Suggestions for lightweight, softsided, wheelie, hold luggage bag?
Jan 30, 2010, 7:36 am
#1
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Suggestions for lightweight, softsided, wheelie, hold luggage bag?
I need to replace my current softsided, wheelie hold (check-in) luggage bag and am looking for lightweight suggestions. Something that is around 28 - 30inches long would be ideal.
Any recommendations would be great.
Cheers,
Mel.b
Any recommendations would be great.
Cheers,
Mel.b
Last edited by mel.b; Jan 30, 2010 at 8:00 am
Jan 30, 2010, 11:26 am
#3
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Nashville, TN
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I love my Eagle Creek Rolling Duffel .
I retired an old Samsonite Duffel last year that finally fell apart but they no longer made. I resisted spending $250+ but I am glad I did. I only miss the top mounted strap for piggy-backing another bag but I have improvised a strap attached to the handle.
I retired an old Samsonite Duffel last year that finally fell apart but they no longer made. I resisted spending $250+ but I am glad I did. I only miss the top mounted strap for piggy-backing another bag but I have improvised a strap attached to the handle.
Could be expensive to send from the US.
Feb 1, 2010, 4:25 am
#5
Join Date: Sep 2003
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Not many chances of getting cheap EC bags in the UK. I bought mine from Penrith Survival as they had the lowest price when I googled around. You may want to see if they can order the HC for you?
The only dealer listed for Eire is Great Outdoors in Dublin. Again, they may order in for you.
Otherwise, a mileage run to the US and collecting your bag from a hotel may be in order. Ebags have shipped to hotels for me before and I've collected when I arrived.
The only dealer listed for Eire is Great Outdoors in Dublin. Again, they may order in for you.
Otherwise, a mileage run to the US and collecting your bag from a hotel may be in order. Ebags have shipped to hotels for me before and I've collected when I arrived.
Feb 1, 2010, 3:15 pm
#7
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Berlin and Buggenhagen, Germany
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Very good volume to weight ratio for the duffels. Extremely sturdy. Excellent warranty that includes airline damage. Decent design and actually colors that are a little different from the rest.
Till
Till
Feb 2, 2010, 12:49 am
#8
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Not many chances of getting cheap EC bags in the UK. I bought mine from Penrith Survival as they had the lowest price when I googled around. You may want to see if they can order the HC for you?
The only dealer listed for Eire is Great Outdoors in Dublin. Again, they may order in for you.
Otherwise, a mileage run to the US and collecting your bag from a hotel may be in order. Ebags have shipped to hotels for me before and I've collected when I arrived.
The only dealer listed for Eire is Great Outdoors in Dublin. Again, they may order in for you.
Otherwise, a mileage run to the US and collecting your bag from a hotel may be in order. Ebags have shipped to hotels for me before and I've collected when I arrived.
I have received a shipping quote from one US company for $250
Apparently they have to send it as 'oversized baggage'I will contact penrithsurvial and also the Great Outdoors in Dublin. When I looked on the great outdoors website they didn't have any EC stock listed, so I don't know if they are still stocking it.
Feb 2, 2010, 7:50 am
#9
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 336
luggage
I have had my Eaglecreek Load Warrior luggage for 7 years now. A few years ago somehow a large slit appeared on the side towards the bottom cause unknown. I returned the luggage and asked that they re-enforce the opposite side also and they happily did so with no charge. I have traveled pretty extensively and all the pieces still looks like new. I originally selected it because of the light weight and their guarantee.
Feb 2, 2010, 10:55 am
#10
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very well said!
Till, I really appreciate what you know about baggage. I'm still shopping for my Ultimate Perfect Bag and have the EC rolling duffle on top of my list for a bag that will be checked. Love the odd lime green color. I think they call it Green Envy.
Feb 2, 2010, 11:19 am
#11
Join Date: Jan 2009
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I have received a shipping quote from one US company for $250 Apparently they have to send it as 'oversized baggage'
I will contact penrithsurvial and also the Great Outdoors in Dublin. When I looked on the great outdoors website they didn't have any EC stock listed, so I don't know if they are still stocking it.
Apparently they have to send it as 'oversized baggage'I will contact penrithsurvial and also the Great Outdoors in Dublin. When I looked on the great outdoors website they didn't have any EC stock listed, so I don't know if they are still stocking it.
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Feb 2, 2010, 12:19 pm
#12
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 47
I have been using a Delsey Helium Pro Rolling Duffle bag for the past 3 years. Its seen a lot of abuse and still going strong. I've taken this thing on at least 9 TATL or TPAC business trips and the only issue I've had is one zip pull broke off (easily repaired). There is a bottom and top compartment so I can separate shoes, toiletries and dirty clothes.
http://www.luggage.com/asp/show_detail.asp?sku=QW1210
http://www.luggage.com/asp/show_detail.asp?sku=QW1210
Feb 2, 2010, 12:23 pm
#13
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Thanks Xelint. However the ORV trunk 30 is a couple of kg's heavier than the hovercraft, which when you are flying budget airlines or to anywhere other than the US with its generous luggage limits that few kgs can make a difference.
I have ordered the hovercraft through the great outdoors in Dublin. They have had fantastic customer service so far - sent them an email this morning and got a reply and then a follow up phone call with more info all before midday. They are also in the process of doing an order with EC, so were able to add mine to it which means I should get it faster and the total price was 215euro.
Cheers,
Mel.b
I have ordered the hovercraft through the great outdoors in Dublin. They have had fantastic customer service so far - sent them an email this morning and got a reply and then a follow up phone call with more info all before midday. They are also in the process of doing an order with EC, so were able to add mine to it which means I should get it faster and the total price was 215euro.
Cheers,
Mel.b
Feb 2, 2010, 2:50 pm
#15
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I have been using a Delsey Helium Pro Rolling Duffle bag for the past 3 years. Its seen a lot of abuse and still going strong. I've taken this thing on at least 9 TATL or TPAC business trips and the only issue I've had is one zip pull broke off (easily repaired). There is a bottom and top compartment so I can separate shoes, toiletries and dirty clothes.
http://www.luggage.com/asp/show_detail.asp?sku=QW1210
http://www.luggage.com/asp/show_detail.asp?sku=QW1210