Giveaway: Victorinox Werks Traveler 4.0 Rollaboard

by Gary Leff

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!

About Gary Leff

Gary Leff is one of the foremost experts in the field of miles, points, and frequent business travel - a topic he has covered since 2002. Co-founder of frequent flyer community InsideFlyer.com, emcee of the Freddie Awards, and named one of the "World's Top Travel Experts" by Conde' Nast Traveler (2010-Present) Gary has been a guest on most major news media, profiled in several top print publications, and published broadly on the topic of consumer loyalty. More About Gary »

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Comments

  2. I like a backpack style laptop case that is durable and has plenty of storage. It’s amazing how full I have been able to fill my 10 year old Trager and the fact it has (mostly) held up.

  5. I love a durable rollaboard, I generally like them in off colors (red, purple) so I can easily spot my bag. I had a red Victorinox that lasted for about 7 years and close to a million miles, but that’s probably because I carry on 99.9% of the time!

  8. Luggage must be strong, durable, and reliable. Once I bought a cheap suitcase that didn’t make it past the first leg of the trip. It was a huge inconvenience.

    In my experience, Victorinox luggage is fantastically reliable (and beautiful too). A bit pricey, but well worth the cost.

  11. Rollaboard – durability and has to be light
    Rental car – clean, smoke-free, low miles and doesn’t have the handling and ride of a boat

  15. I’d like my carry-on to be small enough to be allowed on board, but to actually open into a magical room full of all my possessions.

  17. Lightweight is by FAR the most important thing; durability is second. Looks are a distant third.

  18. Since we use our carry-ons more and check luggage less these days, it is important to have a carry on that is sturdy, well balanced so that it is not always tipping over when you are navigating with it, durable and stain resistant.

  19. I want luggage that’s light weight and if wheeled, easy to maneuver without knocking over other people, things or myself in the process.

  24. I like luggage that you can easily pick up and hold in front of yourself as you make the long trip down the isle to the back of the plane

  26. I like bags that have a lighter color lining. Black interors make it difficult to find items.

  27. My “must-have” in a rental car is a trunk! Rental cars filled with vacationers’ baggage is easy prey for smash & grab thieves. I’m looking at you, PT Cruiser.

  28. I would never buy a $300-500 roll-a-board, so this is the only chance to get one. Thanks Gary

  29. In a rental car: some way of connecting my iphone/ipod, built in navigation, and plenty of trunk space for luggage/golf clubs.

  31. Carry On: Light & Durable… plus I like lots of compartments for makeup, electronics, etc. 🙂

  32. I like a light-weight carry-on bag so I don’t stagger when I put it in the overhead bin 🙂

  34. Something I am finding more and more valuable are telescoping handles on rollerbags that can stand up to a beating!

  41. I usually like a Vera Bradley carry-on, the fabric is light and it can smooch into a tight spot.

  42. For rental cars, price is the main driver but I’ll give up a little in price to get access to the Emerald Aisle!

  43. I like a rental car company with no additional fees for those under 25 years old! 🙂

  47. I like a clean car in good condition (and no bald tires) that drives well for a good price. Too much to ask?

  48. I like a carry-on bag that has room for my laptop, 2 days worth of business clothes, and a pair of shoes – and still fits under the seat in front of me. Haven’t found one I love since Atlantic discontinued their “mobile office” model several years ago. This looks like a really nice rollaboard bag, and I’m sure I would survive without being able to fit it under the seat. 🙂

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