recommendation or advice about checked luggage

[v1hypersg]

hi,

thinking of buying a checked luggage for trip to UK in May for about 11 days,

I am thinking to buy a metal frame luggage BUT i am not sure which brand is value for money,

readup and saw that people recommend TUMI but most if not all their luggages are zipped ones and i am not keen in the zipper design as i worry that it might ruptured and contents get spilt out, and also it is not water proof so if rain, contents might get wet,

so for those plastic hard case with metal frame luggage,

can anyone share what brand and model which you have bought and used and last you quite some time,

also about the size, it seems like 27 or 28 is best for most airlines and it was mentioned that the larger the luggage you might over pack and cause the weigh to exceed so not recommended to get like 29 or bigger ones as these might be easily overweight and airlines might charge more for larger luggages,

can anyone share their experience or knowledge ?

 

[xiaowhois]

samsonite or american tourister for me

 

[ChouunShiryuu]

samsonite or american tourister for me

Samsonite is good and can last for many trips.

 

[kokitty]

if budget is not a concern, then Samsonite. point of ref, it is usually about 30% more expensive then the competition.

 

[xtramadness]

Samsonite is a good choice

 

[mosmos]

American Tourister would be a good choice if damage insurance reimbursement would be good also

 

[v1hypersg]

how about the type and size ?

what is the size you bought ?

soft nylon type with zipper ?

hard case with zipper ?

hard case with latch ?

hard also have completely cannot press down or the newer types that can bend and absorb impact when hit ?

single bar handle or double pole handle ?

wheels ? 2 wheels or 4 wheels ? single or double wheels ?

 

[joeey]

how about the type and size ?

what is the size you bought ?

soft nylon type with zipper ?

hard case with zipper ?

hard case with latch ?

hard also have completely cannot press down or the newer types that can bend and absorb impact when hit ?

single bar handle or double pole handle ?

wheels ? 2 wheels or 4 wheels ? single or double wheels ?

soft nylon type with zipper, 4 wheels.

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[WhiteHunter]

soft nylon type with zipper, 4 wheels.

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hard ones are better as it may be damaged when airport staffs are loading it.

 

[ceecookie]

Always get one with TSA lock

 

[what88]

hi,

thinking of buying a checked luggage for trip to UK in May for about 11 days,

I am thinking to buy a metal frame luggage BUT i am not sure which brand is value for money,

readup and saw that people recommend TUMI but most if not all their luggages are zipped ones and i am not keen in the zipper design as i worry that it might ruptured and contents get spilt out, and also it is not water proof so if rain, contents might get wet,

so for those plastic hard case with metal frame luggage,

can anyone share what brand and model which you have bought and used and last you quite some time,

also about the size, it seems like 27 or 28 is best for most airlines and it was mentioned that the larger the luggage you might over pack and cause the weigh to exceed so not recommended to get like 29 or bigger ones as these might be easily overweight and airlines might charge more for larger luggages,

can anyone share their experience or knowledge ?

Samsonite is good and durable, 29" ba...

 

[what88]

Forgot to mention as you are going there for 11 days, ideally 29" luggage will be better. As you afraid of over pack and weight concern then I will suggest you to a get handheld portable weighing scale.

 

[what88]

how about the type and size ?

what is the size you bought ?

soft nylon type with zipper ?

hard case with zipper ?

hard case with latch ?

hard also have completely cannot press down or the newer types that can bend and absorb impact when hit ?

single bar handle or double pole handle ?

wheels ? 2 wheels or 4 wheels ? single or double wheels ?

27" & 29" luggage, soft nylon type with zipper, 4 wheels drive.

 

[xtramadness]

Always get one with TSA lock

TG some handlers overseas can just open and then kope ur stuff

 

[Hisashiburi]

I recommend a bag that isnt expensive and once u get it, make it look used n scruffy.
Maybe put some stickers on it.
Reason is that it wouldnt look expensive and less chance to get stolen.

 

[a1v1n_]

No need tumi la. been using American tourister luggage that gotten free from Citibank cc sign up. Think more than 7-8 years old liao. Exterior looks like cmi but everything still working fine.

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[joeey]

hard ones are better as it may be damaged when airport staffs are loading it.

heh..i always feel hard ones they throw it will crack...

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[harky]

samsonite luggage is the best

 

[denial86]

how about the type and size ?

what is the size you bought ?

soft nylon type with zipper ?

hard case with zipper ?

hard case with latch ?

hard also have completely cannot press down or the newer types that can bend and absorb impact when hit ?

single bar handle or double pole handle ?

wheels ? 2 wheels or 4 wheels ? single or double wheels ?

Wah but at the end of the day, isn't it really more of your own preference?

 

[what88]

Wah but at the end of the day, isn't it really more of your own preference?

haha, I was about wanna ask the same question..

Anyway just pick the luggage type that you like.