OT: Suggestions for carryon luggage?

[Ranger Dan]

After milking all of the life out of my current American Tourister soft sided carry on bad, it’s time to put it out to pasture.

for those that have bought one recently, what do you recommend? I’m open to any brand, hard or soft. It just has to be sized to fit in all overhead compartments.

 

[PeetzPoolBoy]

for those that have bought one recently, what do you recommend? I’m open to any brand, hard or soft. It just has to be sized to fit in all overhead compartments.

 

[katchthis]

Tanger Outlets, Lancaster, has a Samsonite store.

 

[PSUSignore]

It really depends on your budget and how much you travel. I have TravelPro luggage and like it a lot. If my budget allowed, I'd have Briggs & Riley because they have a phenomenal warranty that used to even cover airline damage. They are the only company I know of that did that. One thing that I really look for is luggage with replaceable parts so it can be repaired many times over before needing to be replaced. Red Oxxx is a really popular soft bag carry on, as is Tom Bihn. Dig through the forums at flyertalk.com for really good info.

 

[Sooner Lion]

Travel Pro spinners are top notch

 

[CF LION]

Away

https://www.awaytravel.com/suitcases/carry-on/amber

 

[Ranger Dan]

For those that prefer hard sided or soft sided, why do you prefer them over the other?

 

[LionDeNittany]

After milking all of the life out of my current American Tourister soft sided carry on bad, it’s time to put it out to pasture.

for those that have bought one recently, what do you recommend? I’m open to any brand, hard or soft. It just has to be sized to fit in all overhead compartments.

Louis Vuitton. Nothing else.

Here is coach's chauffer carrying Franklin's bag

LdN

 

[LionDeNittany]

After milking all of the life out of my current American Tourister soft sided carry on bad, it’s time to put it out to pasture.

for those that have bought one recently, what do you recommend? I’m open to any brand, hard or soft. It just has to be sized to fit in all overhead compartments.

Second idea... and this is based on your inability to make decisions for yourself ;-0 , Trunki

https://trunki.com

LdN

 

[flavorguy]

Second the suggestion of Briggs & Riley...

https://www.briggs-riley.com/products/baseline-domestic-carry-on-expandable-upright-2-wheel-u122cx

The things I like about the bag - the exterior mounted handle - this frees up a lot of space in the interior of the bag and gives you a true flat bottom (unlike the bags where the frame of the handle causes three distinct valleys on the bottom) - this exterior handle construction also has a small zippered pouch where I can stick my chargers/mini-umbrella type stuff...

I also like the bracket expandable sides for the same reason - allows to stuff just a little more in while still keeping contents fairly wrinkle free.. the bag above fits into domestic airline overheads...

I also like the two wheel over spinner design since it fits a suit coat better due to the slightly longer length...

 

[TTman]

Check out LL Bean...I have been using one of their Sportsman carry-ons for over 15 years...and for over 5 years flying almost weekly. It still looks great, almost not visible wear. I prefer the 2-wheel models rather than the spinners...the 4 wheel models sacrifice interior space to allow for the spinner wheels.

 

[BobPSU92]

Carrying on about luggage could get you in a lot of trouble. TSA and airlines have little patience.

 

[Ranger Dan]

Second idea... and this is based on your inability to make decisions for yourself ;-0 , Trunki

https://trunki.com

LdN

Asking for suggestions is not the same as having other people make decisions for me. If you don’t like my posts, please put me on ignore.

 

[ClarkstonMark]

Dan I think you’d enjoy a vera Bradley soft sided carry on

 

[Nittany Ziggy]

If my budget allowed, I'd have Briggs & Riley because they have a phenomenal warranty that used to even cover airline damage. They are the only company I know of that did that.

Second the suggestion of Briggs & Riley..

Briggs & Riley is as high quality as you can get (along with Tumi). Briggs’ warranty is far superior to Tumi’s, however. I own 3 Briggs pieces and traveled internationally for 25 years. My “Baseline” was beat to hell and repaired for free twice. I recently traded it in for a newer model and received $150 in credit for one of these: https://www.briggs-riley.com/collec...upright-2-wheel-u122cx?variant=23741161799738
Watch the videos!
If this is out of your price range, go to a store that carries this brand, get familiar with the features and quality and then base your decision off of this base line!

