What is the best luggage? (1 Viewer)

[TwinTurbo]

I'm in the market for new luggage. Brands like Tumi and Rimowa seem like high quality along with high price. But most everything below that high end range seems to be sea of low quality, ugly luggage. For example, Samsonite. Their stuff costs hundreds of dollars and it looks and feels like cheap junk. And there are lots of other brands in the $300 and up range that all look like they were made at the same cheap factory and these companies just slapped their logo on it.

Any recommendations on good quality luggage that is worth the price?

 

[Doctor Detroit]

I have some Victorino stuff that is top notch and doesn't cost an arm and a leg.

 

[TwinTurbo]

I have some Victorino stuff that is top notch and doesn't cost an arm and a leg.

Yeah Victorinox was one of the only brands that looked like decent quality and design. Thanks.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

I have some Victorino stuff that is top notch and doesn't cost an arm and a leg.

Yeah Victorinox was one of the only brands that looked like decent quality and design. Thanks.

They sell some of it as unbreakable. Not sure if you have ever gone to the rental car buses at dtw, but there is a three story escalator that takes you from the terminal outside to the buses. First time I ever used my Victorino carry on I rolled it onto the escalator and it tumbled all the way to the bottom. Two scratches and nothing broke inside the luggage. Good stuff. I also have a big big specifically for overseas travel

 

[TwinTurbo]

I have some Victorino stuff that is top notch and doesn't cost an arm and a leg.

Yeah Victorinox was one of the only brands that looked like decent quality and design. Thanks.

They sell some of it as unbreakable. Not sure if you have ever gone to the rental car buses at dtw, but there is a three story escalator that takes you from the terminal outside to the buses. First time I ever used my Victorino carry on I rolled it onto the escalator and it tumbled all the way to the bottom.Two scratches and nothing broke inside the luggage. Good stuff. I also have a big big specifically for overseas travel

Yes I have been on that escalator at DTW many times. Ok Victorinox is on my list now.

 

[chet]

Tumi has gone to #### since they went public IMO. A real shame because they used to produce great luggage.

 

[No. 16]

While we're on the luggage subject... any weekend bag suggestions? Something with grown man style. I think it's time to move on from my Adidas sport bag.

 

[chauncey]

I can understand high quality luggage for flying, you want something durable and for looking good at the airport/hotel. For any trip over land a large cooler is the best option. It keeps your #### safe en route, then once you arrive at your destination it doubles as a beer holder and seat.

 

[El Floppo]

Look at what the pilots and crew use.... mostly Travelpro. That's what I got- good stuff.

 

[James Bond]

Travelpro here too. It is great stuff. Durable, spacious, and easy to move around. I have wheeled but not that spinner stuff. I think those spinner wheels are too likely to break off.

 

[NutterButter]

Check out costco. If it turns out to be crap, you can return it at any time.

 

[Sonny Lubick Blowup Doll]

Patagonia is great stuff and they back their products big-time.

 

[Philo Beddoe]

I have a few bags from Red Oxx. They are soft sided but fantastic quality.

 

[eoMMan]

I'm in the market for new luggage. Brands like Tumi and Rimowa seem like high quality along with high price. But most everything below that high end range seems to be sea of low quality, ugly luggage. For example, Samsonite. Their stuff costs hundreds of dollars and it looks and feels like cheap junk. And there are lots of other brands in the $300 and up range that all look like they were made at the same cheap factory and these companies just slapped their logo on it.

Any recommendations on good quality luggage that is worth the price?

FWIW, you can get a nice 4 wheel spinner from Samsonite at Marshalls/Ross/TJ Maxx for $90 or $100. You don't need to spend "hundreds".

 

[Drifter]

I'm in the market for new luggage. Brands like Tumi and Rimowa seem like high quality along with high price. But most everything below that high end range seems to be sea of low quality, ugly luggage. For example, Samsonite. Their stuff costs hundreds of dollars and it looks and feels like cheap junk. And there are lots of other brands in the $300 and up range that all look like they were made at the same cheap factory and these companies just slapped their logo on it.

Any recommendations on good quality luggage that is worth the price?

FWIW, you can get a nice 4 wheel spinner from Samsonite at Marshalls/Ross/TJ Maxx for $90 or $100. You don't need to spend "hundreds".

Was in a Ross a couple weeks back. Saw this there for $70

 

[Osaurus]

Have a Samsonite Silhouette I got pretty cheap. Hard case with zipper around versus the old latches which magically opened on their own half the time. I would classify this case as solid for occasional travel and obviously not for those on the road a lot.

 

[johnnycakes]

Another fan of TravelPro here.

 

[Bucky86]

Briggs and Riley owner here.

 

[Bucky86]

Luggage is one thing I won't go cheap on. Considering they only tend to break when you're actually using it. I don't want to be 10,000 miles away and have my wheels or handle fall off.

 

[El Floppo]

I got a family pack of Samsonite at one of those discount stores because it was cheap and seemed decent. Lasted a couple of years and then almost every bag imploded, ripped, shredded, met its maker. I had the Travelpro case for 10 years prior to that, and still have it.

 

[johnnycakes]

In summary: When your kid tells you he/she is gay, don't do a pray-the-gay-away intervention.

 

[El Floppo]

In summary: When your kid tells you he/she is gay, don't do a pray-the-gay-away intervention.

lolz... right thread, wrong words... or vice-versa- one of those.

