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Source-linked announcements and changes that affect how you choose or carry a bag. Newest announcement first; event dates stay separate from our publication dates.

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Antler’s Icon Stripe Dual Opening adds front access and a two-part lock

Event: 2026-09-29 · Effective: See announcement

Antler announced the Icon Stripe Dual Opening on 29 September 2026. The front access panel is intended to make retrieval easier in narrow spaces, while the dual-lock system can secure both compartments together or open them separately. The design retains a clamshell layout alongside the added access point.

CarryFacts published 2026-10-15 · Sources checked 2026-10-15

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Baggallini and Coco Rocha release a six-piece capsule led by the Super Bagg

Event: 2026-09-17 · Effective: See announcement

Baggallini’s 17 September 2026 release announced a six-piece capsule with Coco Rocha, led by the oversized Super Bagg. The company describes a padded laptop sleeve, key leash, phone pocket, water-bottle holders and two exterior shoe compartments, combining a high-volume silhouette with internal organization.

CarryFacts published 2026-10-15 · Sources checked 2026-10-15

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ANA personal-item dimensions: what the July 2026 clarification covers

Event: 2026-06-01 · Effective: 2026-07-01

ANA announced on June 1, 2026 that personal items on ANA Group-operated flights boarding from July 1 must stay within 40 × 30 × 20 cm and fit completely beneath the seat ahead. The announcement separates this smaller item from the main cabin bag; it does not enlarge the suitcase allowance.

CarryFacts published 2026-10-15 · Sources checked 2026-10-15

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Samsonite’s Nexis introduces ROXKIN shell material in its premium luggage range

Event: 2026-03-19 · Effective: See announcement

In its FY2025 results presentation dated 19 March 2026, Samsonite described Nexis as a premium luggage collection using its ROXKIN shell material. The company presents the material as combining strength with low weight and positioned the collection above its existing range.

CarryFacts published 2026-10-15 · Sources checked 2026-10-15

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Antler extends Heritage in Forest Green and adds a mini crossbody

Event: 2026-03-18 · Effective: See announcement

Antler’s 18 March 2026 update added Forest Green to the Heritage Stripe Cabin and Trunk range and introduced the Heritage Mini Crossbody and small leather accessories. It is a seasonal extension of the collection first introduced in April 2025, not a new suitcase platform.

CarryFacts published 2026-10-15 · Sources checked 2026-10-15

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Samsonite says Paralux launched globally with repairable parts and recycled materials

Event: 2025-11-12 · Effective: See announcement

Samsonite’s third-quarter 2025 investor presentation says the Paralux collection launched globally on 4 September 2025. The presentation frames it as a global collection combining durability, repair and recycled materials, and reports two Red Dot awards for design and sustainability design.

CarryFacts published 2026-10-15 · Sources checked 2026-10-15

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Antler Discovery adds a wheeled duffel and 45L travel backpack

Event: 2025-10-07 · Effective: See announcement

Antler’s 7 October 2025 Discovery announcement expanded the range with a 68L wheeled duffel and a 45L backpack. The duffel combines a scratch-resistant hard back with a flexible front made from recycled water-repellent fabric; oversized wheels and a tie-down shape are aimed at rougher, less predictable transport.

CarryFacts published 2026-10-15 · Sources checked 2026-10-15

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Ryanair’s September 2025 sizer rollout: a personal bag, not a second cabin case

Event: 2025-09-04 · Effective: 2025-09-04

On September 4, 2025, Ryanair announced that its larger personal-bag sizers had been installed throughout its airport network. The announcement specified one free personal bag measuring up to 40 × 30 × 20 cm, with the bag still required to fit under the passenger’s seat.

CarryFacts published 2026-10-15 · Sources checked 2026-10-15

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Bellroy entered wheeled luggage with two carry-on designs and replaceable parts

Event: 2025-05-06 · Effective: See announcement

Bellroy announced its first wheeled luggage on 6 May 2025: the Transit Carry-On hard-shell spinner and Lite Carry-On soft-shell tipper. Its release emphasizes low weight, durability and packing organization, and describes an easy repair system for parts that can fail, including wheels, handles and TSA locks.

CarryFacts published 2026-10-15 · Sources checked 2026-10-15

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Antler’s Heritage hard-shell collection pairs aluminium framing with a polycarbonate shell

Event: 2025-04-28 · Effective: See announcement

Antler introduced the Heritage collection on 28 April 2025 with the Heritage Stripe Cabin and Trunk. Its announcement describes a lightweight aluminium frame around a polycarbonate shell, Silent Glide 360 wheels and a soft-close handle. A limited tote extends the collection using organic cotton canvas and Scottish leather trims.

CarryFacts published 2026-10-15 · Sources checked 2026-10-15