Tumi's carry-on case, a good travel companion . Three different ways to use it.

Ikeya: My wife loves to travel, so we always take a family trip at least once a year. Last year , we went to Australia as a family. . For weekend surfing, we often go to Shizuoka these days.

Ikeya: I imagined "my first trip to San Francisco for 2 nights and 3 days surfing . A good friend of mine who is an older surfer runs a brand called " San Francisco Connect. I was told by him and other surfing friends that San Francisco was a great place to go. I heard from him and other surfing friends that San Francisco is a great place to surf. I thought, "If I want to travel alone, this is the only place I can go.

Ikeya: . Actually, San Francisco is not really a surf town. . It's really a city where art and culture are thriving. . I think that's why my friends like it so much. I don't go there just to enjoy surfing, but also to spend time in the city, going to museums and cafes.

Ikeya: Let's start with surfing equipment. The biggest one is a wetsuit. San Francisco is an area with low water temperatures . . So we chose thicker ones. A heat-retaining head cap is also important. If you wear it, your body heat will not be drained from your head. . I also bring a waterproof wet bag that can hold wet items as they are. The bath towels I use in the ocean are from a surf store in San Francisco called "Molask Surf.

Ikeya: . includes surf wax, fins, leash, duct tape in case the board breaks, and a rope to carry the board in the car. In another pouch, sunglasses, glasses, and water proof sunscreen. I always bring about two pairs of glasses, one with clear frames and one with black rims.

Ikeya: There are three main types of boards: short boards, mid-length boards, and long boards, and I ride all of them, but I will be bringing two of them with me this time: a short board and a mid-length board. Mid-length is about 2 to 3 meters in length . That's all I have to pack for surfing. If you have at least this, you can surf. . I am not particularly conscious of trying to reduce my luggage.

Ikeya: In the mesh pocket I put my computer and a surfing DVD; the DVDs range from films of the surf scene in the 60's to films featuring people I know. I plan to bring them with me to watch on the plane, in the evening at the hotel when I have free time, and to motivate myself.

Ikeya: I bring a lot of clothes with me so that I can wear them in various situations. What I want to wear changes depending on my mood, and it is better to have many choices when traveling.

Ikeya: Two pairs of pants, two T-shirts, and two long T-shirts, including T-shirts from my senior's brand "San Francisco Connect" and from a fellow surfer, artist Yohei Ogawa.

Ikeya: Also, a vintage San Francisco sweatshirt! I like San Francisco motifs and have several of them, but I thought I'd take advantage of the opportunity this time (laughs). I heard that it rains a lot in San Francisco and that the mornings and nights are cold, so I thought I would bring a GORE-TEX mountain parka.

Ikeya: . I love them. . This time, I just went with my gut and quickly chose something that looked easy to use. Ah, here's another one in San Francisco .

Ikeya: In the sea I will wear beesan , in the city I will wear sneakers. For the flight, I will wear Birkenstocks. I will also bring a lot of handkerchiefs. I also included a charger system and speakers.

Ikeya: I am usually a city surfer, so I do this preparation every time I go surfing. . So I guess I am used to packing. Also, I am the type of person who folds clothes neatly, so I am good at putting them in tightly. . When packing this time, I was conscious of making sure that my surfing gear and other items, such as clothes, would fit in half on each side.

Ikeya: I've been curious about it , but haven't had a chance to try it until now. This is my first time using it , and it looks great!

Ikeya: First of all , it has a cool design. . because I want something with a cool design, both in appearance when it is placed and when it is used. . The matte gray color of the body is nice. . I usually wear a lot of colored clothes, so a simple suitcase is probably a good balance for me.

Ikeya: . The ability to engrave a name on the leather part is also a special touch.

Ikeya: As a surfer, I am glad to see that it has anti-bacterial features both on the outside and inside! On surf trips, I enjoy surfing until the very last minute before leaving, and most of the time I leave my wetsuit in it while it is still wet. . Rather, I never dry it properly before returning home (laughs). . Then I worry about the smell and the mildew.... I really like the fact that it prevents both.

Ikeya: The sturdiness is apparent even at a quick glance! The key also looks sturdy and secure. The fact that it is a numbered type and all you have to do is set the number you want seems to make it easy to use. Also, since it is a frame type, I thought that water would not get in through the cracks even on rainy days.

Ikeya: It is nice to have a small side pocket inside. It has a hidden feeling, so it will come in handy for keys, passports, and other valuables.

Ikeya: It is lightweight , and just runs smoothly. . San Francisco has a lot of hills. It felt good, like skateboarding. Personally, I am concerned about the noise it makes. When I ride it on asphalt or on bad terrain, if it is too loud, I worry about people's eyes. So I thought it would be nice to have a quiet place.

Ikeya: I have a wetsuit in it , a big one I guess. I usually put it straight into my carry-on case, but it is thick and quite bulky, so this fits nicely. This size is also the best. Especially when traveling with my family, I don't like to mix up our luggage. I want to keep it all together with just my stuff, so I want it very much! Also, I like this accessory pouch. It has a hard part, and at first I thought, "Is this a camera case? . but it feels so well protected. I think the packing cube makes the whole thing fit better. Normally, I wouldn't be able to fit it all in.

Ikeya: I'm going to Niseko in Hokkaido , Japan next time I'm there. . and also when I go back to my wife's parents' house. Since we are going to Shizuoka, we will be driving home, and I thought this suitcase would be cool to carry our luggage in and out of the house! . I can even hang my luggage on top of it to carry it around. We are talking about going to Thailand again with my family around the beginning of the new year, so I would definitely like to use it then.