Weight-reducing luggage for the weary traveler

Weary-shouldered travelers will welcome this announcement: a Delaware company has developed carry-on luggage that reduces he apparent weight of the suitcase by as much as 25%. The Helio-Lite case’s sidewalls, made of ultra-lightweight carbon fiber, are actually chambers that hold pressurized helium. The case comes with a tether that the user may attach to his wrist so the case won’t float away when empty. Dr. Herbert Walker of Doubleplus Good Solutions says he expects the TSA will approve the suitcase for air travel use. The chambers may be refilled at any retail establishment that sells helium party balloons.

Update on April 2, 2008 by Frank@OBOW

Please note that the above was posted on April 1…