We recently returned from France. It was the first big trip we took Jeremy on. I was a little apprehensive as to how Jeremy would fare on the flight and in transit. After doing some research, I came across the Trunki. Yes, it is a trunk for kids. I swear that it was the best thing we bought for him this year. It’s lightweight and we were able to bring it on board as carry on luggage. Jeremy helped pack all his favourite toys in it and we stowed it away under the front seat, ready to use anytime needed on the flight.
Jeremy riding his Trunki in Heathrow Airport
When I bought it, I actually stood on it, sat on it and gave it a kick (when the shop assistant wasn’t looking, ahum!) and it stood firm. I decided on the Towgo Trunki (unisex blue, green and pink) because I was hoping to be able to get a bit more use out of it for a second child.
Jeremy LOVES his Trunki. On our trip, he mainly used in at the airports, train stations and bus stations. At home, he drags it around the house, riding it and pushing it. Basically, it gets a heap of use! There is rarely a day since we purchased it that he hasn’t been on it.
If anyone is considering travelling with young kids, I highly recommend the Trunki. Although, with the popularity of the Trunki, it’s hard to get it at a heavily discounted price, but I have seen them sell for 10-20% off.
Oh, one more point, it’s not recommended as check in baggage and hasn’t been designed to be as such…
5:19 am on March 1st, 2010
We totally agree. We love the Trunki and our children love their Trunkis too! We were a bit worried about taking our little girl on a trip to Florida this year as a result of our terrible experience the year before with long waits and delays at the airport. This year we bought a Trixie Trunki and it was amazing! My daughter played on her Trunki for hours..she loves it. It is now one of her favorite toys! What a great invention.