Luggage suggestion for frequent business travel
Nov 23, 2010, 7:19 am
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All of my bags are Tumi, but that said I do not think I would purchase Tumi now. Why, many reasons:
1) Price at one time I believed you got a premium product at a fair if not high price. But since I was breaking luggage on a regular basis I tried Tumi and never looked back. But, the prices have gone up quite a bit and I am no longer so sure.
2) Competition back in the day I started buying Tumi the quality of the competition was not what it is today. Now there are many excellent competitors out there that do not have such a high price point.
3) Warranty no longer lifetime bad idea for a premium product.
I just checked my closet and I have 8 pieces the oldest over 20 years. So I have been happy long term customer. The last piece I purchased was over 5 years ago, the stuff just lasts. The only Tumi purchase I ever made that I was not happy with was the suitor with wheels. Just too large bulky and heavy, so that one gets pushed to the back of the closet. I have had both of my suit bags modified so that when open both sides can be hooked to the rail in a closet. This makes them much more functional.
1) Price at one time I believed you got a premium product at a fair if not high price. But since I was breaking luggage on a regular basis I tried Tumi and never looked back. But, the prices have gone up quite a bit and I am no longer so sure.
2) Competition back in the day I started buying Tumi the quality of the competition was not what it is today. Now there are many excellent competitors out there that do not have such a high price point.
3) Warranty no longer lifetime bad idea for a premium product.
I just checked my closet and I have 8 pieces the oldest over 20 years. So I have been happy long term customer. The last piece I purchased was over 5 years ago, the stuff just lasts. The only Tumi purchase I ever made that I was not happy with was the suitor with wheels. Just too large bulky and heavy, so that one gets pushed to the back of the closet. I have had both of my suit bags modified so that when open both sides can be hooked to the rail in a closet. This makes them much more functional.
Nov 23, 2010, 7:45 am
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As a note, Briggs & Riley have come out with two new lines; Transcend and BRX. Both are lighter than their standard Baseline Bags. Both have the same unlimited lifetime warranty, including against damage. I have the BRX 19 inch toller and likenit a lot. It is a great carryon if not overstuffed.
As a note, Briggs & Riley have come out with two new lines; Transcend and BRX. Both are lighter than their standard Baseline Bags. Both have the same unlimited lifetime warranty, including against damage. I have the BRX 19 inch toller and likenit a lot. It is a great carryon if not overstuffed.
Nov 24, 2010, 12:49 pm
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I think the best business bag on the market is the Redoxx Air Boss.
See: www.redoxx.com
See: www.redoxx.com
Nov 28, 2010, 7:44 am
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I think the best business bag on the market is the Redoxx Air Boss.
See: www.redoxx.com
See: www.redoxx.com
On the other hand, if your client is a silicon valley high-tech company where its millionaire founders wear jeans and flip-flops, then it would be MOST appropriate.
I, actually considered the light-weight Redoxx Air Boss bag, but was unable to justify the purchase as most clients prefer a suit & tie business image, so I would not get enough use of this bag (aside from adventure trips). Now, if Redoxx releases a black executive version that would not look out of place in an executive environment, I'd buy it.
In the end, I purchased the discontinued Briggs & Riley 235X precisely because it would fit in perfectly in both of the extreme business environments (suits/jeans). The down side of the BR235X is that it's heavier than I would prefer.
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Nov 28, 2010, 9:44 pm
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I would have to disagree with your blanket "business bag" opinion, as that would be subject to the type of business you work in. If you work in a business suit executive environment where clients place a high value on corporate image, then the Redoxx Air Boss would most definitely NOT be appropriate as a business bag.
On the other hand, if your client is a silicon valley high-tech company where its millionaire founders wear jeans and flip-flops, then it would be MOST appropriate.
I, actually considered the light-weight Redoxx Air Boss bag, but was unable to justify the purchase as most clients prefer a suit & tie business image, so I would not get enough use of this bag (aside from adventure trips). Now, if Redoxx releases a black executive version that would not look out of place in an executive environment, I'd buy it.
In the end, I purchased the discontinued Briggs & Riley 235X precisely because it would fit in perfectly in both of the extreme business environments (suits/jeans). The down side of the BR235X is that it's heavier than I would prefer.
On the other hand, if your client is a silicon valley high-tech company where its millionaire founders wear jeans and flip-flops, then it would be MOST appropriate.
I, actually considered the light-weight Redoxx Air Boss bag, but was unable to justify the purchase as most clients prefer a suit & tie business image, so I would not get enough use of this bag (aside from adventure trips). Now, if Redoxx releases a black executive version that would not look out of place in an executive environment, I'd buy it.
In the end, I purchased the discontinued Briggs & Riley 235X precisely because it would fit in perfectly in both of the extreme business environments (suits/jeans). The down side of the BR235X is that it's heavier than I would prefer.
Nov 30, 2010, 1:41 am
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Hi,fellas. I wanna buy a nice luggage too. Now I'm looking into this Oakley 25 Gallon Tank Luggage. What ya think? Is it nice stuff to go with?
Nov 30, 2010, 3:12 pm
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I don't know about this one. Oakley always was an optics company to me, then it moved into general fashion ... I would not trust them as a luggage company. Call me old fashioned but if I wanted bags/luggage, I would buy it from a luggage company like Travelpro, Samsonite, etc ...
Dec 1, 2010, 8:29 am
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There is a Tumi outlet store in San Marcos, Texas (Between San Antonio and Austin on IH-35) I just picked up a Tumi bag there for about 50% retail price. You still get the full warranty.