While most people like choosing black to blend in, when traveling, I find bright or unusual luggage provides other comforts.
There are 3 main issues of luggage visually. Will yours be chosen for theft or other crimes? Will your luggage fall off the cart on the tarmac? Will someone else mistake your luggage for theirs? Unusual luggage draws attention, which a person of crime is avoiding. When your luggage falls off or gets left behind, unusual or bright colors catch attention for recovery. And finally watch people at baggage claim reading tags of dark luggage as they all look the same. Many are unsure.
I love to stand at baggage claim when using my vintage samsonite of pink and orange. It comes up the ramp and I can spot it immediately! Then as it passes along on the carousel, people easily back up as they are sure it is not theirs, some even afraid of the colors, backing up allowing me to retrieve my belongings.
While there can be many efforts and concerns for blending in and avoiding the tourist trap, luggage is primarily seen at airports and hotels, where everyone is traveling and is rarely used during the sight seeing aspect of the trip.
