bvlenci

Spinners are fine on a flat surface, but on the slightest incline, they run away from you unless you hold on to them at all times.

janisj

>>Spinners are fine on a flat surface, but on the slightest incline, they run away from you unless you hold on to them at all times.<<

I absolutely agree w/ bvlenci. Spinners 'seem' better but IMO in real life two wheels are better especially on public transport. I have seen countless times when someone didn't have a death grip on their bag on the Tube/Metro/subway/airport shuttle and the stupid bag goes rolling down the aisle or hits someone.

yestravel

I prefer spinners. I don't agree about having to "have a death grip on their bag." I find the four wheel spinners are much easier on my back and shoulder. Yes, if on an incline I do need to hold onto the handle, but it's no big deal.

janisj

I was just riding on the tube in late August and when the train started moving a 24 or 26 inch spinner rolled about 6 feet and hit a gal before its owner could get up and fetch it.

I like the ease of spinners too but they do get away from people all the time - plus the extra wheels do add weight. I'm trying to lighten up - my latest 2 wheel rollaboard only weighs 3 lb 9 oz.

welltraveledbrit

I have to say Timbuktu has my devotion.

My bag gets a lot of use and I normally pack it to the point that my partner says if table top fusion happens it will be in my suitcase. Well, about a year ago the zip started to pull away and I went into Timbuktu to see if they could mend it. No they couldn't, but amazingly they gave me a $250 credit for a new bag. Apparently my bag was covered under their lifetime guarantee. I was astonished. I hadn't asked for a new bag and my bag was more than seven years old and very heavily used, I would go as far as to say, abused!

What kind of company does that anymore?

bvlenci

Recently we rode the Malpensa Express into Milan from the airport. We put our spinner in the luggage storage area on its side so it wouldn't roll. Twice someone moved it and left it upright, and we had to chase it before it caused any damage.

KrazyKags

Can anyone clarify for me all of the differences between the "Lipault Foldable 22"Spinner Luggage" and the "Lipault Paris 4-Wheeled 22" Carry-On". Clearly the first folds. However, when not folded, they look the same as pictured and described. What are the pros and cons and the functional differences if any? Thanks in advance for sharig your expertise.

crosscheck

The Foldable 22" has two wheels and is not a spinner. Here are photos of both:

http://www.zappos.com/lipault-paris-...eeled-carry-on

parischien

I love my old 22" Travelpro but want a new bag I won't have to check this summer. Flying on air france and al italia. The regulations on al italia are 18x14x10. air france is 21x13x9. Has anyone flown al italia recently with the 22" lipault 4 wheel? Somewhere I saw ellenem talked about fitting it into the al italia bin. Also, looking at prices, zappos is $259 while ebags is $199. I've not purchased from ebags before. Anyone had problems if a return is necessary? thanks!

ellenem

I purchased my Lipault at ebags with no problem. My bag, the 2-wheel, had no problem fitting in Alitalia's bins. Even the gate agent seemed surprised.

wandererer

You will certainly love Lipault because it's easy to maneuver and it has a lightweight material. It will fit all your clothes for a long trip.

yestravel

My 4 wheel spinner 22" does not have a handle on the bottom. I find the handle on the bottom makes it easier to the luggage to put in overheads and elsewhere. It is very lightweight.

WEQueen

This is some 6 years after the OP but I just want to add my experience as a Lipault owner. We have satisfactorily used their cabin bag for several years precisely because of the weight issue. For check in we have always used Rimowas and happy with their warranties, light weight and their durability but not so as you have to open then like clamshells to pack, which doesn't work well in Europe where rooms are miniscule. Decided to try the Rimowa wheelies and took them to France early in May. Upon arrival in Toulouse, discovered that the shaft that holds one wheel had snapped off.
It was impossible to get this repaired as we were told it would take 6 weeks which we did not have. Luckily it held on for a 3 week trip with the help of duck tape.
At home, I am having equal difficulties getting it fixed. Unlike Rimowas, Authorized Repair shops do not have parts in inventory. Unlike Rimowa, Lipault claims that broken wheels in travel are not a manufactures fault (only thing they warranty). Well, a badly designed wheel is a Manufacturer's Defect IMO. And if it can be repaired will cost at least $85.
I had a wheel break off with Rimowa which was repaired to no cost to me.
I hope this answers the question, or any future ones.

AlessandraZoe

My husband still uses his 4-wheel Lipault, one we originally bought to make some cabin restrictions where we could not afford the possibility of lost luggage, as his main go-to on travel. He is now 72 years old, and while he is quite fit, he is darn aware of back strain now. As he has said, he could fill the darn thing with shoes and still not be taxed in lifting into the overhead.

ellenem

Just because this aged thread was topped, I'll post a video about Lipault luggage I found way back when this thread first started. This woman is definitely not packing for any two-week trip I have ever taken.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1PIzfgRsVs

janisj

Love it -- TEN pair of slacks, THREE cosmetic bags, yada yada . . . "and it will still be light weight". One could hide a body in a 30 inch duffle

Macross

That was funny. I love my 20 inch two wheelie Lipault. My eagle creek compression bag and my small Lipault tote and I am good to pack for two weeks. I love that it fits perfect above me on trains.

packmybags

I love my
Lipault carry on and have two and four wheel versions that I use as my only luggage for two week Europe trips!