Originally Posted by
SaigonCyclo
You must have an old EC wheeled duffel. Their Cloudstream 22" weighs just over 6lbs and none of their 22's weigh more than 8lbs.
A few years old, 32". Good piece of luggage, just too heavy.
Even 6-8 pounds for a carry-on bag is too much when travelling on intra-Europe/Asia carriers where the carry-on can be subject to weight restrictions. I'm always carrying books or wood or rocks, so the weight adds up quickly. Unfortunately, should problems make wheels or a proper hip belt an absolute necessity.