I actually received the carryon size in an IRK. In the dark blue (my favorite color). I took it on my last cruise and I was impressed with it (it was also dragged through two train stations and a couple cab rides, and some walking in the city). Handled itself well and in li has a few scuffs from being taken on/off the ship in a big bin! Spins better than my other luggage, and I loved the little drawers inside. Honestly, I wish I could afford to buy the set cause I’d love the larger one too! Also, this was a bit more unique than other suitcases, so I was able to easily spot it on the pier when I got off the ship!
@SelfGovern Yes, the majority of luggage that was on the pier was soft-sided and black or gray. A few pieces looked different enough to make them stand out. Of the other hard sided luggage, none had the wavy pattern and mine was the only blue one (which is why I was hoping to have luggage that is easier to spot, when your luggage is in a huge lot of luggage, you want something you can look for without having to read a ton of tags hoping that piece is yours)
@savvysapphire i believe they were making a pointless, pedantic, and overdone jab at your use of the phrase “more unique.” i.e., since unique already means one of a kind, something cannot be “more unique.” we all understood what you meant though, and i appreciated your review.
@savvysapphire I thought that once you made it to the “cruising class,” you had your porters carry it to your own private carriage or railcar. (private railcar preferred – if you happen to own a railroad.)
Gold-tone lock and keys, metallic leather luggage tag, cross straps to hold items in place
Dyed-to-match reinforced double anti-puncture zippers with oversized gold-tone zipper pulls for ease of use
Carry-On Interior: Removable garment bag with mesh and wet pocket; cross straps to hold items in place; 2 elastic sidewall pockets 2 removable packable pocket drawers with clear-view mesh windows (12"W x 8"D x 5"H) 2 flip dividers; full-zip interior divider with mesh pocket
XL Interior: Removable garment bag with mesh and wet pocket (21"W x 38"H); Full-zip divider with mesh pocket; cross straps to hold items in place; 2 elastic sidewall pockets 3 removable packable pocket drawers with clear-view mesh windows (16"W x 8"D x 6-1/2"H) 2 flip dividers
Carry-On Weights & Dimensions: Approximately 8.8 lbs with all components and 7.8 lbs without & 14"L x 10-1/2"W x 22"H
XL Dresser Weights & Dimensions: Approximately 13.4 lbs with components and 12.2 lbs without & 18"L x 12"W x 28"H
Starting weight seems like an issue for those airlines that are sticklers… But I’m not really a hardsided person, how does it compare to similar options?
I actually received the carryon size in an IRK. In the dark blue (my favorite color). I took it on my last cruise and I was impressed with it (it was also dragged through two train stations and a couple cab rides, and some walking in the city). Handled itself well and in li has a few scuffs from being taken on/off the ship in a big bin! Spins better than my other luggage, and I loved the little drawers inside. Honestly, I wish I could afford to buy the set cause I’d love the larger one too! Also, this was a bit more unique than other suitcases, so I was able to easily spot it on the pier when I got off the ship!
@savvysapphire “more unique”?
@SelfGovern Yes, the majority of luggage that was on the pier was soft-sided and black or gray. A few pieces looked different enough to make them stand out. Of the other hard sided luggage, none had the wavy pattern and mine was the only blue one (which is why I was hoping to have luggage that is easier to spot, when your luggage is in a huge lot of luggage, you want something you can look for without having to read a ton of tags hoping that piece is yours)
@savvysapphire i believe they were making a pointless, pedantic, and overdone jab at your use of the phrase “more unique.” i.e., since unique already means one of a kind, something cannot be “more unique.” we all understood what you meant though, and i appreciated your review.
@savvysapphire I thought that once you made it to the “cruising class,” you had your porters carry it to your own private carriage or railcar. (private railcar preferred – if you happen to own a railroad.)
How could these keep my shirts pressed when the suitcases are wrinkled?
How long did these stay in the bathtub to get that texture?
/giphy raisin-skin
Seriously heavy luggage for what it is.
@cinoclav Yeah, the 13.4 lbs for the XL is a lot when the stinkin’ airlines only allow you 50 lbs. Generally looking for <10 lbs.
@pmarin Especially when it’s only a 28” bag.
“I thought you’d appreciate it,” said the inspector, “for your trip tomorrow. To Ixtapa. You’re one way trip.”
@ryanbruce Maybe he is one way trip.
OH MY GOD THEY PACKED THE BOTTOM HALF OF GLEN!!!
So this is the “Joy to the world” in the Christmas song? Damned crass commercialism.
@phendrick Away in a mangano…
Packing it in tonight.
Sorry solid pass on this my wife says I have enough “baggage” already. Not sure what she means.
HAHAHAHA!
oops…um…I mean poor @bleedmichigan. ; )
Not one thing that’s been worth a damn in the last month or so… You guys really wrapping up the year pathetically
@robson Meh is so meh.
@robson lmao. The last month???
@robson The Meh shirts, though. I’ve added more to my collection. I think I’m up to about 20 now.
Specs
What’s in the Box?
Price Comparison
$280.00 at Amazon
Warranty
90 days
Estimated Delivery
Thursday, July 9th - Monday, July 13th
Polycarbonate or no?
@dagirlgenius At that price and weight it’s almost a sure bet they’re ABS.
@cinoclav @dagirlgenius nice abs
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Starting weight seems like an issue for those airlines that are sticklers… But I’m not really a hardsided person, how does it compare to similar options?
VMP wasted the last two months. They do not even try on the holidays anymore.
@ponagathos meh meh meh
You’ll find there’s basically nothing worth buying once you stop giving your money away
@ponagathos only the last couple of months?
@robson Yes. I think I have bought something in the other months this year. I will admit though that it is all meh.
@ponagathos You can always buy wine…
@pmarin Two problems. I do not like wine and you can not ship to PA.
To be sure, you will be THAT GUY/GAL if you but this carry-on
https://www.ebags.com/buyingguides/luggage-and-travel/carry-on-luggage-size
(It’s technically too thick for just about EVERY carrier, not that that’s ever enforced)
@neveraging aren’t most people too thick for every carrier if the rules were strictly enforced?
last year you had all those scientific toys, the ruger knives…all kinds if cool crap for Christmas…
This year… nothing…unless you think giving luggage is cool for Christmas…(which, BTW, looks like ass)
@fastharrydotcom Not if you give a trip to go with it.
/giphy flashy-shivering-snivel
This is crap. I couldn’t even get it unzipped
@fgoverman TWSS