This all started in a blizzard in Indianapolis in 2022. It was a 2:30 a.m. wake-up call and a long day ahead on the construction site. That’s where I struggled in a hotel parking lot, trying to gather everything so I didn’t have to go back out.
That particular day, I was exhausted. I had driven from Illinois to Indianapolis for work before most people were awake, spent the day working, and finally made it to the hotel to check in.
All I wanted was to get inside, get warm, and eat something! Instead, I was out in the freezing cold, battling the snow and my luggage.
Luggage, cooler, personal clothes, work clothes, work boots.
In that moment, I remember thinking… why is this so difficult? There has to be a better way to carry this. That was the beginning of my journey.
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The Moment It Clicked
I think we can all agree that life gets busy.
Between work, family, friends, taking care of ourselves, and squeezing in a little fun, there’s always something going on.
And when we travel, whether it’s for work or for fun, keeping up with our daily routines isn’t always easy.
Eating healthy becomes harder. We find ourselves grabbing whatever is convenient.
I experienced this firsthand while traveling for construction.
I wanted to bring my own food to stay on track with my health and have everything I needed for the week. But juggling it all was more of a headache than a convenience.
And then I really thought about it…
The families packing up their kids for weekend sporting tournaments (I know that was my mom)
The couple heading out on a road trip
The friends loading up for a weekend of camping
The person trying to maintain a healthy routine
Different people. Different destinations. A lot of the same frustrations.
I want to build something thoughtful. Something that makes it easier for people to bring what they need without complicating travel.
Take the trip and make time for the people you love without straying from your routine.
YOU HAVE ENOUGH TO CARRY
