As anyone who's ever confused starboard with port can attest, sailors have long had their own language. Now they have their own luggage too. The new soft trunk from Valextra and the Argentine yacht designer German Frers was imagined specifically with wayward seafarers in mind. Employing the same principles—including division of space and extreme functional efficiency—that governed accomplished vessels like Il Moro di Venezia V and Luna Rossa (of 1992 and 2007 America's Cup fame, respectively), this carry-on is worthy of a man's most precious cargo. Canvas-like waterproof material ensures that, even in the event of a squall, personal effects won't be affected. And for those who have trouble compartmentalizing, there's no need to hire a life coach. Individual bags contained within the trunk make it easy to organize. Just like any tightly run ship, everything has its place. So even if you're lost at sea, you'll know exactly where your toothbrush is.

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