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Sketcher

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"Baggage" is in Luggage; rolling laptop/gear cases in particular.

I started out wanting THIS

Then realized I need more capacity so considered THAT

Started to get a nose bleed from the cost of that BR stuff and stumbled across this OTHER

TUMI, Briggs-Riley and Victorinox were at the top of my list for their exceptional construction, lifetime replacement/repair warranty and great styling. Paying a premium was a weighted investment in my book. It's worth it for me to have gear I can depend on.

Enter --> A REVIEW of the Samonsite Business One Mobile Office. Doesn't carry the comprehensive warranty the nose-bleed club does, but the review claims this thing to be near ultimate in functionality. And Samsonite's not cheap stuff. To further the prodding; one of my consultants totes this thing and swears its the best money he's ever spent on luggage. Oh yeah, and it's available for less than $90.00. That'd save me $300.00+ for, well... anything!

So, twas wonderin' what ye other mobile geeks here might be usin' or would prefer to use for the mobile office to carry everything from a laptop, typical network admin gear (cables, cards, software), and paperwork to miscellaneous gadgets.

Willing to discuss Baggage anyone?
 
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johnjbruin

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Those are all too expensive. Unless you are in a business executive position - you should not need anything that is so extravagant.
Just get something simple from your local B&M store (staples, office depot, fry's etc.)
 
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Yea really....I wouldn't get too caught up in exactly which bag you're going to depend on. As long as it will carry your laptop, some misc odds and ends and the paperwork you need for your trip I'd say the smallest one you can get would be the one you'll find most useful and easiest to travel with. Your carry on should be all business, while your checked bag should contain nothing business oriented that you can't do without - just in case your bag get's redirected to England or something. I spent two days lounging around in San Diego one time waiting for home base to resend all the paperwork and misc I needed for a job...
 
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Sketcher

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Originally posted by: johnjbruin
Those are all too expensive. Unless you are in a business executive position - you should not need anything that is so extravagant.
Just get something simple from your local B&M store (staples, office depot, fry's etc.)
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I've checked the local stores. Been stalking luggage for about a month now, taking my laptop and accessories in to test the luggage. Just haven't been satisfied with the "inexpensive" options. One has good space but poor hardware, another has decent hardware but poor compartment layout. Being in a business executive position has nothing to do with it, in fact were I an executive I'd have even less need for the space accomodations those models I'm considering have. The name brands TUMI, Briggs-Riley & Victorinox certainly are the preferences of the elite but the craftsmanship of that gear rises far above mere status symbolism. Besides, the OP segues into a focus on Samonsite's Business One Mobile Office piece which is only $89.00. I have no problem spending a few bills or more for exceptional luggage; the review on the Samsonite piece impresses me and seems almost too good to be true at that price point.

When you say "Those are all too expensive" what is it that you're referring to? Expensive compared to what? I'll be toting more than $30,000 worth of gear so paying $300-500 for one piece of luggage to handily protect and carry it all is an investment; not an opportunity to cut corners in my opinion. I'll be carrying a Compaq nw8000 ($4,000.00+), Fluke Optiview Series II (I have a standing order for when they're available - the series I ran $25,000 two years ago), an old Armada e500 (running proprietary software), a Blackberry 7280, Ipaq 5455, Treo 600, Pocket PC Phone, network hardware, cards, cables, misc. adapters, software and documentation. I may be replacing the e500 with an HP TC1100 Tablet PC (using a sleeve as a couple of you guys posted). Believe me, I don't need a wheel, clasp, zipper or handle of a bargain basement deal going south on me.

So I'm taking it that no one else has the luggage requirements I'm toting or a need to carry that much gear around? I recognize the cost of the high-end luggage I referenced, though anyone whose used the stuff can vouch for an unwillingness to use less quality gear. But that all detracts from my mention of the Business One Mobile Office piece. It's only $89.00 for goodness sake and that review begs attention especially when one is already considering spending a whole lot more. I'm ordering the Samsonite next week. Just thought I'd see if anyone else around here is familiar with high-quality luggage. I look forward to retiring my laptop saddlebag and gear shoulder bag, going with one unit. It's just big enough to carry everything I need and just small enough to qualify as airline carryon; fitting into the overhead.

To be fair, I didn't detail the particulars of my interest in the OP - though I thought I had put it into a good direction. Perhaps my "typical network admin gear" isn't typical around these parts. Ah well, I appreciate the feedback. I'm diggin' that isleeve and Shinza Zeroshock may have to add one of those to my kit.

Thanks for the input everyone.


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