Peak Design, the B-Corp known for producing well-designed bags, has made their first foray into proper luggage.

Their new Roller Pro Carry-On was designed from the ground up, without relying on off-the-shelf hardware. The designers first looked at the telescoping handles common to the category. Peak opted to go with single-piece carbon fiber shafts that are rectangular in cross-section. Because these "SlimDrive" units don't have telescoping joints, they don't wrack and rattle, and their slim cross-section means they eat up less luggage space.

With an eye on UX, the designers also considered the loading/unloading process. Your standard rolling carry-on has a lid that flips open 180 degrees, effectively doubling its footprint. But the designers noted that space in a hotel room is often in short supply. Thus they've designed their lid to flip open just 90 degrees, allowing you to access it in a more compact space. The lid is held open with a drawbridge-style arrangement.

The Roller Pro is a combination of hard-sided and soft-sided. A polycarbonate shell provides impact protection, while the bag's soft-sided lid can be unzipped and peeled back from the top to allow access to items you want close at hand.

The inside of the bag features easy-hooking elastic cables to hold things in place during transit.

The Roller Pro is also compatible with the company's line of Camera Cubes, which allow photographers and videographers to safely store their gear.

The Roller Pro was just posted to Kickstarter, and at press time had already landed nearly $3 million in pledges, with 43 days left to pledge. Early-birds are going for $425 for August shipping, or $525 if you want it by May.

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