Hi Guys,
I need something like this - https://www.catchoftheday.com.au/product/wenger-swiss-alps-5…
But it needs to be lightweight as most airlines have a limit of 7 kg for carry on, and of course cheap! Prefer to buy from shop as I'll be leaving for Europe next week.
TIA!
+1 the Samsonite 72 Hours
It's a great little bag. I've gone 2 weeks living out of my Samsonite 72 Hours. Did require a wash in the hotel bathtub half way through for socks and undies though. It's superlight, although since getting the bag earlier this year I've made over 30 flights already, and I've never had my carry on bags weighed. From my observations only backpacks seem to get weighed/measured.
Re: Hardshell
If you're using it as carry on, there really is no need to go to a hardshell. Other than the flex it would give you to check it in if you wanted to. Sometimes handy for duty free liquor purchases or other things that wont pass security for carry on. But even with a hardshell you run a significant risk of bottles breaking with check-in.
Your other bag:
One other thing to note, most airlines will let you take a laptop/hand bag, in addition to your cabin bag. I make full use of this with a big 16" Everki "Flight Checkpoint Ready" laptop bag, even though I have a tincy 14" ultrabook. It holds all of my chargers, ipad, work stuff. weighs almost as much as my cabin roller.
There is no such thing as a wheeled bag that won't take a big bite out of your 7kg. If you can survive without wheels two excellent bags are
the Osprey Farpoint 40- 1.32kg- which will pass muster even if they get out a tape measure, and
the Osprey Porter 46- 1.5kg- which everyone tells me never gets pulled up, is a cm or two over the limit but can be squeezed and pushed to get through the frame- that's what they tell me anyway.
But you've left it too late to get a deal on those.
As for somewhere to buy something in store immediately, without knowing where you are, Myer seems to have a wide range- of wheeled bags anyway.
I travel with the Porter and can confirm this.
The Caribee Skymaster 40- 1.2kg is good too but maybe not as well built as a Farpoint. No idea where you can pick that up. Heaps of stores sell them but mostly online sales.
bought a carry on hard side case at victoria station store. 15 year guarantee and weighs 1.9kg.
take care with sizes, not all carry ons will be accepted, some , suprisingly, are too big - ask in store, local flights reject some bags as too big even though they say carry on size.
Personally I would look at getting a decent backpack for your carry-on luggage. We use backpacks for both our carry on and standard luggage. The wheeled thingies are two hard to lug around stairs and the backpack leaves your hands free. Backpacks also tend to be lighter than the wheeled thingies. BTW I'm a 50 year old, 5ft tall female and I have no issues with even a full size backpack.
Any suggestion for a cheap backpack?
You can take both a backpack and a carry on if you wish.
I took my backpack as a laptop bag that really was all that was in it. My wheeledcarryon contained my jacket and thick jumper (I was going to Europe in December)
Don't get a cheap one, get one you that you can use when you get back. I would look at places like Kathmandu etc. Get one that is at least shower proof.
K-Mart and Reject Shop have wheeled carry-on bags with handle for around $30. The Reject Shop one looks slightly better to me as the zip opens further.
A backpack is a good idea. I'm leaving on an o/s trip soon and was originally going to use a wheeled carry-on case but changed my moind and am now going to use a backpack for the convenience of not having to carry/pull it as I have a large suitcase as well that I'm taking as checked luggage.
Backpack suggestion?
Osprey Porter. $100 ish and you'll be using it for decades.
Nothing beats the classic red-white-blue bag on light weight and volume. Mind the look? Accordingly, even LV adapted the design into its handbag.
I used that and got abusive racist comments from an aboriginal when I returned and was on the train home. That was my first greeting upon being back in Australia. How I wished I was still overseas.
Sorry to hear. There's good and bad people everywhere. Bless us to be strong and won't allow one bad individual eats into our soul and stops you from doing whatever you know is right.
Nah, got over it quick. Was just a bit shocked. I think it was the bag making me look like a fresh off the boat poor factory worker from China lol. It's light and sturdy, just wish I could find plain colored ones.
