Thoughts on Tumi international 19 degree aluminum?
Mar 27, 2018, 6:49 am
#1
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Thoughts on Tumi international 19 degree aluminum?
I'm looking for a new hard carry on, and the 19 degree aluminum has styling I really like. What are some thoughts on it, and what they look like after some use? I prefer the silver model as that looks like it'll wear better.
How about alternatives in the same price bracket (or lower would be welcome!)
How about alternatives in the same price bracket (or lower would be welcome!)
Mar 27, 2018, 8:48 pm
#2
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Here's a thread with some info. I have the 19 degree aluminum and love it. Let me know if you have any questions not covered in the other thread.
Tumi 19 degree vs Rimowa Topas got carry on
Tumi 19 degree vs Rimowa Topas got carry on
Mar 28, 2018, 11:27 am
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I bought the polycarb version of this bag as it is lighter, otherwise the bag is the same. If aluminum isn't a "must" the polycarbonate is still very sharp looking (although harder to find the stores). I can't speak to whether aluminum material is superior for a suitcase since my primary objective is to have a bag which is as light as possible while still having wheels... aluminum bags have never fit that criteria.
Mar 29, 2018, 12:38 am
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I bought the polycarb version of this bag as it is lighter, otherwise the bag is the same. If aluminum isn't a "must" the polycarbonate is still very sharp looking (although harder to find the stores). I can't speak to whether aluminum material is superior for a suitcase since my primary objective is to have a bag which is as light as possible while still having wheels... aluminum bags have never fit that criteria.
I also agree I really like the style of the bag so perhaps the polycarbonate is the best way to go for "bang for the buck."
The other decision to make is international vs continental? Most my flights are domestic.
Last edited by opticalserenity; Mar 29, 2018 at 5:02 am