I finally wore out my TravelPro 21" rollaboard. I looked at Briggs & Riley, but finally decided on a 19" Andiamo. It is 2" shorter and does not expand. (I don't pack suits inside any more.) Now my carry-on fits nose first into the overhead bins and takes up much less room.
When I need suits, I put the hangars into a lightweight garment bag and hang them over a carabiner (climbers tool) that fits over the luggage handle. One reason I picked the Andiamo is that it does not have a big button right in the middle of the handle that collapses it.
There is plenty of flat storage in the front. And, best of all, there is a pocket on the backside of the luggage that is accessible all the time. Luggage, briefcase, and suiter all balance perfectly and roll through airports and onto planes just fine.
Back pocket now contains my TSA 1-qt bag. At checkpoints that comes out and wallet, cell phone and glasses, etc., all go in. The reverse happens on the other side. Real slick. Back pocket is also a great place to put last minute and check-out receipts without having to unbundle and open anything.
I am looking at Rick Steve's 21" roll aboard because of its weight...7 lbs . However, I read a review that said the telescopic handle is too long for a short person to lug the bag comfortably. I'm 5'2". Can anyone comment on this bag? Is it well constructed and has adequate space for one week's travel?
Just got the Rick Steve's bag. The telescoping handle has a midway stop for a shorter handle. I'm 5'5" and that point is almost too short for me, but will work. Should be about perfect for you?
Navy blue and it is a nice intense dark navy. Everything looks well done. Time will tell.....
Incidentally, I ordered through www.bagsandbaggageusa.com. Best price I could find, although luggagepro and amazon and some others were close. The order shipped in a couple hours and got here 5 days later (including a weekend). I ordered the 5-piece set as I also wanted the convertible one for somebody else.
Anyone have experience with Ricardo Beverly Hills? I got the 28" Santa Cruz for $60 at Kohls. I haven't seen any reviews of it though.
My mother received a Ricardo BH suitcase set as a gift from her previous employer years ago. (I'm guessing at least 10). It's been her main luggage - and my borrowed one for that time. Nothing has gone wrong with it. No zipper problems or anything else.
In the last year and a half I've gotten a job that has sent me on approximately a dozen trips. So the 22" has seen a lot more abuse in it's later life than before. It still is holding up wonderfully!
Obviously this is an older model - and I've been surprised not to hear anything from anyone else about it.
I'm thinking of going to Kohls to check out the new ones. Thanks.
I have been through the gambit of bags, Tumi, Hartman, Travelpro, Delsey and the BEST bags I have that have taken a beating and always come through like champs are my Eddie Bauer bags from Target. I love these bags. They are durable, have easy slide zippers, are expandable, roll very smoothly. I just love them.
I have had a Tumi 22in bag for a long time, and it has broken on several occasions. I've probably put around 250k miles on it, and there are some things that I have liked, but overall I think the quality was overrated.
The last bag I purchased (late last year I believe) was the Victorinox Tourbach 22in expandable wheeled upright. This must be the sturdiest luggage I've owned thus far. Never have a problem with zippers or with the handle. Overall, very positive (albeit pricey) experience.
I've had no problems with ebags branded luggage. The warranty, looks, features, and price put it over brands like Victorinox and Tumi for me. (I don't understand the rising popularity of brands like Victorinox)
I've had no problems with ebags branded luggage. The warranty, looks, features, and price put it over brands like Victorinox and Tumi for me. (I don't understand the rising popularity of brands like Victorinox)
Because its got that "Swiss" sign. You ever heard about Swiss quality? Safe as a Swiss bank, precise as a Swiss watch, on time like the Swiss train...
Both look great and there are a ton of reviews for the Air Boss. It looks a bit more stylish than than the Sky Tain but if we're being practical, the back pack piece really would be a big plus. Has anyone got both or could recommend one over the other? Pretty expensive too - is there another way to purchase other than the Red Oxx website?
Thanks!
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HI there,
Both look great and there are a ton of reviews for the Air Boss. It looks a bit more stylish than than the Sky Tain but if we're being practical, the back pack piece really would be a big plus. Has anyone got both or could recommend one over the other? Pretty expensive too - is there another way to purchase other than the Red Oxx website?
Thanks!
I dont have both but with the Sky Train when you arent using the backpack straps they can be almost completely concealed within their cover. So it looks like they arent there. That gives a nice flexibility which you dont have with the Air Boss. The main difference other than the straps is that the Air boss had three sections and the Sky Train only two. I put clothes in a Eagle Creek folder in one section and shaving kit and whatever else, I can even fit my briefcase with computer inside within that other section of the Sky Train.
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Yet another vote for Briggs and Riley from a long time user. Their bags are very durable, and I haven't had to use their "No questions asked" warranty yet.
In particular, I am interested in the handle range. I find that anything below 40" high causes me a lot of back strain and becomes uncomfortable if I have to walk more than 1/2km.
Any suggestions for a carry on-- with a soft (not hard plastic) handle at least 40" high-- worthy of being checked and can withstand at least 5-6 international flights a month??
Victorinox????
A company using the Swiss name that exudes quality. I would have considered their bags Too bad their bags are Made in CHINA.
Would you buy a Swiss Army Knife made in China???
The idiots in this company are devaluing this companies reputation by doing this. They shoud be charging more $$$ and have it made in Switzerland.
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Don't buy Delsey! I use a Delsey bag for my checked bag (I have stuff the TSA doesn't allow in a carry on) and for the 2nd time American Airlines has replaced the bag with a new one as the bag was so badly knocked out of square in the luggage handling system that the locks and closure completely failed.
I likely would have lost all my stuff if I hadn't had a Magellans luggage strap around the darn thing!
Switched from TravelPro
