Carry on Luggage

[Matt_01]

I don't think you will have an issue my rolly bag is 55x39x23 and it has been on many EK flights.

 

[Pushka]

I'd love a lightweight backpack with wheels - dreaming I know but sometimes you don't want to drag a case and sometimes you don't want to lug it around on your back

This!

Have just been into a luggage store. The lightest one was 2.7 kilos and some into the low 3. Absolutely pointless.

 

[SeatBackForward]

I'd love a lightweight backpack with wheels - dreaming I know but sometimes you don't want to drag a case and sometimes you don't want to lug it around on your back

I would always recommend away from these. Why? they are poor compromise of both. A backpack will be light and can be Carry-On compliant upto about 40-45L capacity. A trolley while heavier and less capacity, will be easy to lug around on smooth surfaces.

However a trolley backpack will be heavy, reduced capacity and not be good as either a trolley or a backpack. Plus, the wheel and handle housing on these will tend to be a pain on your and dig into your back when in backpack mode.

For example here is the Kathmandu Hyrbid 32L currently on sale for AUD$220 (never pay full price for Kathmandu gear!). This checks in at 2.3kgs.

Whereas the Litehaul 38L, same price, slightly larger volume, is 1.4kgs. Currently not available however.

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Have just been into a luggage store. The lightest one was 2.7 kilos and some into the low 3. Absolutely pointless.

The problem is that anything that requires rigidity, such as a frame, handle and wheels, adds weight, or it would be of rubbish strength.

 

[SeatBackForward]

Blackwolf have their Marshall variety thats 32L and is spec'ed at 2kgs:

 

[SeatBackForward]

(sorry, bag nerd here)

If I had to get one, I'd consider the Caldera Convertible International Carry On from Eagle Creek that unfortuantely isn't available here in Australia, that has a zip of daypack in the front:

 

[Pushka]

(sorry, bag nerd here)

If I had to get one, I'd consider the Caldera Convertible International Carry On from Eagle Creek that unfortuantely isn't available here in Australia, that has a zip of daypack in the front:

I get it. I'm a bag nerd too.

 

[Lynda2475]

I usually seem to open up on the strap side and everything falls out

This is where packing cells are invaluable even in carry-on. The really light parachute material ones.

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I would always recommend away from these. Why? they are poor compromise of both.

Agree get a wheeled suitcase or a backpack, hybrids are a very poor compromise.

 

[Pushka]

This is where packing cells are invaluable even in carry-on. The really light parachute material ones.

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Agree get a wheeled suitcase or a backpack, hybrids are a very poor compromise.

Yes and I do use them but usually grouped for like things and clothing. It means I'd have to lump random stuff in a cell just so it didn't fall out. And then I'd never easily find them again. Or spend time opening them all up to find things rather than just 'seeing' them.

Maybe the best option is lightweight suitcase and separate light backpack. It's what I did last time. But solving the falling out issue. Which I now recall was also the issue with my large case too! But better use of packing cubes would solve that issue.

 

[SeatBackForward]

Yes and I do use them but usually grouped for like things and clothing. It means I'd have to lump random stuff in a cell just so it didn't fall out. And then I'd never easily find them again. Or spend time opening them all up to find things rather than just 'seeing' them.

Maybe the best option is lightweight suitcase and separate light backpack. It's what I did last time. But solving the falling out issue. Which I now recall was also the issue with my large case too! But better use of packing cubes would solve that issue.

Get them cheap plastic vacuum bags, the one designed to be rolled up rather than needing a Dyson attached to them. That way no single thing falls out! and if you can pack well enough, you can save a bit of space with them too (Which usually just results in me taking more stuff and making the bag heavier anyhow).

 

[Lynda2475]

I have about 8 different coloured cells so allocate colours to different items; and cables etc in another stype of case.

But my Antler hard cases has zippered section on one side, and a divider that sits below the compression straps on the other side. Nothing falls out (see inside pic below - its a stamford)

 

[SeatBackForward]

I get it. I'm a bag nerd too.

Haha, I hang out on another forum for OneBagging etc too much. my family don't dare look into the "Store room" of travel gear I've amassed.