 

[Ranger Dan]

Dan I think you’d enjoy a vera Bradley soft sided carry on

My wife must have 50 different Vera Bradley bags and accessories...

 

[jp3272]

Wear your clothes?

https://filipinotimes.net/news/2019/10/18/lady-wears-clothes-avoid-excess-baggage-fees-airport/

 

[fastlax16]

I steal my wife’s away bag for business trips. Really like it.

 

[fairgambit]

After milking all of the life out of my current American Tourister soft sided carry on bad, it’s time to put it out to pasture.

for those that have bought one recently, what do you recommend? I’m open to any brand, hard or soft. It just has to be sized to fit in all overhead compartments.

Dan have you considered the Gambit Tour-disaster? Unique, and expensive as hell, we proudly boast that not one of these ugly bastards has ever been stolen. Think about it. If you're interested, have your people call my people.

 

[ILLINOISLION]

Dan have you considered the Gambit Tour-disaster? Unique, and expensive as hell, we proudly boast that not one of these ugly bastards has ever been stolen. Think about it. If you're interested, have your people call my people.

And don’t forget that for triple the price you can also get the dogGONE model. It uses Velcro closures so your dog never gets caught in a zipper and if/when your dog pees or poops, it’s pretty much leakproof. Guaranteed to contain enough oxygen for many smaller breeds.....and some larger breeds.

Fonzie the basset hound recommends this product!

 

[PeetzPoolBoy]

My wife must have 50 different Vera Bradley bags and accessories...

That would explain why you’re on this board asking about replacement suggestions for your worn-out American Tourister bag.

At some point, you need to gain control of your domaine.

 

[fairgambit]

And don’t forget that for triple the price you can also get the dogGONE model. It uses Velcro closures so your dog never gets caught in a zipper and if/when your dog pees or poops, it’s pretty much leakproof. Guaranteed to contain enough oxygen for many smaller breeds.....and some larger breeds.

Fonzie the basset hound recommends this product!

Please tell Fonzie his endorsement fee is in the mail.

 

[ILLINOISLION]

Please tell Fonzie his endorsement fee is in the mail.

His fee is certainly more than fair, Fair!

 

[ericstratton-rushchairman]

 

[rudedude]

Caremore waterproof bag. $12.99 Amazon. Meets personal item size so you avoid carry on fees.

 

[Beachwineguy]

 

[Delco Lion]

Check out LL Bean...I have been using one of their Sportsman carry-ons for over 15 years...and for over 5 years flying almost weekly. It still looks great, almost not visible wear. I prefer the 2-wheel models rather than the spinners...the 4 wheel models sacrifice interior space to allow for the spinner wheels.

I have a 10 year old LL Bean Sportsman and love it. It still looks brand new. I was looking at current reviews and see the comments about now having four wheels and multiple complaints about quality issues for the wheels.

 

[pandaczar12]

I'm a frequent traveler, my recommendation is to check your luggage.

 

[Air Force 1]

Just buy yourself a bigger fanny pack.

 

[PSU Dave]

After milking all of the life out of my current American Tourister soft sided carry on bad, it’s time to put it out to pasture.

for those that have bought one recently, what do you recommend? I’m open to any brand, hard or soft. It just has to be sized to fit in all overhead compartments.

 

[drunkatmydesk]

TLS Mother Lode Mini 21" Wheeled Carry-On Duffel
From ebags

I been a frequent business traveler for my entire career....this is by far the best carryon that I’ve ever owned.

 

[interrobang]

Get a real big one and overfill it so you can stand in the aisle on the plane trying to shove it in a bin that physics simply won't allow to happen, meanwhile you hold up the boarding process for everyone else. I mean that seems to be the trend these days.

 

[Ranger Dan]

I'm a frequent traveler, my recommendation is to check your luggage.

Whether I carry it on or check it, I need to buy a new suitcase...

 

[PSUSignore]

I'm a frequent traveler, my recommendation is to check your luggage.

Most frequent travelers pack minimally and swear by going carry on only, because you don't risk losing bags and it opens up more flexibility and simplicity for itinerary changes in case of flight delays / cancellations. I'm curious about your reasoning.

