Carry on
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Carry on
Sorry if this has been discussed already. I am planning a trip for the near future and am looking for a new carry on as I am not overly happy with the one I have been using. What do you use as a carry on and what do you like/dislike about it?
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I have several different carry-ons but like J62 the ones I favor most are my soft-sided roll-ons (Osprey and Eagle Creek brands) that I purchased at REI and the Backwoods Store. They are lightweight, sturdy and meet the carry-on size restrictions of all airlines but hold a lot of "stuff" and the zipper pockets come in very handy. I very rarely use my older "hard sided" roll-aboard anymore.
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>>I am not overly happy with the one I have been using.<<
You don't tell us what it is or what you don't like about it, so how can anyone give useful advice?
I travel carry-on only so I use a 21 inch (sometimes a 19 inch-er) soft sided rollaboard and a medium-sized handbag. Except when traveling on budget carriers in Europe when I stuff the handbag inside the carry on since they mostly allow only one item.
You don't tell us what it is or what you don't like about it, so how can anyone give useful advice?
I travel carry-on only so I use a 21 inch (sometimes a 19 inch-er) soft sided rollaboard and a medium-sized handbag. Except when traveling on budget carriers in Europe when I stuff the handbag inside the carry on since they mostly allow only one item.
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On domestic flights and most international flights I use a 19 inch hard sided clamshell. Quite often I can pack for 3 weeks with only that and a large tote. Where there are stricter weight limits for carryons or they don't allow wheelies (some international flights and internal "puddlejumpers") I have to go with a small backpack or a plain duffle with no wheels. Then I'm usually allowed a checked bag which can be a wheelie, between 19-24 inches. I prefer the ABS clamshell design but not with the extra zipper for a pop out which adds useless weight.
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I have a soft-sided 20-21" BRIC bag in blue and white plaid that no one ever mistakes for their bag. I've used it for many transatlantic and within Europe trips.
With that and a Le Pliage tote bag I am set (I also pack it into the roller bag when on Europe budget carriers).
I also have a Rick Steves 22' rollerbag that I used before I got the BRIC.
With that and a Le Pliage tote bag I am set (I also pack it into the roller bag when on Europe budget carriers).
I also have a Rick Steves 22' rollerbag that I used before I got the BRIC.
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If a backpack can work for you, Rick Steves has an extremely lightweight one which can be carry on. I am no longer carrying on my back so I gave mine away to younger generation but it would definitely work well for someone who does.
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