Sporty you say?
Can anyone recommend a sporty looking cabin bag? Looked at the North Face Rolling Thunder 22 today, which was okay. Have a max budget of £200. I need a decent size bag for clothes etc. for UK and overseas trips. Thanks. David
Last edited by dejjl; 30th December 2023 at 19:43.
Sporty you say?
I’ve tried a few in recent years since moving to private sector travel requirements.
Using Eastpak 2 wheeler has served me well on all aircraft. Lightweight and plenty space for good few nights clothing. Lots of pockets too!! They normally have NY sale.
Hope you get fixed up.
Jim
I recently switched from Tumi to Briggs and Riley. In part because of the now silly cost of Tumi, and in part because of the worldwide lifetime guarantee on Briggs kit.
A few shops are doing 20%-30% off at the moment which should bring their carry on wheeled duffle into your budget.
I have been using an American Tourister two wheel carry on for the past eight years, it has survived countless long haul and European flights.
I'm not a fan of four wheel cases, this AT has two wheels partly built into the corners of the unit which take minimal space from the interior.
Worldwide warranty, easy access to spares and fully serviceable - I have recently changed the low-profile wheels and the case is as good as new.
I really like my Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L. I've used it as hand luggage the last few times I've been on holiday, managing to pack around 5 days of clothes in it with judicious packing and use of packing cubes. They also do a 40L version. The 30L version is hand luggage friendly. Not sure about the 40L version, you'd have to check the dimensions.
https://topodesigns.com/products/con...42571113824309
I got mine on eBay. They have a US and EU websites.
Thule Aion is my recommendation. £285 RRP but some places doing 20% off with discount codes.
I'd avoid the likes of Rimowa, Briggs & Riley, Globetrotter etc as they aren't as good as the Thule, more like fashion brands these days sadly.
Worth checking what the maximum cabin bag size is for the airlines you'll be using most frequently, I've ended up with a selection to choose from. For 200 notes I'd probably be looking at something like a 55cm Samsonite duffle with wheels, probably with the backpack option for versatility.
Avoid 4-wheeled carry on cases, whatever you do.
Don't just do something, sit there. - TNH
Here, the Aion available at £199 here
https://www.rohan.co.uk/equipment/tr...r#main-content
Fine for tourists who travel occasionally in business class, but as a professional traveller flying on average over 50 times a year in all classes and on carriers across the spectrum of quality from Qatar right down to BA I wouldn't go near a spinner.
Cheers, Jim. Recessed is probably fairly safe. I've numerous four-wheelers being dragged across baggage halls effectively as two-wheelers because a single castor has become damaged or clogged. The external wheels also count towards the overall dimensions which is a literal waste of space.
Best wishes to you and yours.
Don't just do something, sit there. - TNH
Tumi prices have increased 100% in the last 6-7 years. I have my carry-on from Tumi Arrive -line, which now cost nearly 2000e a piece. I bought mine from the Las Vegas Tumi outlet for around 500usd in 2015. I would not pay the current prices for them and based on what I've seen, I also think that the Briggs and Riley are a good choice right now.
Last edited by china; 31st December 2023 at 14:31.
Baggage handler proof
https://peliproducts.co.uk/products/1535-air-case
I have a couple of those in the arsenal, but not for cabin carry
I hope that your new job enables you to spend more time at home with the family. I turned down my travel with support from the office for a couple of years to support with caring duties and it really paid off. The biggest issue for me with external wheels is the loss of internal storage space as I often travel with only cabin bags, but the risk of damage is also a factor as castors are far more prone to stresses where attached, and having seen knackered spinners numerous times.
Don't just do something, sit there. - TNH
Yep thankfully it does, maybe a couple of times a year to the US and once a quarter to one of the European offices.
Most of my 82 flights were day return trips to places like Glasgow and Amsterdam, or an overnight in Milan so the majority were short haul, mostly on BA although towards the end of the year I started booking Easyjet flights to Milan instead of BA and was left wondering what the heck we were paying so much for BA flights for!
I've had a Samsonite soft cabin bag with recessed wheels for about the last 10 years or so and still looks like new.
Good stuff at a reasonable price.
Cheers,
Neil.
I travel extensively and have also switched from Tumi to Briggs and Riley due to the huge increase in price of Tumi items. Briggs and Riley items compare favourably in quality and functionality with Tumi items. but are typically at least 50% cheaper than the equivalent Tumi items. They come with a worldwide lifetime guarantee - I have had to use it once on a recent trip to Australia and New Zealand when Qantas managed to smash the main handle. Briggs and Riley do not seem to be well represented in Australia so I had to nurse the suitcase back to the UK. Briggs and Riley UK sent a new handle plus fittings free of charge and it was a 15 min job to fit the new handle so the suitcase is now good as new.
Like Mr Curta advises - I would avoid spinners as they are :
- prone to breakage
- a nightmare to wheel around on anything other than a smooth surface. Cobbled streets etc etc render them useless
Last edited by chris56; 31st December 2023 at 17:21.
I cannot afford Rimowa nowadays, the prices are astronomical! Mine are bought over a decade ago
Much also depends on the type of travel. My trips often involved lengthy walks during transfers and at destination airports with limited infrastructure, whilst carrying an additional equipment bag as part of a global rapid deployment obligation. A two-wheeled case lends itself well to attaching another bag with secondary straps.
Don't just do something, sit there. - TNH
The wife has just spent new years in Miami overnight (as a cling on of a friend who’s crew). She took my Wenger spheria wheeled laptop / overnight bag. This fit shoes, party dresses, makeup, clothes etc. with no issues.
It also means I can roll without killing my back when I go on business trips.
Not really cabin bags but the skateboard wheels on the Floyd one cases are ace
Forgot to mention Travelpro, I got a spinner from them for the wife and quality looks very good (but awaiting its first outing admittedly)
I've given up with wheely bags ... I now have one of these for carry on and find it far easier to travel with than dragging a wheeled bag along.
https://www.osprey.com/gb/osprey-soj...23#color=Black
Douchebag..... Scandinavian company who started off with Surfboard bags..... not cheap (is any luggage?) but top draw
2 wheels FTW
Don't just do something, sit there. - TNH
If you like the more classic ones, check out this leather carry-on.
Despite its more classic aesthetic, the bag is incredibly functional and perfect for travel. It's sized just right to fit into overhead compartments. It has a roomy main compartment that's spacious for clothes and travel essentials.
Last edited by philsimm; 18th July 2024 at 16:38.
Samsonite ecodiver offers a decent balance of space, quality, looks and price.
https://www.cabinzero.com/collection...SAAEgKkx_D_BwE
For what it’s worth, I use one of these
I can get enough kit in it for 2/3 days it’s is light and easily slots in the over head bin or under the seat in front.
Last edited by Sinnlover; 1st February 2024 at 17:53.
Heathrow, earlier.
I rest my case, unlike the poor bugger who owns that one.
Don't just do something, sit there. - TNH