Carry on Luggage

[RooFlyer]

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

... Apols to Pushka ... What charter was yours? I'll be on SilverSeas Charter flight SCL to WPU, I think using DAP Airways.

 

[zig]

... Apols to Pushka ... What charter was yours? I'll be on SilverSeas Charter flight SCL to WPU, I think using DAP Airways.

I was on the Silversea charter from SCL to WPU. Very laid back private charter - no check in, security screening or weighing of baggage.

 

[Lat34]

I was on the Silversea charter from SCL to WPU. Very laid back private charter - no check in, security screening or weighing of baggage.

Same luggage experience for team Lat34 on Silversea Antarctica cruise in Feb this year. Charter flight from SCL to Puerto Williams, very laid back.

 

[SeatBackForward]

Sounds interesting - we can discuss.

The Samsonite 73H 4-wheel 55cm spinner comes in at 1.9kgs (You can find it for cheaper than the Samsonite website suggests it is)

They used to have the 72H 50cm model that may have been the 1.75kgs, but that might be much harder to find nowadays.

 

[VPS]

This is the one I got in the UK when my other was damaged. It looks like this is no longer available but I really like it - and even better the insurance company paid for it - It was 20% off when I got it

 

[Pushka]

This is the one I got in the UK when my other was damaged. It looks like this is no longer available but I really like it - and even better the insurance company paid for it - It was 20% off when I got it
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You kept the cardboard box?

 

[VPS]

You kept the cardboard box?

No I took photos of the labels. Not sure what I needed for the insurance claim which I've just finalised this week. The extra couple of hundred dollars I paid to have no excess was a smart move.

 

[SeatBackForward]

This is the one I got in the UK when my other was damaged. It looks like this is no longer available but I really like it - and even better the insurance company paid for it - It was 20% off when I got it
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It can be bought from Amazon AU for the cool price of almost AUD$450.

 

[VPS]

It can be bought from Amazon AU for the cool price of almost AUD$450.

So I paid 156 UKP and the insurance company paid that out at $279.50 - quite a lot less than $450

 

[SeatBackForward]

So I paid 156 UKP and the insurance company paid that out at $279.50 - quite a lot less than $450

The shipping of a suitcase from UK to AUS is probably the extra cost. When I'm buying gear like that I wouldn't ship it overseas but somehow try to have it kept in country until I can collect it in person.

 

[Pushka]

Bought. July. Carry on light. Medium Checked bag. Small Back pack. Used JULY30 code (thanks to @pjm99au ) and also the package deduction.

 

[RooFlyer]

Why do people value/go for hard shell carry-ons? They'll only get treated as roughly as the user chooses.

 

[Pushka]

Why do people value/go for hard shell carry-ons? They'll only get treated as roughly and the user chooses.

I've had both and don't really like the soft now I've had hard shells. Dont like the fabrics. Think they feel flubby and I don't even know what I mean by that. Just a preference I guess

 

[RooFlyer]

Think they feel flubby

I try to keep them at arm's length

 

[stump]

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.



Sounds interesting - we can discuss.



Thanks also.

When you have 7 Kg limit you dont want a heavy bag the multi coloured polycarbonate is a good idea...

 

[RooFlyer]

When you have 7 Kg limit you dont want a heavy bag the multi coloured polycarbonate is a good idea...

Yes, I can't see why not. I'll be picked up from Hotel to airport to cruise ship so carrying it for a little bit won't be a drama.

The only drama might be the looks of horror and disdain of my fellow SilverSea pax when they observe down their noses my polycarb bag Vs their $3K Antlers etc!

 

[VPS]

Yes, I can't see why not. I'll be picked up from Hotel to airport to cruise ship so carrying it for a little bit won't be a drama.

The only drama might be the looks of horror and disdain of my fellow SilverSea pax when they observe down their noses my polycarb bag Vs their $3K Antlers etc!

Well you can just ignore them

 

[Pushka]

Well you can just ignore them

He does not ignore anyone. No doubt we will read all about their reactions in December.

 

[RooFlyer]

He does not ignore anyone. No doubt we will read all about their reactions in December.

Might turn a blind eye if it occurs - I've gotta live with 'em for the following almost 3 weeks!

 

[SeatBackForward]

Yes, I can't see why not. I'll be picked up from Hotel to airport to cruise ship so carrying it for a little bit won't be a drama.

The only drama might be the looks of horror and disdain of my fellow SilverSea pax when they observe down their noses my polycarb bag Vs their $3K Antlers etc!

$3K Antlers? no way is Antler premium priced luggage! But very good value, one of my favourite carry-on rollers after more than 10yrs is the Antler New Size Zero 55cm, that I think I paid about $150 for.