There are many collections of luggage on the market today which are incredibly modern looking and designed with the most cutting edged technologies. Stratum Luggage, for instance, is made of superior lightweight 2520 Denier Ballistic Nylon complimented with handsome top grain leather accents, TSA combination locks and high gloss nickel-finished hardware. A more feminine yet modern option is Regatta Luggage, which is a collection that includes heavy duty travel baggage and business totes all inspired by the beauty and grace of a sailboat.

These Hartmann Luggage collections may be modern, but the idea behind them is the same as it has been for centuries ever since people began moving from one place to another that have needed some sort of luggage to take them there. The convenient Regatta Luggage of today is much different from the cloth trunks and hat boxes filled with clothing and accessories that women used to travel with. Stratum Luggage also differs greatly from the trunks and cases made of fine woods like oak, pine or cedar that were often ornately decorated with nails and brass clasps with locks.

The luggage of today is made of a variety of materials, though, just like the classic luggage collections of old that were passed down through the generations. Collections such as Regatta Luggage still use the most popular material of all time ? leather. It used to be more common to see the hides of animals such as deer and horse, though, while today cowhide is more popular. Modern collections such as Stratum Luggage, on the other hand, are made from materials that were not available in the days of old.

The luggage collections of today have also added some exciting and convenient features that differentiate them from any of the trunks and boxes of previous generations. Today's luggage collections include suitcases, tote bags and backpacks with wheels, telescopic handles, leather pull straps and all sorts of zippers and compartments. There is luggage that expands, luggage that is soft and able to be put in tight spaces, and hard luggage that protects belongings so they will survive the very rough handling of baggage handlers. The idea is the same, but the technology has evolved greatly.