Rimowa vs. Tumi 22 inch Carry-on? Packing issue!
Sep 12, 2013, 9:07 pm
#1
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Join Date: Jan 2011
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Rimowa vs. Tumi 22 inch Carry-on? Packing issue!
Is this possible to pack one or more suits in a Rimowa. (I know one can in the Tumi).
If so, what's the best way given that there are no hangers that I'm aware of.
I'm leaning to a Rimowa Hybrid 22" Carry-on over the Tumi (expandable) carry-on but am concerned about relative size and functionality.
Do any of you have a view point that might be useful for me to know before I make a purchase?
Thanks in advance.
If so, what's the best way given that there are no hangers that I'm aware of.
I'm leaning to a Rimowa Hybrid 22" Carry-on over the Tumi (expandable) carry-on but am concerned about relative size and functionality.
Do any of you have a view point that might be useful for me to know before I make a purchase?
Thanks in advance.
Sep 13, 2013, 1:12 am
#2
Join Date: Jul 2011
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One suit; definitely. Two suits; yes, but you'll have to give something else up. I can do a trip for a week in winter quite comfortably which is half leisure, half business, with enough warm clothes for both.
Take a look at the sticky with the packing tips at the top of the forum. I use the 'bundle' method (lay trousers in first, then other things, then jacket and fold the trousers over). I also find packing cubes super-useful.
Good luck!
Take a look at the sticky with the packing tips at the top of the forum. I use the 'bundle' method (lay trousers in first, then other things, then jacket and fold the trousers over). I also find packing cubes super-useful.
Good luck!
Sep 13, 2013, 10:04 am
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Berlin and Buggenhagen, Germany
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Is this possible to pack one or more suits in a Rimowa. (I know one can in the Tumi).
If so, what's the best way given that there are no hangers that I'm aware of.
I'm leaning to a Rimowa Hybrid 22" Carry-on over the Tumi (expandable) carry-on but am concerned about relative size and functionality.
Do any of you have a view point that might be useful for me to know before I make a purchase?
Thanks in advance.
If so, what's the best way given that there are no hangers that I'm aware of.
I'm leaning to a Rimowa Hybrid 22" Carry-on over the Tumi (expandable) carry-on but am concerned about relative size and functionality.
Do any of you have a view point that might be useful for me to know before I make a purchase?
Thanks in advance.
As for sheer volume, both bags will take two suits easily. If you have very large shoulders it is good to use the bag with the longer long side because you need that room for the shoulders if you use the "normal" technique. If you use the video technique you are folding the suit in half anyway, so the shoulder should be fine.
Till
Sep 13, 2013, 2:35 pm
#4
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,305
Yes, it can be done. It might be helpful for you to share your suit size with us.
A suit or two, yes. Folding the jacket inside out, it has worked for me for many decades using RImowa luggage cases.
But I tend to wear one in Business, and carry the other folded inside-out in the case. No need to change: I just head straight to the office, or whomever I'm seeing.
The Rimowa Hybrid pockets are great for small items, and papers. Convenience or not, I don't place a laptop or tablet in them, as they offer little protection from anything striking the case.
Other considerations:
1. ) The number of Shirts, and ties, depend on how you package them.
2.) Shoes, boots, etc.
3.) Business related items.
4.) Season.
A suit or two, yes. Folding the jacket inside out, it has worked for me for many decades using RImowa luggage cases.
But I tend to wear one in Business, and carry the other folded inside-out in the case. No need to change: I just head straight to the office, or whomever I'm seeing.
The Rimowa Hybrid pockets are great for small items, and papers. Convenience or not, I don't place a laptop or tablet in them, as they offer little protection from anything striking the case.
Other considerations:
1. ) The number of Shirts, and ties, depend on how you package them.
2.) Shoes, boots, etc.
3.) Business related items.
4.) Season.