https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/carry-on-luggage-recommendations-please Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:52:05 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/carry-on-luggage-recommendations-please#post-2013155 Mon, 18 Mar 2019 13:29:54 +0000 Janet 2013155@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Heh, I had to remove a jacket from the front pocket of my Briggs &amp; Riley and stuff the bag into the test space when flying through Houston from Mexico because the check in attendant was so adamant that my bag wouldn’t fit in the overhead. So they are indeed getting more restrictive about carry-ons. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/carry-on-luggage-recommendations-please#post-2013150 Mon, 18 Mar 2019 12:59:56 +0000 Helena 2013150@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My DH also loves his Tumi carry-on gear, but I swear by my good old Samsonite hard-case carry-on. It's relatively light, the wheels swivel in all direction so no awkward turning, and you can wheel it flat or drag it. It fit everything I needed for our recent week trip, with room to spare. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/carry-on-luggage-recommendations-please#post-2013143 Mon, 18 Mar 2019 11:59:40 +0000 Aliona 2013143@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Elpgal, yes I have run into problems. My 22-y.o. Briggs &amp; Reilly refuses to die, despite half its life spent on weekly flights. Newer planes in Europe and Canada just don’t have the bin depth, especially as my bag is so old it has an external frame—I learned the hard way to include wheels and handles when measuring. When an airline says 21.5” they mean it. I second Angie’s rec for Tumi. I have a Tumi duffel that I now use in lieu of the B&amp;R as an under-seat option to circumvent carry on fees. It holds a week’s worth of clothes and expands to accommodate any holiday purchases. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/carry-on-luggage-recommendations-please#post-2013099 Mon, 18 Mar 2019 05:03:24 +0000 elpgal 2013099@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am in the market for one too and see that TravelPro gets high ratings. </p> <p>For those who travel to Europe, have you run into issues with the standard 22” US sized carry- ons? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/carry-on-luggage-recommendations-please#post-2013084 Mon, 18 Mar 2019 01:40:12 +0000 Aquamarine 2013084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’ve heard great things about Away. We need new luggage soon and will look at that brand. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/carry-on-luggage-recommendations-please#post-2013082 Mon, 18 Mar 2019 01:04:13 +0000 JAileen 2013082@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We bought Big Agnes wheeled duffels for a trip we’re taking this summer. They make a smaller one that is a carryon. The reviews are great on these for durability and waterproof-ness. The proportion of inner space versus outer size was better than others I was considering. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/carry-on-luggage-recommendations-please#post-2013079 Mon, 18 Mar 2019 00:34:16 +0000 Kathie 2013079@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another fan of eBags.</p> <p>The rest of my advice, is “alternative viewpoint,” so feel free to disregard.</p> <p>15+ years ago, I got something similar to this backpack style. It travelled beautifully in China and Europe. And, 8 years ago, when I switched careers, and actually needed to pack jackets for work travel, I thought I’d upgrade.</p> <p>Bottom line, I never have. I love not having the weight of the wheels. Love that I can fit 5 days of work clothes (again, no wheels, means they don’t steal space from my clothes.) Love that I can easily get on/off escalators and public transportation. Love that it easily fits in a wide variety of overhead bins. One day, I might “grow up.” but, as long as I can lift it on my back, I’m sticking with it. I had wheeled luggage when I was in grad school- now too large for current overhead size restrictions- but gave it away, and I don’t regret the decision. </p> <p><a href="https://www.ebags.com/product/ebags/etech-travel-backpack/358330?productid=10685171" rel="nofollow">https://www.ebags.com/product/.....d=10685171</a></p> <p>Good luck with your search! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/carry-on-luggage-recommendations-please#post-2013046 Sun, 17 Mar 2019 20:33:58 +0000 rachylou 2013046@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I LOVE my IT World’s Lightest Luggage!</p> <p>I don’t see it online right now, but I got a set that includes an under 20” case... carry-on restrictions have gotten really tight, and the under-20 has been incredibly useful.</p> <p><a href="http://www.itluggage.com/products/Worlds-Lightest-1" rel="nofollow">http://www.itluggage.com/produ.....Lightest-1</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/carry-on-luggage-recommendations-please#post-2013006 Sun, 17 Mar 2019 18:25:01 +0000 Anonymous 2013006@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's called the Rolling Thunder, and no, packing around the roller frame &nbsp; &nbsp;is never an issue. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/carry-on-luggage-recommendations-please#post-2012995 Sun, 17 Mar 2019 18:02:13 +0000 Sheryl 2012995@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been very happy with my Away luggage.&nbsp; I have the carry on and the medium suitcases.&nbsp; Light, well-made, four wheels, easy to steer - you can push it or pull it, and quite waterproof - walked several blocks in hard rain, and everything stayed dry.&nbsp; Lifetime guarantee, too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/carry-on-luggage-recommendations-please#post-2012993 Sun, 17 Mar 2019 17:54:59 +0000 Angie 2012993@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Greg SWEARS by Tumi, and has been using his carry on for 16 years. And every week.