September 26, 20232 yr I don't travel all that much but enough that I've finally decided my rag-tag luggage options no longer serve my needs. I have a fancy Tumi hanging bag that looks great but is a monumental PITA to lug around for any great distance in the airport. I have a small carry-on, soft-sided, 2-wheel rolling bag that was a freebie from Orvis (or cheap, I can't remember) many years ago and I have an old-ass monogrammed Land's End rolling bag that had a zipper chewed off by the Jack Russell I had before this one so it's old. Time to upgrade. I think what I want is something with four wheels, is hard-sided and can be utilized as a carry-on OR a bag that is large enough that I don't feel stupid checking it if I don't want to deal with it -- or I'm 'smuggling' back Pliny the Elders from visits to see my son in Lake Tahoe in the next nine months. Willing to spend up to $500 so save your Tumi recommendations. I found this through the Googles last night: https://www.travelandleisure.com/style/travel-bags/best-luggage-brands?utm_source=googlepaid&utm_medium=con&utm_content=CjwKCAjw38SoBhB6EiwA8EQVLk9lvBEgIDIUb50GF7zn5OX4js4yEj2LWNPgojgTe5hrD_9HWBSPHxoCZ3EQAvD_BwE&utm_campaign=commerce-dd-Luggage_TravelAndLeisure_Desktop_CommSEM_DSA&utm_term=best luggage brands&gclid=CjwKCAjw38SoBhB6EiwA8EQVLk9lvBEgIDIUb50GF7zn5OX4js4yEj2LWNPgojgTe5hrD_9HWBSPHxoCZ3EQAvD_BwE#toc-best-overall-travelpro
September 26, 20232 yr https://www.macys.com/shop/product/walkabout-6-carry-on-expandable-hardside-spinner-created-for-macys?ID=14826214
September 26, 20232 yr Briggs and Riley. Lifetime warranty and durable as hell. I've used them (checked baggage) for years and do a lot of traveling. Really good bags.
September 26, 20232 yr Travelpro above is a solid choice as is the low cost Amazon equivalent. Amazon Basics 20-Inch Hardside Spinner, Navy Blue https://a.co/d/iWS0Bb6
September 26, 20232 yr Your last set, not because of the price point but because the quality is legit.https://sterlingpacific.com/products/sterling-pacific-80l-check-in-travel-case
September 26, 20232 yr 10 minutes ago, b_p said: Briggs and Riley. Lifetime warranty and durable as hell. I've used them (checked baggage) for years and do a lot of traveling. Really good bags. I have a giant backpack for my laptop, because I still like to use a regular keyboard. Impressed so far.
September 26, 20232 yr 22 minutes ago, b_p said: Briggs and Riley. Lifetime warranty and durable as hell. I've used them (checked baggage) for years and do a lot of traveling. Really good bags. Huge Briggs Riley fan, but only worth the cost if you're a very frequent traveler. And if you can wait, wait for sales or clearances, it's pretty steep at full price. If very infrequent traveler, just get whatever Costco has, warranty or return it when it gets broken.
September 26, 20232 yr I've been a Tumi guy for a long time, but my parents recently purchased a couple of hard sided Away bags and they are very pleased with them. They have taken them on multiple foreign trips and have great things to say about how easy they are to travel with. Checks all the boxes you mentioned.
September 26, 20232 yr 1 hour ago, 6th Street said: Travelpro above is a solid choice as is the low cost Amazon equivalent. Amazon Basics 20-Inch Hardside Spinner, Navy Blue https://a.co/d/iWS0Bb6 check Costco for travel pro, lifetime Costco guarantee they carry Away clones too, more than half the price
September 26, 20232 yr 1 hour ago, b_p said: Briggs and Riley. Lifetime warranty and durable as hell. I've used them (checked baggage) for years and do a lot of traveling. Really good bags. I have 5 different pieces from Briggs and Riley. Using them for more than 10 years.
September 26, 20232 yr I’ve had my Briggs and Riley since ‘98. I paid $400 for it. I have 1.5 million miles on American and some 250k on Delta. I’ve sent it in to get the zipper repaired twice. It’s a damn good bag and worth the price.
September 26, 20232 yr Author 3 hours ago, Sam Lin said: Huge Briggs Riley fan, but only worth the cost if you're a very frequent traveler. And if you can wait, wait for sales or clearances, it's pretty steep at full price. Any idea how often -- or when even -- I could expect to see a sale on Briggs & Riley bags?
September 26, 20232 yr The Slim Hangable Kit is by far my favorite B&R piece. I always found that dopp kits had a ton of wasted space. This is so functional and does not take up counter space.
