A West Coast Getaway with the Fraser Luggage Series: Real Travels from Vancouver to Nanaimo

Travel on the West Coast often begins with a simple idea — a free weekend and a destination just across the water. Recently, two of our friends who had travelled with our new Fraser Luggage Series took their bags on a quick Harbour Air getaway from Vancouver to Nanaimo. Along with their suitcases, they also carried two of our signature bags: the Pilot Backpack (21L) and the Duffy Duffel (52L). The result? A perfect combination of travel lightness, functionality, and West Coast practicality.

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The Fraser Luggage Lineup

They travelled with two sizes from our Fraser lineup:

Fraser Medium Luggage – 60L (Recycled Materials) – Black
A roomier hard-shell suitcase ideal for weekend or multi-day trips. It handled clothing, layers, and essentials with ease while staying lightweight enough for seaplane boarding.

Fraser Carry-On – 40L (Recycled Materials) – White & Blue
Compact, smooth-rolling, and cabin-friendly — perfect for seaplanes, ferries, or short flights.

Rolling their luggage along the Coal Harbour waterfront, both suitcases moved effortlessly across brick paths, docks, and the floating terminal ramps.

Alongside their luggage, each friend also travelled with a personal carry piece:

Pilot Backpack (21L) – Recycled Materials
The girl travelled with our lightweight Pilot Backpack, designed for daily commuting, flights, and quick-access organization. Its slim shape and structured form fit perfectly under the seaplane seat while still carrying all the essentials — phone, snacks, a small camera, chargers, and a warm layer.

Duffy Duffel (Watershed 52L) – Large Capacity
The guy carried the Duffy Duffel (52L), our large-volume soft travel bag built for unpredictable weather and active movement. Whether slung over the shoulder or placed on top of the rolling suitcase, it showed how the duffel complements hard-shell luggage for mixed-style travel. Perfect for someone heading straight into weekend plans upon landing.

The West Coast Journey

Boarding a seaplane at Harbour Air is a uniquely Vancouver ritual — close to the ocean, mountains in view, and a relaxed pace you don't find in traditional airports.

They shared how:

• the Fraser wheels remained stable on uneven dock planks,
• the Pilot Backpack fit perfectly under the seat,
• and the Duffy Duffel held its shape and balance even when fully packed.

The flight to Nanaimo was short and scenic, with sweeping views of the coastline and forested islands — the exact inspiration behind our Fraser and Watershed collections.

Why We Design This Way

It reminded us why we design the way we do: functional gear that moves smoothly from city life to nature — ferries, docks, road trips, seaplanes, island weekends, rainy sidewalks, and everything in between.

Seeing the Fraser Series, Pilot Backpack, and Duffy Duffel out in the world — being used the way they were intended — inspires us more than any studio setup could.

More customer journeys and photo stories coming soon.

And thank you to everyone who brings INUKBAGS along for the ride.