My Travelpro luggage keeps getting trashed when I'm forced to check it
Mar 18, 2006, 5:35 pm
#46
Join Date: May 2003
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Originally Posted by sbagdon
EGHADS! I could buy 4-5 TravelPro for that cost (if you shop around)!
Without a doubt, if what's inside is important to you, this is the way to go.
Then again, wonder if any of those are specifically sized to fit into the overhead of a CRJ...
Steve B.
Without a doubt, if what's inside is important to you, this is the way to go.
Then again, wonder if any of those are specifically sized to fit into the overhead of a CRJ...
Steve B.
I figured that I could go with a Travelpro or even another Hartmann and have it on its death bed in three years or I could go with something that is designed to last forever. Plus, I just really liked the looks of it!
Mar 19, 2006, 1:09 pm
#47
Join Date: Jan 2004
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FWIW, I wouldn't recommend some of the TUMI and Purdy Neat bags if you travel a bit in Europe; as a rule KL makes you weigh any rollaboard that you intend to carry on, and max weight fully loaded is 10 kg (22 lb); so a bag that weighs 16.7 lb empty isn't going to cut it unless you tend to pack styrofoam and eider down instead of clothes! Of course, 22" is a bit big for a rollaboard in Europe; I recommend the firing squad for those who take on anything bigger than 20" 
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That said, if you do check your bags, I have seen a lot of Purdy Neats that look like they've been to hell and back, so they're definitely durable.
.That said, if you do check your bags, I have seen a lot of Purdy Neats that look like they've been to hell and back, so they're definitely durable.
Mar 20, 2006, 2:12 pm
#48
Join Date: Jan 2004
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Does anyone know where to get/order TravelPro parts?
Five years ago I bought a Platinum II 20" Rollaboard (w/ suiter) and the telescoping handle finally went last month. I downloaded TP's parts .pdf and it looks like I need a P9001A replacement handle.
I figure I'd rather dump ~$30.00 for a new handle than drop $250.00+ for a new bag, as other than some surface wear (and the B.O. handle) it still works.
TIA.
Five years ago I bought a Platinum II 20" Rollaboard (w/ suiter) and the telescoping handle finally went last month. I downloaded TP's parts .pdf and it looks like I need a P9001A replacement handle.
I figure I'd rather dump ~$30.00 for a new handle than drop $250.00+ for a new bag, as other than some surface wear (and the B.O. handle) it still works.
TIA.
Mar 20, 2006, 11:27 pm
#49
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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Originally Posted by dmitzel
Does anyone know where to get/order TravelPro parts?
Five years ago I bought a Platinum II 20" Rollaboard (w/ suiter) and the telescoping handle finally went last month. I downloaded TP's parts .pdf and it looks like I need a P9001A replacement handle.
I figure I'd rather dump ~$30.00 for a new handle than drop $250.00+ for a new bag, as other than some surface wear (and the B.O. handle) it still works.
TIA.
Five years ago I bought a Platinum II 20" Rollaboard (w/ suiter) and the telescoping handle finally went last month. I downloaded TP's parts .pdf and it looks like I need a P9001A replacement handle.
I figure I'd rather dump ~$30.00 for a new handle than drop $250.00+ for a new bag, as other than some surface wear (and the B.O. handle) it still works.
TIA.
