Luggage advice please.

[legarlu]

Looking at buying some luggage for a cruise in a few weeks.   Want something mid size approx 75-78cm, well made and durable.

Have looked at well know brands, eg samsonite, antler but some reviews suggest they aren't made like they use to be.

Anyone bought some lately?

[*mrgrizz*]

how often do you plan on using it?

if not very often what is wrong with the cheap stuff from big W?

had mine for years get used may 3 or 4 times a year

[**meep**]

have a look at lanza.  middle of the range price wise, good quality.

[legarlu]

I want something that lasts.  I purchased a nice red bag in the 70's and it travelled a couple of times round the world as well a couple of cruises and interstate trips.  It served me well with having to get someone to sit on it so it would close many times.   Looking at a hard case without zippers preferably.

[**meep**]

lanza is one of the luggage that Choice tested.  Dont know what the results were as you need to subscribe.  Maybe worth looking into it.

aldi luggage has good reviews.

[legarlu]

Thanks meep.  I didn't think to try Aldi.

[**meep**]

sorry, there is an option to purchase a single report  as well.

[kennedia_nigricans]

go to auctions and buy an old one from the days when things didn't fall apart when you use them first.

you also will pay a fraction

[kennedia_nigricans]

i think i had one from aldi, i am pretty sure about that (although not 100%), the dragging handle fell off after a few hours which made it rather inconvenient to use.

[cherry*135]

I used to love my old suitcase with the clips. However since moving to a new one with zips I woukdnt ever go back to one with clips.

The latest ones (zip) have 4 wheels now and much eadier to push around.

I buy samsonite when on special 40% off.
They have a long guarantee.. 5 yrs I think.

We also have one from Target that has traveled the world and still in use.

If you intend to fly to places the some new style ones are extra light also.