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/carry-on-luggage-recommendations-please#post-2012981 Sun, 17 Mar 2019 17:03:18 +0000 nemosmom 2012981@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE my Briggs &amp; Riley. I take their large shopping tote and a smaller tote. Bonus - they have a lifetime guarantee. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/carry-on-luggage-recommendations-please#post-2012980 Sun, 17 Mar 2019 16:58:41 +0000 anchie 2012980@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have Samsonite but love my DD Lipault better, more lightweight, easy to handle and spot clean.<br /> <a href="https://www.lipault-usa.com" rel="nofollow">https://www.lipault-usa.com</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/carry-on-luggage-recommendations-please#post-2012978 Sun, 17 Mar 2019 16:49:36 +0000 Anonymous 2012978@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for eBags.com. &nbsp;Good prices and they have some great stuff on sale right now. &nbsp;They have things in all price ranges. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/carry-on-luggage-recommendations-please#post-2012972 Sun, 17 Mar 2019 16:14:37 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 2012972@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I will be watching this topic with interest. My current checked bag has broken one of its wheels and I think I’m going to have to replace the whole thing.</p> <p>I have found that eBags has good prices as well as better descriptions and pictures than most other websites.<br /> ETA, Lisa, that link errored out for me. What’s the name of the North Face bag? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/carry-on-luggage-recommendations-please#post-2012969 Sun, 17 Mar 2019 16:03:20 +0000 kkards 2012969@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>great brand suggestions..will do some googling...</p> <p>lisap, do you find the handles that extend into the TNF bag are hard to pack around? like that it has mulitple ways to pick bag up to carry it.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/carry-on-luggage-recommendations-please#post-2012967 Sun, 17 Mar 2019 15:52:58 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2012967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet, did you get the Eagle Creek packing stuff too? I am mesmerized by that system at The Container Store, but don't if it would actually work for us irl. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/carry-on-luggage-recommendations-please#post-2012965 Sun, 17 Mar 2019 15:51:41 +0000 Anonymous 2012965@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.thenorthface.com/shop/equipment-luggage-duffels-carry-on-en-ca/rolling-thunder-22in-nf0a3c94-en-ca?variationId=ZU3#hero=5">https://www.thenorthface.com/s.....-22in-nf0a</a></p> <p>This is what I use, and it's been a game-changer for me. So easy to maneuver around , waterproof, wipeable, etc (and distinguishable among the sea of black bags in an airport) &nbsp;although it has 2 wheels, and not 4. &nbsp;Only my big pieces (not carry-ons) have 4 wheels. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/carry-on-luggage-recommendations-please#post-2012963 Sun, 17 Mar 2019 15:47:28 +0000 Phoebe 2012963@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Samsonite worked fine with me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/carry-on-luggage-recommendations-please#post-2012960 Sun, 17 Mar 2019 15:28:45 +0000 Janet 2012960@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a Briggs &amp; Riley carry-on (plus a matching tote that slides onto the handle) that's several years old and still going very strong. Not the lightest bag in the world but very sturdy.&nbsp;</p> <p>We bought some Eagle Creek bags to take to Africa last fall (not carry-ons but they have them in carry-on sizes) and loved them. Lightweight and seem to take a beating.&nbsp;</p> <p>I also have a Lipault nylon rolling bag (again not carry-on but I know them have them too) from several years ago that is super lightweight and holds up well. It did develop a bent frame, which prevented me from sliding the handle down all the way. I contacted Lipault and they had me ship them the bag so they could repair it free of charge even though it had been about five years since purchase. So they are pricey but the customer service is good.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/carry-on-luggage-recommendations-please#post-2012953 Sun, 17 Mar 2019 15:04:40 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2012953@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don’t know if they make hard-sided suitcases or not, but I absolutely love my Travelpros, have had a couple of them for years. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/carry-on-luggage-recommendations-please#post-2012949 Sun, 17 Mar 2019 14:43:51 +0000 kkards 2012949@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i recently returned from a 5 day trip with the realization that i need a new suitcase...my current suitcase is about 4 years old, its a softsided 2 wheeler.&nbsp;this bag had thousands of positive recommendation, <b></b>but it's just not working for me....<b></b><br />what i don't like...<br />~its heavy (almost 9lbs)<br />~its only got 2 wheels<br />~they called it a duffle, but its not really, but its not really a 2 sided suitcase either, i find packing in it difficult</p> <p>i'm thinking of getting a hardsided shell type...<br />looking for any thoughts and recommendations for a new bag.</p> <p>what i am looking for<br />~lightweight and easy to lift/carry (i live on the 2nd floor)<br />~easy to roll<br />~waterproof -in case it ends up sitting on the tarmac in the rain<br />~price...i'm looking to stay around $200 or under</p> <p>TIA </p>