Replacement for Pathfinder
Mar 16, 2011 | 3:49 am
#1
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Replacement for Pathfinder
I've had a Pathfinder 24" trolley for over 10 yrs now and the wear and tear is finally starting to show. The thing was built like a tank.
Looks like Pathfinder went bankrupt several years ago and I really haven't seen anything nearly comparable in terms of build quality.
Does anybody have any recommendations for a replacement? Rimowa looks to have a nice hardsided product but are there any others out there that are good?
Looks like Pathfinder went bankrupt several years ago and I really haven't seen anything nearly comparable in terms of build quality.
Does anybody have any recommendations for a replacement? Rimowa looks to have a nice hardsided product but are there any others out there that are good?
Mar 21, 2011 | 5:20 pm
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Many folks here - me included - would go for Briggs & Riley as a general rule. But I don't know what a pathfinder is or if B&R have a suitable replacement for what you have in mind.
Maybe worth looking at B&R.
Maybe worth looking at B&R.
Mar 21, 2011 | 10:12 pm
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Does B&R make a hard side bag? I think the OP wants that.
Mar 27, 2011 | 9:47 am
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While I concur with your B&R recommendation the OP seems to be looking for hard-sided. I don't know those and B&R don't make those, so I'd let someone else answer.
Mar 28, 2011 | 1:09 am
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Apologies for not being detailed on the original post. I'm actually open to hard-sided or soft-sided. The Pathfinder I'm looking to replace was a soft-sided piece.
Will check out B&R. Any other worthwhile brands to look out for?
For those with Rimowa luggage - How have they held up? Are they worth the money?
Will check out B&R. Any other worthwhile brands to look out for?
For those with Rimowa luggage - How have they held up? Are they worth the money?
Mar 28, 2011 | 4:41 am
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24" is a very useful size, but now is the time to reflect on your own experience and consider if you'd prefer a different size. I find it useful to have two sizes: 24" and 26". For air travel, you don't want anything bigger.