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Talking 'Luggage Locator' Makes Thanksgiving Travel Less of a Nightmare

by Caleb Johnson on November 25, 2009 at 04:18 PM

Not to reinforce stereotypes, but why does all luggage look the same? Picking your bag out of the crawling hordes on that airport carousel is like trying to find a rational human at a PETA convention. With Thanksgiving travelers clogging the airport like herds of cattle [Ed. note: Like that, PETA?], you could be in for a long wait.

What you need is the 'Luggage Locator.' According to Oh Gizmo!, this handy device attaches to your bag's handle and has six multicolored LED lights that flash when you click the included remote, ensuring your luggage stays put. If you miss those, don't worry. You can record up to 30 seconds of audio that will subtly, or not-so-subtly, grab your attention. For example, "Yo stupid, it's me, your bag!" or, "Hey, you spent $2,000 on this alligator skin suitcase. Can't you recognize it?" [Ed. note: Man, we're really gunning for PETA today, huh?]

However, this all depends on the device making it to the luggage carousel in working condition. Our luggage has been flattened more than once, so we're not counting on the 'Luggage Locator' to survive the rigors of the tarmac. And don't expect airline workers to treat your bags with the spirit of Thanksgiving, either. Unless by "the spirit of Thanksgiving," you mean mashing them like your grandma's potatoes. [From: Oh Gizmo! and Things You Never Knew Existed...]

Tags: airport, funny, hgg, luggage, top, travel

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