Carry-on Bag Recommendation

[anonymous-user]

Bullett said:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/netta/g-ro-re...

interesting but overcomplicated and expensive, but I am sure some people will buy it anyway.

[Mr Pointy]

The Spruce goose said:

Bullett said:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/netta/g-ro-re...

interesting but overcomplicated and expensive, but I am sure some people will buy it anyway.

I can't find a list of the countries they plan to ship to & they also say that currently it would be subject to Tax & Duty on import into the UK so it's even more expensive than it appears.

[ClaphamGT3]

For nearly twenty years, I have been using the 4" deep version of this as my carry-on luggage.

Can get loads into it, ultra robust, more stylish than any ruck-sack or wheelie bag and means I don't need a separate briefcase when I travel

http://www.swaineadeneybrigg.com/store/papworth/bu...

[JRM]

Have a look at the Travelpro Crew 10 range, I've just bought them and think they are great, having used a previous model for the last 10 years, they last very well

[sidicks]

Kenty said:

the web is www.bagsetc.co.uk enter shop10 for 10% off at checkout
the shop phone is 01775719155 for the 2-4-1 deal i guess

Thanks for this - with an extra 50% discount, I managed to get a carry on bag for £45, where the list price (to be taken with a pinch of salt!) was £300!

[oyster]

[quote=Shake&Bake]I spend quite a bit of time in the air, I looked at a lot of different bags from TUMI, Samsonite, and everything in between. I finally chose the Antler, for a few reasons. I am very whimsical and could decide to change bag again next year so didn't want to spend 000's on something that will sit in the attic. It's got the 4 wheels, with great bearings, so it slides as easily on carpet as tiles. The adjustable trolley arm / handle is tall enough that I can fit my back pack over it, so therefore my 2 cabin bags on one trolley (I don't generally have check in). The colour sealed it, as I will easily spot it in the overheads, and people are less likely to make off with it, as it so easily recognisable. I've had it now for over 2 years, and it gets battered regularly, and still keeps going.

The only thing that I would like though would be a flap on the front that i could store my passport and other essentials, making the backpack redundent, and I believe there are some on the market now.


http://www.antler.co.uk/cabin-luggage/camden-b1-ca...
[/quote]

It looks good, but has 2 massive flaws for me.

1. As you mention, where do you put documentation?
2. Those wheels stick out so far that the actual storage portion of the bag in compromised.

When does a cabin bag ever need 4 wheels. What on earth is the benefit over 2? For a big 25kg suitcase I think have 4 wheels is great, but for something that might contain 4-5kg of clothes for a couple of days away - why do you need 4 wheels??

[Trustmeimadoctor]

Re documentation when do you need it I just use phone if I need anything most of the time you need no documentation anyway it's just done by name

[Kudos]

oyster said:

When does a cabin bag ever need 4 wheels. What on earth is the benefit over 2? For a big 25kg suitcase I think have 4 wheels is great, but for something that might contain 4-5kg of clothes for a couple of days away - why do you need 4 wheels??

So can stand up right without falling over

[Doofus]

Tom Bihn. All day long.

[Gargamel]

ClaphamGT3 said:

For nearly twenty years, I have been using the 4" deep version of this as my carry-on luggage.

Can get loads into it, ultra robust, more stylish than any ruck-sack or wheelie bag and means I don't need a separate briefcase when I travel

http://www.swaineadeneybrigg.com/store/papworth/bu...

I don't pay that kind of money for cars.... never mind a bag !

Edited by Gargamel on Saturday 5th December 18:14

[HotJambalaya]

For something a little more left field

http://www.zuca.com/control/product/~category_id=1...

Originally started as manufacturers of bags for ice skates, and moved into travel. The bag also doubles as a seat which is handy in crowded airports

[HotJambalaya]

oyster said:

It looks good, but has 2 massive flaws for me.

1. As you mention, where do you put documentation?
2. Those wheels stick out so far that the actual storage portion of the bag in compromised.

I actually really love

http://www.selfridges.com/GB/en/cat/briggs-riley-t...

covers those problems, and B&R have a (proper) lifetime warranty too which is awesome.

[Jarcy]

oyster said:

When does a cabin bag ever need 4 wheels. What on earth is the benefit over 2? For a big 25kg suitcase I think have 4 wheels is great, but for something that might contain 4-5kg of clothes for a couple of days away - why do you need 4 wheels??

It's so that you can perfect the mincing walk through the airport terminal, with you wrist gently draped over the upright handle - much like walking a toy poodle.

[Matt Harper]

LuS1fer said:

I Lolled