Two-Wheeled Carry-on/Rollaboard Recs
#16
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Tumi still has the two-wheeled international carry-on available on their website (on sale)...who knows how many are left, though.
Tumi International Two-wheeled
Tumi International Two-wheeled
And the link you posted says there is only 1 available...so if anyone wants it, act quickly!
ETA: and now it shows "out of stock"
Last edited by ikwia; Mar 14, 2021 at 1:12 pm
#17
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#18
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Hope someone here got the last one(s)...I am not in the market, so I'm definitely not the culprit.
There's always ebay...(for the Kirkland model too).
#19
formerly wchinchen
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Any recs for a two-wheeled carry-on? Random list of considerations below.
1. Love the concept of the B&R Domestic Carry-On Two Wheel. I grabbed on one Amazon last year when they were half off. I sent it back when I realized the suiter in the lid wasn’t removable and ate up a ton of space. If it was missing that one feature, it would be the perfect bag. I don’t carry suits or clothes on hangers on any trip.
2. No 4-wheel swivels. No auxiliary batteries, smart features, etc.
3. Prefer soft side, but hard side is acceptable. 90% of my travel is road warrior in and out of hotels. 80-100 nights per year, less than 10 flights.
4. Tumi only sells 4-wheeled bags.
5. A warranty would be nice if the price point is higher. For the last 8 years, my method has been to purchase an entry level Samsonite at an outlet and discard it when the wheel/zipper fails. I’ve gone through 4-5 bags.
Edit: thoughts on the B&R Commuter series?
1. Love the concept of the B&R Domestic Carry-On Two Wheel. I grabbed on one Amazon last year when they were half off. I sent it back when I realized the suiter in the lid wasn’t removable and ate up a ton of space. If it was missing that one feature, it would be the perfect bag. I don’t carry suits or clothes on hangers on any trip.
2. No 4-wheel swivels. No auxiliary batteries, smart features, etc.
3. Prefer soft side, but hard side is acceptable. 90% of my travel is road warrior in and out of hotels. 80-100 nights per year, less than 10 flights.
4. Tumi only sells 4-wheeled bags.
5. A warranty would be nice if the price point is higher. For the last 8 years, my method has been to purchase an entry level Samsonite at an outlet and discard it when the wheel/zipper fails. I’ve gone through 4-5 bags.
Edit: thoughts on the B&R Commuter series?
The CrewExpert has a 5 year warranty, and does have a
Last edited by HaleiwaFlyer; Mar 16, 2021 at 3:17 pm
#20
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Have you checked out TravelPro Crew Expert or their Platinum line - two wheeled options. I currently use the TravelPro Crew Expert (larger of the two versions) and the B&R Domestic Baseline, and hands down, I gravitate using the TravelPro for all of my trips.
The CrewExpert has a 5 year warranty, and does have a non-removable suiter. The platinum line has a lifetime warranty. Both don't meet all of your criteria, but would recommend looking into them.
The CrewExpert has a 5 year warranty, and does have a non-removable suiter. The platinum line has a lifetime warranty. Both don't meet all of your criteria, but would recommend looking into them.
Also, the smaller version makes no mention of a suiter at all, and the larger says the suiter is removable...is that a typo in your post?
Those pockets on the front (the laptop pocket) also look like wasted space if you use a separate laptop bag (as I do), especially if they're padded. What good uses have you found for those?
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#21
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Have you checked out TravelPro Crew Expert or their Platinum line - two wheeled options. I currently use the TravelPro Crew Expert (larger of the two versions) and the B&R Domestic Baseline, and hands down, I gravitate using the TravelPro for all of my trips.
The CrewExpert has a 5 year warranty, and does have a non-removable suiter. The platinum line has a lifetime warranty. Both don't meet all of your criteria, but would recommend looking into them.
The CrewExpert has a 5 year warranty, and does have a non-removable suiter. The platinum line has a lifetime warranty. Both don't meet all of your criteria, but would recommend looking into them.
#22
Join Date: Aug 2019
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I have the B&R two wheeled international roller board too and love it. The compression close is much better than I imagined it would be. It also has more internal volume than the domestic version. Although you have to be careful over the years I have found that many of the dimensions posted on the B&R website are not necessarily a reflection of reality.
