Travel Products - carry on for weekly travel

Hi All, first time posting in the travel product section. I did a lot of searching here and a lot of searching on the web for the right bag.

on my new job, I will be traveling 4-5 days almost every week. With that kind of traveling, you increase ur chances of delayed or lost baggage when checking in. So I was looking for the right carry on.

4-5 days business travel clothing (shirt, pants and ties or suits depending on client), work out clothes, 2 pairs of shows (work out and dress), plus all other necessities, underwear, shaving accessories, ....

Any advice on the right bag for all of this.

I may have to soon switch my laptop/camera bag for something else, so would be nice if the carry on would fit the DSLR, in case going to a destination that is worthy of taking pictures.

I've seen some of the carry ons that have hangers, those look nice, as with all that travel it saves time to just pull the clothes from ur closet with hangers, hang them in the bag and then just pull them out at the hotel.

Thanks for the help.

Hi All, first time posting in the travel product section. I did a lot of searching here and a lot of searching on the web for the right bag.

on my new job, I will be traveling 4-5 days almost every week. With that kind of traveling, you increase ur chances of delayed or lost baggage when checking in. So I was looking for the right carry on.

4-5 days business travel clothing (shirt, pants and ties or suits depending on client), work out clothes, 2 pairs of shows (work out and dress), plus all other necessities, underwear, shaving accessories, ....

Any advice on the right bag for all of this.

I may have to soon switch my laptop/camera bag for something else, so would be nice if the carry on would fit the DSLR, in case going to a destination that is worthy of taking pictures.

I've seen some of the carry ons that have hangers, those look nice, as with all that travel it saves time to just pull the clothes from ur closet with hangers, hang them in the bag and then just pull them out at the hotel.

Thanks for the help.

What airline will you be travelling with and whats there carry on limit? Quite alot are only 6kg so your laptop and camera and thats your lot.

What airline will you be travelling with and whats there carry on limit? Quite alot are only 6kg so your laptop and camera and thats your lot.

So far I've done United Airlines, and I know I get a carry on bag and a personal item. and I believe American is similar.

Are you flying domestic only or also international? Does it look like you'll be flying on regional jets very much? Do your 4-5 days include travel days? Do you need a roller or do you prefer to carry your bags? Can you wear a backpack? Do you need one of your bags to carry stuff to the client's work site? If so, does your client need to be impressed by a professional looking computer case? Do you want/need to one bag it or can you want a carry on plus a personal item?

I'd point out that you only need to pack one pair of shoes since you'll be wearing the other and maybe wear one of the suits. Regional jets will gate check, but you have to wait for your gate-checked items to come back to you before you can catch connecting flights. My personal opinion is that suiter suitcases use a lot of space for the quantity that they hold. I'd recommend reading through the sticky thread at the top of the page on packing tips, as there are some very detailed instructions for how to pack suits.

I grew tired of waiting for gate-checked items and use a rolling cabin bag personal item with a large backpack strapped to it to go through the airport. I can usually get away with a backpack when I travel, so don't need the professional computer case.

Are you flying domestic only or also international? Does it look like you'll be flying on regional jets very much? Do your 4-5 days include travel days? Do you need a roller or do you prefer to carry your bags? Can you wear a backpack? Do you need one of your bags to carry stuff to the client's work site? If so, does your client need to be impressed by a professional looking computer case? Do you want/need to one bag it or can you want a carry on plus a personal item?

I'd point out that you only need to pack one pair of shoes since you'll be wearing the other and maybe wear one of the suits. Regional jets will gate check, but you have to wait for your gate-checked items to come back to you before you can catch connecting flights. My personal opinion is that suiter suitcases use a lot of space for the quantity that they hold. I'd recommend reading through the sticky thread at the top of the page on packing tips, as there are some very detailed instructions for how to pack suits.

I grew tired of waiting for gate-checked items and use a rolling cabin bag personal item with a large backpack strapped to it to go through the airport. I can usually get away with a backpack when I travel, so don't need the professional computer case.

Megn thats some awesome detailed questions.

at first it will be domestic, depending on the project, there could be international travel. no details on regional, but there could be regional flying involved. the 4-5 does include travel days. I prefer a roller (for the clothing) carry for laptop is fine. I don't mind a backpack, but I don't think that's a presentable option to take into the meeting with a client, as far as I know I'm not carrying anything for the client. I like nice looking stuff, and if it is something that impresses the customer that's a plus.

Thank you for the other tips and info, all useful info. Would you mind linking me up to some of those items you use.