It had probably been a while since he had last toured Asia and wasn't up with the latest trends (since the 1970's).
http://shop.davidjones.com.au/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Sear…
I know this is OzBargain but I do recommend getting decent quality luggage meaning it will cost a bit.
Quality ones do last long that's for certain. I have a luggage that that's almost 10 years old (handed down to me by my father).
I have carry on luggage that is ten years old and I bought it cheap in Malaysian markets for under $10.
Its carry on, so doesnt get beaten up like check in
My check in baggage bought from various asian markets gets replaced every 2 or 3 years, but in that same 10 years that means I have spent about $45 on carry on baggage and it looks brand new, because it is. (check in bag bought this year in Vietnam cost $14aud)
I nearly always travel with carry on only. I use Osprey Porter 46. No wheels but converts to a backpack and holds 46L. Its the best bag I've owned. Disadvantage is the lack of extra pockets. It's around $120 in stores. Wife prefers wheeled bags she's got one of the Samsonite 1.5kg mentioned above, was $180 in store, she's very happy with it but it's a soft case and was bulging at the seams once, Virgin took it off her at the gate and put it in the hold with no dramas and no charge, that was before a they included a checked bag in the fare.
Had a caribee skymaster before, fell apart really quickly
You probably wont have time but check out E Bay and Gum Tree. I picked up a very old canvas Pak Light back pack the best thing I have .Its been on about six trips to Asia and still holding up.
2 weeks ago Aldi had 3kg hard shell carry on suitcases for $40. Some stores might have some left over.
too heavy! worth it to pay more to shave 0.5kg
The IT Luggage Worlds Lightest bags are crazy light. They sell them at Costco and you a large, medium and carry on wheeled bag for around $100. I thought they looked a bit flimsy but met someone travelling that's had one for five years that said she couldn't kill it. Look like the lightest option around.
I have the World's Lightest Bags carry on bag. It is 1.4kgs. Not cheap, but I got mine at a Strandbags sale for $79.
Planning to do a 4 week trip to the UK via Singapore in September, and being less mobile now than in my younger days, I cannot manage a whole heap of luggage these days. So if others can do just carry on, so can I. In addition to the case, I also picked up some very lightweight tshirts, pants etc in sales, so I should be able to do the 7kgs easily. I'll wear the heaviest clothes, and carry my electronics in a small shoulder bag.
Same here - bought at Strandbags. I've flown on Jetstar and Tiger with it, no problem. [make sure it's <7kg]
Was enough for a few days interstate - it would be tough to pack all you need for overseas. Maybe pack a lightweight clothes line!
Happy with this suitcase - stronger than I thought it would be, but doubt I'd travel overseas with it.
My previous bag was 1.55kgs, and I did 2 weeks in Singapore and Malaysia with it. Still came home with unworn clothes! Admittedly, I didn't need much more than shorts and tshirts in Asia.
However, on previous trips to the UK, I have tried to reduce how much stuff I take, and yet I still come home with unused stuff. So this year I am forcing myself to take a very small amount. I have no problems washing out stuff in the hotel room, and I will have some short stays with friends and rellies to do some laundry as well.
I am also taking some old worn out stuff, to toss out along the way. So if I do buy anything new, I will have space for it.
32 litres- bit squeezy.
its so ugly and flimsy though that i would rather check in. i went for duffle bag instead if travelling alone, for short trips can use antler and family trips ok since there are 5 of us and planty of weight yo distribute between us.
if you happen to buy luggage costing > $300, make sure you get the GST back through the TRS scheme on your departure from the international port. This also includes main luggage, just find the customs area before checkin where they will verify your purchase and bag and stamp your receipt so that you can claim your refund at the trs counter after immigration before you fly. In BNE the external customs area for oversize items such as main luggage is below the arrivals hall and the trs booth is between gates 80 and 82
Euro budget airlines are far tighter than local airlines (even Jetstar's new policy). An Osprey >40L bag has a chance of getting pinged when its near capacity. Get a proper Square bag made for cabins such as the ones by Cabin Max or Cabin 1. Without wheels they are under 1kg.
