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Post by dewryce on Mar 30, 2018 15:38:08 GMT
Opinions wanted! We are doing a lot more traveling and I decided I want to replace the luggage we bought for our honeymoon in 1995. Or was in NYC in 2001? Anyway, it's an old Samsonite set, still in really good condition save one zipper on a duffle. But I need another couple of bags in different sizes, and I find I don't use the smallest wheeled piece very often so I just want to start over instead of adding to what I have. - Exterior: I'm leaning towards hard sided but am concerned about scratches. I've got a hard train case by Samosonite that is a rough small pattern and has zero scratches. Anything else to look for to resist scratching? I also like that they can't be cut open, are less likely to tear, and protect against weather better.
- Features: Part of the reason for the hard-sided preference is that we don't use the outer pockets at all so they are a lot of wasted space. Same with the interior, I would prefer an open box that I could divide how I see fit but it seems that most of the hard-sided cases are split in half so one side has a big zippered compartment. I can live with that. Spinners definitely. Like what I've seen with the TSA locks. Oh, and expandable!
- Which Pieces?: We 're both larger people so our clothes take up more room, we don't pack light, both have CPAP machines we want protected inside luggage, and his shoes are a size 15. Seriously, do you have any idea how much space a single pair of size 15 men's shoes takes up? So while the medium sized carry-on and smaller checked bags are lovely, they are just too small for our main bags unless we want to carry 6 of them. So we are leaning towards 2 large (not XL) checked bags. And I want 2 carry-on bags for long trips and just overnight use. But I want the carry-ons to be able to ride on the larger bags (like the pic below) and I can only find hard sided pieces like that in fashion brands. It seems the ones that do that are called underseat bags? They all seem to have a million pockets. Help!
- Budget: Probably on the high low-end to low mid-range end. Unless it will pack & transport itself I don't want to spend more than $200 on a large check in bag.
- Brands: I've been happy with our Samsonite as far as quality goes. I've read good things about Delsey is it? And I'm liking the look of ebags (hard boxes with good features) but have zero experience with them. Any owners?
- Travel: Mostly by car, but don't want to have to buy all new when we fly. And there will probably be an international trip in a few years.
- Where to buy?: I've been stalking the ebags site because of the selection. And will go to Nordstroms and Macy's or Dillard's to check them out in person. Any other recommendations?
Any tips from seasoned pros? On luggage or packing or traveling in general? What am I not considering? What brands and features do you recommend or think are overrated? Attachments:
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Post by christine58 on Mar 30, 2018 15:45:33 GMT
Any new ones I have bought had to have the wheels that go in all directions..LOL. I also buy some with funky colors so I can find it easily when I fly. Everyone has black or blue or green.
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Post by Zee on Mar 30, 2018 15:50:13 GMT
I buy luggage at TJMaxx or Marshall's. I don't spend a lot of money on it or get "cute" pieces because to me that is just asking for someone to steal your shit or rifle through it at the airport. I see people flying with Vuitton luggage and there is just no way I'd do that unless I had a private jet.
Plus they really get banged around when you're flying, so I wouldn't spend money on something that's going to get dirty and thrown around under the plane.
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Post by mcscrapper on Mar 30, 2018 15:56:35 GMT
Check eBags.com. I have an eBags brand bag that is hard on the back side and soft on the front. Mine is a carry-on size but they have larger sizes too. My mom, who is a "professional" traveler, just bought some Eagle Creek luggage from eBags. We borrowed their bags recently and they were awesome bags. Super lightweight and held a ton of stuff. I'm considering getting my dd one of these for her to take to college.
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Post by freecharlie on Mar 30, 2018 16:00:33 GMT
If you can hold out, black Friday wrrk is a great time yo get new luggage.
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Post by JustCallMeMommy on Mar 30, 2018 16:01:00 GMT
The under the seat sized bag would probably work like your picture. I have a Lilly Bloom that is the perfect bag, IMO. It has one big compartment, a zipped pouch, and other pockets on the outside of the bag. The big compartment is surprisingly large. If the matching set you find doesn't have one, just find something cute that coordinates. It is perfect for an overnight bag, and when I fly somewhere important, I pack everything for the first night in that bag to have it with me on the plane (eBags Pack-it-Flat toiletry bag, a change of clothes, night clothes, laptop, and iPad). It also, as the name suggests, conveniently slides under the seat in front of you on most planes (I had to put it in an overhead on a small plane from Scotland to Ireland). Ebags has lots of choices, and I always compare prices on Amazon before buying.
