Is this wacky accessory the future of hands-free luggage?
Multitaskers around the world are rejoicing at the invention of a wacky new travel accessory that allows people to drag luggage around the airport hands-free.
My Hitch, a double-ended plastic hook that clips onto a traveller’s waistband, is the brainchild of 53-year-old pilot Robert Lian, who wanted to find a way to free up traveller’s hands so they can carry additional luggage, a phone or even a cup of coffee.
Retailing for $23 ($18 US) the My Hitch reportedly lets the traveller perform a range of movements, allowing the user to easily perform U-turns or even walk in circles when pulling a roller bag that weights 11kg or less, only feeling a slight tug on their waistline.
And while you’d think this invention would be a pickpocket's dream, Lian contends you’d quickly notice, writing on the My Hitch website, “Even with your bag directly behind you, if someone tried to unzip your bag, you would definitely feel it. Another option is to wear My Hitch off to one side, and glance at your bag every so often as you walk.”
It’s hard to say who the My Hitch is marketed at exactly, but you’d have to think it would be skewing towards business travellers who wear pants that have belts. As Lian writes, the My Hitch has a risk of unnecessary exposure (dragging your pants down) when wearing casual attire, “If you are wearing an elastic waistband, then it certainly would.”
Whether this is a sign of humanity is achieving a higher plan of existence or not we don’t know, but you have to say we’re living through some pretty interesting times.
What’s your take on the My Hitch? Could you see yourself walking around the airport with one? Or do you think it’s a bit too ridiculous for your taste?
Let us know what you think in the comments.
Video credit: YouTube / Robert Lian
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