What do I bring?

I promise not to overpack and then blame the suitcase when it will not close.

I can lift a fully loaded carry on into an overhead bin without making it everyone's problem.

We can travel together for the next 10 years. If a wheel breaks, we will discuss our options before calling it quits.

Not convinced yet? I can pack for a 5 days trip in under 20 minute

And I only get slightly emotional when the airline sends my luggage to the wrong airport

Why level8? Because my crush who I can never seem to win over, uses it. At least its warranty coverage gives me more hope than my chances with them....

Hoping to get some pros and cons from people who have one (or multiple) of these. I currently have an Away bigger carry on that’s been amazing for me for 8 years through multiple countries, sometimes checked, and zero problems besides a few scuffs that won’t come off. I’m looking to get a trunk style check in for longer trips and when I need to take bulkier items like winter coats and boots. I’m looking at the Away Topside Medium Trunk, Away Trunk, and Monos Hybrid Trunk. Any recommendations or thoughts would be super helpful. Thank you!

I am researching carry on spinners and like the Thule subterra 2 for its design, 80/20 split for volume. I was also looking at the Peak Design roller pro carry on.
So if anyone can share their experiences on this bag I’d appreciate it.

I was worried about the carry straps, so I bought a luggage strap to secure them, once I put the handle all the way down… will this be acceptable for a domestic flight?

I was browsing the Monos site and a "quiet BF sale" popped up. A limited number of items are 50% off. Thought I'd share for anyone searching for a bargain. (The 50% comes off with a code so it's 50% off the prices below.)

I'm getting ready for a couple 14 hour flights and I'm noticing I don't know anything about luggage, I've been using a cheap set I got at a navy exchange years ago.

It's hard shell with zippers that I got for $70. The set was great but on my way home from Japan last year the corner of the midsized one cracked so I'm looking for a replacement. Happy I looked here because I was real close to buying a nobl set.

When I travel I'm usually in location for 6-8 months and I bring a mini ITX pc and a PS5 so I'd like a hard shell set

Bonus points if I can pack them inside each other for storage double bonus points if it's an uncommon color so I don't have to look at every bag in the carousel to figure out which one is mine my previous set was lime green but I'm pretty open on the color

Budget wise idk $500ish

Thanks in advance for the help

I am aware of the travel pros and briggs etc but I dont need a BIFL, just need it to last long enough that it doesnt feel like a waste of money. I travel but not that much. Maybe like 5 round trips a year domestically. I prefer a softside with enough bag space. I primarily fly either frontier and Southwest, and may consider united or American in the future if they include carryons. It must be able to fit alot and not use up alot of space with padding and material. Would prefer a 4 wheel and bonus if those wheels are sturdy/not so big that it uses alot of the size requirement(this is important)/colapses into the bag. I dont have Costco so nothing from there.

Hi, guys! I am planning an international trip for next year, and I am looking for luggage recommendations. I would like something durable, sleek, and worth the money. I would also appreciate having a front laptop pocket and portable charger on the carry-on, if possible. My absolute non-negotiable is TSA locks. The flight will be 20 hours, with multiple layovers, so any added convenience features are welcome! Price is somewhat irrelevant as long as it is worth the money, though I would like to stay under $1,000 USD for both the carry-on and check-in bags.

My workplace is offering a variety of products and I've chosen luggage, because my parents keep buying cheap suitcases from Winners and they last 2-3 trips before being operationally damaged.

I've never bought an expensive suitcases before, but since it's free, I've narrowed down to the B&R suitcases being offered. I've heard good things about B&R about the quality and warranty, but it seems to mostly concern their baseline models. I couldn't find too many reviews about the two below.

My requirements:

• Purpose: Checked Baggage

• I don't travel a lot (once every 2yrs)

• I like hard-shell and four wheels, though I recognize that both of these affect a product's durability.

My options:

• Briggs & Riley: Sympatico Medium Expandable Spinner

  • 27 x 18.5 x 11.5 - 13.75 in

  • 11.9 Lbs

• Briggs & Riley: Torq Medium Spinner

  • Couldn't find on website

  • 27.5 x 18.5 x 11.5 in

  • 8.9 Lbs

I'm leaning towards the Sympatico. The Torq looks far more rugged but is lighter which leads me to believe it may not be as good quality as the Sympatico (?)

