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Old Dec 30, 2009, 2:04 pm
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MsTravelBug
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: ORD
Programs: UA 1K, AA EXP, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 62
When I need to travel "big," I use a rolling 30" inch Tumi duffle for both business and casual. The bottom half is a separate compartment, which is good for stowing heavy items like boots or segregating dirty laundry from clean clothes. When I need to carry suits, I pack them in a large EagleCreek packing folder and place it in the top compartment. They emerge with few wrinkles -- nothing that doesn't shake out after hanging them on the back of the door in a steamy bathroom.

I much prefer the duffle to my old 26" upright. The duffle weighs less and has greater capacity. It's also easier to handle and to wrestle into the trunk or backseat of my car.

I took a quick look at the Tumi site to see if I could find it, but didn't see the exact same bag that I have. I think it's from the T-Tech line. I bought it on sale at Bloomie's during a trip to NY a few years ago, and it's been one of my best luggage buys ever.
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