewood and so forth, particularly kindling, as a storage and carrying device. For example, the caddy may be foldable and include breathable fabric front and back panels, a reinforced solid fabric bottom panel, a handle, and a waterproof cover. Themselves or together in an ensemble the organizer and caddy can enhance the outdoor experience.

An athletic bag is provided that comprises a built-in air circulating configuration for airing out and drying apparel and/or gear carried in the bag. The bag provides an ideal solution for drying and airing out sweaty clothes and/or gear placed in the bag after a physical workout. The built-in air circulating configuration comprises an electrical fan system that pulls air through the bag to dry wet apparel and gear and one or more air vents to allow proper air flow. This ensures that workout apparel and/or gear will dry quickly, sometimes even before the user returns home, which preserves the apparel and gear, allows health risks associated with mold, mildew, bacteria and viruses to be avoided, and results in spending less money on new workout apparel and gear.

An athletic bag is provided that comprises a built-in air circulating configuration for airing out and drying apparel and/or gear carried in the bag. The bag provides an ideal solution for drying and airing out sweaty clothes and/or gear placed in the bag after a physical workout. The built-in air circulating configuration comprises an electrical fan system that pulls air through the bag to dry wet apparel and gear and one or more air vents to allow proper air flow. This ensures that workout apparel and/or gear will dry quickly, sometimes even before the user returns home, which preserves the apparel and gear, allows health risks associated with mold, mildew, bacteria and viruses to be avoided, and results in spending less money on new workout apparel and gear.