Flight 001

I bought the Spacepak system before Christmas (December 2015) because in the store the packs were all neatly compressed. I asked the salesperson if they stayed compressed and he said «sure». Of course, once I tried to use it, the Spacepak bags do not remain compressed; the air vent is not a valve and so the bag does not stay compressed. So, I tried to return it, and I was told that the best they could do for me was offer store credit. Last time I’ll be going there. Once I read reviews online about Spacepak I realized I should have read the reviews before plunking over $ 100 on three useless (but colorful) bags.

Lexi, Lexi, Lexi! What an awesome sales person. What a great experience. Love our Flight 001 stuff!

Great place for travelers! The selection is incredible. Just bought nice Gotoob containers (lime green, clear and sky blue)

Extremely wonderful salesperson at the register. She was so warm and friendly and helped me find the right adapter.

***Flight 001 is a fun store in Downtown Berkeley that sells all kinds of travel gadgets and accessories; they sell sleeker and more upscale travel accessories than what The Container Store offers and Flight 001 even sells a few things you will not even find at The Container Store; unfortunately, Flight 001 is very overpriced; there were a few good sales though and the store was offering a Unilocal Check-​in deal***
This is a busy area of Berkeley; you can find free residential street parking though you might be in for a walk.

Great store! Super kind and helpful clerks, beautiful stuff. I had to rush in to get a new suitcase for a trip the next day… I was in and out in ½ hour with the perfect fit. Yes pricier than if I’d searched online but I had no time for all that. This wonderful shop made it all super ez. Recommend! (And I just took my first trip with the suitcase and gear and it was all fabulous.)

Wow, what sweet people. The products are amazing and the staff welcome you and yet allow you to explore at your leisure.
I got the space savers I love the idea.
If you travel often this is your place

I’m a candy lover and Flight 001 is my candy jar.
I can’t resist going into this shop whenever I am on 4^th Street in Berkeley. They have the coolest travel items, luggage and accessories that I usually find something to take home.
In this case, they had a sales shelf with cool luggage tags and small bottles for liquids. I really needed both because I can’t quite figure out how much liquid is okay to carry on. I bought some amazing French lotion in the South of France and when I got to the airport in Paris, they took it away :(
I was so miffed! The container was just too big they said. So, I bought some TSA appropriate containers at Flight 001 that will make it through security without a hitch. Thank God I finally have a little help in this matter. A girl just doesn’t like to get precious skincare products tossed at the airport, you know?

This store has luggage, organizers for packing your bags and phone chargers. Prices are a little high but they do have a clearance section with flight bags and tags and other interesting items. Maps yes they do have it and you can pick up gifts under $ 10
NICE!
right on 4^th street

Flight 001 is a destination on it’s own. I’m a bit obsessive when it comes to organization during travel. I always have a pouch, bag, compartment, or case protecting each of my belongings and they are arranged strategically for ultimate efficiency. Call me crazy but I’ve never forgotten or lost a single item on the road. This place indulges and supports my packing insanity.
My favorite things I’ve picked up are their cute and humorous luggage tags, toiletry cases, and a 4-​in-​1 international travel adapter. I’ve also picked up a Herschel brand backpack here for less than list price. I have plans to come and swoop up a cute passport cover and one of their kitschy eye masks as soon as possible.
The shop is visually pleasing, designed in a way to make it feel airplane esque. The inventory ranges from trendy to utilitarian but still modern. It is well thought out and the opposite of cluttered. The customer service is alright. I don’t think I’ve ever been given any valuable suggestions from the staff but at least they ring you up quickly and send you on your way.
Some of the items seem overpriced and not really appropriate for more rugged environments but if you travel for work or keep it classy when flying overseas, they will have something for you. It’s also a nice place to buy gifts for your jetsetting friends… practical and useful but still have some flair and personality.
I think it’s important to invest in your comfort and peace of mind when traveling.
Flight 001 hooks it up.

Perfect for an OCD traveler like me!

