recommendations for lightweight luggage

[justintime]

On our last trip, my suitcase got a big tear in it, and then also got majorly mildewed in my basement. So I need to get a new suitcase. Spirit just lowered their weight limits on baggage to 40 lbs, so I would like to get a new suitcase that is lightweight. Anyone have recommendations on lightweight luggage that is also durable. I would like to have the 360 degree spinning wheels, but they aren't a necessity.

 

[vaDisneyGuy]

it is not cheap at all but I love Tumi it lasts and last and they stand behind their product. I had a piece break after a few years I sent it to them to fix and they gave me a brand new suitcase.

I also just bought a quickload duffle bag from LL Bean it was around $70.00 I used it to pack for a 4 day trip it held a lot (I bring everything but the kitchen sink with me when I travel)


I hope this helps

 

[poohbearbt]

Samsonite, the hard cased luggage. My set is light weight, extremely roomy and it has the 360 swivel which makes it easy to push.

We got ours from a Samsonite outlet. Not sure if you have outlets near you but if you do they are normally buy 1 get one half off.

 

[slamzim]

Heys luggage. We got a set of two with one large and one smaller (carry on size) Very lightweight and lots of room. It was $99 for both at Sams Club. Also try TJMaxx, they sometimes carry them. Good Luck

 

[MichelleinMaine]

I also just bought a quickload duffle bag from LL Bean it was around $70.00 I used it to pack for a 4 day trip it held a lot (I bring everything but the kitchen sink with me when I travel)

Pretty sure I saw the wheeled duffles in the sale section on LLB's website. you can get extra 30% off through 2/22 with code JPA4393
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[Pakey]

I switched to Tumi and I'm not interested in any other brand now. I travel a lot for business and this is the only durable luggage I've had that was light enough for me to easily handle.

 

[englishteacha]

I also suggest LL Bean's duffles. They're lightweight and very rugged. I've seen them take a heck of a beating from teens as a summer camp counselor and they hold up really, really well.

 

[Phil'sFrontier]

also think about lightweight clothing. Patagonia's capalene fabric is light, small, and very comfortable.

 

[DisneyAndRedSox]

We also use the LLBean rolling duffels. As long as you don't mind that they don't stand upright- they are awesome! If you take a lot of trains or subways when you travel it can be a pain they don't stand up, but traveling through airports I have never minded it. They weigh about 8-9 pounds for the large size (XL can exceed size limits when fully packed).

Last week American Airlines sent mine to Guatemala instead of Orlando and it came back looking fine!