I like the idea of hardsided, but I like the way soft sided opens better. I think the hardsided takes up more room in the hotel than an equivalent sized softsided.
I have a 27.4" bag that was a nice size for a really long trip. I bought the It brand due to its weight, but I wouldn't recommend it because the wheels didn't hold up to a long trip where we moved around a lot. I have a Samsonite that has lasted much longer, but it is heavier and aging. I'm in search for a new set myself.
If you have a Steinmart, I sometimes see some nice sets there at reasonable prices.
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Post by GiantsFan on Mar 30, 2018 16:16:29 GMT
I buy luggage at Ross or Marshall's. We have a bright yellow set. It's very easy to spot on the carousel. Hard sided. Wheels go in all directions. No pockets, but inside one side has a full zip around so you can close it easily and keep shoes and coats in one side and regular clothes in the other. We also use packing cubes. The smaller one fits in the overhead bin. Attachments:
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Post by tracylynn on Mar 30, 2018 16:21:59 GMT
I have hard side luggage that I love. But, if you're hoping for no scratches you should just leave it at home. It's going to get the shit beat out of it. But it holds up and does the job. I have this pattern (I got mine on QVC and actually have the 26 inch one and the carry on size): Heys LuggageI love it, but it does get banged up. If you watch them load/unload luggage onto a plane ever, you'll see why.
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Post by cmpeter on Mar 30, 2018 16:24:34 GMT
I am another TJMaxx/Marshall's luggage shopper. I've bought both my last two Samsonite bags there...one is a large roller and the other a smaller one for carry on. I prefer soft sided, I've never had an issue with them being cut open, torn, etc. (other than a zipper tab or two). I check my bags 90% of the time because I haven't figured out how to get my liquids/creams/potions/etc. down to one quart sized bag (even with travel sizes). I'm also a unapologetic over packer. :-) I fly about 1x a month.
My dh also has soft sided. He flies 2-3 times a month. He always carries on. His current bag is a TravelPro. Since he only carries on, his bags seem to last forever...I think this one is going on 7 years old. He's really picky about the interior because he wants to be able to pack suits/dress shirts without wrinkling them too badly.
One thing to be careful of with larger roller bags is that they aren't so big you over pack and your bags end up being overweight.
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Post by GiantsFan on Mar 30, 2018 16:30:53 GMT
One other thing to consider is the weight of the bag or suitcase. The heavier the bag the less you can pack without going over the 50# limit. Our yellow bags are really light. Prior to this yellow set, we had a really nice 6 piece set of Atlantic that we bought for cruising. But each piece was really heavy. The last time we used the Atlantic set we had to re-arrange our bags at check-in because one was overweight. And that was before packing cubes.
ETA: Ooops, I didn't read that others had already addressed the weight issue.
