Originally Posted by publicmsu
I check my bag when it's too large to be taken on as carryon. I've got a nice big garment bag for big trips, and then my carryon that fits in wheels first in all overhead compartments. Just all depends on how large of a bag.
Same here....
I ruined my shoulders carrying my bags for years. At one point, I could not even lift my computer bag into overhead.
So I use a Tumi rolling garment bag and trust my underwear to the baggage handling Gods.