Originally Posted by
Stanley Chan
I always go for quality carry-on luggage even if I have to pay extra for it because budget carry-on luggage can wear out in no time. Try to consider quality especially if you will be traveling often. Brands like Samsonite and Briggs & Riley offer quality products.
What on earth are you doing that wears it out quickly?
I've never quite understood (other than the social display of wealth aspect, which I understand completely
) why people would spend so much on carry on bags when they are generally put through very light use.
I had a generic mystery brand carry on that lasted 10+ years & went all over the world for NZ$45. When I was forced to check it once (thanks, AA!) and it was subsequently destroyed (thanks, AA!)
, which has so far proven excellent. Only thing I would change would be, as several people have mentioned,
so it can double as a backpack.