Suitcase Suggestions

[rdm227]

I need to buy a new suitcase soon. I travel somewhat frequently but not enough to justify something really nice or expensive. I only need it big enough to fit a complete ACU Uniform and a few pairs of Civilian clothes. Either online or local purchase is an option. I know there are a few brands on some of the LEO/MIL discount sites but don't know which brands are better than others.

Any suggestions?

 

[3fifty7]

I have a hanging bag and s wheeled duffel by Victorinox and am very pleased with both.

 

[freedive10]

I would suggest TUMI. These are rugged and light.

 

[rdm227]

I would suggest TUMI. These are rugged and light.

Those look great but more than I want to spend right now. Trying to stay below $300 if possible. I will look on Ebay or something to see if I can find a cheaper one.

 

[pyreaux]

may depend on your clothing size and what you consider a few pairs of civilian clothes, but I can pack for a few days out of my eagle creek carry on.

http://shop.eaglecreek.com/lightweight-carry-on/l/111

I believe massey's still carries the line locally. Have had it for several years now and been banged around through quite a few airports w/ no issues other than a little cosmetic abrasion.

 

[freedive10]

Those look great but more than I want to spend right now. Trying to stay below $300 if possible. I will look on Ebay or something to see if I can find a cheaper one.

I hear ya, but cry once and only buy once.

 

[rdm227]

I hear ya, but cry once and only buy once.

I will definitely get a higher quality one in the future, just not now. Too much going on and got a new baby coming next month so have to watch the funds as much as I can.

 

[AustinBR]

I would suggest TUMI. These are rugged and light.

+1 on the TUMI stuff. I have a TUMI wallet and a few suitcases and carry-on type things. They are seriously the best. A good place to look is overstock.com - they often have suitcases on sale at sometimes over half off.

 

[Dave328]

Another vote for TUMI. I have a bunch of their Ducati collection and they hold up to quite a bit of abuse! I did find a T-Tech 4 wheel carry on at Marshall's for $89. So deals can be found.

 

[Mxav]

Id say before searching online, go to your local Ross, Michaels, or those smaller retail chain clothing stores. I scored a TUMI carry on bag for almost half the price. I was told it was a "out of season" style but who cares.

 

[Neil09]

Good thread, I am in search for my first quality large duffle bag, something to keep work clothes desperate from good clothes. All I've ever used was an offshore bag.


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[Leonidas]

All my work clothes are desperate. I sweat a lot. LOL

 

[rdm227]

I will start looking at Tumi based off all the recommendations. Unless I score a deal as mentioned, I may have to save up for one.

Thanks for the input

 

[noob]

I use a carry on hard back case I bought from costco, been to Mexico with it about 7 times along with numerous cities. So far so good. It's light, has 4 wheels, and fits the over compartment perfectly. Also for bigger luggage, I use a samsonite hard case or an older soft case. Both are reliable. Both available at costco or sams club. I wouldn't mind a tumi hard back, but it's just not in my budget considering the other bags have been working so well.

 

[Hogin]

The Pelican 1510 has worked out excellent for me. I travel to the Middle East 5 times a year and back, and the 1510 is big enough to carry 3 changes of clothes and 35 cans of Skoal, plus odds and ends. As you would expect, its pelican tough and carry-on approved. Also, you can get it for about 150 if you dont get all the organizers for it and just get the plain case. What more can I say, it's a pelican case. If you trust them to protect your firearms, then how could the suit cases be bad.

http://www.amazon.com/Pelican-Storm-Cases-1510-006-110-22X13-81X9/dp/B004D9U1JE/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1405319261&sr=8-4&keywords=Pelican+carry+on+case

 

[Neil09]

All my work clothes are desperate. I sweat a lot. LOL

I forgot to mention, I need to keep them separate also lol


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[FishingFool]

may depend on your clothing size and what you consider a few pairs of civilian clothes, but I can pack for a few days out of my eagle creek carry on.

http://shop.eaglecreek.com/lightweight-carry-on/l/111

I believe massey's still carries the line locally. Have had it for several years now and been banged around through quite a few airports w/ no issues other than a little cosmetic abrasion.

Yup. I agree. Eagle creek carry on, laptop bag and I'm good for all first world countries. I travel a lot for work and am gone for a week or more at a time. Packing envelops also keep my clothes nicely organized and wrinkle free.

Take a look at onebag.com for packing tips. Check all the airlines you want to fly and make sure your carry on meets their requirements.

I don't see a need to ever check in a bag with how I pack except for severe cold weather locations.

Always look for bags with two big wheels and are made to be pulled along like a hand truck. They have some that are 4 wheels but they break more often than not because of how weak the wheels are. I see this at airports all the time.

 

[AustinBR]

Yup. I agree. Eagle creek carry on, laptop bag and I'm good for all first world countries. I travel a lot for work and am gone for a week or more at a time. Packing envelops also keep my clothes nicely organized and wrinkle free.

Take a look at onebag.com for packing tips. Check all the airlines you want to fly and make sure your carry on meets their requirements.

I don't see a need to ever check in a bag with how I pack except for severe cold weather locations.

Always look for bags with two big wheels and are made to be pulled along like a hand truck. They have some that are 4 wheels but they break more often than not because of how weak the wheels are. I see this at airports all the time.

That's a good idea. I am going on a four night trip in August and it's 25 there and 25 back for checked luggage. I might just see about a small carryon.

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[petingrass]

Thrift store. You can buy a better quality vintage suitcase that has been sitting in someone's closet for 20 years than the bottom tier ones they manufacture now.

 

[Neil09]

Do these same brands go for duffle bags? Need about a 36", roller, water proof(at least resistant), and a divider to divide good clothes/work clothes.

I see some on amazon with good reviews for pretty cheap, almost too cheap.


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