Trunki Ride-On-Suitcase Trixie Pink

Travel by air these days, and I would imagine in many an airport terminal you will spy little Trunkis, probably with a 3-6 year old perched on them, being pulled along being a parent or older sibling and provoking a few smiles and the odd tut from a passenger who thinks they are going to get ridden into. If you haven't seen one the Trunki is a hand luggage sized hard plastic case that is designed to be used as a ride on as well as a suitcase. It's a clever idea that famously wasn't chosen on "Dragon's Den" but which seems to have become a very popular product. and which comes in many varied ... more

A few months ago I was planning a mini break away with my daughter which would in fact be her first trip away for more than one night. Whenever we discussed the break she was adamant that it wasn't like a proper holiday as she didn't have a suitcase to take with her like her Grandma does when she goes away! I decided to buy her a small case and one of my friends recommended a Trunki - which is something I had never actually heard of before. What is a Trunki? Basically, a Trunki is a small plastic suitcase that is also a ride on for young children. When I spoke to my mum about buying the Trunki ... more

What is a Trunki? A Trunki is a little suitcase designed for children 3-6 years old. They come in a range of different designs but are all the same size and shape. They are not only suitcases but double up as ride ons! The concept for Trunki was first thought up in 1997 but it was nine years later in 2006 that many people first heard of Trunki when it was pitched to the dragons on the BBC television series 'Dragons Den'. The dragons did not invest in Trunki (there was a fault with the strap, which has since been resolved and they thought the asking price was too high for such a small ... more