 

[ffldrew]

My TravelPro carry on has been a warhorse - I wore down the wheels pretty good and it is easy to find a repair shop on this brand as well

 

[mquinnjr]

I've had Delsey luggage for awhile and have really liked it. Holds up well and fairly lightweight (ultralite line). Not cheap, but far from the most expensive luggage you could buy.

 

[Brony]

+1 on Travel Pro. Good value for price

 

[Spanky24]

My wife travels allot for work and uses Samsonite. No complaints.

And the one problem she had, she just brought into the store and they replaced the entire bag since they couldn't fix it.

Their customer servise is great

 

[cstu]

I'm in the market for new luggage. Brands like Tumi and Rimowa seem like high quality along with high price. But most everything below that high end range seems to be sea of low quality, ugly luggage. For example, Samsonite. Their stuff costs hundreds of dollars and it looks and feels like cheap junk. And there are lots of other brands in the $300 and up range that all look like they were made at the same cheap factory and these companies just slapped their logo on it.

Any recommendations on good quality luggage that is worth the price?

I highly recommend Samsonite's hard sided luggage, especially if you travel a lot or internationally.

I was able to buy this one locally for $80.

 

[cstu]

I'm in the market for new luggage. Brands like Tumi and Rimowa seem like high quality along with high price. But most everything below that high end range seems to be sea of low quality, ugly luggage. For example, Samsonite. Their stuff costs hundreds of dollars and it looks and feels like cheap junk. And there are lots of other brands in the $300 and up range that all look like they were made at the same cheap factory and these companies just slapped their logo on it.

Any recommendations on good quality luggage that is worth the price?

FWIW, you can get a nice 4 wheel spinner from Samsonite at Marshalls/Ross/TJ Maxx for $90 or $100. You don't need to spend "hundreds".

Personally, I would avoid the spinning wheeled one with wheels that stick out. My favorite luggage looks like the one on the left. It's the Samsonite F’Lite 31 but an older style. Only two wheels and they are concealed. These thing take a tremendous amount of abuse and it's very easy for wheels to snap off when they are tossed around.

 

[siffoin]

A few years ago I purchased a "Mother Lode" from Ebags. Have used it quite a bit from weekend road trips to overseas, Hawaii and cross-country air trips. This suitcase is the single best piece of luggage I've ever owned. After all the travel it still looks brand new. Very affordable for what you get. They make it in carry-on as well as checked bag size priced at $170 or $180.

http://www.ebags.com/product/ebags/mother-lode-tls-mini-21-wheeled-duffel/125538?productid=10150071

 

[Johnny Bing]

My wife travels allot for work and uses Samsonite. No complaints.

And the one problem she had, she just brought into the store and they replaced the entire bag since they couldn't fix it.

Their customer servise is great

I do a fair amount of traveling and have the Samsonite Silhouette swivel (spinner). Have no problems with them over the past 2 - 3 years. After the spinners, don't think I'll ever go back to the standard rollers.

They make it so much easier to maneuver around when your in the airport or getting something quick to eat in tight spaces.

 

[berndog]

Best Luggage? - It's my MIL suitcase packed up and heading out my door

 

[cstu]

My wife travels allot for work and uses Samsonite. No complaints.

And the one problem she had, she just brought into the store and they replaced the entire bag since they couldn't fix it.

Their customer servise is great

I do a fair amount of traveling and have the Samsonite Silhouette swivel (spinner). Have no problems with them over the past 2 - 3 years. After the spinners, don't think I'll ever go back to the standard rollers.

They make it so much easier to maneuver around when your in the airport or getting something quick to eat in tight spaces.

To spin or not to spin, that is the question.

 

[Bucky86]

My wife travels allot for work and uses Samsonite. No complaints.

And the one problem she had, she just brought into the store and they replaced the entire bag since they couldn't fix it.

Their customer servise is great

I do a fair amount of traveling and have the Samsonite Silhouette swivel (spinner). Have no problems with them over the past 2 - 3 years. After the spinners, don't think I'll ever go back to the standard rollers.

They make it so much easier to maneuver around when your in the airport or getting something quick to eat in tight spaces.

To spin or not to spin, that is the question.

I like spinners.

Both kinds.

 

[Brony]

I was cleaning out my parents basement this weekend and they still had a few old suitcases. You know the ones. The big old honkers without wheels. Those things seemed more primitive than cassette tapes, wired remote controls and typewritten letters. How was the wheelie not invented earlier?

 

[metoo]

Another Travelpro fan. Good deals on Amazon with prime.

 

[-jb-]

While we're on the luggage subject... any weekend bag suggestions? Something with grown man style. I think it's time to move on from my Adidas sport bag.

http://www.coach.com/online/handbags/Product-bleecker_duffle_in_leather-10551-10051-71071-en

 

[skol asylum]

Emotional baggage is the worst.

 

[johnnycakes]

Emotional baggage is the worst.

Once you're past 40, everyone has baggage. The trick is to find the baggage that coordinates with yours. hth.

 

[skol asylum]

Emotional baggage is the worst.

Once you're past 40, everyone has baggage. The trick is to find the baggage that coordinates with yours. hth.

I hear China sells some cheap knockoffs.

 

[El Floppo]

In summary: When your kid tells you he/she is gay, don't do a pray-the-gay-away intervention.

this post seems to be finally making sense.