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CLIPPER Rolling Carry-On Luggage (Made in USA)

CLIPPER Rolling Carry-On Luggage (Made in USA)

🧵 Made in Schenectady, NY since 1970
🛠️ Built to last decades. Premium materials and triple-stitched construction.
🔒 Purposeful design. Carefully engineered features that solve real problems.
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The Clipper Wheeled Carry-On is our most popular rolling suitcase for good reason. Exceptionally durable double skate wheels glide smoothly through airports, the extendable handle locks firmly without slipping, and it stands upright with remarkable stability whether rolling or stationary. Built of heavy-duty 1000D Cordura with YKK zippers and handcrafted in Schenectady, NY, this is the carry-on that replaces a lifetime of imported luggage.

Specifications

Size Dimensions Capacity Weight
Small (fits virtually all airline guidelines) 21"H x 13.5"W x 8.5"D 30 liters 6 lbs
Regular (fits many airline guidelines) 24"H x 13"W x 8"D 32 liters 6 lbs 8 oz
Extra-Large (checkable only) 26"H x 13"W x 11"D 65 liters 7 lbs 12 oz

All Sizes Feature:

  • Material: Heavy-duty 1000-denier Cordura, water & abrasion resistant
  • Wheels: Exceptionally durable double skate wheels for smooth rolling
  • Handle: Extendable handle with firm, non-slipping locks
  • Main compartment: Foam-padded main pocket with internal adjustable hold-down straps
  • Organization: Two flat organizer pockets on front, two open elastic-topped side pockets, internal open organizer pocket
  • Zippers: Heavy-duty YKK zippers throughout, rated for 10,000 cycles
  • Carry options: Dual carry-handles with faux-leather grip + detachable no-slip shoulder strap
  • Stability: Stands upright when loaded, excellent stability when rolling or stationary
  • Care: Machine washable & water-resistant
  • Made in USA: Handcrafted in Schenectady, New York of domestic and imported materials.

Ultra-Durable Wheels, for Superior Function

  • Why double skate wheels? We choose our wheels for dependability and utility.  Unlike spinner wheels, which can easily break, and which struggle to perform on uneven surfaces or stairs, our wheels can easily handle the great outdoors.  Over gravel, sidewalks, and flights of stairs, our wheels maintain a smooth glide and excellent tracking.


What Will It Carry?

The Clipper is designed to be the ultimate "one-bag" solution for the frequent traveler, offering enough volume for a full week of travel while remaining compact enough for most overhead bins (Small & Regular sizes).

For a 4–7 Day Trip:

  • Clothing: 3–4 pairs of trousers or jeans, 5–7 shirts (a mix of tees and button-downs), 1 light sweater or blazer, and a week’s worth of undergarments and socks.

  • Footwear: One pair of dress shoes or sneakers in the main compartment (wearing your bulkiest pair while traveling).

  • Toiletries: A full-sized travel kit or quart-sized liquid bag.

Electronics & Essentials:

  • Front Organizer Pockets: Ideal for quick-access items like your boarding pass, passport, smartphone, and charging cables.

  • Internal Organizer: Perfect for a tablet, e-reader, or slim 13" laptop, plus notebooks and pens.

  • Side Pockets: Great for a compact travel umbrella or a slim water bottle.

Outdoor & Gear:

  • Durability: Because it’s built with 1000D Cordura and sturdy skate wheels, not breakable spinner wheels, it can safely carry heavier items like equipment or tools that might break flimsier luggage

  • Easy-tracking wheels: 



Quick Specs for Packing:

  • Main Volume: Large, open-cavity design for maximum packing efficiency.

  • Organization: Two flat front pockets + internal organizer.

  • Stability: Padded sides help the bag keep its shape even when half-empty, preventing your belongings from shifting and wrinkling.

The Tough Traveler Difference

Since 1970, we've been making bags the right way in Schenectady, New York. The Clipper represents our commitment to building luggage that lasts, not luggage that gets replaced every few years. When you choose American-made, you're choosing bags built by people who take pride in their craft, bags designed to be your trusted travel companion for decades.

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Hand-Crafted in the USA since 1970

As recommended in BUSINESS TRAVELER MAGAZINE, Aug 2024: "The Best American-Made Luggage Pieces"

The Tough Traveler Story

In 1970, Mark Goldstein—an avid outdoorsman and military veteran—couldn't find a backpack that matched the durability of his military-issued gear or the comfort he needed for long treks. So he designed his own.

Working from his Schenectady apartment, Mark hand-sewed backpacks with tough materials and innovative designs. When fellow outdoorsmen saw his work, they wanted their own. Tough Traveler was born.

More than 50 years later, we're still family-operated and still manufacturing every bag in that same Schenectady community. In 2019, we represented New York at the White House Made in America Product Showcase—proof that Mark's commitment to uncompromising quality and American craftsmanship still defines everything we make.

Every bag we sew today carries that original mission: build it tough enough to last decades, comfortable enough to carry every day.

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