wheeled duffel - too cheap?
Jan 11th, 2006, 09:12 AM
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wheeled duffel - too cheap?
Had to get wheeled 30" duffles for our forthcoming trip.(as directed by tour).
Prices ranged from $200+ to way down. Just bought a pair at Target for $29! (on sale from $35) It has the right bells and whistles too and isn't too heavy. Brand is Champion.
Now I'm worried - of course - that this is too much of a good thing! Will it fall apart after a week on the road??
Opinions please!
Thanks.
Prices ranged from $200+ to way down. Just bought a pair at Target for $29! (on sale from $35) It has the right bells and whistles too and isn't too heavy. Brand is Champion.
Now I'm worried - of course - that this is too much of a good thing! Will it fall apart after a week on the road??
Opinions please!
Thanks.
Jan 11th, 2006, 09:22 AM
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We have a very inexpensive wheeled duffel, Champion brand also from Target (probably the same one), that we've used for about 3 years now to haul our booster seats when we travel. It has held up great. On the first trip I seriously over stuffed it and some of the stitching along the zipper ripped out. I sewed it myself before the next trip and it's been fine. So I guess my advice, don't fill so full that you strain the stitches. No trouble with the wheels.
Jan 11th, 2006, 06:36 PM
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After years of regular type wheeled luggage I finally moved into a cheap 30" duffel and I LOVE IT!!!! I will never again pack a regular suitcase. For one thing most duffels are lighter to start with which now days is a very good thing. Plus they just seem to hold the world and still be very easy to move around. I paid $40 for mine at Ross and its Golden rod yellow w/ black trim. I spotted that little cutie right off in the QM2 warehouse in 3 seconds flat!!!!
Jan 11th, 2006, 06:39 PM
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Sorry to be a party-pooper,but have you read the threads about OAT tours here? There have been a few people on this board who have had some problems with last-minute bumping issues.
Just put in OAT in the search box.
Just put in OAT in the search box.
Jan 11th, 2006, 07:00 PM
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I have had all sorts of suitcases from cheapie through high end, and the one that has lasted the longest and best is - taa daa - a cheapie from Target that I originally bought thinking it would be a on-time use. It has more miles on it than any of my other pieces and still keeps on going. So - relax and cram that duffle!
Jan 12th, 2006, 01:55 AM
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Hi
Another vote for wheeled duffle bag. The ones with the pop up/out handle are the best. TIPs: If the bags you have are plain black use a brightly coloured luggage strap. Easier to spot on the luggage ramp! Use a small brass lock to secure your bags not the flimsy ones you get with the bags - they're too easy to pick.
We're off to Turkey in Aug/Sept - bird flu or not!
Good luck and happy travels.
Another vote for wheeled duffle bag. The ones with the pop up/out handle are the best. TIPs: If the bags you have are plain black use a brightly coloured luggage strap. Easier to spot on the luggage ramp! Use a small brass lock to secure your bags not the flimsy ones you get with the bags - they're too easy to pick.
We're off to Turkey in Aug/Sept - bird flu or not!
Good luck and happy travels.