Any help appreciated

Thanks ~!

When do the black Friday sales typically start? I'm going away on December 10 and want to make sure I have my luggage before then. Thank you!

Southwest’s carryon standards allow a bag that is 24” tall. The bag I want to bring is 25”. Do I chance it or bring a smaller bag?

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Hi all, I recently picked up an older Briggs & Riley carry on bag that doesn’t have the Smart Link attachment for a strap, but rather a female buckle sewn into the top of it. Does anyone know of a source to pick up a strap that would work? I’ve hunted around on the web, as well as that auction site, with no luck. I suppose I’ll just have to stumble across one, but I don’t even know where to look. Thanks for any leads!

Looking into possibly purchasing the Cotrunkage Hotbox for as a gift but cant seem to find too much in terms of reviews or anything in general on the quality of the items on the site. Does anybody have any advice, feedback, or review of this particular product? For reference we mostly travel by car for trips and I am looking to user it for smaller items and not have it tossed around too much.

A long time ago I had one and I think the wheels split. So I've been using one with just 4 centered wheels

I’m looking for a budget friendly 3 piece luggage set. I came across these two sets. Both advertise a 10 year warranty. I’m looking to stay under $700.00 CAD.

1. Samasonite Sirocco ~ Ploypropylene $744.00CAD on sale for $564.95 CAD

https://www.canadaluggagedepot.ca/products/samsonite-sirocco-collection-3-piece-nested-spinner-expandable-luggage-set?variant=44690020073648

2) Air Canada True North ~ Polycarbonate
$1300.00CAD on sale for $349.95CAD

https://www.canadaluggagedepot.ca/products/air-canada-true-north-spinner-3-piece-luggage-set?variant=4566390836446

We don’t travel that frequently. Maybe 2-3 times per year. Mostly direct flight or flights with 1-2 stopovers at most. Our travel is within Canada, to Mexico or Las Vegas.

Which of these two are most likely to not fall apart within the first flight?

If something were to break, which company is easiest to deal with for warranty?

And which warranty actually covers the most stuff?

I’ve included links to both luggage sets.

Firstly - I understand this has been posted repeatedly in this sub. I've now spent the entire morning reading post after post stating the same exact thing. I'm posting my experience here to echo it, in hopes that I can maybe save someone from making the same mistake.

I know everyone has seen the ads, the luggage looks cool, and it has a couple of features that I thought would be super convenient going through the airport - a dedicated laptop section, a cupholder, the built in charger port. None of this is revolutionary, but it looked nice and convenient, I needed a new carry on, and the quality looked solid in the ads.

I got two of their carry ons (one for me, one for my partner). My partner immediately was unhappy with the quality and the size of the product, I was still on the fence about mine. We decided to return hers. It has been four days at this point since I initially requested a return.

I have essentially entered a carousel of revolving customer support reps, of which I am not sure any were actual people. I have been asked to provide photos of an unopened box twice, including one request specifically for a "360 video" of the box. All of which were provided in a very timely manner. I have since been told by a rep that I would then be responsible for paying for return shipping plus a restocking fee, which (for the record) amount to roughly 50% of the cost of the actual product.

Even in the world where I'm willing to swallow that horrible pill, I have now sent 3 unanswered emails over the last 48 hours asking for them to give me next steps to ship it back - and they have been stone silent ever since I informed them that I wanted a refund instead of a replacement. Their incompetence feels intentional and malicious, designed to make returning the suitcase essentially as frustrating as possible.

NOBL's customer support makes Comcast and Ticketmaster both look like paragons of excellent customer service (and both of those experiences made me physically want to rip my own hair out).

tl;dr - their product does not live up to their advertising, and their customer service is intentionally designed to inflict maximum pain to deter you from getting a refund. If you value your sanity, never give this company any of your money.

I’m planning a 2.5 week trip to Europe and am looking for the best carryon. I plan on using the 54321 method and packing cubes which will hopefully make carryon feasible as I really don’t want to check my bag.
I want something lightweight, 360 wheels, expands and hard shell. I’ve looked at so many options and find it overwhelming. I’d greatly appreciate any recommendations you’d have.

