A couple of days ago I mentioned that this blog would be carried both in its usual place and over at the National Car Rental Facebook Page as part of their ‘Go Like a Pro’ feature.
Since National is a perennial favorite of business travelers for their ‘Emerald Aisle’ (pick your own car offering), it makes sense to bring unfiltered travel advice to their customers through their communications channels, I think it’s what I would do if I were them also, brand myself as the place for savvy travelers period and explain my offerings that way too.
They’re not paying me, I do have elite status with National (though they aren’t the only rental car chain with which I have status), and I asked them if they might have a few things I could give away to my readers.
One of the best things a serious traveler can have is a serious roll aboard, and they’ve generously offered a Victorinox Werks Traveler 4.0 to be given away to one of my readers.
They sent this photo of the bag:
For some sense of things, it looks like Amazon has the bag discounted from $500 down to $300. It’s a serious bag, and hopefully giving it away makes this a serious blog too. Hah!
- All you need to do to enter is leave a comment to this post, either what you like in a carry on bag or in a rental car.
- Only enter once. Anyone leaving more than one comment will not be eligible to win.
- I will draw a winning comment at random using random.org
- The contest will remain open for entries through Sunday, April 24 at 6pm Eastern.
This is a giveaway, I don’t get anything by offering it, all interpretations of rules are mine and it isn’t mean to be a strict terms and conditions just a friendly gesture to benefit readers. If you have a question, please don’t post it as a comment here since you only get one entry! Instead email me.
Enter away, good luck on the carry on, and thanks for the giveaway opportunity, National!
What I like in a carry on bag is durability.
Thanks Gary for all your tips and advice. I enjoy reading your blog and subscribe to your RSS feed. I especially love the Victorinox brand and this would compliment my current assortment very nicely.
hey, I’d love to win this bag– and what I like in a rental car is the ability to plug in my own music from my iPod/iPhone. It may not seem like much but when I’m having do a lot of driving, I don’t want to be fussing with the radio, unfamiliar with the local stations, trying to find something I’d like.
What I like in a rental car is low price.. 🙂
Giveaway entry…what I like in a rental car? Easy, quick pickup, availability, reasonable price, MILEAGE BONUS (lol), and quick drop off! Thanks for giveaway!!!
In a rental car, I prefer low mileage as usually that means there is much less chance the car has been abused.
I like a bag which is sturdy and has good reliable zips for a long life.
Put my camera in my luggage in the back seat of my rental car.
Like to take as little as possible in the carry on bag. Usually just a change of clothes or two and toiletries. I tend to take longer trips and need to check a bag… but unfortunately checked bags have a tendency to get lost or delayed, so I try to ensure I have at least the basics just in case.
In a rollaboard, I like strength, light weight, and expandabililty.
Like rental car agency that has good proximity, wide selection, and the gem of a convertible or minivan (when with family) in the Aisle.
I have this bag that I can pack completely full, but due to the construction, can almost always flip the lid on and zip it really easily. I think it’s becuase the main bag portion is in its own frame and the lid is slightly offset
I require a few things in a carry on bag: that it be within the “carryon size” so that I don’t have to be the inconsiderate passenger that is cramming an overstuffed bag into the overhead bins, that it be a wheeled bag with a handle, and that it have at least a few compartments. Bonus features are lightweight, even more compartments, and spin 360 degrees.
Love the blog!! For me, first thing in any rental is to stop by a store and get driving snacks.
I like lightweight roll aboards with lots of pockets.
In a bag, it needs to be light-weight. I can’t use half the weight limit on an empty bag.
For a rental car, it’s the ability to sometimes get a nicer car, for those personal trips.
I like a carry on bag that fits into a 73x or A320 overhead bin without a fight
Yeah, gotta say durability. I’m still using my Travelpro from like 96. I also Like good ID, where the handle and wheels don’t compromise too much space INSIDE the bag.
I like a rental car with fewer miles on the odometer than my daily rental rate. And XM!
Hi Gary, I like it when a rental is not the most stripped down version of a car. Its nice when they leave in some of the features.
a car that goes from point a to point b.
-David
I love the magic potion that comes with some bags that makes the TSA folks friendly
I am a big fan of national. I’ve never understood why others don’t copy their emerald aisle concept. Knowing I won’t be stuck in a car I don’t like is HUGE.
I like a clean car that has been well taken care of.
I like a new car for a rental with minimal noises and squeaks and automatic windows.
I like durability in a carry-on bag. I use them hard and no matter how much I spend, something always seems to break!
No smoke smell…in my rental or luggage
In luggage, I like easily accessible smaller front compartments where I can stow toiletries and other items that I can access quickly (i.e. when passsing through security)
In a rental car while traveling alone or on a mileage run, I want the in and out of rental car station very quickly. More Kiosks are always best.
I enjoy not having to go to the counter to get the rental car … nothing worse than the line.
In a rental car, I love space and comfort (which I why I love National, because I get to pick) 2 great joys, #1 seeing a new Impala waiting for me at the National full size aisle or #2 coming on a day when the full sized cars are all gone and picking a SUV or van!
I like getting rental cars that are smoke-free! (Please enforce this rule, National!)
I like National’s pick your own car. (within the proper category). The only reason I rent from Hertz more is I use the Hertz Local Edition’s (HLE’s) alot as there are a few choose from within several miles from my house.
I like National’s promo such as rent 2 times, get one free day. Nice promo!! 🙂
My favorite thing about a rental car is having a sunroof. My car at home doesn’t have one, and nothing says vacation more than driving around in warm weather with the roof open and the sunglasses on!
what I like in a carryon bag is I don’t need to wait for the baggage claim or face to missing bags
Light-weight bag with good wheels is a must
I like a rental car that is pest free.
In my carryon I like a secure outside pocket for boarding passes.
quick check in/out for a rental car
What I like in a rental car is attention to cleaning, and I don’t mean just the carpets. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve gotten a car where the inside of the rear windshield had never been wiped down, and where the grime was bad enough to interfere with visibility.
I like a bag that doesn’t sound like a freight train when I go over bumps and cobbles – when walking through a new city, I’d rather not draw attention to myself on the way to the hotel. As for a car – one that doesn’t smell like an ashtray is a good start.
I always carry iPhone mount & audio jack in my carry-on to connect to car audio, GPS & music are must.
I fly the AA M80 a lot so I like a bag that fits well into the upper bin on the A/B (left) side of the aisle.
I like to get in and out quickly when renting a car.
I need it to fit in the overhead locker!
For carryon bags, I want the largest legal size I can get, a logical division of that space to organize my things and durability. For rental cars, I want a decent car at a decent price…lately the pricing on rental cars seems especially high though.
Generally, price is always the top consideration when I choose a rental car. I’m in most of the requisite programs (National Exec, Avis Preferred, Hertz #1, etc) and I am satisfied with just about any model…so pricing is paramount.
I agree with Tracie — I like rental cars with low mileage. Older rental cars are often not well-maintained.
I like a bag that is small enough to carry on, but large enough to hit people in the elbows as they crowd the aisle
A carry on bag needs to be the right balance of weight and durability. If it weighs two pounds but the wheels fall off the first time I use it, I’d be better off with a backpack!