yamayamayama 2 Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 What kind of suitcase do you have? Mine is getting battered, and I want a new one. The one I have now is really heavy even without anything in it, so I'm looking for one that is as light as possible and preferably hard cased. Hardly an exciting subject but if anyone has any really great recommendation, I'm all ears! Thanks Link to post Share on other sites
daver 0 Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 i bought a really nice polo hard case in thailand. the man said it was "nearly real". Link to post Share on other sites
ncorrenti 0 Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 I prefer the soft type over the hard ones - just my personal preference. Pull-out handles and wheels on the side are also super handy. I always go for bright coloured ones as well, makes them somewhat easier to spot at baggage claim. Link to post Share on other sites
big-will 7 Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 Hard one, can't remember the make of mine but I've often thought it ways way too much when its empty. And weight is a very important thing with these things. Link to post Share on other sites
bungle 0 Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 I used to have a soft one and it got wrecked (along with the some of the contents), so I prefer hard ones now. Mine is a Polo one as well, it's good. Could be lighter though Link to post Share on other sites
me jane 0 Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 I have a hard one but it weighs 7kgs empty. Not much use when the weight limit to most European countries is 20kgs. I usually end up taking my backpack. Link to post Share on other sites
bobby12 0 Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 I got some really cheap hard ones from Tescos in the UK. I think there were about 8 pounds each for medium size (would hold about 15kg-20kg). They are 'hard' case, but actually the plastic is quite thin hence very light. Link to post Share on other sites
bobby12 0 Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 Also - how do you check the weight of your bags at home? I have this problem bigtime now as I have 3 trips to Japan to make and I have to get my baggage exactly right to avoid having to pay to ship things over. Link to post Share on other sites
me jane 0 Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 Quote: Originally posted by bobby12: Also - how do you check the weight of your bags at home? Pick up your bag, stand on your weighing scale and subtract your own weight. Link to post Share on other sites
IIIII 2 Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 3 trips to Japan - in how long a time? Sounds very tiring! Link to post Share on other sites
indosnm 0 Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Quote: Originally posted by IIIII: 3 trips to Japan - in how long a time? Sounds very tiring! Yeah! you'd probably save trips by just sending the stuff and would pay the same anyway... unless you're trying to rack up points Don't you own a set of scales!? Link to post Share on other sites
Davo 1 Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Fark I'm glad I use a suitcase now rather than lugging everything round in huuuge backpacks like I used to do. Handy things if you're riding round in songtheows sp? but for better or for worse those days are outties for me. My missus has a big ol sutcase on wheels for us to use. Link to post Share on other sites
bobby12 0 Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Bit of a long story as to why I am going 3 times. However I made sure to go with the same airline each time to get those airmiles racked up. The company is paying for the flights (plus 3.5 meters of shipping) so I've been a lucky boy. Quote: Pick up your bag, stand on your weighing scale and subtract your own weight. You are a genius - why did I never think of that. Link to post Share on other sites
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