The Fine Art of Protecting What’s Important

A love of modular synthesizers became a dream to build an homage to an iconic, nearly 50-year-old synthesizer. When Ryan O'Gara began assembling the components (Allen Bradley Data Recorder? Check!), he knew he would need a case that was not only the right size, but capable of providing maximum protection for the sensitive electronics inside. And, it would need to look cool. As Ryan sees it, Zero Halliburton aluminum luggage is the ultimate statement: sleek, classic, and modern. We couldn’t agree more.

What do you do when you travel for work, and the tools you need are not exactly, ahem, travel-friendly? Like most chefs, Matt DeAngelo has a special relationship with his knives. Many are restored vintage, and finding a case to properly protect his collection wasn’t optional. Commercial cases didn’t measured up, so Matt decided to build his vision. This aluminum luggage transformation is rugged, functional, and great looking. Complete with magnetic holders and chef’s pant lining, it’s a chef’s dream.

Luxury watches are precision instruments that demand care. Proper storage is essential. Nobody knows this better than Mouina Nasser from watch specialist MisterChrono. When a client needed a custom case, high-quality materials, robust construction, and sophisticated, understated design made Zero Halliburton the first choice. With an interior finished in elegant gray suede and black leather, matching the refinement of the exterior, up to 12 watches can be transported safely and securely, in one-of-a-kind style.

When you’re trying to convince luxury retailers to carry your product, first impressions matter. Everything from package design to product quality has to be exactly right. Patrick Kidd needed a travel case that would not only display his products, but also enhance the brand he worked so hard to create. His custom Zero Halliburton aluminum case certainly delivers. An iconic symbol of luxury and style, its refined exterior opens to reveal a sleek, elegant interior, with precision-cut inserts for product samples. Our first impression? “Wow!”

The final episode of our Precious Cargo series celebrates the triumphant return to earth of Apollo 11. The astronauts navigated the 240,000-mile trip back to earth, a fiery re-entry, and splashdown in the Pacific, and like millions of travelers every year, they brought back objects that were reminders of their journey to share with the world.

Like the samples the crew of Apollo 11 brought back, every year millions of travelers return with reminders of their own journeys. These objects, souvenirs, tell the stories of faraway experiences and adventures to be shared back home. In Episode 5, a few of our favorite travel writers, bloggers, and vloggers share tips about protecting souvenirs from damage on the road, and their most memorable treasures and experiences.