Maybe you’ve heard about the new bag from the British firm Live Luggage, called the PA Hybrid.

PA stands for “power assisted”.

It’s a suitcase on wheels with battery-powered “flat motor technology” designed to give you an easier time of it when toting bags “uphill” or even on steps – and John Ebb, the CEO of Suitcase.com thinks it’ll be big when it’s available here in April (price alert: according to the Live Luggage website, the PA Hybrid will cost around $600).

Meanwhile, Suitcase.com recently conducted a survey of travelers, and among the findings:

• Nearly 60% pack less than they used to
• More than 70% use carry-on bags
• Almost 90% consider wheels the most important bag feature

Maybe soon that’ll change to “power-assisted wheels” being the most important feature. But tell me – what do you think of the PA bag?