As a long-time and well-seasoned business traveler, I have learned that there is one truth that is absolute and fundamental.
Cheap luggage is not cheap and cheap luggage is not cheap.
If you travel a lot, you know it’s true. Also know that good luggage can last for years. Cheap luggage, well, I’m not.
This is not to say that you can’t find useful luggage at good prices or find good luggage on sale. The reality is, however, that luggage is one of those areas where you usually get what you pay for.
That’s what makes this new Sun Mountain Matchplay Ballistic Luggage such an interesting collection. It is not cheap. And considering that the material it’s made of is actually called “ballistic nylon,” we’re guessing it’s built to withstand, well, ballistics.
Matchplay Sun Mountain Ballistic Luggage Collection
Sun Mountain is certainly busy this fall. In the past month alone, we have seen a new line of E-Series Golf Bagsan extremely cool limited edition golf bag collab with Marucci baseballa new one clothes fall and a new retro-modern line waxed canvas bags.
And now afour luggage collection of pieces.
“We’ve spent more than 40 years building golf equipment that golfers trust,” he says. Mountain of the Sun Director of Marketing and Brand Strategy Grant Lordan. “We’ve brought the same commitment to quality and durability to our premium travel luggage.”
“Premium”, in this case, may be an understatement. The collection features a four-wheeled transport suitcase, a backpack, a duffel and a shoe bag, all made from insanely durable 1680D ballistic nylon. Each piece features reinforced corners, heavy-duty zippers and multiple pockets for plenty of storage.
The Matchplay Ballistic backpack ($300) has 14 pockets that include a compartment for valuables. It also has a luggage compartment so you can safely stack it on the roller bag. The carry-on ($465) also has a lined valuables compartment among its 11 pockets with a TSA-approved locking system.
The Duffel ($250) is big enough for a quick weekend getaway or a short golf trip. It has a decent sized opening (always a bonus with duffels) as well as a shoe compartment and a padded shoulder strap.
The shoe bag ($100) is an odd outlier in the collection. For what it’s worth, though, it sure looks durable. It features a water-resistant stand, built-in air vents and three small internal pockets to store smaller accessories.
What is this “ballistic” business?
Mountain of the Sun says the “ballistic” part of the new Matchplay Ballistic Luggage Collection comes from the material it’s made from: 1680D ballistic nylon.
“1680D” means 1680 denier nylon yarn. Denier is how nylon fibers are measured in terms of thickness and weight. The higher the denier, the thicker, heavier and more durable the material is.
Sun Mountain’s new E-Series golf bags, for example, are made of 300D polyester, while the company’s signature Clubglider3 travel bag is made of 900D polyester. Tough tactical gear is about 1000D. The 1680D ballistic nylon, however, is cut from an entirely different bolt of fabric. It dates back to World War II when it was developed to protect aviators from flying debris. Although it’s not quite bulletproof, it should withstand anything you or the airlines could throw at it on a golf trip.
Did you need ballistic luggage?
A fair question. Probably not, but since when need enter it? As we said at the top, if you are a frequent traveler, you know the score. Cheap luggage is not cheap and cheap luggage is not cheap.
When it comes to the Sun Mountain Matchplay Ballistic Luggage Collection, we know one thing for sure. It is not cheap. Based on the history of Sun Mountain, we are willing to bet that the quality is also up there.
The Sun Mountain Matchplay Ballistic Luggage collection is now available in three colors: Grove (green), Navy and Black. Check them out at www.sunmountain.com.
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