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Post by dewryce on Mar 30, 2018 17:13:35 GMT
One other thing to consider is the weight of the bag or suitcase. The heavier the bag the less you can pack without going over the 50# limit. Our yellow bags are really light. Prior to this yellow set, we had a really nice 6 piece set of Atlantic that we bought for cruising. But each piece was really heavy. The last time we used the Atlantic set we had to re-arrange our bags at check-in because one was overweight. And that was before packing cubes. ETA: Ooops, I didn't read that others had already addressed the weight issue. Good point! With his triathlon gear and our CPAP machines I have a feeling we are just going to have to be ready to eat the fee unfortunately. I'll weigh our stuff when we travel next month to see how close we are and if the lighter weight bags will make enough of a difference. I buy luggage at TJMaxx or Marshall's. I don't spend a lot of money on it or get "cute" pieces because to me that is just asking for someone to steal your shit or rifle through it at the airport. I see people flying with Vuitton luggage and there is just no way I'd do that unless I had a private jet. Plus they really get banged around when you're flying, so I wouldn't spend money on something that's going to get dirty and thrown around under the plane. Yeah, cute is definitely not a priority. There are nicer brands I like the warranties on, and some of the features, but they are just not a priority. I'd rather spend the money on another trip! If you can hold out, black Friday wrrk is a great time yo get new luggage. Dang! We are going on at least 10 trips before then so I don't think I can wait that long. I am considering buying the two big pieces now and waiting on the two carry on sizes. I think I can wait until then for those two, thanks! Ebags has lots of choices, and I always compare prices on Amazon before buying. I like the idea of hardsided, but I like the way soft sided opens better. I think the hardsided takes up more room in the hotel than an equivalent sized softsided. How so? Are the measurements not of the outside? This is definitely a consideration as I'm the type to unpack as soon as we walk in and hide the luggage in the closet. I didn't even think about Amazon, will check prices there, thanks! I am the same, I prefer the way soft-sided opens. I have hard side luggage that I love. But, if you're hoping for no scratches you should just leave it at home. It's going to get the shit beat out of it. But it holds up and does the job. I have this pattern (I got mine on QVC and actually have the 26 inch one and the carry on size): Heys LuggageI love it, but it does get banged up. If you watch them load/unload luggage onto a plane ever, you'll see why. We travel with a bike and DH hates flying so there will be very few airport visits in our future. What do you mean by shit beat out of it? Actual gauges? Or just the surface marred? The train case we have gets thrown around (by us) and is at least 15 years old but is still in great shape. And it has been through the airport many times. Do they just not make the exteriors to hold up the way they used to? I know the shiney ones are popular now (and they are pretty) but I can see how they'd be scuffed all to hell pretty quickly. I was just hoping there was a more rugged brand/exterior type that would hold up better.
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Post by dewryce on Mar 30, 2018 17:18:52 GMT
I will check out the TJ MAxxes, Steinmarts and the like, didn't even think about them! I am another TJMaxx/Marshall's luggage shopper. I've bought both my last two Samsonite bags there...one is a large roller and the other a smaller one for carry on. I prefer soft sided, I've never had an issue with them being cut open, torn, etc. (other than a zipper tab or two). I check my bags 90% of the time because I haven't figured out how to get my liquids/creams/potions/etc. down to one quart sized bag (even with travel sizes). I'm also a unapologetic over packer. :-) I fly about 1x a month. My dh also has soft sided. He flies 2-3 times a month. He always carries on. His current bag is a TravelPro. Since he only carries on, his bags seem to last forever...I think this one is going on 7 years old. He's really picky about the interior because he wants to be able to pack suits/dress shirts without wrinkling them too badly. One thing to be careful of with larger roller bags is that they aren't so big you over pack and your bags end up being overweight. Yay, another overpacker! I have heard good thinks about TravelPro. What is it about the interior that helps keep his clothes neater?
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Post by 950nancy on Mar 30, 2018 17:22:16 GMT
I buy luggage at TJMaxx or Marshall's. I don't spend a lot of money on it or get "cute" pieces because to me that is just asking for someone to steal your shit or rifle through it at the airport. I see people flying with Vuitton luggage and there is just no way I'd do that unless I had a private jet. Plus they really get banged around when you're flying, so I wouldn't spend money on something that's going to get dirty and thrown around under the plane. I so agree. Now the really cheap ones don't make it past a few trips, but you can get decent ones at Marshall's. I like the 360 wheels. That way you can roll the luggage with it standing up completely and it puts less weight on your shoulder. If you have a bag that attaches to the larger luggage, it makes things easier. I have been traveling alone lately and need my luggage to be able to go into the bathroom with me, so those 360 wheels make it easier. I have a carry-on travel pro that goes under the plane and it doesn't have any signs of wear in the last 6 trips I have used it.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 30, 2018 17:46:03 GMT
Go for light weight on 360 wheels. You'll be glad you did.
