Top Chart-Toppers: The Iconic Best-Sellers of the Swinging 60s

9. Travel bags for Americans

Where It Was Sold: Montgomery Ward at Sears Organization: American Traveler Initial Cost: $30–$50* Travel became the new frontier of freedom in the swinging 1960s, and American Tourister luggage was ready to help make that dream come true! This baggage promised modern travelers both durability and style with its innovative design. Its striking hues and distinctive hard-shell case let it stand out on every airport carousel, making it a traveler's essential accessory.

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American Tourister Luggage: @ebay/Pinterest Whether you were going to Waikiki or Woodstock, American Tourister's colorful imagery and adventurous promise of ad campaigns spoke directly to the wanderlust of the time.

10. Portable Victor RCA Radio

Where it was sold: Sears, Radio Shack; Manufacturer: RCA Initial Cost: $39.95–$59.95* The RCA Victor Portable Radio instantly captivated the 1960s generation because it put music and news at their fingertips. The portable radio was the perfect accompaniment to the outdoor lifestyle, providing music for youths to hit the beach and families to enjoy while having a picnic.

Explore the RCA Victor Portable Radio on Pinterest and Google. With RCA's expertise in sound technology encased in stylish, portable designs, music was always just a twist away. Rather than merely catching on, this device rode the wave of cultural transformation, transforming each listener into a portable disc jockey for their own soundtrack.