Somewhat OT: BA cabin size 4-wheel bag available in London?
Jan 14, 2010, 1:13 pm
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Harrods and Selfridges have large luggage depts stocking luxury and unusual brands along with the cheaper stuff. It may be worth dropping by if only to get a few ideas, and compare various models (I agree with the weight issue, BTW.)
Also the sales are on (and Harrods has a 10% off weekend for Harrods cardholders this Saturday and Sunday!)
Also the sales are on (and Harrods has a 10% off weekend for Harrods cardholders this Saturday and Sunday!)
Originally Posted by galleyslave
Just a thought, some of the crew have Travelpro cabin bags not sure if any of theirs would be suitable
Jan 14, 2010, 1:18 pm
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The 21" Expandable Carry-On Spinner Suiter is looking quite suitable (no pun intended). Thank you very much! I'll ask around at some luggage shops in London. The only issue is its weight - 4.5kg. It might well be impossible to find a very light semi-rigid spinner case.
Jan 14, 2010, 1:28 pm
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Other than going to a much smaller spinner tote (some here) weighing anywhere from 2-3kg I would tend to agree.
Jan 14, 2010, 1:35 pm
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++Quote---- Originally Posted by London Dude
Tumi also makes great lightweight cases under the Voyageur brand. I saw and played with this model at Harrods back in July:
http://uk.tumi.com/product/product-d...ms=lightweight
It's an extremely light Tumi quality item and almost bought it for 40% off at the July sales, but decided not to because they only had it in red, which I didn't like. ...../Quote++ (still working on figuring out the quote/reply system here
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I love all my Tumi's! They last forever.** I love all my Rimowa's even more. They last forever, too.** They are truly well worth the price when you travel a bit. The only luggage I travel with anymore (when I quote Olympia Dukakis from Steel Magnolias "I love you more than my luggage" you can bank that it's pretty serious love!
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**Until T5 automated luggage gets hold of it. Crushed, gouged & killed my brand new, first-time-ever-used gigantor Rimowa 4 wheel spinner. It came off the baggage carousel in a body bag.**
Tumi also makes great lightweight cases under the Voyageur brand. I saw and played with this model at Harrods back in July:
http://uk.tumi.com/product/product-d...ms=lightweight
It's an extremely light Tumi quality item and almost bought it for 40% off at the July sales, but decided not to because they only had it in red, which I didn't like. ...../Quote++ (still working on figuring out the quote/reply system here
)I love all my Tumi's! They last forever.** I love all my Rimowa's even more. They last forever, too.** They are truly well worth the price when you travel a bit. The only luggage I travel with anymore (when I quote Olympia Dukakis from Steel Magnolias "I love you more than my luggage" you can bank that it's pretty serious love!
).**Until T5 automated luggage gets hold of it. Crushed, gouged & killed my brand new, first-time-ever-used gigantor Rimowa 4 wheel spinner. It came off the baggage carousel in a body bag.**
Jan 14, 2010, 1:47 pm
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I've got the 22" version of this. The picture shows a larger version, but you can clearly see the pockets in this website. Bit over your 3.5kg weight limit though.
Has great front pockets - a shallow-ish one that is perfect for the liquids bag, passport, book, and a full length one perfect for the laptop between security and the lounge, or papers that you want handy.
It *just* fits in the frame for hand baggage, and can be expanded for the hold for those "oops I went shopping" moments!
Has great front pockets - a shallow-ish one that is perfect for the liquids bag, passport, book, and a full length one perfect for the laptop between security and the lounge, or papers that you want handy.
It *just* fits in the frame for hand baggage, and can be expanded for the hold for those "oops I went shopping" moments!
Jan 14, 2010, 2:15 pm
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I've got the 22" version of this. The picture shows a larger version, but you can clearly see the pockets in this website. Bit over your 3.5kg weight limit though.
Has great front pockets - a shallow-ish one that is perfect for the liquids bag, passport, book, and a full length one perfect for the laptop between security and the lounge, or papers that you want handy.
It *just* fits in the frame for hand baggage, and can be expanded for the hold for those "oops I went shopping" moments!
Has great front pockets - a shallow-ish one that is perfect for the liquids bag, passport, book, and a full length one perfect for the laptop between security and the lounge, or papers that you want handy.
It *just* fits in the frame for hand baggage, and can be expanded for the hold for those "oops I went shopping" moments!
Jan 14, 2010, 5:15 pm
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22in is right on the BA size limit, but bigger than many European and Asian cabin bag limits. Not sure if that's particularly relevant to your travel patterns.
22in is right on the BA size limit, but bigger than many European and Asian cabin bag limits. Not sure if that's particularly relevant to your travel patterns.
Jan 14, 2010, 7:01 pm
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Got a couple of Rimowa Topaz cases but they stay in the cupboard and I use my samsonite f-lite. Think the aluminium ones are overly flashy.... reading this thready has made my consider bringing out the spinner for a check in case.
Tumi all the way for carry on. Don't look flashy and the material is extremely tough. Mine looks like new, bar the wheels.
Tumi all the way for carry on. Don't look flashy and the material is extremely tough. Mine looks like new, bar the wheels.
Jan 15, 2010, 2:32 am
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Jan 15, 2010, 3:57 am
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The one I have meets all of the OP's criteria except for 4 wheels but is also expandable.
Jan 15, 2010, 8:31 am
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I have a Samsonite 55 Spinner purchased at the Rolling Luggage store ate T4 a few years ago.
It has 4 wheels (how did I ever cope with 2!), exapandable, strong soft material and sturdy handle, TSA combinatin lock attached to side of case, meets carry on size limit, lots of well thought out pickets, separate compartments, very stylish looking and lightweight.
It cost me £140 a few years ago but it's worth every penny.
It has 4 wheels (how did I ever cope with 2!), exapandable, strong soft material and sturdy handle, TSA combinatin lock attached to side of case, meets carry on size limit, lots of well thought out pickets, separate compartments, very stylish looking and lightweight.
It cost me £140 a few years ago but it's worth every penny.
Jan 15, 2010, 3:22 pm
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Jan 19, 2010, 4:10 pm
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I popped into Harrods today to see what they have.
The only soft case with 4 wheels that was light enough was a Delsey Fiber Lite at 2.9kg. The case itself was a little small (32 litres I think), which is the only reason why I haven't quite bought it yet, but it looked good enough.
If I can't find something a little larger, I think I'll go for this one.
The only soft case with 4 wheels that was light enough was a Delsey Fiber Lite at 2.9kg. The case itself was a little small (32 litres I think), which is the only reason why I haven't quite bought it yet, but it looked good enough.
If I can't find something a little larger, I think I'll go for this one.