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Post by tracylynn on Mar 30, 2018 18:00:36 GMT
I have hard side luggage that I love. But, if you're hoping for no scratches you should just leave it at home. It's going to get the shit beat out of it. But it holds up and does the job. I have this pattern (I got mine on QVC and actually have the 26 inch one and the carry on size): Heys LuggageI love it, but it does get banged up. If you watch them load/unload luggage onto a plane ever, you'll see why. We travel with a bike and DH hates flying so there will be very few airport visits in our future. What do you mean by shit beat out of it? Actual gauges? Or just the surface marred? The train case we have gets thrown around (by us) and is at least 15 years old but is still in great shape. And it has been through the airport many times. Do they just not make the exteriors to hold up the way they used to? I know the shiney ones are popular now (and they are pretty) but I can see how they'd be scuffed all to hell pretty quickly. I was just hoping there was a more rugged brand/exterior type that would hold up better. Scuffed up is what I mean. Don't get me wrong, it's holding up just fine, it's just not shiny pretty anymore. But, it's a different enough design that is easy to spot and not confusing at baggage claim with all the blue, black and red bags.
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Post by catmom on Mar 30, 2018 18:01:41 GMT
For flying the key is checked vs carry on luggage. Carry on is actually more expensive as the ratio of small and light but fitting a lot commands top dollar for those of us who fly a lot and insist on carry on. It doesn't sound like that is what you are looking for but depending on the trip I have a 22 inch Briggs & Riley from their adventure line, a Briggs & Riley rolling cabin spinner that is the absolute bomb for business travel (crazy what that thing will fit), and an osprey ultra-light for European travel.
As others have said, checked luggage gives you more flexibility but don't bother buying very large pieces if you need to stay within a 50 pound weight restriction. Buying lightweight luggage is still key so you spend your weight on your stuff and not the suitcase. We have a Hey's hard case which is ultralite as well as another soft case that was cheap but has held up (I think the brand is 'it' or something).
Hard cases protect your stuff a bit better but they are more restricted in their usefulness. First, hard cases by their nature don't allow you to stuff in as much as softer cases with more give. Second, hard cases open in the middle. This takes more room when they are open vs a soft case where the top can hang off the bed or be propped up on a wall. Third, because hard cases open in the middle its more challenging to pile things in and take the most advantage of the space, and you can't really have something deeper than half the depth of the suitcase.
I also travel with a CPAP but I keep it separate in its own bag as carry on. This way I can ensure its safety and it doesn't take up needless bulk in my checked suitcase. Something to consider.
Finally, a caution regarding Eagle Creek luggage. Their luggage is very good but it frequently is heavily compartmentalized. If you actually use it exactly the way the say, or buy into their organizational system, its fine. But many of them don't give you all the flexibility you might want, vs an 'empty box' or minimalist/flexible storage storage - just my opinion.
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Post by janeinbama on Mar 30, 2018 18:10:06 GMT
Another fan of TravelPro luggage. I have found most of our pieces at Tuesday Morning. I travel with my CPAP as carry on medical equipment. Don't want it to get lost and/or damaged.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Mar 30, 2018 18:28:23 GMT
I buy luggage at TJMaxx or Marshall's. I don't spend a lot of money on it or get "cute" pieces because to me that is just asking for someone to steal your shit or rifle through it at the airport. I see people flying with Vuitton luggage and there is just no way I'd do that unless I had a private jet. Plus they really get banged around when you're flying, so I wouldn't spend money on something that's going to get dirty and thrown around under the plane. I so agree. Now the really cheap ones don't make it past a few trips, but you can get decent ones at Marshall's. I like the 360 wheels. That way you can roll the luggage with it standing up completely and it puts less weight on your shoulder. If you have a bag that attaches to the larger luggage, it makes things easier. I have been traveling alone lately and need my luggage to be able to go into the bathroom with me, so those 360 wheels make it easier. I have a carry-on travel pro that goes under the plane and it doesn't have any signs of wear in the last 6 trips I have used it. ^^^100% this. ^^^ I know you said hard sided is your preference, but honestly my favorite luggage is from Tutto. They’re lightweight when empty, they hold a lot, collapse for storage, they are soooo easy to pull along without pulling DOWN on my back, neck and shoulders and they have 360° spinning wheels. For me, the biggest selling point is that I can pull it along without it causing any strain on my back and neck. I was going to mention something about NOT checking your CPAP machines, but saw in a later post that you don’t fly often. DH has one and he would never ever check it. He always carries it on the plane with him because if it got lost or damaged in transit that would be one miserable vacation! It’s not an issue though if you’re not flying. When he takes his somewhere, he just uses the carrying case that came with it.