If I'm flying on a little Regional jet, I use a TravelPro Walkabout Lite 4, because it was on closeout, and pair it with a large backpack that holds everything that my roller would hold. I strap the backpack to the roller using a Travelon Bungee (https://www.google.com/search?sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=travelon+bungee#q=travelon+bungee&hl=en&prmd=imvns&source=univ&tbm=shop&tbo=u&sa=X&ei=rPWqT_u6MaiX6AGM4omxBA&ved=0CMUBEK0E&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&fp=88ee5c93dfdbc558&biw=1280&bih=933). I almost missed a connecting flight because of delays in retrieving gate-checked bags, so I pack to carry both bags on whenever possible. Briggs and Riley has a nice rolling cabin tote.

If I'm flying on real airplanes, I use a Briggs & Riley roller with either a B & R cabin tote or a Targus backpack.

It sounds like you need a higher quality of personal bag. I like what I've seen of the eBags line. Lots of people here advocate for the Red Oxx Air Boss or the Tom Bihn TriStar as light weight bags that will hold everything the roller holds, but weighs five pounds less and fits on a Regional Jet. Alas, they don't have wheels, so if wheels are important to you, you'd have to have a rolling briefcase to match with these larger carry-ons.

With carry-on the warranty is not as important as with check-in. So I like to recommend against BR rollers for carry-on because their outsider handle system blows. I often recommend Travelpro. You could also go Samsonite, Heys, Tumi or Rimowa if you want to move it upscale.

I do like to recommend BR for hand carry bags and briefcases, though. In that regard Tumi is also top notch. A full Tumi set is classic, of course.

You will probably soon dread taking the DSLR kit on business trips but I'll leave that experience to you. ;) I recommend a nice little Canon SX260 or G12. All the camera you really need.

Do read the sticky as Megn already said. (I love it when I don't have to say that!) :D

For protection and rolling heavy stuff on smooth floors Rimowa cabin cases are good. But they do attract attention and you can forget getting one into a tight RJ.

Till

I prefer a rolling wheel bag while traveling. When you go for weekly travel, check your airline policies about allowances applied and permissions as some airlines permit to carry on only two bags. Airlines are going to be more strict about hand luggage dimensions and weight. Its about from 20kg (441b) to 32kg (701b) per person in economy and from 30kg (661b) to 40kg (881b) per bag for business and first class passengers in international airlines with little variations.

thank you all for the great advice and info. step one is get the right rolling carryon bag for the weeks worth of clothes and then figure out what kind of laptop bad I will need.

I will go off and read the sticky thank you all.

thank you all for the great advice and info. step one is get the right rolling carryon bag for the weeks worth of clothes and then figure out what kind of laptop bad I will need.

I will go off and read the sticky thank you all.

I'll add my word of advice. Check the carry on regulations for each airline you think you will fly frequently. Then take a tape measure to a store and verify the outside decisions of the bag you like to ensure it meets the regulations. Many bags don't include the handle or wheels in their specs.

I'll add my word of advice. Check the carry on regulations for each airline you think you will fly frequently. Then take a tape measure to a store and verify the outside decisions of the bag you like to ensure it meets the regulations. Many bags don't include the handle or wheels in their specs.

^+1. Found this out the hard way, when the bin wouldn't close on my suitcase.

Not to get side tracked, but
I strap the backpack to the roller using a Travelon Bungee (https://www.google.com/search?sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=travelon+bungee#q=travelon+bungee&hl=en&prmd=imvns&source=univ&tbm=shop&tbo=u&sa=X&ei=rPWqT_u6MaiX6AGM4omxBA&ved=0CMUBEK0E&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&fp=88ee5c93dfdbc558&biw=1280&bih=933).

Sounds quite interesting. How do you like it? Is it a pain to reattach each time?

To the OP:
If you aren't flying on a regional jet or don't mind gate checking a 20" roller and something like the Tenba Messenger (if it isn't too informal) would get your stuff and your camera there nicely. (Till, I'm surprised I'm the one mentioning it...)

Not to get side tracked, but


Sounds quite interesting. How do you like it? Is it a pain to reattach each time?


It's really quite easy. It straps on to the handle of my roller. When I use it, I position the backpack, hook the bungee over the pull up handle, and then pull the handle up. To stow it, I roll it up, unzip the main compartment of my roller enough to push it in, and then zip closed again. I don't ever unstrap it from the handle, so when I need it, I just roll it out and pull it into place. This wouldn't work if I checked the roller, but works great for the trip on and off the plane. The bungee is quite effective at keeping the backpack in place and will also hold my jacket as needed.

It's really quite easy. It straps on to the handle of my roller. When I use it, I position the backpack, hook the bungee over the pull up handle, and then pull the handle up. To stow it, I roll it up, unzip the main compartment of my roller enough to push it in, and then zip closed again. I don't ever unstrap it from the handle, so when I need it, I just roll it out and pull it into place. This wouldn't work if I checked the roller, but works great for the trip on and off the plane. The bungee is quite effective at keeping the backpack in place and will also hold my jacket as needed.

Thanks. Pushing it into the bag without disconnecting it - either at the main compartment or the top front pocket - does make it even more interesting.