September 26, 20232 yr I’ve always just night random shit at Nordstrom rack but a “friend” got me a 6 piece travelers club set a few weeks ago. It was regularly 300 but some clearance sale for 99. I avg 8 flights a month and it has been great although I have only used 3 of the pieces. I definitely recommend
September 27, 20232 yr I've been considering some of the Solgaard pieces. Anyone here have any opinions about their backpacks or luggage?
September 27, 20232 yr I have 2 different size Tumi rollers and one massive checker. Bought on sale at the store in the Galleria in Houston 10 years ago. No issues.
September 27, 20232 yr We're a Travelpro family, decent amount of travel including semi-regular overseas flights. They've worn quite well. Have had a couple of bent extended handles -- they've been an easy DIY replacement (Travelpro sends you the part under their warranty). That's the only wear issue we've had. We're not fans of hardsided luggage, but I say that having never traveled with hardsided luggage. For long weekends, esp. if flying discount carriers where they charge for anything you can't shove under the seat, my kids both have Baboon to the Moon bags - waterproof with backpack straps. They can make a 4-5 day trip (maybe even a week, if they can do a bit of washing) out of that bag the small 40L size).
September 27, 20232 yr We're a Travelpro family, decent amount of travel including semi-regular overseas flights. They've worn quite well. Have had a couple of bent extended handles -- they've been an easy DIY replacement (Travelpro sends you the part under their warranty). That's the only wear issue we've had. We're not fans of hardsided luggage, but I say that having never traveled with hardsided luggage. For long weekends, esp. if flying discount carriers where they charge for anything you can't shove under the seat, my kids both have Baboon to the Moon bags - waterproof with backpack straps. They can make a 4-5 day trip (maybe even a week, if they can do a bit of washing) out of that bag the small 40L size). What is so spectacular about these Baboon bags? Patagonia and REI make something similar.
September 27, 20232 yr Just now, tigol said: What is so spectacular about these Baboon bags? Patagonia and REI make something similar. I dunno. They knew friends who had them and they were useful. I'm sure there are comparable ones out there.
September 28, 20232 yr 5 hours ago, Brisketexan said: I dunno. They knew friends who had them and they were useful. I'm sure there are comparable ones out there. Damn. Oh well. I was hoping you'd tell me something that would give them the edge. I'm looking for something like that for my niece and saw you mention them before.
September 28, 20232 yr I’ve had an Away Bigger Carry-on for five years and I’ve beat the shit out of it with weekly travel. It’s still rolling smoothly and is unscathed. The Away coat bag accessory is a very good addition as well.
September 28, 20232 yr Just find yourself a used-to-be-hot woman in her early 40s with three kids from two ex-husbands… what’s that? Oh sorry. I thought you said “baggage”.
September 28, 20232 yr On 9/26/2023 at 8:56 AM, C-Man said: I think what I want is something with four wheels, Long story: 6-8 years ago tired of my 2 wheel black travel pro. Decided I wanted new color. (Not racist). Got a travel pro (top priced model). 4 wheeler. Gave it to the wife 4 weeks later. Cons: Wheels were too good. Take my hands off it and any slope to floor and it starts wandering off. Escalator and it wants to run away. Less storage space than 2 wheeler. Have had 3 travel pros in 25 years and 2.25 million miles on AA and biggest issue was a bearing came loose and had to take wheel off and lock tite the bolt. Too late now but used to get travel pros at luggage websites for about half retail. Don’t see those deals anymore
September 29, 20232 yr Yeah, I hate using spinners (4wheel) for those reasons. But a decent number of family members love them.
September 29, 20232 yr 14 hours ago, Sam Lin said: Yeah, I hate using spinners for those reasons. But a decent number of family members love them.
October 4, 20232 yr On 9/26/2023 at 9:17 AM, 6th Street said: Travelpro above is a solid choice as is the low cost Amazon equivalent. Amazon Basics 20-Inch Hardside Spinner, Navy Blue https://a.co/d/iWS0Bb6 1234 i have only Tumi, but i am also a douchebag finance guy.
October 4, 20232 yr hardsided (allum) spinner gang. mine dont "run away", but they roll real nice. they take very well to daisy-chaining, and also stacking a bag on top. bonus is you can sit on them in a pinch. for most folks i recommend just getting a wheeled soft-sided bag, from REI, so you get lifetime warranty no matter the brand. or costco/kirkland.
October 4, 20232 yr I have my eye on this:https://solgaard.co/products/carry-on-closetTrying to figure out how to not check a bag, carry a garment bag for a couple suits, and also have a laptop bag
October 4, 20232 yr On 9/26/2023 at 12:16 PM, b_p said: Briggs and Riley. Lifetime warranty and durable as hell. I've used them (checked baggage) for years and do a lot of traveling. Really good bags. This is the way. B&R to do the heavy lifting. Saddleback leather carry-on for your side piece. Handy in first class under the blanket. The only way to fly.
