Which is the best suitcase/luggage?

[PLANT]

Hi there,

Need new luggage. One suit case style bag with wheels.

Best brand and function for bag?

Trip 3 weeks in America(Holiday) and constant back and forward QLD to Vic(work)

I immediately thought of Samsonite, but have been told after sales repair is poor!

Are Antler any good?

I use a strap to define bag.

Price is not an issue as tax deduction!

Need brand name/model/price/store from please.


Rgds

[NM]

I recently purchased a Samsonite roller suit case and a Samsonite roller carry-on bag. I thought these were the best options for my needs at the time.

Note that with luggage there are lots of things to consider. Note that the warranty offered by the manufacturer is only for faulty materials or workmanship, and does not cover damage caused by use. This is where the risk comes in.

The only cases that can survive long-term abuse by airline baggage handlers are things like Pelican Cases, but they are not overly practical for most people's needs for leisure and business travel. So be aware that any case you buy now may be damaged in its first use and not covered by the manufacturer's waranty. It then becomes a matter of much much you are willing to risk in he investment.

Generally I have found that you get what you pay for. Cheap bags are less likely to survive very long in the hands of the airline's baggage handlers. But as I noted previously, even a $500 case can be damaged on the next trip.

one of the reasons I bought the Samsonite roller carry-on bag was that it is designed to attach to the extended handle of the Samsonite suit case, making for easy carriage of the two items together. It also meets the QF domestic carry-on size limits 105cm total linear dimensions.

[SeaWolf]

I tend to also look for something a bit distinctive, so that it'll stand out on the baggage carousel and I'll avoid grabbing someone else's luggage or having mine grabbed by someone who mistakes it for theirs.

[d15.in.oz]

Don't forget the weight of the (unfilled) bag is important, as airlines seem to be continuously reducing the amount of "free" checked baggage allowed.

[Kiwi Flyer]

Depends on what you want. Those carrying on likely need lighterweight case than those checking in, due to most airlines having considerably lower weight limits for carry ons.
Some prefer hard sided cases for greater security. I don't because of the weight.
If you want distinctive, then avoid black.
No matter how good your case, if you travel a lot eventually it will wear out. My wheely suitcase has still in reasonable condition after about 200 flights, but I very rarely use it as I try to manage on carry on only these days. My rollaboard is fine but wheels are just starting to go. It has about 500 flights on it so far. The previous one was cheaper and only lasted 100.

[oz_mark]

If you want distinctive, then avoid black.

It's a while before I need to replace mine,but the one thing I have decided is my next luggage won't be black.

[Febs]

I have this medium-sized Antler roller for domestic trips (a week or longer), and a large Samsonite roller for international trips.

While the Samsonite has done more travelling, even after its first trip it looked shabby, old, and came back with broken zipper tabs. Subsequent trips have made it look even shabbier, and have broken what little remained of the zipper pull-tabs.

The Antler on the other hand, looks absolutely brand-new. It's a different material, and seems to be much more rugged...but you could swear it's never been used. It's also quite distinctive too - black, but with hints of lime green which really stand out. The zippers are of much better quality than the Samsonite. I even got comments from mates the first time I used it - "hey mate, I like your suitcase!" etc...

I wouldn't hesitate to buy another Antler. A Samsonite though - well....that's another matter.

Cheers,
- Febs.

[JohnK]

It's a while before I need to replace mine,but the one thing I have decided is my next luggage won't be black.

I don't know why but I like black suitcases. It's not a fetish is it?

[Shano]

On the topic of luggage, has anyone bought a laptop backpack recently.

I am considering getting one so that I don't have to take the Samsonite roll-a-long briefase with me everywhere.

Any recommendations.

[Evan]

On the topic of luggage, has anyone bought a laptop backpack recently.

I am considering getting one so that I don't have to take the Samsonite roll-a-long briefase with me everywhere.

Any recommendations.

I have a Burghaus laptop backpack and find it very good, been using it a couple of year, but not a common brand, less expensive than northface !

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