Luggage Recommendations?

[IWannaBeAPrincess]

My luggage is breaking down after only 2 yrs of travelling (mind you we travel a LOT) and I am planning on replacing it...

Before I buy something again, I want recommedations... It needs to be durable, light, and affordable... Who best to ask, but my fellow DISers!

Thanks!!!

Wendy

 

[sptddog]

We've had really good luck with Ricardo - I have Big Sur pieces and Del Mar pieces. I'm very happy with both lines.

They have a very cool pricey model...has a built in scale! So I'd know exactly how overpacked I was.

 

[justplaingoofy]

I would not purchase a large suitcase.... Seems like you can only 1/2 fill them until they are at maximum weight for the airlines

 

[cheerbop]

We LOVE our Delsey Helium Lite......Got the best deal for them in November from eBags . com


It is Very light and Very durable. Nice luggage at an ok price with a GOOD warranty.

And, the other poster is right. We took our Large suitcase and it was not quite full before it met its limit...

Good Luck

 

[Ella's Mom]

I'd research luggage weights without anything in them. Buy pieces that start out lighter than others.

 

[AuroraluvsPhillip]

I am also looking on e-bags, maybe to buy a set. I have a huge suitcase now so I only bring the one, but I can't pack too much because of the weight restrictions. I'd like to get a bag for me and one for DD. What's a reasonable size bag to get? Disney trips are usually 4-7 days, but DD may be going to Europe for 10 days next year. What size suitcases do you frequent travelers think would be good for trips of those lengths? I usually do laundry on my trips so that I don't have to pack as much.
Thanks!

 

[mdhkitten]

I bought a new large suitcase from ebags.com recently and like it. It's made by Atlantic. I already had one of their smaller carry on rolling suitcases and loved it. They've been really durable and the fabric isn't flimsy. You can go through www.mousesavers.com and they have a deal with ebags where you can get anywhere from 15-20% off of your total, just depending on the time. I got 20%, but I think now it's 15. The Atlantic isn't priced badly, either. Let me know if you need the link to the mousesavers ebag page.

 

[tjmw2727]

We never buy expensive luggage anymore after having so many peices damaged. After watching them load the luggage a few times we know why!

I invested in a nice small lightweight carryon and all the other luggage is cheap lightweight stuff. I also try and buy odd colors to help identify it and keep others from mistaking it for theirs. Red, dark green and black are the colors we avoid.

TJ

 

[boBQuincy]

Eagle Creek!
It is more $$$ than most but is made to hold up to adventure travel and has a lifetime warranty. My EC rolling luggage has held up for years of frequent travel.


boB