Luggage advice please.

legarlu · ‎19-09-2013

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* · ‎19-09-2013

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** · ‎19-09-2013

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

legarlu · ‎19-09-2013

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** · ‎19-09-2013

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 · ‎19-09-2013

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

**meep** · ‎19-09-2013

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

kennedia_nigricans · ‎19-09-2013

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 · ‎19-09-2013

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 · ‎19-09-2013

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.