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What luggage do you like?
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I was searching this forum for packing tips awhile back and wrote down a tip for a soft sided rolling carry on duffel bag. It was an Olympia 22" 8 pocket model. I just went to purchase 4 for my family and am seeing complaints on Amazon that it's over-sized for a carry on. Have any of you had that problem? I looked up the dimensions and yep...it's over the limit by 3 inches. What others do you recommend, I don't think I want to take chances that they force me to check 4 bags in at $25/piece each way.
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Re: What luggage do you like?
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Thanks for your feedback. I need to stick with something inexpensive as I'm buying four. We're all in need of new carry on bags and I like the price. Just worried about having to check them. That would be a huge drag and would defeat the purpose. I already own several very large rolling duffel bags that we used/loved for our own sailboat. If I wanted to check bags, I'd just use those. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Wink.gif" alt="" />
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Re: What luggage do you like?
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06/16/2017 11:13 AM
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I use my 22 inch Olympia as a carryon all the time without issue.
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Re: What luggage do you like?
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06/17/2017 01:15 PM
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Felix said: I use my 22 inch Olympia as a carryon all the time without issue. Thanks Felix! That's exactly what I wanted to hear! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />
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Re: What luggage do you like?
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06/18/2017 11:56 AM
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Yeah, we will be on a catamaran, so soft sided luggage is a must. We are boaters so we can totally appreciate the need to conserve space. Stowing large, bulky items is always a challenge.
Julie
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Re: What luggage do you like?
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I have a Timberland rolling duffel but it ripped after one use. I think it was just a defect in the sewing of the seam. It was gently used one time and not overstuffed. I got it at TJ Maxx, maybe that had something to do with it. But I do love that bag! Wheels up for us in 7 days!!!!
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Re: What luggage do you like?
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We love our North Face duffelbags. They are waterproof backpacks and you can use them to carry towels and electronics on the dinghy during your trip. The medium one is carry on size. My partner always seems to get away with carrying the large one on too. http://amzn.to/2t8Zbsb
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Re: What luggage do you like?
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03/26/2019 02:37 AM
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If you want durability, you may look for second hand stuff from big brands online. I know a couple of youtube channels that sell such stuff and even do giveaways. Now choosing a backpack was a more serious issue for me personally. I went through five of six online stores before I found what I needed. Maybe I am just choose of course. I try to do it according to practicality so buying cheap ones is not an option for me: http://tenres.com/. I have the one I like now even though according to experts there is still room for improvement.
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Re: What luggage do you like?
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Sorry for reviving this thread. I'd like to say that I use this leather bag from Von Baer, and it's worked out great for me. The design is sleek, and the leather is full-grain, which makes it durable. It's within most airline size limits for carry-ons, so I've never had any trouble bringing it on board. In case someone might be looking for recommendations, then I suggest this bag.
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