What size luggage bag for my brother?

[mu0n]

It's my brother's birthday soon and he's going to Australia towards the end of the year to work for at least a year or 2.

I thought a decent luggage bag would be a good gift.

So far I've found these which I like, but I'm not sure what size? around 70 odd litres or 110?

http://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/mountain-equipment-...

http://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/ayacucho-wire-110-w...

http://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/eastpak-traf-ik-75-...

http://www.sportsdirect.com/life-venture-expeditio...

http://www.sportsdirect.com/karrimor-altitude-whee...

http://www.tkmaxx.com/view-all-mens-new-in/navy-bl...

Any recommendations at all? Thank you.

[djc206]

70 litres isn't very big. I'd probably go bigger.

Cotswolds are on quidco so 6% cash back if you buy through them just so you know

[mu0n]

djc206 said:

70 litres isn't very big. I'd probably go bigger.

Cotswolds are on quidco so 6% cash back if you buy through them just so you know

Cheers mate, noted about Cotswolds.

[ywouldi]

I've just bought the Ayachcucucucu or what ever it is. I really wanted to get the 100L mountain equipment as the quality is really good and i have one of their 40L duffles which has held up really well on the back of a motorbike. The handle quality seems pretty poor though and so I opted for the Ayhchchchususu. The bag isn't quite as good but the handle seems a lot stronger and that's always the weak point on these sort of bags I think.

That said, neither of them have internal frames so are prone to falling over when left alone in the vertical position. The AYayayhshshsh has a slightly better foot to it which I think will hold it up better, but they'll both need to be pretty full to stand up.

[smifffymoto]

Look at Eagle Creek stuff,very good and no quibble guarantee.We travel with 2 switchback 26s an ORV 30 and an ORV 36.We nearly always return overweight.
If you "travelling" I think Eagle Creek is the only option as it's so versatile.

[Bill]

Is he going travelling, or moving with work IYSWIM? As a big bag like that is ok for travelling out there (But if he's moving it may be too small.) but far too big IMO for use getting about.

[Foliage]

I swear by PLCE bergens not sure how that would fit your brother though.

120+ litres is its size, a big bag doesn't have to be filled up, but gives room to play with.

http://www.britishmilitarysurplus.co.uk/shop/hardw...

Edited by Foliage on Thursday 24th July 13:33

[mu0n]

Cheers for inputs. I don't think he'll be traveling around much. He already went to Aus a couple of years back so he's going out there to work in Sydney predominantly. I think his baggage allowance is an odd sounding 32kgs (not sure if that can be over 2 bags or not?).

In the end I went for the Osprey Shuttle 80L bag.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/812viDyn60L....

It had really good reviews, I just hope he likes it.

[smack]

mu0n said:

I think his baggage allowance is an odd sounding 32kgs (not sure if that can be over 2 bags or not?).

Who is he flying?

Usually it is:
1 x 23kg for discounted Economy
2 x 23kg for full fare Economy and Economy Plus
3 x 32kg Business

If he high level frequent flyer status he will get more with some airlines (BA give 2 x 32kg even on a discounted economy ticket for Silver and up)

[djc206]

Don't emirates allow you 32kg?

[mu0n]

Bag arrived today from wiggle. So came quickly!

Had a quick look over the bag and I'm pretty impressed. If anyone's interested it was 120 quid delivered and from first impressions I think I'll pick one up myself