New Kirkland/Costco 22in SoftSide 2-wheel
Sep 12, 2017, 9:36 am
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New Kirkland/Costco 22in SoftSide 2-wheel
For those of you waiting for a new Kirkland 22in Carry-on that is NOT a spinner, Costco just listed their new suitcase here: https://www.costco.com/Kirkland-Sign...100368877.html
It's $99.99 + $9.99 Shipping, weighs 8.8lbs and includes a built in (non-removable) suiter, RFID pockets and a laundry bag. It also includes a 10 year warranty plus Costco's no hassle return policy. While it's not a B&R, I've always had good luck with Costco suitcases.
It's $99.99 + $9.99 Shipping, weighs 8.8lbs and includes a built in (non-removable) suiter, RFID pockets and a laundry bag. It also includes a 10 year warranty plus Costco's no hassle return policy. While it's not a B&R, I've always had good luck with Costco suitcases.
Sep 13, 2017, 11:55 am
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Sep 21, 2017, 11:18 pm
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I have one of the older 2 wheel version that the handle has been sticking badly for the last year or so. I bought one of the 4 wheel models, and it's ok for my 4 year kid (who likes to lay on top of it and roll from one side of the room to the other), but a little small for me.
I think I'll be taking back the sticking handle one as soon as I get back to the US. Hopefully they still have them.
The wheels look nice on this one.
I think I'll be taking back the sticking handle one as soon as I get back to the US. Hopefully they still have them.
The wheels look nice on this one.
Sep 23, 2017, 2:59 pm
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So durable, outlasted 3 or more of my other luggages in the meantime, despite the fact that I used the Costco one the most often (by a long shot)! However, it is a tad bigger and much heavier than I would like. So...
Same here.
If the two wheeler shows up in store, I may pick one up as a back up/higher capacity/expandable option and finally retire my 15+ year old one. But still not convinced myself that I want to retire the still-working bag (had the same “argument” with myself for the last few iterations!).
Oct 6, 2017, 4:34 pm
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It's not the same Kirkland bag that they sold just a few months ago. I have one of those. At least in the pictures, the wheels look cheaper / flimsier. The rest of the bag is definitely not the same.
No idea if the new one is as good as the old one (which was a steal of a deal), but it's definitely not the same bag.
No idea if the new one is as good as the old one (which was a steal of a deal), but it's definitely not the same bag.
Oct 8, 2017, 1:57 pm
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I have received it. I love it! It's everything you need and nothing you don't. Sensible but with all the bells and whistles. The Toyota Avalon of carry ons. I carried it on internationally on my first try. Expandable! Great. But, I never saw the older model, and I'm a bit of a newbie with all this. YMMV.