International carryons: Which Tumi vs B&R? (Or do I even need one?)
Apr 13, 2012, 1:58 pm
#31
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The original Salsa Air includes the side handle and backing plate, and the small black feet.
The Salsa Ultralight is missing those items. It is hard to believe perhaps, that the absence of those items reduces the weight that much, but there you have it.
The features that I do like on this case is the slick surface ( easy to load in and out of overheads ), the light mesh divisions with the zippers ( easier to open than our other case framed mesh dividers ), and the multi-rollers. And as mentioned before, the side handle.
On my recent LH flights, the Salsa Air case handled business papers, an Asus eee Transformer tablet, and personal items for 4 days easily. If I had my way, I would revert back to the pull handle with two-poles, rather than the weightsaving single. Perhaps Rimowa has considered that for the future to replace the Deluxe someday.
I think you will enjoy either choice, Jacki.
The Salsa Ultralight is missing those items. It is hard to believe perhaps, that the absence of those items reduces the weight that much, but there you have it.
The features that I do like on this case is the slick surface ( easy to load in and out of overheads ), the light mesh divisions with the zippers ( easier to open than our other case framed mesh dividers ), and the multi-rollers. And as mentioned before, the side handle.
On my recent LH flights, the Salsa Air case handled business papers, an Asus eee Transformer tablet, and personal items for 4 days easily. If I had my way, I would revert back to the pull handle with two-poles, rather than the weightsaving single. Perhaps Rimowa has considered that for the future to replace the Deluxe someday.
I think you will enjoy either choice, Jacki.
Apr 15, 2012, 11:46 pm
#32
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It's been suggested that the plastic on the ultralight is also slightly thinner. That's where the pound came from. I have no way to know if it's true.
I need to make up my mind soon. I'm going to get one or the other for this trip to Paris - I just need to decide which. Max weight saving, or some nice extra features? Decisions, decisions...
Apr 17, 2012, 12:21 am
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Gotta decide in the next day or two. But factors may have made my mind up for me - it seems like in most places the ultralight has replaced the regular Salsa Air in most outlets. So the ultralight may be the only one I can get....
Apr 17, 2012, 2:02 pm
#34
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I think thin wall or thin mil polycarbonate may have a slight advantage in reducing weight for carry-on cases.
Yes, there were comments made at one of the Rimowa stores, but nothing really I could notice in touch or pulling on the two cases. The backing plate prevents any handle from bending the polycarbonate. It would not present a problem for carry-on, but it might for checked luggage.
Jacki, I just picked up a snap-on keyboard for the Asus Tablet, which in effect make the tablet a laptop, although a thin one. That and other items to consider packing would add more weight to my carry-on than worrying about the case wall mil thickness.
If I were you I would purchase your choice of Salsa cases, and start packing trials. See what works, and what you can do without to curb weight, or put into your checked luggage.
Yes, there were comments made at one of the Rimowa stores, but nothing really I could notice in touch or pulling on the two cases. The backing plate prevents any handle from bending the polycarbonate. It would not present a problem for carry-on, but it might for checked luggage.
Jacki, I just picked up a snap-on keyboard for the Asus Tablet, which in effect make the tablet a laptop, although a thin one. That and other items to consider packing would add more weight to my carry-on than worrying about the case wall mil thickness.
If I were you I would purchase your choice of Salsa cases, and start packing trials. See what works, and what you can do without to curb weight, or put into your checked luggage.
Apr 17, 2012, 2:20 pm
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If you're planning on flying Ryanair, bear in mind its size limits are a bit smaller than other airlines, in particular the depth which is limited to 20cm.
Apr 17, 2012, 11:10 pm
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Apr 18, 2012, 1:20 am
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Hallo Jacki !
Looking at the date this morning, it appears a bit late to purchase your luggage by mail. Your flight deadline of 29.04.2012 is very close.
I am not sure where you reside, but if there is a Rimowa store near you, I think it time to go try the selections, and make your decision.
Stifle, thank you again for the Ryanair 20 cm case information. I now add it thusly, to the many reasons to avoid that dodgy carrier at all costs.
Looking at the date this morning, it appears a bit late to purchase your luggage by mail. Your flight deadline of 29.04.2012 is very close.
I am not sure where you reside, but if there is a Rimowa store near you, I think it time to go try the selections, and make your decision.
Stifle, thank you again for the Ryanair 20 cm case information. I now add it thusly, to the many reasons to avoid that dodgy carrier at all costs.
Apr 18, 2012, 12:46 pm
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I'm sure I'll be happy with it, but I really would have liked to see and touch both side by side.
Apr 20, 2012, 2:34 am
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Carry On luggage
We would highly reccomend a Tumi suitcase, they look smart & they are hard-wearing. The after sales service is also excellent, in case you encounter any problems.
If you are travelling Ryanair, you may wish to consider one of these pieces:
http://www.caseluggage.com/l1-luggag...-carry-on.html
If you are travelling Ryanair, you may wish to consider one of these pieces:
http://www.caseluggage.com/l1-luggag...-carry-on.html