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Post by dewryce on Mar 30, 2018 18:57:05 GMT
For flying the key is checked vs carry on luggage. Carry on is actually more expensive as the ratio of small and light but fitting a lot commands top dollar for those of us who fly a lot and insist on carry on. It doesn't sound like that is what you are looking for but depending on the trip I have a 22 inch Briggs & Riley from their adventure line, a Briggs & Riley rolling cabin spinner that is the absolute bomb for business travel (crazy what that thing will fit), and an osprey ultra-light for European travel. As others have said, checked luggage gives you more flexibility but don't bother buying very large pieces if you need to stay within a 50 pound weight restriction. Buying lightweight luggage is still key so you spend your weight on your stuff and not the suitcase. We have a Hey's hard case which is ultralite as well as another soft case that was cheap but has held up (I think the brand is 'it' or something). Hard cases protect your stuff a bit better but they are more restricted in their usefulness. First, hard cases by their nature don't allow you to stuff in as much as softer cases with more give. Second, hard cases open in the middle. This takes more room when they are open vs a soft case where the top can hang off the bed or be propped up on a wall. Third, because hard cases open in the middle its more challenging to pile things in and take the most advantage of the space, and you can't really have something deeper than half the depth of the suitcase. I also travel with a CPAP but I keep it separate in its own bag as carry on. This way I can ensure its safety and it doesn't take up needless bulk in my checked suitcase. Something to consider. Finally, a caution regarding Eagle Creek luggage. Their luggage is very good but it frequently is heavily compartmentalized. If you actually use it exactly the way the say, or buy into their organizational system, its fine. But many of them don't give you all the flexibility you might want, vs an 'empty box' or minimalist/flexible storage storage - just my opinion. I like Briggs & Riley, but unless we find a fabulous deal it's more than I want to spend. I'll keep checking out ebags deals of the day, maybe I'll get lucky. The weight restriction just means that you pay a fee, not that you can't check it, right? Those are exactly the issues I'm finding with hard cases, especially items only being able to be half the depth of the bag. We want the, hard to protect our CPAPS, but not sure if they'll fit. I'm okay with not being able to prop the lid up, because we don't live out of our suitcases, we unpack when we get where we are going. Oh, except him moms house. Hmmm. Something else to consider, thanks! I have bad back issues so we try and avoid me having to carry anything whenever possible. That's one of the reasons we are going to larger but fewer bags and wanting to pack the CPAPS in there. Pulling and pushing isn't nearly as much of a problem, just the carrying. Yes, that's the word I couldn't think of, compartmentalized! Can't stand it unless it fits my needs perfectly and it almost never does. We keep our bathroom items in their own special cases so all the little built in pockets for them are wasted on me. Eagle Creek is great quality though, and I like their travel accesories.
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Post by dewryce on Mar 30, 2018 19:04:54 GMT
I was going to mention something about NOT checking your CPAP machines, but saw in a later post that you don’t fly often. DH has one and he would never ever check it. He always carries it on the plane with him because if it got lost or damaged in transit that would be one miserable vacation! It’s not an issue though if you’re not flying. When he takes his somewhere, he just uses the carrying case that came with it. Another fan of TravelPro luggage. I have found most of our pieces at Tuesday Morning. I travel with my CPAP as carry on medical equipment. Don't want it to get lost and/or damaged. Both excellent points. I think we'll travel with them in our large luggage when we drive but not when we fly. I will have to see if our carry on luggage will fit them, our hygiene supplies and an outfit.
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Post by JustCallMeMommy on Mar 30, 2018 19:06:40 GMT
Ugh. can't get my cursor under the quote. Anyway...I usually live out of my suitcase, so when a hardsided suitcase (or any that opens in the middle) is open, it takes up about twice as much counter space as the same sized suitcase with a lid that opens. Like an open book compared to a closed book. Ebags has lots of choices, and I always compare prices on Amazon before buying. I like the idea of hardsided, but I like the way soft sided opens better. I think the hardsided takes up more room in the hotel than an equivalent sized softsided. How so? Are the measurements not of the outside? This is definitely a consideration as I'm the type to unpack as soon as we walk in and hide the luggage in the closet. I didn't even think about Amazon, will check prices there, thanks! I am the same, I prefer the way soft-sided opens.
