Want to combine all the features of modern luggage with a look that harkens to a more adventurous time? TravelPro recently introduced a line of National Geographic luggage that sports a retro look but uses modern fabrics and technology to deliver better performance.

There are eight items available in the Kontiki (www.travelpro.com/nationalgeographic/collection.cfm?collection=kontiki) line, from a small daypack or messenger bag to an expedition-ready 32-inch rolling duffel. Every piece would blend seamlessly into a scene from an Indiana Jones movie, but they’re incredibly lightweight: The roll-aboard carry-on weighs in at just 7.3 pounds.

I’ve traveled with the 26-inch rolling suitcase on a couple trips and found it much easier to spot on the carousel than the usual black bag. The brown fabric looks like canvas, but it’s recycled polyester that wipes clean. Inside, the lining shows a map of the world, reinforcing the world traveler theme. Around the block or around the world, the Kontiki line offers a sharp look back by the TravelPro warranty.