Need Advice: Travel Luggage

[Unrepented]

Looking to change my beatup travel luggage. Currently using a samsonite. Now looking at a verticle roll mid size luggage, not for cabin.

Not up to date about luggages out in the market, therefore need recomendations.

Am looking at samsonite cubelite, any feedback on this model or other recommendations on models and brands?

Thanks in advance.

 

[johnny333]

I bought my luggage 10+ years ago. It is one of those where you can pop up the handle & use it to pull the luggage on wheels. As well it can be converted into a back pack & carried. I used this on my visits to Europe, US, Bkk.

10+ years ago it was rare to find this kind of luggage. In fact I think Eagle Creek was the pioneer. However nowadays it has become more common & many companies have copied the design. Here are some photos of what I mean http://shop.eaglecreek.com/luggage-by-type/l/110

I also have Travel Pro luggage which looks similar to Eagle Creek. It is also good luggage. However it can't be converted into a backpack & is also heavier.

Nowadays I only travel with carry-on luggage. You can save lots of time by-passing the luggage carousels at airports & easier if you need to use public transport.

 

[johnny333]

I notice that Citibank has some kind of promotion going on. I see many people leaving with luggage. You might want to check on what they are offering

 

[nato33]

Looking to change my beatup travel luggage. Currently using a samsonite. Now looking at a verticle roll mid size luggage, not for cabin.

Not up to date about luggages out in the market, therefore need recomendations.

Am looking at samsonite cubelite, any feedback on this model or other recommendations on models and brands?

Thanks in advance.

Consider getting one with TSA Locks. This is required for entry into USA. You may not use it for this trip but perhaps for future trips and no point buying a new one just for US trips

 

[Townair]

Consider getting one with TSA Locks. This is required for entry into USA. You may not use it for this trip but perhaps for future trips and no point buying a new one just for US trips

What's that? How does it look like and work? And do you mean, US specify which luggage for tourist to carry to enter US?!

 

[Unrepented]

Go youtube and take a look at cubelite or cosmoslite, they feature the lock on the luggage.

What's that? How does it look like and work? And do you mean, US specify which luggage for tourist to carry to enter US?!

 

[Unrepented]

Thank you all, for the advice thus far.

Really waiting for any feedback on the samsonite cosmoslite or cubelite. Skin looks flimsy, but claimed to be strong. Don't know will the skin have any crease marks after being hit......

 

[chonburifc]

Bro, Samsonite or Echolac all no regret. I am still using my 13 year old samsonite cabin bag. More old, more character. Only thing I changed these years are the wheels and handle.

Forgot to add this.
This is from a real RunRoader. Not any TUA KANG YAO SIU.

 

[Unrepented]

My old samsonite kenna jialat jialat and went several times to samsonite hospital for surgery. But I am thinking of buying the vertical luggage with rollers, but I worry the rollers for these new design may not last, and end up going samsonite hospital again.:o Also the body may crease from the impacts from other luggages during cargo handling.

My old luggage is the horizontal type, if forearm not steady, twist abit or ground uneven, the luggage topples.:(

BTW, Echolac got worldwide warranty and support or not

Bro, Samsonite or Echolac all no regret. I am still using my 13 year old samsonite cabin bag. More old, more character. Only thing I changed these years are the wheels and handle.

Forgot to add this.
This is from a real RunRoader. Not any TUA KANG YAO SIU.

 

[chonburifc]

OK, GPGT. This is what I call good lugguage bag that last 13 years and still going strong. GPGT, here's the good stuff.

 

[chonburifc]

My old samsonite kenna jialat jialat and went several times to samsonite hospital for surgery. But I am thinking of buying the vertical luggage with rollers, but I worry the rollers for these new design may not last, and end up going samsonite hospital again.:o Also the body may crease from the impacts from other luggages during cargo handling.

My old luggage is the horizontal type, if forearm not steady, twist abit or ground uneven, the luggage topples.:(

BTW, Echolac got worldwide warranty and support or not

Hehehe. The biggest problem is actually the wheels. No need to go to samsonite for the wheels replacement. Go to third party luggage repair shop and get the best non-samsonite wheels. :p

 

[Townair]

Go youtube and take a look at cubelite or cosmoslite, they feature the lock on the luggage.

Thanks. I see both from Samsonite. Look cool but no price listed. Any idea of price range? And do you really mean, you must use this luggage to enter US?

 

[Townair]

Go youtube and take a look at cubelite or cosmoslite, they feature the lock on the luggage.

Thanks. I see both from Samsonite. Look cool but no price listed. Any idea of price range? And do you really mean, you must use this luggage to enter US?

 

[chonburifc]

Here's some pics of the third party wheels on the samsonite cabin bag. It just won't die.

closeup

 

[Unrepented]

Thanks for taking the time to take pics and posting them. Appreciate.

I just worry the new samsonite models have unique rotary wheels, cannot find anywhere else.:( But I abit hiao, thinking of getting the latest design since want to change luggage:o

Here's some pics of the third party wheels on the samsonite cabin bag. It just won't die.

 

[nato33]

What's that? How does it look like and work? And do you mean, US specify which luggage for tourist to carry to enter US?!

TSA is not a brand of luggage but a type of lock approved by US Customs. They have the keys to open TSA locks so there is no need to cut open your bag if they want to inspect. Google TSA Locks for more info.

 

[Townair]

TSA is not a brand of luggage but a type of lock approved by US Customs. They have the keys to open TSA locks so there is no need to cut open your bag if they want to inspect. Google TSA Locks for more info.

Thanks man, I'm learning new stuff. I don't travel often and never been to US before.

 

[johnny333]

Thanks man, I'm learning new stuff. I don't travel often and never been to US before.

You can use any luggage. just don't don't keep valuable in the luggage & keep it unlocked.

 

[laksaboy]

If you don't mind the stigma of using SAF military equipment for civilian use, I recommend the SAF duffel bag.

The new duffel bags are fantastic for travel use. They're black, roomy and you can trolley-carry the bag as it has two wheels at its base.

It's just as good as a branded travel bag.

If you're still an NS slave, you can purchase it with credits.

 

[krafty]

hmm...planning my next trip, probably to holland and a one way ticket. free from all lky's acidic cronies...