Travel bags aren’t just for adults. The Travel Goods Association has compiled new products designed for young travelers. Whether these products serve as companions during holiday travel or as gifts for an aspiring adventurer, they offer something for every budget and journey.

 The Fox Luggage Polycarbonate Spinner and Luggage Set come in a variety of colorful patterns, giving young travelers several options. The patterns range from classing stripes to adorable animals, mature to imaginative. Both the 19” upright and the 12-inch tote bag are carry-on friendly. This is especially helpful for young travelers who may have to travel alone. Their luggage will always be close by and they won’t have to worry about tracking it down. Even if they do travel with a parent or guardian, carrying their own luggage provides a sense of independence and ownership. The tote bag is $80 and the spinner is $160. Find these products at foxluggage.com.

ORB Travel’s Travel Essential Kit not only makes a great stocking stuffer, it also helps prepare younger travelers when they pack. The kit comes with a padlock to protect whatever is placed inside. Kids can choose from a selection of vibrant designs and transfer the kit from their travel bag to their bedside table or bathroom sink. The kit is $20 dollars and can be found at orb-travel.com.

  For the unique young traveler, TrendyKids offers a backpack that comes in the shape and design of an alien, ladybug, parrot or penguin. These bags are fun to look at and perfect for a child with a sense of humor. The backpack is lightweight with adjustable straps, a carry handle and internal storage pockets. Kids can use this bag as a carry-on to hold anything they might want on a long flight, or even on a long drive. Matching luggage is also available. Find both products at trendykid.com or 1-888-TRENDY-K.

  Help young travelers stay organized and save space with the HEYS Packing Cube System. Coming in groups of three or five, these machine washable cubes allow travelers to easily separate the contents of their bag. The set also comes with various stickers to help label and identify each cube in the bag. It’s a great idea for a child who may have to travel somewhere without their parents, such as visiting their grandparents or going to a summer camp. Some kids may enjoy taking charge and packing their own bags, and the cube system will help them keep track of what they pack. Starting at $24.99, these assorted sets can be found at heys.com.

HEYs also has something new for the fashion forward young traveler. The Fashion Spinners are suitcases lined with a stylish patterned fabric and come with a zipped-in divider with two mesh pockets. These travel bags are great for tweens because they are slightly larger than travel bags for kids but they are still small enough to work as carry-on bags. One 21” spinner is $129.97 and an entire set, including a 26” and 30” spinner is $459.97. They can be found at heys.com.

Sumdex’s Mobile Essential backpack is perfect for keeping technology devices safe during a long journey. It features a padded computer cradle in the large compartment and a front zipper pocket for cables and other small devices. If you’re traveling with a group of children, this bag will be helpful to keep track of iPads, PSPs and other devices that will help distract them and keep them busy on a long journey. The bag is $59.99 and is available at Amazon.com

By Olivia Varnson – enthusiast and advocate for traveling to sporting events.