Luggage advice
Oct 19, 2005 | 2:12 pm
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Luggage advice
I need a new carry-on bag and was wondering if anyone has any recommendations. I'm looking for something that can hold a suit, be carried on, and hold enough for 4 or so days. Cost is less important than the ability to hold 2 pair of pants, 4 shirts, two pairs of shoes and a sport coat.
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Oct 19, 2005 | 2:27 pm
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Originally Posted by mesadler
I need a new carry-on bag and was wondering if anyone has any recommendations. I'm looking for something that can hold a suit, be carried on, and hold enough for 4 or so days. Cost is less important than the ability to hold 2 pair of pants, 4 shirts, two pairs of shoes and a sport coat.
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They are inexpensive and the last FOREVER. They do come with a suiter so you can pack your suit that way.
Oct 19, 2005 | 2:31 pm
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Well this is a somewhat generic response, but I've found packing has more pull than the carry on size itself. So my suggestions is 2 gallon zip lock bags. You can get two-three pairs of pants into one, squeze out the air, and it takes less than half the space. It's basically the same effect as those expensive storage bags, but disposible. Once your basics are in those bags, you'll have enough room to lay your suit on top to prevent wrinkles.
Oct 19, 2005 | 2:38 pm
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Originally Posted by jopalenc
I like the Kirkland signature bags from Costco.
They are inexpensive and the last FOREVER. They do come with a suiter so you can pack your suit that way.
They are inexpensive and the last FOREVER. They do come with a suiter so you can pack your suit that way.
They make them in three sizes IIRC, and a couple of colors and very durable.
I actually wore out one of the smaller ones...after about 500,000 miles. I went out and bought a newer one, with several improvements over the old model. I still have and use the Costco computer bag made about seven years ago. Soft sided, same ballistic material, works great.
This thread is appropriate for Travelbuzz. This forum is for stuff that electricity goes through.
However, If you do a search in TravelBuzz you will find MANY, MANY luggage threads, like these:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=469717
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=469869
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=462388
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=445812
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=397508
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=409669
Last edited by redbeard911; Oct 19, 2005 at 2:48 pm
Oct 19, 2005 | 2:57 pm
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Oct 19, 2005 | 6:25 pm
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I have a TravelPro 20" rollaboard. It's great! I've found it fits in just about every overhead bin I've ever tried. Some 21" bags do as well. I'd not get one larger than 21" as other than the fact that it's rude to put a bag into the overhead sideways a larger bag also increases the likelyhood that you'll have to check it due to lack of room.
Oct 22, 2005 | 3:53 pm
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The last roll-aboard you will ever need to buy.
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250,000 flight crew can't be wrong.
Industrial strength
250,000 flight crew can't be wrong.
Oct 23, 2005 | 2:34 pm
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Tumi t3
I went through 8, yep thats eight, Orvis battenkill bags before i made the Tumi plunge.
My biggest thing was durability followed by something that i could easily recognize. I found a blue color for sale on their site and I've been VERY impressed. Its lasted a year already and I'm looking at a larger one.
http://www.tumi.com/travel_luggage/t...3+60046&Ne=600
My biggest thing was durability followed by something that i could easily recognize. I found a blue color for sale on their site and I've been VERY impressed. Its lasted a year already and I'm looking at a larger one.
http://www.tumi.com/travel_luggage/t...3+60046&Ne=600
Oct 23, 2005 | 3:06 pm
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I'm a big fan of Briggs and Riley luggage. (http://briggs-riley.com/index.asp) While they do cost a lot, they are damn near indistructable.....and their "simple as that" warrentee means that even if you *DO* find a way to destroy them, they will fix it free. I've lucked out and found a brief bag and 20" roll-aboard at a local "odd-lots" store for less than half of retail that are my constant travel companions... And bought a wheeled garment bag off of e-bay (new) for about 70% of retail.
Oct 23, 2005 | 10:08 pm
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I have a Costco Kirkland that was advertised as 22" when I bought it 10 or 12 years ago. On most UA narrowbodies (757s, 319s, 320s), I typically am NOT able to get the overhead storage door latched if I put it in wheels-first. Are the new 22" Kirklands better at letting the door be closed and latched?
Oct 24, 2005 | 2:09 pm
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Rolling duffel
I just bought a Travelpro rolling duffel.
Looks good.
Already showing damage, wear, rubbing, on MY FIRST TRIP!
Any experiences/opinions on rolling duffels that last? This is probably my fourth, of as many brands.
Looks good.
Already showing damage, wear, rubbing, on MY FIRST TRIP!
Any experiences/opinions on rolling duffels that last? This is probably my fourth, of as many brands.
Oct 24, 2005 | 7:49 pm
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Originally Posted by jmd001
I have a Costco Kirkland that was advertised as 22" when I bought it 10 or 12 years ago. On most UA narrowbodies (757s, 319s, 320s), I typically am NOT able to get the overhead storage door latched if I put it in wheels-first. Are the new 22" Kirklands better at letting the door be closed and latched?
I have not had any issue with my Kirkland - bought several months ago - marked as "new design". Has fit in all overheads - primarily 757 and 320 - will pay more atttention this week and revert with another comment.