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Mar 26, 2015, 4:40 pm
#76
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: HNL
Programs: UA Premier 1K
Posts: 296
Mar 27, 2015, 12:28 am
#77
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: In order of nights spent: MSP, ORD, OGG, FCO, LHR
Programs: DL 1MM Dia, AA Plat, UA 1MM Gold, HHonors LT Dia, Marriott/SPG LT Plat Prem
Posts: 473
Try from Rome, IT or anywhere in Europe. They have zero repair centers now. They used to have one Germany or Austria, I don't remember anymore, but it's gone now.
It was more than 150 Euros for my co-worker from Rome. Then they made her pay the shipping back to her at home. All said that alone cost her more than she paid for the bag. Then the same bag broke again the next time she used it, it was a Torq btw.
I have a small team that travels often, all of us have a Brigg's bag, or more than one. I am the only one that hasn't had to have a repair, but I don't use my that often. All 4 of the other people have had to pay freight both ways.
Just sharing what I know. As I said before, I'd rather have a bag that never needed a repair (in a reasonable life of use) than have a warranty that cost me $82 round trip for repairs. Especially when I could have paid $14 for the repair locally if they have the capability.
Mar 27, 2015, 1:19 pm
#78
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: BUR
Posts: 769
Then pay for the freight home as well.
Try from Rome, IT or anywhere in Europe. They have zero repair centers now. They used to have one Germany or Austria, I don't remember anymore, but it's gone now.
It was more than 150 Euros for my co-worker from Rome. Then they made her pay the shipping back to her at home. All said that alone cost her more than she paid for the bag. Then the same bag broke again the next time she used it, it was a Torq btw.
I have a small team that travels often, all of us have a Brigg's bag, or more than one. I am the only one that hasn't had to have a repair, but I don't use my that often. All 4 of the other people have had to pay freight both ways.
Just sharing what I know. As I said before, I'd rather have a bag that never needed a repair (in a reasonable life of use) than have a warranty that cost me $82 round trip for repairs. Especially when I could have paid $14 for the repair locally if they have the capability.
Try from Rome, IT or anywhere in Europe. They have zero repair centers now. They used to have one Germany or Austria, I don't remember anymore, but it's gone now.
It was more than 150 Euros for my co-worker from Rome. Then they made her pay the shipping back to her at home. All said that alone cost her more than she paid for the bag. Then the same bag broke again the next time she used it, it was a Torq btw.
I have a small team that travels often, all of us have a Brigg's bag, or more than one. I am the only one that hasn't had to have a repair, but I don't use my that often. All 4 of the other people have had to pay freight both ways.
Just sharing what I know. As I said before, I'd rather have a bag that never needed a repair (in a reasonable life of use) than have a warranty that cost me $82 round trip for repairs. Especially when I could have paid $14 for the repair locally if they have the capability.
Mar 27, 2015, 2:45 pm
#79
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: In order of nights spent: MSP, ORD, OGG, FCO, LHR
Programs: DL 1MM Dia, AA Plat, UA 1MM Gold, HHonors LT Dia, Marriott/SPG LT Plat Prem
Posts: 473
Tell that to Bruce and Monica, they paid both ways. Tell Steve about the $10 charge for sending him a self repair kit for a broken handle, and another $10 for a wheel.
Aug 4, 2015, 8:31 am
#80
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Programs: A3*G, IHG Gold, HHonors Gold
Posts: 8
Aug 15, 2017, 5:45 am
#81
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: London
Programs: Mucci Blue, BAEC Gold, Blockbuster Video card
Posts: 1,378
Briggs and Riley rollaboard. Absolutely the best carry on bag I've ever had. Mine is no longer current stock, but the nearest is I think what they call International Carry On Expandable Wide Body Upright.
I don't have the CX expansion thingy, but it has all the other gizmos, and I take it for all my sub week trips and some longer ones too. Fits in BA overhead lockers, even on the Embraer 190s from LCY
I don't have the CX expansion thingy, but it has all the other gizmos, and I take it for all my sub week trips and some longer ones too. Fits in BA overhead lockers, even on the Embraer 190s from LCY
Jan 10, 2018, 9:50 am
#82
Join Date: Apr 2012
Programs: AA EXP, UA 1K, SPG Platinum, National Exec. Elite
Posts: 32
I did a search for these awards but could not find them. Could you provide the reference for all the award winners from this show and the criteria used to select them? Mahalo!
Jan 14, 2018, 5:16 pm
#83
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2000
Location: RDU
Programs: AA LT Gold, DL SM, HY Disc, Marriott LT Gold
Posts: 12,505
Wheeled: I had Costco Kirkland 22s for nearly 12 years (three of them, warranty replacements) until I didn't like the style of their newest model. Got my $110 back (the frame had broken on the bottom from an airline worker throwing it) and bought a TravelPro Magna 2.
