Dorinda Bloom 44036 Report post Posted March 9, 2011 Oh my goodness! With all this travel I am going through luggage like it is nobody's business! I have had Heys and it has fallen to pieces, although I very much like the lightness factor. Samsonite is another popular brand that has not lasted either.... What is going to last for me and be light (?) - open to suggestions! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikkismitty 197 Report post Posted March 9, 2011 Hey Dorinda, I have found Tumi to be very very good as far as reliability and ability to withstand wear and tear. It is a bit more expensive but well worth the investment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dorinda Bloom 44036 Report post Posted March 9, 2011 Tumi looks nice; I like the fact that it has a warranty. Looks like the only place in Ottawa to buy it is Holts... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest S*rca****sid Report post Posted March 9, 2011 I would suggest getting the hard polycarbonate with a latch. The typical soft case luggage that comes with a zipper can easily be opened with any cheap pen. Plus it will protect anything inside. There's nothing like opening your suitcase to find your toothpaste has exploded inside from being squished in the luggage compartment under the plane. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EmilyRushton 253369 Report post Posted March 9, 2011 Heys is fantastic (I swear by the stuff) and they have some amazing patterns to chooses from. They have a warranty and there products are amazing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikkismitty 197 Report post Posted March 9, 2011 There is a great shop in Westboro and they have great brands such as Briggs and Reilly. They have a link http://www.capitalcityluggage.com and their sales and service are second to none. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest S******s*m Report post Posted March 9, 2011 Heard of a traveller once who sent a package containing his clothes to his hotel for when he would arrive at destination. All he'd ever carry would fit in a carry on. Benefits = no need to worry about lost or damaged luggage Issues = you may not be able to take all your goodies so we would end up losing out... On second thought, bad idea... lol Back to the initial question... since the airline considers a luggage as a wearable item, I would suggest either something that is cost conscious or use of an external shell like a hockey bag when travelling on some of the routes where you expect harsher treatment for your luggage. Oh my goodness! With all this travel I am going through luggage like it is nobody's business!I have had Heys and it has fallen to pieces, although I very much like the lightness factor. Samsonite is another popular brand that has not lasted either.... What is going to last for me and be light (?) - open to suggestions! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katherine of Halifax 113932 Report post Posted March 10, 2011 I did exactly what Saminisam has suggested when I last went to Moncton. I shipped everything via FedEx and it arrived to the motel in tip top shape. I even sent my massage table, it and all my stuff was in my room waiting for me. This is the way to go for me as I hate dragging luggage and the goodie trunk along. If you use the same company all the time they will give you a deal and it saves a whole lot of work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antlerman 17064 Report post Posted March 10, 2011 i travel alot with alot of gear......now don't laugh...but we all know weight is an issue now adays with travel luggage..... the lightest piece out there now is .......ready....antler......i kid you not http://www.antler.co.uk/home.info available in ottawa at capital city luggage 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SamanthaEvans 166766 Report post Posted March 10, 2011 Great information, here. I need new luggage, too, though not for touring, unfortunately. Thanks, folks, for the contributions! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kubrickfan 12836 Report post Posted March 10, 2011 I've mentioned in other threads that I travel a lot on business. My personal favorite is Travelpro ... its one of the two brands that airline crews carry a lot. Their most popular line is their "Crew" line, but they have fancier and lighter lines as well. This is probably the brand you are going to see most at the airport used by the business travellers nowadays. They have sturdy bodies, fabrics and very good quality wheels. I have a carry-on 22" Travelpro bag which can hold (for a guy) 5-7 days worth of stuff that I have used for years on a monthly basis and it hardly shows any wear. We also have a couple Delsey bags which are very, very competitive with the Travelpros as to features and durability. Some say the Delseys dont look quite as institutional and have more interesting colors. Tumi is obviously a premiere brand and are extremely well built as is Hartmann luggage. Hartmann is probably as close as you can get to a "lifetime" brand (their belting leather products refuse to die). Both of those brands will set you back a very pretty penny. I'm not sure if they ship to Canada, but a fantastic site to shop for luggage is luggagepros-dot-com. I've bought quite a few bags there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeeRichards 177238 Report post Posted March 10, 2011 I've mentioned in other threads that I travel a lot on business. My personal favorite is Travelpro ... its one of the two brands that airline crews carry a lot. Their most popular line is their "Crew" line, but they have fancier and lighter lines as well. This is probably the brand you are going to see most at the airport used by the business travellers nowadays. They have sturdy bodies, fabrics and very good quality wheels. I have a carry-on 22" Travelpro bag which can hold (for a guy) 5-7 days worth of stuff that I have used for years on a monthly basis and it hardly shows any wear. We also have a couple Delsey bags which are very, very competitive with the Travelpros as to features and durability. Some say the Delseys dont look quite as institutional and have more interesting colors. Tumi is obviously a premiere brand and are extremely well built as is Hartmann luggage. Hartmann is probably as close as you can get to a "lifetime" brand (their belting leather products refuse to die). Both of those brands will set you back a very pretty penny. I'm not sure if they ship to Canada, but a fantastic site to shop for luggage is luggagepros-dot-com. I've bought quite a few bags there. I used to travel alot on the job. I agree with the Travelpro option. Definately the most durable luggage I personally have run accross. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andee 220524 Report post Posted March 10, 2011 I guess I'll need to upgrade my luggage for my next trip. Not sure if these will stand up to the test. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kubrickfan 12836 Report post Posted March 10, 2011 I guess I'll need to upgrade my luggage for my next trip. Not sure if these will stand up to the test. Carry-on luggage! :icon_smile: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alexgrenyait 2186 Report post Posted March 10, 2011 lol hilarious angela you made my day Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
