Suitcase

[Pondlife]

I know you don't want plastic but I'm another vote for the Samsonite hardsite ones. I've had one since 2000 and it's gotten a lot of beating on the large number of long-haul flights it's been on.

However, I suppose I should replace it for long-haul because the locks/catches are abit troublesome these days and will cause problems at bag searches etc. It's fine for domestic so I wont chuck it.

I've noticed that when your bag is searched by US security thesedays, rather than forcing the lock like they used to, they open it (how?) and then lock it again afterwards.

[oracleslave]

I've noticed that when your bag is searched by US security thesedays, rather than forcing the lock like they used to, they open it (how?) and then lock it again afterwards.

We are watching you...closely.

[Gordon Gecko]

In this vein I'm after a carry on bag, not plastic and not with wheels (if you can't carry it you shouldn't be taking it). Any recommendations?

I bought one of these recently. Perfect for weekends away. Very beautifully made.

http://www.mulberry.com/#/storefront/c169/591/category/

[Lockhouse]

You can scoff but TK Maxx is a really good place to pick up decent quality designer luggage for peanuts.

[chef]

I've noticed that when your bag is searched by US security thesedays, rather than forcing the lock like they used to, they open it (how?) and then lock it again afterwards.

Your suitcase must have Transportation Security Administration (TSA) approved locks otherwise they'd just break it open..

[expat]

You can scoff but TK Maxx is a really good place to pick up decent quality designer luggage for peanuts.

I wouldn't scoff because:
1. There are always some unexpected outlets that sell some items that you want at really good prices, they are worth finding.
2. My luggage is a tool with a purpose, not a statement about my wealth. In fact I'd rather it didn't give any hint of it.
3. I can always do with saving money for something else. I regard anybody who can't think of more to do with their money if they had more of it, as defective in the imagination.