Tough Economic Times but this New York-based Business Continues USA Luggage, Bag, and Pack Manufacture! In upstate NY you will find an extraordinary company.  They manufacture high quality products that make life easier for active lives!   Meet TOUGH TRAVELER Ltd.  Tough Traveler is proud to be manufacturing high quality luggage, backpacks, purses, computer bags, briefcases, duffels, child carriers, and a variety of other products in the USA.  Tough Traveler not only designs and manufactures great quality products; they are commitment to creating products that satisfy the real needs of busy lifestyles.  The convenience features, comfortable design, and durability attributes are undeniable. A Great Reputation Tough Traveler tells MadeByYankee staff, "Our story is that we have been in business designing, manufacturing, and selling all sorts of luggage, backpacks, shoulder/messenger bags, camera bags, computer bags, (and more!) for 38 years. We have continued all that time without importing. Although 99%+/-luggage, bags, backpacks purchased in the USA are imports, we continued here in the USA and our products are excellent.  We have won awards, commendations, and been featured in major media throughout these years, and we receive "thank you" notes from people worldwide.  Our products are well-known for design and quality excellence and people of all ages use our luggage, bags, and packs."

Tough Traveler is offering the versatile Z-Square Backpack for the December prize drawing.   This unique one-shoulder backpack is great as a travel or work backpack. It features multiple zippered pockets in various locations with optional locking capabilities.  This backpack can be slipped on and off over your head or through arms, or, for extra fast removal the shoulder strap snaps with a quick-release buckle in the front. For extra comfort a layer of soft padding is added to the back strap.