melissa19

i was looking at the 24" bags on ebags (3-4 days), and there are a lot under $200. i'm looking for something with a minimum of pockets or "suiter," easy to handle, etc.

does anyone love a particular brand?

thank you!

pilgrim

I have a travelpro bag that has gone through 6 years of regular demanding business travel and is still going strong.
If you have a TJ Maxx or Marshall's or Tuesday Morning Store, they are often less than $100 for last years model. Maybe a change of outside pouch, etc., but consistent quality.

Hope you find what you need. Have a great trip.

jeffwill4you

We went to sears and got a full set of FORECAST luggage 5 pieces two years ago
for $139.00 and they still look new after 5 trips in the states and 1 to europe! We love them.

travelbunny

..ditto the travelpro. packs well and wears even better..I did buy their platinum line..a bit more expensive IMO but as I travel a lot I thought it was worth it.

TimS

For various family members I have bought several pieces of the Eternity 4 series by Atlantic Luggage. Three were the carry-on expandable suiter and one was the 24" expandable suiter. We've all been well pleased. The best price I found for these was at www.bagit.com. Fast service and free shipping, too.

Sher

I use a 24" bag from Atlantic and I really like it. It is the Professional series. But now I find that it is too heavy. I think it weighs about 12 lbs.

They are also introducing a line at the end of the month called Frontier Lite and it will include a 24" bag.
I am now looking for the lightest luggage I can find that is durable. So I am going to give it a shot.
The current 25" Frontier can be purchased on line for about $60.
I live near an Atlantic factory store and it can be purchased for about $40 limited to existing stock since they are closing that line out. It weighs 9lbs. 10 oz.

Jean

Do you always check your bag? If not, you'll need a 22" or 21" bag to comply with carry-on regulations. I use a 22" roller bag and small zipper bag with shoulder strap for 2-week trips.

frankdaddy

I went to Macy's and got a great lesson on luggage. For one look for a warranty. Also look for the quality of the covering. The better is Ballistic nylon and gauge that is about 1200 or above. The Denier polyester is not as strong as the ballistic nylon. You should go to a good luggage place and check what makes a good luggage. I bought 2 pieces from Macys and it did not last one trip. You usually pay for what you get. I did look on e-bay and saw one brand that was ballistic nylon and that looked exactly like the Samsonite line the guy in Macy's wanted to sell me for 400.00 Good Luck

i_am_kane

Travelpro is our choice. Never had a problem with the suitcases, and this brand is lightweight.

melissa19

all,

thanks for the advice. after perusing the bags again, i ended up with a samsonite w/ "spinner" wheels. 10 year warranty and weighs 9-10lbs. not the ballistic nylon, but 1800 denier. guess that's why it's lighter. here's the link if anyone is interested:
http://www.ebags.com/samsonite/sahor...?modelid=17353

i'm looking for a bag to check, not carry-on. i have plenty of those!

mr_go

My TravelPro rollaway has never let me down. My wife and daughter can both say the same.

Travelermebe

You might want to check out the web site packinglight.com They offer several different brands at discount prices. They also give you all the specs, like weight etc.