[pisdapisda79]

Need new luggage, I was thinking about getting Heys since it is so light, has anyone has any experiences with it?

[nsynchic20]

I don't know anything about that brand, but I used to work in the luggage/housewares department @ JC Penney and I would definately recommend either Delsey or Jaguar. We carry Delsey in a light weight line, and it comes in blue and bright pink, so you definately wouldn't have a hard time picking it out! It's a really great brand and I didn't have any customers who came back with problems with it.
Jaguar is JC Penney's brand, and it comes with a 10 year warranty, which is great because if you have any problems with it, you can just take it back into the store and you'd get a refund/exchange/whatever you want.
I'm not sure how much you are willing to spend, but those two brands are definately worth your money.
Stay away from American Tourister....made horribly.

Edit: I just saw you are in Canada, and I don't think there are JC Penney stores there, but I'm sure other stores will sell Delsey, I definately recommend checking out that brand!

[Jill]

I just bought LONGCHAMP suitcase ..at Saks.com..I love it..got it in choc brown and its a fab bag

[ValleyO]

Samsonite is very well-made and reasonably priced.

Tumi is similar quality-wise but more luxe in it's overall finish (and much pricier).

If you're looking for a carryon, LV makes some beauties (all expensive, of course, lol)

[Vegas Long Legs]

I have a LV GM cruiser that is too heavy. Wouldn't recommend it.
My Bric's is too heavy too.
Agree that Samsonite is reasonably priced & well made.

[noon]

I agree Samsonite is a good option.
Tumi is pricy but the quality is excellent. They are also pretty heavy.

[Longchamp]

Originally Posted by Jill

I just bought LONGCHAMP suitcase ..at Saks.com..I love it..got it in choc brown and its a fab bag

Ah which one did you get Jill, --le pliage?? great bag. I grew up on (traveled for last 20 years) with Longchamp luggage--they only used to have the Boxford

Go to their website--they have great luggage!!!

[VPT]

Buy a lightweight structured soft-side (nylon fabric) or hard shell (polycarbonate) bag with zippers as opposed to snap on buckle fasteners. This is the recent trend favored by most travelers all over the world and you will see brands which had been well known for their hard shell designs like Samsonite, are no longer leaders as they are slowly introducing softer and lighter bags to keep up with their competing brands.

Most airports do not allow you to lock your luggage, and if you have snap on buckle fasteners they can pop open when roughly handled or when airport staff do not shut it properly after inspection. Once while collecting my Samsonite Oyster from the conveyor belt at Manchester airport, I found all the fasteners open luckily contents didn't spill out thanks for the wide elastic band accessory over the bag. One big reason why zippers are preferred these days. Choose plastic zipper teeth over metallic ones which are most likely to jam.

Nylon is much lighter than leather and hard plastic, very important feature because some countries are particular about luggage weight, e.g. Japan. Increasingly, airlines are allowing only 1 check in bag per person, more bags and you have to pay (cheaper to ship!). Remember the heavier the empty bag, the less you can fit in to meet the maximum weight allowance. I don't know about you but when I travel, half the bag is filled with handbags and shoes

Brands I find working for me:
Mandarina Duck (#1 in quality, durability, style, and lightweight)
Osprey (great for rolling backpacks, very light and strong)
Kipling (just the right size and height, very very light, disadvantage short warranty like 2 yrs, but I've not used the warranty in 6 yrs of owning it)
Hush Puppies (lightweight and multifunctional pockets on outside). I don't know if these brands are available in Canada.

I used to be an ardent user of Samsonite and Delsey, have had 2 Samsonite Oysters (supposed to be strongest in the world) broken & misaligned within less than 5 years of use, and my 3rd Samsonite which is a soft-sider with zippers, is already giving way. I've borrowed my mom's Delsey once, pretty good structure but quite heavy for a soft-side bag.

[kaye]

Originally Posted by Jill

I just bought LONGCHAMP suitcase ..at Saks.com..I love it..got it in choc brown and its a fab bag

i agree w/ longchamp. great quality, and made in france! will run you about $500 for a medium-sized pullman.

[Longchamp]

Originally Posted by kaye

i agree w/ longchamp. great quality, and made in france! will run you about $500 for a medium-sized pullman.

You'd be surprised, their le pliage line which is great quality is not as pricey!!!


http://www.longchamp.com/en/home-e-s...cles&snav5=618

[floridagal23]

I agree w/ the longchamp. I would also rec the kipling rolling duffle bags. While a little pricey and not super stylish, they fit tons of stuff and are very lightweight when empty - which is great, because many regular "lightweight" suitcases still weigh a ton.

[LV Luvr]

We have LLBean and that has a lifetime guarantee. We absolutely love it!

[Jill]

Originally Posted by Longchamp

You'd be surprised, their le pliage line which is great quality is not as pricey!!!


http://www.longchamp.com/en/home-e-s...cles&snav5=618

YEP!Thats the one I got..LOVE IT!

[cakegirl]

Luggage is one thing I look purely for quality, and not style or brand name. I really like my Eagle Creek rolling bag. It is simple, very organized, and I have drug it around the world and it is still in perfect condition.

[sailornep5]

^^I agree with Eagle Creek. If you look on travel forums, they come highly recommended, especially since they have a lifetime guarantee. I have the Fasttrack (also known as Velocity) bags...they are stylish, lightweight (10 lbs for the 25" bag), and come with pack-it folders included.

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/,...tcase-25-.html