Feeling mule-y?

Not my idea of a good time:

Go to Gadling to learn more, if you dare. What would you say to this lady — “Darling, you tow divinely…What’s a nice mare like you doing in a place like this?”

(Brad)

Update on January 10, 2011 by Frank@OBOW

It’s not a joke. It really is for sale at SkyMall. Looks like an injury waiting to happen. And a way to make rolly towers take up even more concourse real estate.

Update on January 10, 2011 by Frank@OBOW

When I first saw this earlier today, I thought it was worn on one shoulder leading to a definite shoulder injury. But upon further inspection, I realize it’s worn on both shoulders like backpack straps.

If you’re going to wear backpack straps anyway, why bother with this contraption—which really looks silly, puts horrible strain on the lower back, and changes your center of gravity—and just get a non-wheeled convertible bag(?)  Unless, of course, your wheeled bag is huge and  in that case, it should checked.

(Frank II)

Comments

[Maria]

So while one is harnessed to a "mule-y", the other people around you in the airport have to watch out for your bag and to keep from bumping into it, as this looks like an accident waiting to happen. Yikes! Of course, why pay attention to your bag behind you as you are so busy texting or checking e-mail!

[K-eM]

And in high heels! Yikes. Maybe if you stare in disapproval she'll think twice about using it again.

[Frank II]

This might be good if you're in training for a marathon or triathalon. Just fill the rolling case with weights and take off running. The extra weight will strengthen your legs and you'll build up both speed and endurance.

[Paula S]

Oh..............good..............grief! :-O

[Dan]

All this passenger needs is a pair of roller skates to
balance things out.True jet setting.LOL...

[Heather]

Can't wait to see what happens when the passenger turns too quickly and the suitcase tips over...

[Monte]

Nice pick-up line, Brad.

[High Roller]

This thing looks ridiculous. I have long been a proponent of certain rolling bags, but this seems to be marketed directly at the self absorbed, oblivious, over packer...

[Little J]

As a wilderness backpacker, I've been looking for a good harness to use when towing my winter pack-sled up a snowy and icy mountain. I may yet get one of these harnesses for that purpose.

For the purpose of towing a rolling bag (hey, isn't that what the bag's handle is for?), not so much.

[Laurie]

Aside from toting sleds, I could also see this possibly being a useful product for someone disabled and traveling alone. As an able bodied person with no good excuse for using this strap, it seems it would make your luggage a prime target for ne'er-do'wells.