for those who own keepalls...

[ilzabet]

what size did you get and why?

i'm looking at possibly saving for new luggage for my birthday. i take mostly 1-3 day trips but do have a week long vacation every year or so. i can't decide between the 45, 50, and 55. no 60 because i would absolutely NEVER check LV luggage. leaning towards the 50, but sometimes i think it's too small, other times i think it's too big.

also, do you use your shoulder strap?

thanks!

 

[H_addict]

I have a 60 and it's old (I think it was made in 84)! It used to belong to my mom. I LOVE it! If it's not too full, you CAN check it on a plane (I've done it before).

 

[timtimtim]

I have a 55 - it's perfect for 4 day trips if you pack it fairly full. Unfortunately, it's pretty heavy by then.

I have a shoulder strap but never use it.

 

[ValleyO]

I prefer the 45 for a carryon becuase I like to smush bags underneath the seat in front of me- but for your needs I'd recommend the 50. To me, the shoulder strap, while useful, detracts a lot of elegance from the bag.

 

[H_addict]

I think anything smaller than 50 is useless as a luggage (unless you have doll size clothes )!

 

[timtimtim]

I think anything smaller than 50 is useless as a luggage (unless you have doll size clothes )!

Exactly! and seeing how the price difference between each size is quite small, the bigger the better!!!!

 

[elle]

I have the 45...it's the only size the black multicolore came in

 

[deluxeduck]

i've got the 50 with the strap. i recon it's worth the extra $$$ for the convenience of a shouder strap. i was told that it's the max allowed carry-on size for domestic flights. the size for me is just right for 1-3 days away. im always inclined to stuff as much inside the bag, so i try and limit the size as well. big bags = more stuff = heavier

 

[Pelinaka]

I have the 45...it's the only size the black multicolore came in

I have a 45 also, from the Cerises line.

 

[Lvbabydoll]

Yeah I have the 45 but I barely get to use it since my parents take it over whenever we go anywhere. So I just use my Mezzo for clothes hehe. I think I want one of the Damier keepalls when they come out though.

 

[bagsnbags]

Keepall 50 with strap, it meets the standard for carry on (55 max). My SA recommend this size because she has one . I just wanted to be safed. Incase one day they change the regulation (smaller size), my duffle still meet the requirement. I just can't bear the thought to check in my keepall.

 

[Khoipond89]

First I got me LOOOOVE The Epi Keepall in 45, that size however was too small for me and I opted for the Monogram 55...I think if you're getting a keepall and plan to use it quite often than a shoulder stra is neccessary, if not ( like me) the strap makes it look a little too modern than classic...

 

[ilzabet]

thank you all so much for your replies...this has definately given me some things to think about!

 

[sweetlove]

I have a 55, and I bought it simply because it was the biggest size I could have as a carry-on at flights, and I didn't really give it much concern. However, I also take very short trips, about 1 or 2 nights away, and since I don't pack so much it ends up sagging, and it's really not nice at all. So I'm planning on getting a keepall 45 (MC), and I hope to buy one within the summer. But anyways, if you're gone for 1-3 days as you wrote you should definatly go for a 45 or 50 unless you're a very heavy packer.

 

[squsihy]

i have the 45 because i am small, i think you should get a bag relative to you and your size and therefore the size of your clothing! i guess my clothing could qualitfy for "doll size" however i mostly will use it for other bags, jewlery and other things i dont trust the airline to check!!! and i find the strap to be VERY useful and because it is detatchable you can take it off once out of the airport etc!