I need a good suitcase!
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I need a good suitcase!
Having just put in my third claim in 18 months for a new case, I was wondering if anyone knows of a hard wearing wheeled case for trips of 5 - 10 days. I've tried Antler pulsar, quartz x 2 and Samsonite 550 series but none have survived. There are still girls at my base walking round with delseys from the dan air days (however they do weigh as much as a small car) - I must be doing something wrong! Any suggestions welcome, thanks.
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From: king-size bed, goose feather duvet, deepest Sussex
It is true that Delseys are very heavy, even when empty!!
But they last for years and years. I've got 2 Delseys which have been flying regularly since Pontius was a pilot (and that was quite a while ago now).
But they last for years and years. I've got 2 Delseys which have been flying regularly since Pontius was a pilot (and that was quite a while ago now).
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delseys from the dan air days
I second (or is that 'third'?) the Delsey recommendation. If you get a wheeled one, the weight is not that important. They last; I have replaced wheels (easily) on one, and a 'Dan-Air vintage' case got junked last year - it HAD travelled, just a bit!
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From: Aberdeen, Scotland
Delsey Volume 086270 (70cm)
Virtually unbreakable polypropylene
Two side key locks plus centre combination lock
Divider has various pockets and a suit organiser on reverse and is removable with a facility to hang in a wardrobe
Recessed Tow handle
Comfort grip handle
A proven workhorse
Product Specifications:
Weight 4.9kg
Volume 73 litres
Dimensions - 56 x 70 x 27cm
Price: £50.00 (Including: VAT at 17.5%)
Order online at http://www.expressbaggage.com/acatal...ell_Cases.html
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Eddy,
I have found the Samsonite 575 series Epsilon deluxe the best type of case I have had in all my years of flying.
Four wheels, easy steering and very low fuel consumption
Sadly, I believe Samsonite have just stopped producing this particular model, but perhaps someone here knows a place you might still be able to get one.
http://www.neomax.ro/din_im/pozeprod...ri/P1_6461.jpg
I have found the Samsonite 575 series Epsilon deluxe the best type of case I have had in all my years of flying.
Four wheels, easy steering and very low fuel consumption
Sadly, I believe Samsonite have just stopped producing this particular model, but perhaps someone here knows a place you might still be able to get one.
http://www.neomax.ro/din_im/pozeprod...ri/P1_6461.jpg
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From: Aberdeen, Scotland
Originally Posted by flyingdutchman
Eddy,
I have found the Samsonite 575 series Epsilon deluxe the best type of case I have had in all my years of flying.
Four wheels, easy steering and very low fuel consumption
Sadly, I believe Samsonite have just stopped producing this particular model, but perhaps someone here knows a place you might still be able to get one.
http://www.neomax.ro/din_im/pozeprod...ri/P1_6461.jpg
I have found the Samsonite 575 series Epsilon deluxe the best type of case I have had in all my years of flying.
Four wheels, easy steering and very low fuel consumption
Sadly, I believe Samsonite have just stopped producing this particular model, but perhaps someone here knows a place you might still be able to get one.
http://www.neomax.ro/din_im/pozeprod...ri/P1_6461.jpg
The one you've got is nice, what with four wheels and all, but I don't like the brown faux-leather strappy bit on the top..... Does it come without it?
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Have you looked at the Rimowa Salsa cases?
A little expensive, but ultra lightweight and very strong.
www.rimowa.de
A little expensive, but ultra lightweight and very strong.
www.rimowa.de
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From: Sydney, Australia
I work in the mis handled luggage department for my company which handles a few different airlines.
My choice would be a hard samsonite. They are the best and are what ek issue to all thier crews.
Make sure you get the one that was manufactured in europe and not asia. The asian ones are not as good - yes believe it or not there are two different types of samsonite.
hfa
My choice would be a hard samsonite. They are the best and are what ek issue to all thier crews.
Make sure you get the one that was manufactured in europe and not asia. The asian ones are not as good - yes believe it or not there are two different types of samsonite.
hfa
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From: Aberdeen, Scotland
Originally Posted by High-Flying-Adored
I work in the mis handled luggage department for my company which handles a few different airlines.
My choice would be a hard samsonite. They are the best and are what ek issue to all thier crews.
Make sure you get the one that was manufactured in europe and not asia. The asian ones are not as good - yes believe it or not there are two different types of samsonite.
hfa
My choice would be a hard samsonite. They are the best and are what ek issue to all thier crews.
Make sure you get the one that was manufactured in europe and not asia. The asian ones are not as good - yes believe it or not there are two different types of samsonite.
hfa
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From: UK
Hi
I was Looking at cases today and I saw an amazin bargain in TK-Maxx - Travel-pro roller board and a carry on both had wheels - I know they are soft but I know a lot of USA crew have these and swear by them - i think they were approx 35-40 pound in TK-Maxx - a massive savin - They are hard wearin too!!!
I was Looking at cases today and I saw an amazin bargain in TK-Maxx - Travel-pro roller board and a carry on both had wheels - I know they are soft but I know a lot of USA crew have these and swear by them - i think they were approx 35-40 pound in TK-Maxx - a massive savin - They are hard wearin too!!!