La Mere and I made a stopover at Flight 001 on the way to Sur La Table. La Mere and I each scored a canvas tote on sale with the current universal catchphrase slogan from the UK: Keep Calm and Carry On. There have been many paraphrases of this British slogan from WW II. One of my Unilocalmates recently reminded me to «Keep Calm and Unilocal On» after I posted one of my very rare one star reviews; brought a much needed smile to my face and elicited a hearty chuckle. My other favourite paraphrase of the slogan is «Keep Calm and Have a Cupcake.»
Much of Flight 001’s products and destinations remind me of PanAm, where much of The Family lived most of the time traveling the world to Europe and Asia during the 1960’s through the 1980s. I would see fashion editorials about Flight 001 in the magazines, usually the accessories section. And I thought much of Flight 001 was inspired by the late PanAm airline carrier. According to the about us section of the website: «FLIGHT 001 (pronounced flight one) was conceived in 1998 aboard Air France flight 023 somewhere between New York and Paris. John Sencion and Brad John were two business travelers who had spent far too much time preparing for their trip envisioned a travel store as streamlined as flight itself. Luckily for travelers of every kind, their mid air detour resulted in a jet setter’s dream: an all inclusive, retro modern retail experience that satisfies the frequent traveler’s every need. For over 10 years now Flight 001 has been scouring the globe for products as functional and unique as the travelers that frequent the stores. When not curating the best travel products in the world, Flight 001 has and continues to develop travel products for the world.»
I was delighted to discover Flight 001 in San Francisco and in Berkeley! Much to my delight, Flight 001 is a hit with The Mother, The Sibling, and The Sibling-​in-​Law. The Mother has procured many bags from this location along with the recently acquired canvas bag.
I have procured a few luggage tags with the witty sayings. There is one I really love and is part of my collection «THIS IS NOT YOUR BAG.» I will have to collect some more. Especially the ones that say «JET LAGGED» and «FLYIN’ DRUNK.»
And I really like the new passport cases and luggage which are modelled after those classic name tag labels, HELLO my name is. .. .” and they come in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese and Chinese. Perfect for foreign language lovers comme moi. Specifically in English, French, Spanish, and Italian.
Now I will have to consider Air France my new home when I eventually return to Europe thanks to Flight 001. Bön Voyage!
Fresh Review #22 of 100 Unilocal!for 2013.

Oh man, the nerd in me could totally get down with some obsessive-​compulsive packing and other travel amenities, who knew there was such a thing as adorable, color-​coded bags to pack each type of clothing in as you traveled?
The store is cute and the staff is friendly, very fun to browse around in! My husband found the perfect laptop bag (slim, no-​nonsense, with just the right number of pockets), but some things there did seem a bit overpriced.

I’m flying to LAX, LAS, HKG, JFK, & HNL in the next three months. And carry on all the way. I wanted a packing cube set that would fit my 17″ roller.
001 had the right stuff. Spacepak. Three sized bags for clothes, shoes, and boxers/​socks. Sturdy enough to keep your garments packed and wrinkle free, soft enought to squeeze the air out. And there’s a clean side/​dirty side compartments.
I also bought the Seatpak, which is a light weight pouch to hold your travel docs, phone (s), glasses, and personal stuff. It has a lanyard which you can hang it in the tray table latch. No more trying to stow your junk in the seat pocket with peanut wrappers and the barf bag.
001 is still pricey, but it makes the next three months of 5 airports, 60 flight hours, and 12 hours of hanging out in terminal bars so much more friendly. I also got the «flyin drunk» luggage tag (see photo).

I ordered some items from them online only to realize that they sent me the wrong item. Luckily, they have a few stores in the area so I went in to return it. I ended up getting the color I wanted and since it was their error, I got another 20% back on top of it. Not a bad deal after all. They don’t normally do that, but since it was their mistake, they gave me the deal.
I love the variety of products they offer. Some are a bit over priced for what they are so definitely do your research before purchasing because I think they only offer store credit or an exchange so make sure you really love it before purchasing.
A couple of items I saw looked a bit cheap for the price so I’m glad I didn’t order them online.
If you’re a jet setter and you’re looking for a go to shop with a fun atmosphere, stop in. You will at least get a kick out of the merch here.

My dad has over 1 million miles flown with 2 different airline companies. For the first 28 years of my life, I never paid for a single flight — and have flown around the world 4x. My dad actually forbade me from going to any school that was not located within 35 minutes of a major international airport. We are a well traveled family.
I tell you all this because you would think that this would be the perfect store for us … and I come in here every time I’m in the neighborhood — but rarely purchase anything. It’s hard to justify an $ 18 passport cover, an $ 8 luggage tag (that will likely get stolen /​destroyed in transit) and $ 98 toiletry kit (that no one gets to see).
They carry nice stuff — a well merchandised assortment of good design and seemingly functional products. But unless you are able to travel like a diva … or if you are planning a trip of a lifetime, it’s more a store for the aspiring world traveler than the ones who have to add pages to their passport every 2 years.
Service is friendly and I’m sure I’ll be in to take a peek again!

