Costco Kirland Signature Executive luggage question
Jan 19, 2010, 9:27 pm
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I could not return a 3 year old kirkland bag without a receipt or record in membership purchases. You could argue that what the hell, no one else sells a kirkland bag, but they wouldn't take it back. I originally paid cash while on a lunch break with one of my workmates, I could not remember which workmate it was (we go to costco all the time for lunch), therefore we couldn't find the record..
Jan 23, 2010, 2:12 pm
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This new 22" is more like 23"
At least that's what I saw with the measuring tape...
Mr. GLR just tried it out and it definitely did not fit wheels in or out on a UA 320 (would it matter if that was in F?). We were both otherwise very excited about it (long handle, toiletry bag, good experience with a larger Kirkland) and I was planning to get one myself after his trial trip, but now it's looking like it's headed back to Costco. He refuses to take chances with it getting checked for being oversized and I don't blame him. I was going to borrow it to go Berlin via MUC but no way do I want to tempt fate with LH agents in TXL, especially post 12/25/09.
It's such a shame they didn't do their home work and get the sizing right.
Mr. GLR just tried it out and it definitely did not fit wheels in or out on a UA 320 (would it matter if that was in F?). We were both otherwise very excited about it (long handle, toiletry bag, good experience with a larger Kirkland) and I was planning to get one myself after his trial trip, but now it's looking like it's headed back to Costco. He refuses to take chances with it getting checked for being oversized and I don't blame him. I was going to borrow it to go Berlin via MUC but no way do I want to tempt fate with LH agents in TXL, especially post 12/25/09.
It's such a shame they didn't do their home work and get the sizing right.
Jan 27, 2010, 7:15 pm
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It looks like the Zuca Slider would work though.
http://www.zuca.com/accessories/backpack.php
Jan 28, 2010, 10:39 am
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You can undo the back panel on a RedOxx Sun Chaser to fit over the handles as well.
Trying to get our hands on the Kirkland 22 inch bag to measure it. If it is too big, I won't even think of buying one.
Trying to get our hands on the Kirkland 22 inch bag to measure it. If it is too big, I won't even think of buying one.
Jan 30, 2010, 5:41 pm
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went to COSTCO today in Fort Worth
They had at least 6 of the 22 inch Kirkland bags at a price of $99. They had Tumi 22's at $199.
Measured one of the Kirkland 22's. Sure enough as reported above it was 23.5 inches if you include the wheels and the handle. The handle does not compress down at all.
I can't believe they misfired on this.
I measured the Tumi and it was just at 23 inches.
I'm still shopping.
Measured one of the Kirkland 22's. Sure enough as reported above it was 23.5 inches if you include the wheels and the handle. The handle does not compress down at all.
I can't believe they misfired on this.
I measured the Tumi and it was just at 23 inches.
I'm still shopping.
Feb 4, 2010, 7:28 pm
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Too Long!
I recently bought the new 22 inch.
I could not fit it wheels in or out on a Delta 737 the other day. It seems to be just a little bit too long.
Anyone else have any luck on any aircraft actually fitting this in wheels in/out?
Is this an issue with any Tumi 22 inchers? What about older versions of the kirkland bag?
Costco really dropped the ball on this, I would expect they will see a lot of returns.
I could not fit it wheels in or out on a Delta 737 the other day. It seems to be just a little bit too long.
Anyone else have any luck on any aircraft actually fitting this in wheels in/out?
Is this an issue with any Tumi 22 inchers? What about older versions of the kirkland bag?
Costco really dropped the ball on this, I would expect they will see a lot of returns.
Feb 4, 2010, 8:00 pm
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well yes
You are correct. The 22 inch Kirkland being sold now is too long. I looked at the 27 inch today and it is huge. Too big for me and way too heavy.
The price reduction leads me to think they know they have a problem.
The price reduction leads me to think they know they have a problem.
Feb 4, 2010, 8:41 pm
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Mar 1, 2010, 7:18 am
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There was an article in the most recent Costco Connection talking about their luggage. It was a pretty interesting read. Sorry but I do not have the link to the article online.
Mar 1, 2010, 7:53 am
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I was also very surprised that this slipped through the QA cracks. It's a great looking bag, but the dimensions, shape and bulk make it unacceptable for all overheads, except those found in the A380.
Mar 1, 2010, 8:08 am
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I spoke with a store employee about those carry on bags. They are getting returns due to the size.
I wonder if a new bag is in design.
I wonder if a new bag is in design.
Mar 1, 2010, 8:20 pm
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Interesting article. Most of it is about the construction and material of the bags, but a couple of factoids:
1) Costco bag is 1050d Cordura, "leading high-end competitor" 840d Cordura. The article claims that the 1050d Cordura is twice as durable as standard 1680d nylon.
2) Article claims the new bag is 11.5 lbs, a full pound lighter than the last model.
3) I'm not sure I would count on any redesign - the size is still listed as 22x14x9 and noted as conforming with carryon size.
By the way, as far as size goes I put mine right next to the last model and it did not appear to be at all longer, but it was on carpet so I suppose there could have been some difference absorbed in the rug.
1) Costco bag is 1050d Cordura, "leading high-end competitor" 840d Cordura. The article claims that the 1050d Cordura is twice as durable as standard 1680d nylon.
2) Article claims the new bag is 11.5 lbs, a full pound lighter than the last model.
3) I'm not sure I would count on any redesign - the size is still listed as 22x14x9 and noted as conforming with carryon size.
By the way, as far as size goes I put mine right next to the last model and it did not appear to be at all longer, but it was on carpet so I suppose there could have been some difference absorbed in the rug.
Mar 2, 2010, 12:13 am
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http://www.costcoconnection.com
If you want a specific month, you can munge the URL to force that one to display. Here's the permanent link to March's in case someone stumbles across this later and wants to read the article (it's on magazine page 58 but online reader page 73):
http://www.costcoconnection.com/connection/201003#pg73
Last edited by jackal; Mar 2, 2010 at 12:20 am
Mar 2, 2010, 8:30 am
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