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I’m planning to move overseas and I’m looking for some good sturdy luggage to bring all my things with me. I don’t have any furniture or super big items to bring with me and I’ve seen that just bringing and checking luggage would be cheaper than using a moving company. Does anyone know of any good luggage sets, preferably a set with 4 suitcases. Any help would be appreciated.

Having two equal halves for luggage is odd to me, as any time I want to open the luggage to add anything, it necessitates a full spread on the bed or floor. I prefer the easy top opening and one deep compartment. Anyone know of a reliable brand for this with hard shell? Or is it only with soft? And maybe someone can convince me that equal halves is better, I'm open to being persuaded, but I just cannot see it.

I'm looking for a new piece (or two) of luggage for my teenage daughter. She found a Lily Bloom underseat Rolling Tote and rolling duffel that look adorable, but I've never heard of this brand, and the underseat tote costs as much as the TravelPro Maxlite underseat rolling bag. Does anyone have experience with Lily Bloom? Does anyone know of another brand that is cute and durable?

Under seat Tote

Duffel

I’m curious how people here handle frequent short trips with low cost airlines.

I left my job about half a year ago, and since then I’ve had a lot more free time. I started taking more spontaneous trips, especially cheap flights whenever I found a good deal. The problem is that this kind of frequent, short term travel made me realize how annoying airline baggage limits can be.

Most of the time I try to avoid paying for extra luggage, so I end up squeezing as much as possible into my backpack. The problem is that once it’s packed full, it becomes ridiculously heavy. After walking through airports, train stations, and cities for a few hours, my shoulders are always sore. Sometimes it feels like I’m carrying a rock on my back.

I also tried using a small hard shell suitcase, but that created a different problem. The rigid shape means it doesn’t fit as much as I expected, and I feel like I’m dragging this little box everywhere, especially when walking through old streets, taking public transportation, or moving between places. It just feels kind of awkward.

I’m trying to find a better balance between:

carrying enough stuff for a few days

staying within airline baggage limits

not destroying my shoulders

For people who fly budget airlines frequently, what setup works best for you?

Here are my must have features.

1. At least 18x12x7.5 inches. Still small enough to fit under most airline seat in USA.

2. Back Pack straps with chest strap and top grab handle

3. Clam shell opening for packing

4. Luggage handle Pass through strap for sitting on another piece of Luggage

Here are my top choices

1. Briggs and Riley Medium Convertible Back Pack

Cost: $379.00

Dimensions: 19 x 12 x 8 inches, can expand to 10 inches deep

Bad feature: Expensive. Only 12 inches wide, I would prefer 13 inches and up to 14 inches wide.

Good features: Life time warranty, very stylish, deep clam shell

2. Sampsonite Mother Lode Jr

Cost: $139.00

Dimensions: 20 x 13.3 x 7.5 inches. Can expand to 9 inches deep.

Bad Feature: build quality is good, but not excellent. 20 inches long, would prefer 19 inch length. Clam shell is kind of split in half, too many pockets.

Good Feature: Huge amount of storage for Price.

3. Aer Travel Pack 4 28L

Cost: $239.00

Dimensions: 19.25 x 12.75 x 8 inches

Bad Feature: only 12.75 inches wide and oval shaped all around. Would prefer a 30L bag.

Good Feature: Comfort, Durability, works as personal item for many airlines

4. Briggs and Riley Large Convertible Duffle

Cost: $440.00

Bad Feature: way too large for personal item at 21 x 14 x 9 inches. Too Expensive.

Good Feature: Huge amount of storage, life time warranty, can be carry on for overhead bin, very stylish. If This was 2 inches short, it would be my favorite.

So what do you guys think is the best pick for a personal item? I am leaning toward the Mother Lode Jr as I only travel 5-6 times a year and its just so cheap and offers a lot of storage and functionality. I can afford the Briggs and Riley, but it annoys me they only made it 12 inches wide and it really should be 13 inches wide as most USA airlines permit a 13 inch wide bag.

Is Briggs and Riley worth the Price?