Eagle Creek Tarmac AWD
Mar 23, 2015, 2:39 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 9
Eagle Creek Tarmac AWD
I'm looking for a check-in piece of luggage and saw that I can get the Eagle Creek Tarmac AWD 28 for half price on overstock right now as it's discontinued for a larger size.
Does any one have any experience with this spinner? How good are the wheels? Going to Europe this year for a couple of weeks and want to make sure they can take some of the punishment I'll be giving it. Also, has any one tilted it to use just two wheels for cobblestone?
Also looking at the Briggs and Riley Transcend, but the Eagle Creek is just so much cheaper right now. I'll need to pack a suit as well. Are there any good options that Eagle Creek provides as a suiter is not included in the Tarmac it appears.
Does any one have any experience with this spinner? How good are the wheels? Going to Europe this year for a couple of weeks and want to make sure they can take some of the punishment I'll be giving it. Also, has any one tilted it to use just two wheels for cobblestone?
Also looking at the Briggs and Riley Transcend, but the Eagle Creek is just so much cheaper right now. I'll need to pack a suit as well. Are there any good options that Eagle Creek provides as a suiter is not included in the Tarmac it appears.
Mar 24, 2015, 9:21 am
#2
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: North Canton, OH
Posts: 244
I purchased a 25in and 22in Tarmac AWD from Sierra Trading Post a couple of months ago. I have yet to try it out on a trip. This luggage replaced an aging Eagle Creek Velocity bag. I expect the wheels to be of good quality as all their products but this bag has a no matter what warranty so regardless of how the bag is damaged Eagle Creek will fix or replace it.
Eagle Creek also sells a garment sleeve. http://www.ebags.com/product/eagle-c...uctid=10296768
Shak
Eagle Creek also sells a garment sleeve. http://www.ebags.com/product/eagle-c...uctid=10296768
Shak
Mar 24, 2015, 11:42 am
#3
Original Poster
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 9
Thanks for the link on the garment sleeve. That helps a lot. I was interested in the 25 inch two wheel at first, but the AWD version at 28 inches is just so much cheaper right now. About 100 bucks cheaper since it's discontinued. Anyone have use of this on uneven and bumpy surfaces?
Mar 24, 2015, 3:45 pm
#4
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Adelaide, South Australia
Programs: QFF Silver, Qantas Club, Hyatt Gold Passport - Platinum, Mlife - Gold, Hilton - Gold
Posts: 19
I have the Eagle Creek AWD Tarmac 22 and use it as my cabin bag. I have done 30 odd flights (domestic and international) since I got it and it is fantastic.
I am very interested in the 28 that you have found on sale. Could you post a link as I would consider also getting the larger bag
cheers
I am very interested in the 28 that you have found on sale. Could you post a link as I would consider also getting the larger bag
cheers
Mar 25, 2015, 9:38 am
#5
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 9
Mar 31, 2015, 5:38 pm
#6
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 267
Apr 1, 2015, 8:52 am
#7
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Central Mass
Programs: Independent
Posts: 4,829
How is the capacity of this? I looked at the Morpheus, but the way that bag worked the top (soft part) was a little bit small in order to accompany the second pack fitting over it. Looking at the pictures, it almost looks like this essentially the same bag, but without the front pack.
Apr 1, 2015, 11:45 am
#8
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 1,263
Just picked up an AWD25 for $149 from STP after coupon code...I need a good checkable bag that I can navigate around crowded cities with ease. Too bad the 28 would probably incur oversize bag fees.
Also, I checked the 25 out in-person at REI and it is a very nice bag, even better under $150.
Also, I checked the 25 out in-person at REI and it is a very nice bag, even better under $150.
Apr 1, 2015, 8:42 pm
#9
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 267
Just picked up an AWD25 for $149 from STP after coupon code...I need a good checkable bag that I can navigate around crowded cities with ease. Too bad the 28 would probably incur oversize bag fees.
Also, I checked the 25 out in-person at REI and it is a very nice bag, even better under $150.
Also, I checked the 25 out in-person at REI and it is a very nice bag, even better under $150.
Good to see you got a great deal; STP prices can be unbeatable.