Lightweight Contenders Carry On

August, 1980

For weekend getaways and quickie business trips, carry-on luggage is the only way to fly. Your gear won't wind up in Boise when you're going to Boston, and you can kiss that queue at the baggage counter goodbye as you breeze by to be first in the cab line. A lightweight style of bag with plenty of durability and a design that makes every inch count is what to look for. Most are made of waterproof canvas or a rugged type of nylon and often feature shoulder straps and easy-access exterior pockets...