Not Wheeled: Mostly Red Oxx and Tom Bihn
- RO Beanos 5.5 - Holds a stack of Eagle Creek 18" packing folders in its center section, so I use it on the few occasions where I need multiple suits and dress shirts, for long driving vacations, or for those international trips of 7+ days where giving out laundry every 4-5 days isn't an option
- TB Brain Bag - bought it for a 3-week Australian trip 10 years ago, used it as my primary work bag for 8 years. This goes with the 5.5 internationally or on CR9s as it has the right form factor when I have to check my main bag
- RO CPA Bag - my basic work bag when visiting clients. A fantastic bag for overnight trips, holds an Eagle Creek 18" travel folder with a change of clothes, a small laptop, a 11x8 spiral notebook to write in, and toiletries and chargers.
- Hartmann Garment Folder - a one-suit garment bag with an outside pocket which can hold a packing folder for a dress shirt. Used for overnight trips to visit clients
- RO Extra Small Aviator (old shape) - my primary under the seat bag for long flights
Not Wheeled: Mostly Red Oxx and Tom Bihn
- RO Beanos 5.5 - Holds a stack of Eagle Creek 18" packing folders in its center section, so I use it on the few occasions where I need multiple suits and dress shirts, for long driving vacations, or for those international trips of 7+ days where giving out laundry every 4-5 days isn't an option
- TB Brain Bag - bought it for a 3-week Australian trip 10 years ago, used it as my primary work bag for 8 years. This goes with the 5.5 internationally or on CR9s as it has the right form factor when I have to check my main bag
- RO CPA Bag - my basic work bag when visiting clients. A fantastic bag for overnight trips, holds an Eagle Creek 18" travel folder with a change of clothes, a small laptop, a 11x8 spiral notebook to write in, and toiletries and chargers.
- Hartmann Garment Folder - a one-suit garment bag with an outside pocket which can hold a packing folder for a dress shirt. Used for overnight trips to visit clients
- RO Extra Small Aviator (old shape) - my primary under the seat bag for long flights
Jan 21, 2018, 5:38 pm
#84
Original Member, Moderator: Hotel Deals and MilesBuzz
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Washington, DC
Posts: 14,257
For the past 7 or 8 years, I've been using a standard Samsonite carry-on. At this point, it's not falling apart but it sure does look beat to hell.
Coincidentally, my son was travelling with me FLL-BWI last week and had a piece of crap carry-on called Mia Toro (ex-wife bought it for him, not me!) get destroyed when he opted to check it in. As he needed a functioning suitcase to get back to school after winter break, , I gave him my old Samsonite and just purchased an Eagle Creek Tarmac International. I'm old school so I wanted a two-wheeled bag instead of the now popular 4-wheel spinners.
I haven't received it yet but will provide feedback once I've used it a few times.
https://www.amazon.com/Creek-Exploration-Tarmac-International-Carry/dp/B01LYOAHFS/ref=sr_1_1?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1516579632
Coincidentally, my son was travelling with me FLL-BWI last week and had a piece of crap carry-on called Mia Toro (ex-wife bought it for him, not me!) get destroyed when he opted to check it in. As he needed a functioning suitcase to get back to school after winter break, , I gave him my old Samsonite and just purchased an Eagle Creek Tarmac International. I'm old school so I wanted a two-wheeled bag instead of the now popular 4-wheel spinners.
I haven't received it yet but will provide feedback once I've used it a few times.
https://www.amazon.com/Creek-Exploration-Tarmac-International-Carry/dp/B01LYOAHFS/ref=sr_1_1?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1516579632
Jan 21, 2018, 11:47 pm
#86
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: next to HAM
Programs: LH M+M
Posts: 960
Looking at my "pile", I cant tell, I am married with a brand :-)
The above mentioned EC for large carry on.
Tombihn Tristar for smaller carry on (I could "marry" the belt, though)
Riut R15.3 for "daily" commute and 1-day/night.
Victorinox Lexicon 73l for check-in on >7d.
Small gear mostly from eagle-creek (I like the lightness of 'Specter') but many others as well.
Jan 23, 2018, 10:09 am
#90
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: NCL
Programs: BA Exec Club: Gold HHons:Diamond FB:Ivory Accor:Plat Hertz: PC USA:GlobalEntry
Posts: 234
Samsonite Oysters made in Belgium.
Had mine for over 20 years, at least 80 transatlantic, 2 South America, RTW twice, Aust 3 times.
Opened by TSA on a regular basis (I like bringing cans of beer back home from the USA).
All wheels, locks, hinges and handles still working like new.
Bought 2 of those spinner Samsonites in last 3 years - both broken, 1 wheel, 1 handle - useless.
Had mine for over 20 years, at least 80 transatlantic, 2 South America, RTW twice, Aust 3 times.
Opened by TSA on a regular basis (I like bringing cans of beer back home from the USA).
All wheels, locks, hinges and handles still working like new.
Bought 2 of those spinner Samsonites in last 3 years - both broken, 1 wheel, 1 handle - useless.