https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-luggage-recommendations Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 13 May 2026 08:45:37 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-luggage-recommendations#post-510789 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 19:26:45 +0000 judy 510789@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad to hear everyone's responses. I bought a TUMI carry on at Costco earlier this year and have been happy with it so far for three trips. It has great pockets in the front for a laptop which I needed. i had never heard of wrapping at the airport either. Thanks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-luggage-recommendations#post-510681 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:44:26 +0000 Mo 510681@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I got my carry-on Ogio Crunch duffel at TJ Maxx for $15 or something. I don't travel a lot, but it works great and for the price, I could buy one every year if I had to. Oh, and since it's bright purple, it's easy to spot if I do check it </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-luggage-recommendations#post-510677 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:39:08 +0000 velvetychocolate 510677@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks so much! I will check TJ Maxx for sure - in fact, I think the last time I was there, there was someone buying up some nice quality luggage. Just didn't occur to me to look there, but then again - it's not like I'm looking for luggage all that often. We've been buying them "cheap" at places like Wal-Mart/Target or JC Penney over the years. Just yesterday we saw some various luggage pieces and sets at Costco, but I wanted to consider buying something that might last longer than the other pieces/sets we've bought in the past. </p> <p>Thanks again - I'll try TJ Maxx first, then investigate the higher end brands if no luck there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-luggage-recommendations#post-510619 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:14:08 +0000 Laurinda 510619@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting, I'd never heard of wrapping before.</p> <p>The one time I used a new luggage band it was undone and lost by security :-(<br /> If I used one again I would sew or staple the band to the suitcase.</p> <p>My strategy is to use cheap/used suitcases or duffles 'cuz they all get wrecked </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-luggage-recommendations#post-510602 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 14:50:27 +0000 krishnidoux 510602@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lynn: At the airport, usually larger ones, before check in, you will see booths with guys working on spinning machines to wrap travellers' luggage tightly in plastic that looks like huge Saranwrap. They will also cover the wheels to protect them, then cut a slit for the handle. It is not free, the fee is usually around $10 per suitcase. They then hand you your cocooned luggage which you put on your cart and go check. </p> <p>It does protect the luggage from breaking (wheels, handles) and it also deter possible theft. If customs decide to open your suitcase for whatever reason, they will, but that has never happened to me, and even if it did, I would still wrap my suitcases whenever possible. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-luggage-recommendations#post-510584 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 14:26:40 +0000 JayS 510584@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you want luggage that really lasts, try Briggs and Riley. It's pricey but has a lifetime guarantee. Husband and son both have pieces and so far they've held up better than any luggage I've seen. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-luggage-recommendations#post-510550 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 11:59:45 +0000 bella 510550@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We use the exact same combo as you: one medium luggage and a carry-on. So far our most durable luggage has proved to be Victorinox Swiss Army:<br /> <a href="http://www.ebags.com/brand/victorinox" rel="nofollow">http://www.ebags.com/brand/victorinox</a><br /> We bought them at Marshall's or TJMAxx at drastically reduced prices.<br /> Actually, I would recommended strongly checking out these two stores because they sell brand names at Walmart/Target prices. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-luggage-recommendations#post-510468 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:52:29 +0000 MsMaven 510468@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>DH bought a Tumi suitcase when he was traveling back and forth to Europe frequently. It broke his heart when it lasted only slightly longer than the stuff we buy at the discount store. Baggage handlers are not respecters of luggage. Buy the cheaper stuff, check the zippers and handles frequently, and you will do well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-luggage-recommendations#post-510455 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:28:20 +0000 Girl X 510455@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've had a Rimowa set since about 2003. I use the carry-on size at least 20 times a year and while there are a few scratches, I think they've added to the look of the piece. I thought the set was pretty expensive but I've seen the newer ones and the price has come down a bit. It's been almost a decade and I really think the set is going to last at least a decade more - especially the larger pieces which unlike the carry on, hasn't been banged around quite literally a couple hundred times. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-luggage-recommendations#post-510447 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:06:28 +0000 LoP 510447@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have been luckier with Delsey compared to Samsonite in terms of durability. The wheel quality is better. American Traveler is hit and miss. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-luggage-recommendations#post-510445 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:03:00 +0000 lynn 510445@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What does having it wrapped mean? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-luggage-recommendations#post-510415 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 04:30:42 +0000 velvetychocolate 510415@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll look into the Delsey Helium as well too...just on the chance that it might last a bit longer. I was wondering if the hard shell was better...we were looking at some hard-shell suitcases this afternoon. Thanks for the tip Krishnidoux </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-luggage-recommendations#post-510412 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 04:28:24 +0000 velvetychocolate 510412@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for this rachylou! I feel better now about my suitcases getting totally wrecked in such a short time. I don't mind buying cheap/inexpensive suitcases - just that I was wondering if I was buying the wrong brand(s) or something because they seem to wear out sooner than I was expecting. But you're right - that much travel and nothing is going to last all that long, is it? </p> <p>My current suitcase no longer has a zipper - so I need a new one...fairly soon, as my next trip is at the end of January. It's a road trip though, so not as big a deal as checked baggage for a flight. Still though, a non-zippable suitcase isn't a good scene (laughing here). </p> <p>Thanks for letting me know that this is pretty normal..I will just go ahead and buy something from Costco, Target or wherever. I was looking at some at Costco today, but then thought I should at least investigate if there was something that might last longer - but I think you're right - nothing is going to withstand that kind of heavy use for a really long time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-luggage-recommendations#post-510408 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 04:22:07 +0000 krishnidoux 510408@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Delsey Helium, and/or 4 wheels, hard shell. This is what I have come to prefer, and I do travel quite a bit. </p> <p>Other recommendation: whatever your suitcase, whenever possible have it wrapped at the airport before checking it. It makes a big difference in wear and tear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-luggage-recommendations#post-510403 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 04:16:53 +0000 rachylou 510403@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I used to commute weekly to another state. My conclusion was no luggage can really withstand heavy use - unless it's a wooden suitcase that weighs too much empty. Add in the fact that security will paw through all your stuff and break your locks/zippers... I believe in cheap suitcases and only putting cheap things inside them. I went strictly Target/Walmart and used suitcase bands to identify them and just in case the zippers broke. I see they have hard case luggage (no-zipper bags) now at Target.</p> <p>If that's too cheap, my other thought would be LL Bean. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-luggage-recommendations#post-510268 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 02:05:20 +0000 velvetychocolate 510268@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I travel a lot, and have burned through three or four sets of luggage in the past seven years. The latest two suitcases are done...time to get two more (one for me, one for my husband). The carry-ons are still ok. I'm after a couple of medium-ish regular suitcases. I don't want a set right now because I never use all of the pieces, and really all I need is one carry-one and one medium-ish suitcase for slightly longer trips. </p> <p>I'm not too concerned with 'style' or designer stuff when it comes to luggage, but I'd like the next suitcase to last a little bit longer - does anyone have any recommendations? I travel about 10-15 times a year or more. Most of the sets/cases I've bought over the past few years have been Samsonite and/or American Tourister. They last about two years maybe. </p> <p>Is there something more durable? </p>