#23
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Cons of the Crew Expert: 5 year hassle free warranty, and no compression mechanism like B&R.
I would recommend give it a try, and see what you think.
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#24
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As I go from Hawaii to the Pacific NW quite often, the Crew Expert has an easier large/front pocket to stuff and take out a jacket from. The Crew Expert handle is bit more robust to place a heavy messenger bag on. The B&R handle has more flex due to the size of the rectangular tubes. As my messenger bag is quite heavy, the B&R handle flexes during airport walking versus the Crew Expert. The Crew Expert is built more like a tank. I haven't actually touched the back pocket, nor used it.
Cons of the Crew Expert: 5 year warranty, and no compression mechanism like B&R.
I would recommend give it a try, and see what you think.
Cons of the Crew Expert: 5 year warranty, and no compression mechanism like B&R.
I would recommend give it a try, and see what you think.
#25
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Thanks for this suggestion. The "max" looks like it may be large enough to attract attention at sizers (e.g., at the LAX escalators or even at the gate). What has been your experience?
Also, the smaller version makes no mention of a suiter at all, and the larger says the suiter is removable...is that a typo in your post?
Those pockets on the front (the laptop pocket) also look like wasted space if you use a separate laptop bag (as I do), especially if they're padded. What good uses have you found for those?
Also, the smaller version makes no mention of a suiter at all, and the larger says the suiter is removable...is that a typo in your post?
Those pockets on the front (the laptop pocket) also look like wasted space if you use a separate laptop bag (as I do), especially if they're padded. What good uses have you found for those?
I use the front pocket to quickly store or access jacket for winter travel, since I travel from Hawaii to cold climate quite often per month. I would recommend using it to access clothing or any other bigger items at a moment notice. Same as yourself, I have a messenger bag to store my electronics.
I bought the bag with similar requirements as the OP: two wheeled, didn't want a smart luggage (no batteries)/USB, and something bomb proof. I just wish they had a lifetime warranty on this product, versus five years, as I liked the aesthetics of the Crew Expert over the Platinum line.
#26
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I have seen a lot more of Luggageworks products being hauled around by crew lately too.
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#28
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I travel with the max, and never had to be placed into the sizer with Delta or AA. It will fit on Embraer EJ-175 with a shove. The fabric has held up with valets on Alaska Airlines, and shoving against the EJ-175 storage bins. My apologies, the suiter is removable and I misspoke.
#29
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I had to return the B&R 19" Commuter Series. Price, quality, ease of use were all phenomenal. It was just too small.
At home, I sleep with a queen-sized talalay latex pillow and it is the #1 item that ensures a good night's sleep on the road. It fit perfectly in my 24" bargain-basement Samsonite carry-on. I tried every way possible short of a vacuum bag to get it into the B&R.
Off to try something else. TravelPro and LuggageWorks look interesting. The Kirkland bag is worth looking into, but it's been discontinued. I'll have to get lucky on eBay for one of those.
At home, I sleep with a queen-sized talalay latex pillow and it is the #1 item that ensures a good night's sleep on the road. It fit perfectly in my 24" bargain-basement Samsonite carry-on. I tried every way possible short of a vacuum bag to get it into the B&R.
Off to try something else. TravelPro and LuggageWorks look interesting. The Kirkland bag is worth looking into, but it's been discontinued. I'll have to get lucky on eBay for one of those.
#30
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I have a 10 year old 2 wheel ebags rollaboard. the current model is slightly different. This thing is a tank, so my current standard is this plus the cabin zero backpack when I need to take a lot of bulky stuff like my ski helmet or dive equipment. I don't take suits anymore but if I need a jacket I use the one linked below. Thus no need for a suiter. That jacket never wrinkles....
https://www.ebags.com/luggage/wheele...RoCVbsQAvD_BwE
https://shop.bluffworks.com/products...xoCvkgQAvD_BwE
https://www.ebags.com/luggage/wheele...RoCVbsQAvD_BwE
https://shop.bluffworks.com/products...xoCvkgQAvD_BwE