 

[Pushka]

I have about 8 different coloured cells so allocate colours to different items; and cables etc in another stype of case.

But my Antler hard cases has zippered section on one side, and a divider that sits below the compression straps on the other side. Nothing falls out (see inside pic below - its a stamford)

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That config looks very similar to what July uses.

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Haha, I hang out on another forum for OneBagging etc too much. my family don't dare look into the "Store room" of travel gear I've amassed.

Well, I just shifted my old carryon luggage to a less conspicuous place in our storage area.

 

[SeatBackForward]

Well, I just shifted my old carryon luggage to a less conspicuous place in our storage area.

The best thing about a bag fetish, you can hide them inside other bags and noone is wiser.

 

[Lynda2475]

That config looks very similar to what July uses.

Yes but bags are lighter and much cheaper; and also Aussie owned now.

I looked at July but they were too heavy and double the price. Antler also has pocket for powerpack (but you can use your own existing which for me is much more powerful than what ships with July).

For a day pack 40L i favour pacsafe, as the inbuilt raincover and security features also a bonus.

 

[Lat34]

(sorry, bag nerd here)

If I had to get one, I'd consider the Caldera Convertible International Carry On from Eagle Creek that unfortuantely isn't available here in Australia, that has a zip of daypack in the front:

Slightly off-topic but here goes... IMHO any bag with a telescopic T-bar handle is useless as carry on. It's almost impossible to wheel/ drag bag plus item resting on top without top item (eg duty free bag/ shopping bag) sliding off to one side/ dropping behind due to the single pole.

 

[Pushka]

Slightly off-topic but here goes... IMHO any bag with a telescopic T-bar handle is useless as carry on. It's almost impossible to wheel/ drag bag plus item resting on top without top item (eg duty free bag/ shopping bag) sliding off to one side/ dropping behind due to the single pole.

I did wonder about that so good to get confirmation.

 

[Steady]

For a day pack 40L i favour pacsafe, as the inbuilt raincover and security features also a bonus.

The Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP35 Travel Backpack opens right up and is 1.5kg, and I am happy to date, but have only done 2 trips with it.

 

[RooFlyer]

I'm learning towards a collapsible carry-on with 2 (Flex Vega) or 4 wheels (Flex 360 Spinner) from Rollink (Rollink Collapsible Luggage) to replace an ageing fabric 2-wheeler that folds flat if needed (have had to consolidate luggage in the past!) Originally received as a gift-with-purchase freebie, my wheelie friend has done many, many miles and been checked-in on occasions but really needs a rest now. Often used in conjunction with standard carry-on (I don't carry a handbag or backpack).

Thanks for that! Definitely in the mix for me - and 2 wheelers too!! But a bit heavy at +2kg.

I'm mainly shopping for my Antarctica trip in December, where the Charter flight down to board has strict 8kg hand luggage limit - gawd - good camera, tablet PC, medicines other electronics..... I'm actually thinking of one of those multi-coloured polycarbonate shopping bags with handles.

They look interesting but my last carry on was a Samsonite that weights 1.75kg and I like as light a case as possible

Sounds interesting - we can discuss.

The Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP35 Travel Backpack opens right up and is 1.5kg, and I am happy to date, but have only done 2 trips with it.

Thanks also.

 

[Pushka]

I'm learning towards a collapsible carry-on with 2 (Flex Vega) or 4 wheels (Flex 360 Spinner) from Rollink (Rollink Collapsible Luggage) to replace an ageing fabric 2-wheeler that folds flat if needed (have had to consolidate luggage in the past!) Originally received as a gift-with-purchase freebie, my wheelie friend has done many, many miles and been checked-in on occasions but really needs a rest now. Often used in conjunction with standard carry-on (I don't carry a handbag or backpack).

These look seriously fascinating!

 

[zig]

I'm mainly shopping for my Antarctica trip in December, where the Charter flight down to board has strict 8kg hand luggage limit - gawd - good camera, tablet PC, medicines other electronics..... I'm actually thinking of one of those multi-coloured polycarbonate shopping bags with handles.

Just to let you know that when I did the charter flight this year that no luggage was weighed.