# Rugged Retro Carry-Ons This Durable Suitcase Combines Vintage Design with Modern Features By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-02-01 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/durable-suitcase References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/stuff/zero-halliburton-vintage-carry-on/) & [zerohalliburton](http://zerohalliburton.com/collections/classic-aluminum/classic-aluminum-vintage-carry-on/) The 'Zero Halliburton Vintage Carry-On' is a durable suitcase that combines vintage styling with modern features. For those who prefer not to check their bags, this handy suitcase provides a new solution for keeping [carry-on luggage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pelican-atx-carryon) safe and secure. Although the Zero Halliburton Vintage Carry-On looks as though it was designed in another era, the suitase is actually built for modern travel. The bag features a [rugged aluminum shell](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerionn-forma) that is both stylish and functional. Underneath the bag are four spinning wheels that help travelers navigate tight aisles. The durable suitcase is also equipped with a retractable handle, custom draw-bolt latches and a [TSA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modobag-20)-approved combination lock. Inside the bag there is a fully-lined interior complete with compression straps and various sized compartments for keeping each item in place over the course of a long flight. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vintage-inspired Luggage:** Opportunities for designing luggage that combines nostalgia with modern functionality. - **Rugged Carry-ons:** Opportunities for creating durable, tough bags that can survive different travel conditions. - **Smart Travel Cases:** Opportunities for incorporating smart features into travel cases, such as GPS tracking and app integration. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luggage and Travel Accessories:** The luggage and travel accessories industry can utilize retro design elements with modern features. - **Online Retail:** Online-retailers can tap into the growing demand for vintage-inspired luggage by partnering with innovative brands. - **Tech Accessories:** Tech accessory manufacturers can incorporate smart features into their luggage designs for a more sophisticated traveler. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modernized Ultra-Durable Luggage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultradurable-luggage.md) - [Grooved Aluminum Luggages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-5.md) - [Luxe Retro-Inspired Luggage Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carl-friedrik-trunk.md) - [Uniquely Constructed Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-luggage-collection.md) - [Colorful Retro Luxury Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-handcarry.md) - [Textural Luggage Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carryon-x-core-collection.md) - [Minimalist Repairable Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellroy-transit-carryon.md) - [Demure Secret Agent Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/globetrotter-x-007-graphite-grey-carryon.md) - [Tactical Weatherproof Carry-On Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ridge-carryon.md)