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kitcat1 · 09-11-2012, 02:51 AM

Hi all, as we normally do just Europe flights and mainly take hand luggage we haven't got any good, larger bags. Could anyone recommend any. We quite like the holdall type but want it with wheels. We also need it to be fairly light so as not to take up too much valuable kg's for all the goodies, and also not too expensive as we won't be using them very much.

Thanks,

Cath

BecksHH · 09-11-2012, 03:18 AM

We had our last ones from Debenhams, I think they are the Trip range, good quailty & there is a sale on atm! Antler are also very good, but a bit expensive if you might not use them much x

kitcat1 · 09-11-2012, 03:42 AM

oh, thanks, I'll have a look now.

Cath

madmumof2 · 09-11-2012, 04:24 AM

I got mine from wilkos, sturdy, big, but light, with wheels, they're about £20-£25 :D

BecksHH · 09-11-2012, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by madmumof2

I got mine from wilkos, sturdy, big, but light, with wheels, they're about £20-£25 :D

I always forget Wilkos do luggage

I did have a fab case from Matalan, but it was years ago, dont know what the quality is like now x

Mr Stoat · 09-11-2012, 06:06 AM

Last couple of trips we have used the Gelert Expidition Bags from Go Outdoors. Big red duffles that also have rucksack carrying straps. Lots of space, tough and reasonably light. If you are strapped for space in the closet the fold up reasonably small as well. No wheels though! If that realy bothers you get one of the Samsonite folding trollys, I have one but never bother with it now.

Littlenemo · 09-11-2012, 06:26 AM

I just bought two large Dunlop cases from sports direct only £20 each.

Grimm Grinning Ghost · 09-11-2012, 07:11 AM

If you got one near you try Tk Maxx.I had a large Animal sports suitcase for £10.It's large and light and plenty of room in there for loads of clothes and goodies.

joolz1910 · 09-11-2012, 08:44 AM

I've heard that the Sub-Zero ones are supposed to be good. We have some from a hundred years ago - think we bought them in Woolworths and they are still going strong!

kitcat1 · 09-11-2012, 09:54 AM

Thank you all so much......food for thought, I will have a trawl through the internet. Good old Woolworths R.I.P.

Cath

MichelinMan · 09-11-2012, 01:57 PM

I got an Antler holdall from Argos last time I bought one. They have a solid base, and a pull out handle which is useful. Good quality and good zips too (we had a cheap holdall where the zip went once).

Argos have one that is reduced by £10 at the moment to £40.

Jakejosh4 · 09-11-2012, 03:18 PM

HI we bought Sub Zero suitcases they are ultra light and have lasted well Argos sometimes have them on offer as does Matalan. We have found them to be strong and bought back loads of shopping and still did not meet our weight quota.

09-11-2012, 02:51 AM	#1
kitcat1 Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Uk Citizen but live in France Posts: 265	Best cases to buy... Hi all, as we normally do just Europe flights and mainly take hand luggage we haven't got any good, larger bags. Could anyone recommend any. We quite like the holdall type but want it with wheels. We also need it to be fairly light so as not to take up too much valuable kg's for all the goodies, and also not too expensive as we won't be using them very much. Thanks, Cath __________________ April 2007 - WDW Private villa November 2012 - 25th anniversary at WDW

09-11-2012, 03:18 AM	#2
BecksHH Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Stoke On Trent, UK Posts: 152	We had our last ones from Debenhams, I think they are the Trip range, good quailty & there is a sale on atm! Antler are also very good, but a bit expensive if you might not use them much x __________________

09-11-2012, 03:42 AM	#3
kitcat1 Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Uk Citizen but live in France Posts: 265	oh, thanks, I'll have a look now. Cath __________________ April 2007 - WDW Private villa November 2012 - 25th anniversary at WDW

09-11-2012, 04:24 AM	#4
madmumof2 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Born in Leicester, live in Rutland Posts: 1,968	I got mine from wilkos, sturdy, big, but light, with wheels, they're about £20-£25 :D __________________ Mum-27 Dad - 28 Big boy-9 Princess-7 Baby boy - 2! My Oct 2012 Surprise Trip Report! My New Disney Blog! Oct 2012 - 2 weeks Southern Dunes+1 night at the Hard Rock Hotel! Oct 2009 - 2 weeks Pop Century Jan 2000 - 2 weeks Ramada Inn International Drive Oct/Nov 1995 - 5 weeks Lindfields Villa, Kissimmee

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Littlenemo Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 162	I just bought two large Dunlop cases from sports direct only £20 each. __________________ August 1998 : Radisson Resort Parkway August 2000 : Westgate Villas September 2011 : QII on I-drive September 2012 : QII on I-drive

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09-11-2012, 06:06 AM	#6
Mr Stoat Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: On The Ayrshire Coast Posts: 177	Last couple of trips we have used the Gelert Expidition Bags from Go Outdoors. Big red duffles that also have rucksack carrying straps. Lots of space, tough and reasonably light. If you are strapped for space in the closet the fold up reasonably small as well. No wheels though! If that realy bothers you get one of the Samsonite folding trollys, I have one but never bother with it now.

09-11-2012, 07:11 AM	#8
Grimm Grinning Ghost Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: South Wales. UK. Posts: 79	If you got one near you try Tk Maxx.I had a large Animal sports suitcase for £10.It's large and light and plenty of room in there for loads of clothes and goodies. __________________ ''Grim grinning ghosts come out to socialize'' ... Tweet me @Neilo54

09-11-2012, 08:44 AM	#9
joolz1910 I would have gone down to reception in my robe and slippers I can't decide if it's sweet or sinister Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,165	I've heard that the Sub-Zero ones are supposed to be good. We have some from a hundred years ago - think we bought them in Woolworths and they are still going strong! __________________ Juliette x 1997 Disneyland, California (offsite) 2005 DLRP (Santa Fe) 2009 DLRP (DLH)'Just Like we Dreamed it...at the DLH' 2011 DLP (Cheyenne) 2012 OKW at WDW 'A Whole New World'

09-11-2012, 09:54 AM	#10
kitcat1 Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Uk Citizen but live in France Posts: 265	Thank you all so much......food for thought, I will have a trawl through the internet. Good old Woolworths R.I.P. Cath __________________ April 2007 - WDW Private villa November 2012 - 25th anniversary at WDW

09-11-2012, 01:57 PM	#11
MichelinMan I Am Speed - Ka-Chow!!!! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire Posts: 426	I got an Antler holdall from Argos last time I bought one. They have a solid base, and a pull out handle which is useful. Good quality and good zips too (we had a cheap holdall where the zip went once). Argos have one that is reduced by £10 at the moment to £40. __________________ I'm not fat, just cuddly!! Play Up Pompey!! July 1994 : WDW Off-Site on Honeymoon July 2009 : DLP Newport Bay Club July 2011 : DLP Disneyland Hotel July 2013 : WDW Polynesian Resort / Hard Rock Universal / Renaissance SeaWorld

09-11-2012, 03:18 PM	#12
Jakejosh4 Earning My Ears Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Hampshire uk Posts: 64	HI we bought Sub Zero suitcases they are ultra light and have lasted well Argos sometimes have them on offer as does Matalan. We have found them to be strong and bought back loads of shopping and still did not meet our weight quota. __________________ Wilderness trail villa 2003 Legacy Park 2009 Highgrove 2011 Saratoga Springs resort And Disney Fantasy 2013 Saratoga Springs resort and Disney Fantasy 2014 YOYO Your only young once.

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