Reply to: Suitcase

[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.

[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..

[Lockhouse]

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

[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/

[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.

[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.

[HairyArsedBloke]

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.

[Moscow Mule]

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?

http://www.redoxx.com/products/54-air-boss

[Advocate]

try working on a 3 month contract in Singapore with just carry on..

I've no problem with a proper suitcase having wheels... it's just all the nancys with their carry on luggage who insist on needing wheels to get down the airbridge, then decide they'll attempt to wheel it down the aisle, bashing everything and everyone in their way.

Carry on luggage should be exactly that; you carry it on. Also the wheels/cheap extending handle take up a large percentage of useful space of a carry on bag.

[chef]

If you can't carry it you shouldn't be taking it

try working on a 3 month contract in Singapore with just carry on..

[Advocate]

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?

[chef]

Whilst your brief said "not the hard plastic type" I can't recommend this enough...

Mine is positively cavernous, and whilst very scratched from numerous trips all over the place it's still going strong after 2 years.

it's definately noticeable but there is something about my suitcases that luggage handlers seem determined to test to the limit..

maybe it's the "careful now, this thing costs more than your day's wages" sticker i like to put on them to help it stand out..

[Moscow Mule]

it's a whole new level of geekiness that will try and take over your life, it's best not to know

It's ideal for extended periods on the bench...

[chef]

I followed that link, and still dont have a clue what Stormshroud armour is.

it's a whole new level of geekiness that will try and take over your life, it's best not to know

[Moscow Mule]

Whilst your brief said "not the hard plastic type" I can't recommend this enough...

Mine is positively cavernous, and whilst very scratched from numerous trips all over the place it's still going strong after 2 years.