October 4, 20232 yr Outside of the price point but Rimowa is far superior to Tumi. Tumi is not the same product it was 10 years ago. If in Ft Worth, the two stores are in walking distance at Clear Fork and you can make the comparison yourself.
October 4, 20232 yr On 9/26/2023 at 11:16 AM, b_p said: Briggs and Riley. Lifetime warranty and durable as hell. I've used them (checked baggage) for years and do a lot of traveling. Really good bags. I had one I traveled the world for work with for five years. I’m talking literally circling the globe and third world airports kicking the shit out of it. It crapped out and they are sending me a new one under their warranty. Edited October 4, 20232 yr by Johnny Chimpo
October 4, 20232 yr 4 hours ago, Frank Erwin said: Outside of the price point but Rimowa is far superior to Tumi. Rimowa is now owned by LVMH and makes embarassing stuff like “Tiffany” special edition cases. Supposedly they cheapened the manufacturing too. Mine are from the independent era and probably last my lifetime
October 6, 20232 yr On 10/4/2023 at 4:05 PM, Johnny Chimpo said: There’s always zero Halliburton if price is not a consideration. I have the roller carry on and 2 of the big suitcases with wheels. Bought them back in 1997 and they are bulletproof.
October 7, 20232 yr I've been super happy with my Monos Carry-On and my Tom Bihn Pilot. Both of them qualify as carryon / personal item on any airline and they hold much more than you'd expect. https://monos.com/collections/carry-on-luggage/products/carry-on?variant=25396777680960 https://www.tombihn.com/products/pilot?variant=42965521465533
October 7, 20232 yr I've been super happy with my Monos Carry-On and my Tom Bihn Pilot. Both of them qualify as carryon / personal item on any airline and they hold much more than you'd expect. https://monos.com/collections/carry-on-luggage/products/carry-on?variant=25396777680960 https://www.tombihn.com/products/pilot?variant=42965521465533How do you feel about the capacity of the Euro-friendly carry on vs the US size? I usually only fly US carriers internationally but will be traveling more in Europe over the next few years and would like to not worry about having to check
October 8, 20232 yr 3 hours ago, Brodarious Hamm Sandwich said: How do you feel about the capacity of the Euro-friendly carry on vs the US size? I usually only fly US carriers internationally but will be traveling more in Europe over the next few years and would like to not worry about having to check We just did a week in the UK and I had plenty with those two, but no room to bring souvenirs or anything like that back. I'm a road dog, I can pack light but adding in something like rain or cold gear would push it pretty hard. Otherwise there isn't that much difference between the US and Euro allowances, not enough to mean much to me anyway. I loved being able to trust that my stuff wouldn't be challenged and I could always have my bags with me, no matter which carrier we were on.
October 8, 20232 yr 12 hours ago, trubbaman said: I've been super happy with my Monos Carry-On and my Tom Bihn Pilot. Both of them qualify as carryon / personal item on any airline and they hold much more than you'd expect. https://monos.com/collections/carry-on-luggage/products/carry-on?variant=25396777680960 https://www.tombihn.com/products/pilot?variant=42965521465533 that monos looks nice
October 8, 20232 yr 12 hours ago, trubbaman said: I've been super happy with my Monos Carry-On and my Tom Bihn Pilot. Both of them qualify as carryon / personal item on any airline and they hold much more than you'd expect. https://monos.com/collections/carry-on-luggage/products/carry-on?variant=25396777680960 https://www.tombihn.com/products/pilot?variant=42965521465533 Tom Bihn makes high quality backpacks if you’re into that. Had my car broken into a few years back and was more pissed about losing the bag than anything that was in it. Edited October 8, 20232 yr by tx ind
October 8, 20232 yr 2 hours ago, tx ind said: Tom Bihn makes high quality backpacks if you’re into that. Had my car broken into a few years back and was more pissed about losing the bag than anything that was in it. Those backpacks are great, I'm just really over backpacks. I always had cheap, crappy luggage because I didn't fly that much but I finally decided to get something good. I had no idea how much better it is to have good luggage.
October 8, 20232 yr Whatever you get, just imaging driving on the interstate in the rain and throwing it out the window into traffic. That’s how it gets treated on the airplane. I quit buying expensive luggage for this reason.
November 2Nov 2 Bump. New tires for my carry on Travelpro. 25 years ago I noticed AA pilots carried it so I bought a few of them. Couple of overhead setups and a big ass one for family vacation type of trips going under the plane. Second time I have done this, and the suitcases are all going strong.
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