 

[fastlax16]

I'm a frequent traveler, my recommendation is to check your luggage.

What? I travel multiple times per month and you couldn't pay me to check a bag. Waiting for bags is a time suck. #1 rule of business travel. Don't check bags

 

[ClarkstonMark]

Most frequent travelers pack minimally and swear by going carry on only, because you don't risk losing bags and it opens up more flexibility and simplicity for itinerary changes in case of flight delays / cancellations. I'm curious about your reasoning.

I do the same as panda.
It makes the entire experience in the airport and on the plane so much easier (especially if you are connecting).
I fly 90% on Delta....
If luggage takes mare than 20 minutes from door open to on baggage claim, I get 2500 miles on Delta. This happens rarely; at my home airport DTW the luggage is almost always coming off by the time I get to baggage claim. Other airports take >20 minutes routinely (LAX/SJC), but I'll take the 2500 miles for the tradeoff.
If luggage is lost or delayed Delta pays me to purchase what I need.
I have not had issues rebooking when needed with checked baggage - may have been difficult in past but not now.

 

[loosey goosey]

Louis Vuitton. Nothing else.

Here is coach's chauffer carrying Franklin's bag

LdN

I have that duffle bag,but I always use the shoulder strap.

 

[interrobang]

I do the same as panda.
It makes the entire experience in the airport and on the plane so much easier (especially if you are connecting).
I fly 90% on Delta....
If luggage takes mare than 20 minutes from door open to on baggage claim, I get 2500 miles on Delta. This happens rarely; at my home airport DTW the luggage is almost always coming off by the time I get to baggage claim. Other airports take >20 minutes routinely (LAX/SJC), but I'll take the 2500 miles for the tradeoff.
If luggage is lost or delayed Delta pays me to purchase what I need.
I have not had issues rebooking when needed with checked baggage - may have been difficult in past but not now.

You'd be getting miles every time you flew into BWI. Terrible luggage service there

 

[pandaczar12]

What? I travel multiple times per month and you couldn't pay me to check a bag. Waiting for bags is a time suck. #1 rule of business travel. Don't check bags

If I was going on a weekend getaway, sure. But I almost never have to wait a significant amount of time for luggage, and it's usually there when I arrive... because of all the people who think they are saving time by not checking their bags, there are fewer bags to take to baggage claim. Plus I have to wait for everyone to free their oversized carryon from the overhead, that they don't even attempt to dislodge before the aisle in front of them is completely clear. Not waiting for bags is especially true if you have airline status, which should be true for someone who travels multiple times per month, because you get a priority tag.
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Most frequent travelers pack minimally and swear by going carry on only, because you don't risk losing bags and it opens up more flexibility and simplicity for itinerary changes in case of flight delays / cancellations. I'm curious about your reasoning.

I did the same when I was young and dumb, going on a work trip to Europe for two weeks out of a carryon, going without some things to save space, doing laundry on the road, hauling my luggage through security, then around the airport, then stuffing it into the overheard, then losing legroom by cramming my laptop bag under the seat, then doing it all in reverse. Hopefully you don't have connections or you have to do it all again. Now I take all the comforts of home, and drop my luggage at the counter, breeze through security, then laugh at everyone who didn't. I particularly love watching people running for tight connections with their luggage in tow, or stressing about finding overhead space to only have it checked to their final destination anyway.

I can't remember the last time I had lost luggage that wasn't an international trip. If an airline does temporarily lose your luggage, they bring it directly to you within ~24 hours. It doesn't matter how far you've ventured from the airport, your luggage appears. Assuming you packed your essentials in your small carryon, this is no inconvinenece what so ever. I just don't see any reason to not check a bag.

 

[bdgan]

After milking all of the life out of my current American Tourister soft sided carry on bad, it’s time to put it out to pasture.

for those that have bought one recently, what do you recommend? I’m open to any brand, hard or soft. It just has to be sized to fit in all overhead compartments.

Soft sided for sure. It's easier to squeeze those under the seat of into the overhead.

My wife has more expensive London Fog luggage. She always complains how it won't fit, that they gate check it, or that it gets beat to shyt by the luggage handlers. I don't have those worries with my soft sided POS.