Lightweight luggage recommendations?

[Jeeebus]

Trying to decide on a new set, and since I can't trust reviews on luggage reseller sites, figured I'd ask a bunch of internet geeks.

Kinda narrowed down to Eagle Creek, Delsey, and TravelPro - not the $500/piece super elite lines, but something that is lightweight, good set of wheels, and isn't going to fall apart on me. Leaning toward Eagle Creek at this point, though it's a bit more expensive than the other two options (though comes with lifetime no matter what warranty).

 

[ivan2]

how big? i am also looking for luggage, but what i mainly look for is 22" carry on wheeled duffel bags.

 

[Jeeebus]

probably need a large, medium, and carry-on. our old set is some garbage $50 set bought at a flea market prior to our honeymoon years ago, is heavy, and its wheels are possessed (luggage would rather go left or right when you're dragging it behind you).

 

[CrimsonWolf]

A few months ago I bought both a Delsey 26" suitcase and a carry-on suitcase to replace an old Samsonite set.

The larger bag was inaugurated with a 10 day trip to Australia, and I've drug the carry-on around with me on over a dozen domestic flights lately.

The set is definitely lighter than my old Samsonites, and the bags seem pretty sturdy. They have very smooth wheels that are well recessed so they shouldn't get busted off either.

So I can vouch for the Delsey bags. I have no idea about Eagle Creek, but Travelpro is supposed to be good too.

 

[Sahakiel]

Once, I took a flight from LA to UT. UT being what it is, certain types of food are impossible to find and since I was allowed to check in up to two pieces free, so I figured why not.

1. Purchase frozen or refrigerated meats, delicacies, drinks, whatever you want.
2. Buy a roll of tape, dry ice, and a proper container.
3. Put everything inside container with dry ice on top and seal with tape.
4. Laugh your ass off walking out of baggage claim with your carry-on and rolling a Wal-Mart ice chest.

I still have it stored downstairs in the basement.

 

[Electric Amish]

I would look at International Traveller. It's hard-sided.
I have a few pieces of this and it has held up nicely.

 

[spidey07]

probably need a large, medium, and carry-on. our old set is some garbage $50 set bought at a flea market prior to our honeymoon years ago, is heavy, and its wheels are possessed (luggage would rather go left or right when you're dragging it behind you).

I don't use my "large" suitcase anymore. Impossible to keep it below the 50 pound limit.

 

[Jeeebus]

I don't use my "large" suitcase anymore. Impossible to keep it below the 50 pound limit.

that's why I'm hoping to find a nice piece in the sub 12lb range. Probably go with the Eagle Creek HC2 Hovercraft in the orangeish color:
http://luggagebase.com/product/5691/Eagle-Creek-HC2-Hovercraft-Upright-28.html


What I have found comical in today's search are the luggage sites that have 15 - 20% off their prices in some huge special sale with some promo code. Some exclusions apply:
http://www.csnstores.com/excluded_brands.asp

Is there a luggage brand that is not excluded from that list lol?

 

[PJABBER]

I travel a lot and have generally relied on Ebags Professional products for durability. I just looked for a current model of the Professional line pilot's luggage that I use the most, but couldn't find it on their web site. Maybe it is now discontinued.

Their Mother Load line is pretty good at very reasonable cost.

At 3 lbs, 11 oz, with a capacity of 3299 cu. in., check out this $100 non-rolling case -

http://www.ebags.com/ebags/mother_l...tible/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=143101

A rolling version at lesser capacity, more cost, more weight, but less back strain -

http://www.ebags.com/ebags/mother_l...uffel/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=125538

However, by far the best luggage that I have found comes from Red Oxx. You can pass it on to your kids!

http://www.redoxx.com

 

[KeithTalent]

I have something similar to this: http://www.ebags.com/boyt/edge_lite_20_expandable_glider/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=146799 that's expandable in case I need to take more stuff.

I'd really like a Portable Hole, but those don't actually exist unfortunately.

KT

 

[edro]

I hear great things about these.

 

[Jeeebus]

I hear great things about these.

if only it was wheeled

 

[Sea Moose]

you could get some plastic bags!

 

[SooperDave]

No love for American Tourister? I've had mine for a while and it's held up ok.

 

[zoiks]

A few months ago I bought both a Delsey 26" suitcase and a carry-on suitcase to replace an old Samsonite set.

The larger bag was inaugurated with a 10 day trip to Australia, and I've drug the carry-on around with me on over a dozen domestic flights lately.

The set is definitely lighter than my old Samsonites, and the bags seem pretty sturdy. They have very smooth wheels that are well recessed so they shouldn't get busted off either.

So I can vouch for the Delsey bags. I have no idea about Eagle Creek, but Travelpro is supposed to be good too.

Yep, the Delsey Helium lite bags are really light in weight. That's one of the reasons I bought the set. Dunno if it's still available.

 

[The_Dude8]

Trying to decide on a new set, and since I can't trust reviews on luggage reseller sites, figured I'd ask a bunch of internet geeks.

Kinda narrowed down to Eagle Creek, Delsey, and TravelPro - not the $500/piece super elite lines, but something that is lightweight, good set of wheels, and isn't going to fall apart on me. Leaning toward Eagle Creek at this point, though it's a bit more expensive than the other two options (though comes with lifetime no matter what warranty).

there is some hartmann luggage onsale right now @ 80% off msrp:

http://www.hartmann.com/shop/products.asp?searchString=All+Onsale

 

[ivan2]

I just got this(http://www.ebags.com/high_sierra/at...duffel/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=99773) from TJ MAXX for 69.99. can't complain for what I paid for.

 

[CanOWorms]

If you only want wheels on the larger luggage, the Patagonia MLC (maximum legal carry-on) and the Rick Steves Convertible Carry-on are both highly reviewed and popular carry-ons.