I am a woman who is greatly (and joyfully) encumbered with baggage (in the sense that Teresa Heinz Kerry means, inflected in her sophisticated but «you can shove it» accent).
Flight 001 is like a destination spot for travelers who WANT/​NEED serious gear AND inflect some humor into the experience at the same time (always a good idea). When I first met Bookman nine years ago, he was always in Iraq, Afghanistan, lots of hot and sandy places where things have a tendency to ummmm… blow up.
Once, while packing, he left me perusing his newly issued ceramic body armor and casually mentioned he needed to go into his bag closet to get his gear set. Slightly dazed, I poked my head into the two story «closet» and had a Twilight Zone moment. Turns out, the man collects bags like a senile woman still living independently collects dolls. I did get the «Hi, I’m Talking Tina… and I don’t like you!» vibe when I realized his «closet» was a huge, twisty back hallway with bags everywhere. It definitely gave me the «sinister luggage lair» creeps.
The Hoarders production team would have loved to get their cameras rolling in that neurotic closet. And yes, I kept my eyes on the stairs, watching out for that rogue possessed doll that might have been hiding at the top of the stairwell.
When in Japan, we almost switched our matching road-​warrior Tumi set ups for colorful, hard case but expandable pieces. Alas, my yearn was stronger than my Yen on hand, but I was going absolutely nuts over the kawaii Willy-​Wonka luggage insanity at a Takashimaya department store that sold luggage and travel gear, exclusively.
Including macaron luggage tags. *Happy Dance*
Flight 001 gave me the same adrenaline jolt that screamed, «I must leave this country and get some more stamps on my passport!» i love the design, the cleverly curated and beautifully displayed goodies. Everything is practical, tactical and a little bit whimsical — just the way I like it.
I have a customized LV Pegasse with horrible balance and it tips over all the time. I think I’m going to break up with it on eBay as I can’t remember the last time I took it anywhere. Paris, maybe — but a horrible choice to be sure. The staff are the perfect mix of stylish-​hipster-​cool and friendly, to boot.
So, as Festivus doth approach ever so rapidly, get thee to Flight 001 for may-​jah purchases or a plethora of Festivus sock-​stuffers that will be sure to bring joy, laughter, style and fun when you’re on the run!

Flight 001 is a spectacular happy find for any travelnaut or jetsetter.
It is located in the swanky 4^th street district of Berkley. The store is bright, open and pristine. The design of the store is as simple and elegant and modern as its products.
I have been looking for the perfect bag for a long time. Let’s be honest. It was a purse. Man bag or murse is just insulting. Men carried purses for hundreds of years before women did and I’m not ashamed by calling it a purse. Anyway, sometimes I have more stuff than I want to carry in my pockets and I want a bag for this. I found the perfect bag here. It was small compact, easy to get into, comfortable and cheaper than most I’ve seen.
Actually, I loved all of the bags that I saw here. They were stylish and modern. If you want something unique, this is the place for it.
The other items are travel accessories. These include toiletries, packing supplies, luggage tags, passport holders and everything else that makes your travel experience easier. It’s fun to just browse all the gadgets and travel items.
As a sidebar, Flight 001 was named after the famous PanAm flight that left from San Francisco and headed west around the world to land in NYC 48 hours later. I talked briefly with the clerk about PanAm, the new TV show, and the bankruptcy. She asked what happened to PanAm and I explained.
If you are looking for a bag or luggage for travel or everyday use I suggest coming here right away.

Third Unilocal review– time for a bad one. In my search for the perfect laptop bag, I thought I finally found it at Flight 001. Asked the lady (who turned out to be the owner) if they had a new one to sell over the display one as it had a few minor scratches on it.
She checked «no last one»
Me — «Okay any chance for a discount since it is the display bag?»
Owner -«Bag looks perfectly fine to me» then walks away
Me — «???»
Guess I pissed her off asking her to cheapen her exquisite products. I was still on the verge of buying it until I had to call her over again to ask if she had any more coming in… all attitude this time (shaking her head as she came over).
OK I got the hint, I’m a cheap bastard and I am leaving now…

The new TSA rules limiting carry-​on liquids and gels to three ounces and requiring you to put them into a one-​quart size, zip top, plastic baggie which must be removed from your luggage at the security checkpoint has basically rendered my old Dopp kit with separate compartments unusable for air travel, so I have been looking for a replacement.
I found the website for this store online, but upon realizing they have stores in Berkeley and San Francisco. I decided to hold off on purchasing anything until I could see it in person.
Finding the store is easy, it’s located in the 4^th Street Shopping Area, which is a little yuppified area with stores like Restoration Hardware, a Crate & Barrel outlet, Peet’s Coffee, and many other shops. Parking is easy to find and free.
The store was very modern and had a European feel. They sell lots of cool gadgets to make travel easier and while not inexpensive, the prices were not ridiculous. The two sales associates were very helpful and directed me to the toiletries kit I was seeking which includes a plastic bag to comply with TSA regulations and will take up much less space in my luggage than my previous kit.
If you travel at all for business or pleasure, this is definitely a store you’ll want to check out.