Carry on bags

[sarenu]

We are flying as a family of 5, domestic. I want to buy 2 carry on suitcases (we have 1 and it has seen better days).

Im looking at fabric, 2 wheel, but will go 4 if needed.

I was looking at the Travelpro, but they may not fit with the size limits. The handles and wheels seem to put them over.

Just tell me what to buy. Hoping to stay under $150 a suitcase.

[STP]

Why fabric? They wear and tear so much quicker. And you want four wheels, why take the harder option with two? You want four so you can distribute the weight and erg output. 

We have the previous version of these, and they've held up for years. It was "made by design" as the brand previously, but it's just Target's in house.

www.target.com/p/hardside-carry-on-spinner-suitcase-open-story/-/A-88289923?preselect=86391405#lnk=sametab

If you insist on fabric, the Swiss Gear ones are pretty good and they sell them at TJ Maxx.

[GhoatMonket]

I much prefer my hardside carry on to my 2 wheel fabric one, even though the handle broke on my hardside. It's much easier to navigate with the 4 wheels. I can be an absolute dick to it and it's fine.



Mine are American Tourister from Kohls. The handle thing is a fluke thing and likely related to me being a dick to my luggage. I can ride on my fully loaded hardside check bag if you need a durability point (and also proof that I am indeed a dick to my luggage).

[joy]

I have a swiss gear, fabric, four wheeled bag. I prefer fabric over plastic, as well. I like the give and size flexibility. I did get four wheels but, like you, only felt two was needed. I do enjoy the four wheel situation, however!

[brux]

I usually go to Nordstrom Rack, Marshall’s and TJ Maxx for luggage and buy based on what they have in store and what I like.

[brux]

Costco usually has some good luggage too.

[Eagles]

Jun 26, 2024 14:07:57 GMT -6 GhoatMonket said:

I much prefer my hardside carry on to my 2 wheel fabric one, even though the handle broke on my hardside. It's much easier to navigate with the 4 wheels. I can be an absolute dick to it and it's fine.



Mine are American Tourister from Kohls. The handle thing is a fluke thing and likely related to me being a dick to my luggage. I can ride on my fully loaded hardside check bag if you need a durability point (and also proof that I am indeed a dick to my luggage).

I can't stop laughing at you being a dick to your luggage. Like you're challenging it to a fight.

[Eagles]

Jun 26, 2024 14:18:26 GMT -6 brux said:

I usually go to Nordstrom Rack, Marshall’s and TJ Maxx for luggage and buy based on what they have in store and what I like.

I have Samsonite from Marshalls and it's great.

[roselab]

My dh has a travelpro carry-on, and it's been fine in terms of size for flying (except for like Europe where they have much smaller sizes for carry on). But the rest of us have whatever we liked from TJ Maxx, and those have also been fine. My kids have the hard-sided, and they sit and spin on those things even though we tell them not to, and they've held up well despite the abuse.

[soiree]

Jun 26, 2024 14:18:26 GMT -6 brux said:

I usually go to Nordstrom Rack, Marshall’s and TJ Maxx for luggage and buy based on what they have in store and what I like.

Same!

[GhoatMonket]

Jun 26, 2024 14:29:03 GMT -6 Eagles said:

Jun 26, 2024 14:07:57 GMT -6 GhoatMonket said:

I much prefer my hardside carry on to my 2 wheel fabric one, even though the handle broke on my hardside. It's much easier to navigate with the 4 wheels. I can be an absolute dick to it and it's fine.



Mine are American Tourister from Kohls. The handle thing is a fluke thing and likely related to me being a dick to my luggage. I can ride on my fully loaded hardside check bag if you need a durability point (and also proof that I am indeed a dick to my luggage).

I can't stop laughing at you being a dick to your luggage. Like you're challenging it to a fight.

There may have been alcohol and lifting teammates involved in riding adventure. 

But yes, I shove them down the basement steps when I get home. 

[Sweetjane]

Two wheeled will have you dragging them behind you instead of beside you on 4 rollers. As a family of 5, we travel with each our own carry on., it's easier to stay together with your rolly beside you.
We have several hard side Samsonite I got on Amazon.
My younger two have soft sided from Lands End and you really can't beat the price. My kids do better with the soft side became it has side pockets and they access small items/chargers.

[tinyjoys]

Everyone in our family of five has a Wrangler set of some sort. They’re hard sided, but we’re happy with them.

My oldest has this set:
a.co/d/0bmx9X8R

My middle & youngest have these:
a.co/d/0bfqnjQ2

And H & I have this set:
a.co/d/0eWzVkb5

[sarenu]

Thank you for all the feedback. This helps a lot.

[Eagles]

Jun 26, 2024 14:56:57 GMT -6 GhoatMonket said:

Jun 26, 2024 14:29:03 GMT -6 Eagles said:

I can't stop laughing at you being a dick to your luggage. Like you're challenging it to a fight.

There may have been alcohol and lifting teammates involved in riding adventure. 

But yes, I shove them down the basement steps when I get home. 

We expect no less from you, GM.