Who makes awesome luggage?

[Kaido]

I've had like 3 sets of luggage fall apart on me, from cheap all the way up to $100 a bag. Pretty frustrated...any recommendations for good, durable luggage? When I travel I typically take heavy hardware like a computer tower with me, so I want something very durable.

 

[andylawcc]

samsonite

TUMI

 

[Coolone]

Victorinox makes luggage funnily enough, i've had it for years now and the things still look like they're new. I've seriously put them through hell. The only problem is that they're really expensive, but its totally worth it IMO

 

[Evadman]

Originally posted by: andylawcc
samsonite

 

[IronWing]

Pelican

 

[OREOSpeedwagon]

Originally posted by: Evadman

Originally posted by: andylawcc
samsonite

 

[George P Burdell]

Samsonite

 

[Tiamat]

Originally posted by: andylawcc
samsonite

TUMI

/thread

 

[Cristatus]

Originally posted by: Tiamat

Originally posted by: andylawcc
samsonite

TUMI

/thread

agreed

 

[Descartes]

$100 is pretty cheap for good luggage unfortunately. You're not likely to find much with a long lifetime in that range. I've literally seen bags explode coming off the carousel at airports. It's usually because only the four corners are reinforced. A nice piece of luggage will be reinforced everywhere, including the front.

IMO, Victorinox makes the best available luggage in its price range. Tumi is excellent as well, but far too expensive, imo. Samsonite has some nice options in the same space as Victorinox as well.

 

[BMdoobieW]

Originally posted by: OREOSpeedwagon

Originally posted by: Evadman

Originally posted by: andylawcc
samsonite

 

[eplebnista]

Originally posted by: George P Burdell
Samsonite

:thumbsup:

 

[RossMAN]

OMG what are you doing in OT when someone is waiting for you in HD?
http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.aspx?catid=40&threadid=2052140

 

[helpme]

Not sure who makes costco's luggage, but it feels pretty durable. It doesn't have any marked wear after several flights for me.

 

[kami333]

Originally posted by: BMdoobieW

Originally posted by: OREOSpeedwagon

Originally posted by: Evadman

Originally posted by: andylawcc
samsonite

:thumbsup:

100k miles, god knows how many pounds (I've had trouble closing the overhead bins, probably not very safe...), numerous rides down the jetway chute to ride in the cargo hold when the plane is full. Showing it's age (some of the reinforcements on the edges look like they've been sandpapered) but still going strong. I think I paid $150 for this carryon at a factory outlet store. All my hard suitcases are samsonite too.

 

[grrl]

Originally posted by: Evadman

Originally posted by: andylawcc
samsonite

Baggage handlers have beaten the hell out of mine and it's at least 30 years old.

I've seen some newer hard cases that look impressive, but I'm sure they cost more than Samsonite.

 

[Scouzer]

my brandless $25 suitcase has survived more than a month of being dragged around europe's busses, trains, and walking as well as a dozen flights.

im pleased. i'll just buy a new one when it gets old. screw expensive luggage.

 

[Snapster]

Originally posted by: grrl

Originally posted by: Evadman

Originally posted by: andylawcc
samsonite

Baggage handlers have beaten the hell out of mine and it's at least 30 years old.

I've seen some newer hard cases that look impressive, but I'm sure they cost more than Samsonite.

Yup, mine is about 20 years old as well, has a few scrapes on the surface but it's still good as ever...no broken wheels either...solid!

 

[FeuerFrei]

Originally posted by: Kaido
I've had like 3 sets of luggage fall apart on me, from cheap all the way up to $100 a bag.

What brands?? I'm curious.

 

[Kaido]

Originally posted by: RossMAN
OMG what are you doing in OT when someone is waiting for you in HD?
http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.aspx?catid=40&threadid=2052140

:heart:

 

[Kaido]

Originally posted by: FeuerFrei

Originally posted by: Kaido
I've had like 3 sets of luggage fall apart on me, from cheap all the way up to $100 a bag.

What brands?? I'm curious.

No idea, just stuff I bought locally. The last stuff seemed fairly heavy-duty, I guess not!

 

[Kaido]

Originally posted by: kami333

Originally posted by: BMdoobieW

Originally posted by: OREOSpeedwagon

Originally posted by: Evadman

Originally posted by: andylawcc
samsonite

:thumbsup:

100k miles, god knows how many pounds (I've had trouble closing the overhead bins, probably not very safe...), numerous rides down the jetway chute to ride in the cargo hold when the plane is full. Showing it's age (some of the reinforcements on the edges look like they've been sandpapered) but still going strong. I think I paid $150 for this carryon at a factory outlet store. All my hard suitcases are samsonite too.

The Samsonite Graviton Spinner series looks awesome:

http://us.samsonite.com/webapp/us/servl...=240626&storeId=10001&langId=-1&pc=C05

Wicked expensive though. But if it will really last 20 years...

 

[JulesMaximus]

I have a couple Atlantic bags (a carry on and a wheeled garment bag) and have found them to be extremely durable and attractive.

 

[Parasitic]

I like my Tumi gear.

 

[SaoFeng]

I'm currently looking at these two brands:

Briggs & Riley
http://www.ebags.com/briggs_riley/brand_search/index.cfm?brandid=4

Boyt Mach4
http://www.ebags.com/search/index.cfm?f...48&N=20023378&Ne=100&order=ORDER_COUNT

These are supposed to have UNCONDITIONAL lifetime warranties...whereas Tumi has a 3 year warranty....

any thoughts?