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Post by dewryce on Mar 30, 2018 19:15:32 GMT
JustCallMeMommy That makes sense. I banish our suitcases and bags as soon as we enter the hotel room. I also gather all of those annoying phamplets and plastic signs and shove them in the nightstand. And I've been known to bring fold-flat baskets to keep things organized on top of the dressers and in the bathroom but they matched my cousins bedroom so I gave them to her. Time to try and find some more. Order soothes me
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Post by Deleted on Mar 30, 2018 19:40:00 GMT
CPAPs are medical equipment and do not count against your carry on allowance. Keep them separate and use the space in your carry on for something else.
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Post by dewryce on Mar 30, 2018 20:20:30 GMT
CPAPs are medical equipment and do not count against your carry on allowance. Keep them separate and use the space in your carry on for something else. Excellent, thanks!
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Post by caangel on Mar 30, 2018 20:48:13 GMT
If you have Tuesday Morning nearby check there too. They always have a lot of luggage pieces sets and singles.
Regarding weight be aware that International weight limits for luggage are different, usually lower, than the US so that is something to take consideration if you know you will be traveling internationally.
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Post by Nink on Mar 30, 2018 21:17:27 GMT
I know this doesn’t fit any of your criteria, but just throwing my hat in the ring. Several years ago I bought the Rick Steves convertible backpack. I love that thing and it fits easily in the overhead bins, it’s also stood up to the rough and tumble the baggage handlers throw at it. I do not miss the days of dragging my wheeled luggage behind me and can easily zip through the airport with it. It also meets regulations for international carry on. Again, I only ever carry on my luggage, whether I’m going for two days or a month, This is all I use. I hope you find something you love. store.ricksteves.com/shop/p/carry-on-backpack
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Post by 950nancy on Mar 30, 2018 21:27:56 GMT
I know this doesn’t fit any of your criteria, but just throwing my hat in the ring. Several years ago I bought the Rick Steves convertible backpack. I love that thing and it fits easily in the overhead bins, it’s also stood up to the rough and tumble the baggage handlers throw at it. I do not miss the days of dragging my wheeled luggage behind me and can easily zip through the airport with it. It also meets regulations for international carry on. Again, I only ever carry on my luggage, whether I’m going for two days or a month, This is all I use. I hope you find something you love. store.ricksteves.com/shop/p/carry-on-backpackI have a great backpack for my personal piece. It holds my purse, work computer, other electronics, snacks, water bottle, and a change of work clothes for the next day in case my luggage goes missing. Since I leave out of a small airport, the planes are often not able to accommodate carry on luggage.
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Post by bc2ca on Mar 30, 2018 21:33:08 GMT
We have picked up a couple of two piece luggage sets at Costco, but most pieces have come from TJ Max, Home Goods or Tuesday Morning.
My only absolute requirement is every piece has 360 spinning wheels. I love walking with my case upright next to me instead of pulling it.
DH is the only one in the family that opted for a hardcase set and he borrows my case if I'm not traveling with him. I know he uses the outside pockets and didn't realize how much he would miss them.
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Post by catmom on Mar 30, 2018 21:48:33 GMT
Re Briggs & Riley pricing - I know, $300-$500 for a suitcase is insane! You'd think they were trying to solve world hunger, not sell you a bag to carry your crap in. I mean its a frame, material, wheels and a handle - let's be real. Anyway, they do have annual sales when they clear out their inventory and the sales are often 60% off, making the bags merely a splurge. And they do have a lifetime guarantee - one of our handles broke after 5+ years of heavy use and they replaced it with no questions. Below is a link to a couple Hey's bags, one of them is similar to one I have. I would recommend 30 inches based on what you described. I do think soft case will give you more flexibility based on the footwear etc that you mentioned but I've included a hard case as well. Hey's hard case - mine is similarHey's soft
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Post by lisae on Mar 30, 2018 23:56:09 GMT
Do you have a Tuesday Morning store? It's been a long time but I bought my last couple of pieces from them at a good price.
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