Bought a small suitcase from Cheap-As-Chips for $12 about 6 years ago. I use it as carry-on and after over 80 trips around Australia it still looks near new. Bought some better quality ones for check-in.
I strongly suggest a backpack especially if traveling alone. Because: 1. It is much lighter, 2. It is maleable, meaning you can squash it to fit any dimension the airline stipulates (those funny small metal frames which they say your luggage must fit into at check-in counters), 3. Malleable means it can can fit under the seat in front of you if the overheads near you are completely full and you can keep an eye on your personal items, 4. You have 2 free hands to fill documents, hold railings, pull your main luggage off the carousel, eat a sandwich etc, 5. It doubles as a backpack to carry around (with your camera, laptop etc) while traveling, shopping etc at your destination without looking too touristy, 6. We've rarely been asked to weigh our backpacks (wife and kids) but often get weight checked for my trolley bag.
I'd recommend a trolley bag only if you need to look professional, and are carrying fragile items or important documents that should not get damaged or bent, or are unable to sustain carrying 7 kg on your back within the airport (health or age issues).
If you don't mind carrying a bright backpack (less likely to be stolen) these fluorescent ones are tough and spacious with heaps of compartments. http://www.esold.com.au/tatonka-foreman-high-visibility-dayp… I bought one for my daughter and it is tough. Do some online research before buying any expensive branded model though as price is not always an accurate indicator of quality, especially with luggage. If picking one up at Kmart, Reject Shop, Target etc just make sure the zips are tough and smooth and the straps are heavily stitched where it joins the bag at the top. Good luck.
lightweight backpack and lightweight carry bag. none of us brought rolling luggage. too heavy. those collapsible lightweight carry sports bags. we went to nz for a week with only 7kg carry on luggage in winter. wore all my electronics on me at airport
for ladies travel bag/handbag i recommend longchamp tote. i have a few. lightweight, no more sore shoulders, foldable, fits so much inside, trendy, designer, affordable, variety of colours etc i use the medium sz for work. i cant go back to a normal handbag now that i'm used to this lightweight bag. if you r in asia, u will see it everywhere. when travelling if im having a shopping day i use the tote and if touristy day then a long strap shoulder bag which when u take off the straps can dbl i to a clutch for evening dinners. so versatile. mine's lv which i've had for 15 yrs. this is a bargain website but there are certain things that are wirth investing in. it lasts forever, never goes out of style. i only have 4 bags.
the problem is camera. if i travel by myself i just use my iphone 6+ (fantastic camera, great panaronas) and if with hubby and kids then SLR as hubby will have a backpack.
ppl take pics even in airport.. coordinate luggage, branded, good quality..use bagstogo or luggage direct. the branded bags when on sale here is even cheaper than asia. samsonite in malaysia cost more than here. i know we go to malaysia to buy cheap luggage at markets but the malaysians come to oz yo buy cheaper good quality branded luggage.
my carry on is antler hardcase 2.4kg for $80. had it 4 yrs n looks new. although now that jetstar changed from 10kg to 7kg maybe try even lighter.
I agree with the other commenters advising to go with a backpack. I travelled around Europe with a large suitcase (I was there for 6 months though), but it was incredibly difficult to navigate the streets with a suitcase, as there are a lot of cobblestone streets and certain areas can be quite hilly.
I used a backpack for my 3 week trip to the US, and it worked brilliantly. I went during winter, so I was carrying a lot of heavy clothing, and I also (inevitably) purchased more stuff, but I came back with 10 kgs and the backpack I used was very comfortable. It is incredibly easy to travel light (http://www.onebag.com/).
I love my MEI Voyageur (http://www.meivoyageur.com/) which is the maximum permitted carry-on size. Unfortunately it is made to order in the US so you won’t receive it in time, but maybe for future trips or other OzBargainers who are interested. It takes a few weeks to receive it, but it is very good quality, durable and surprisingly light for its size.
I travel domestically every fornight.
I take a caribee bag. This is to be used when i am down there, but be careful over packing this bag because you can't slide it under the sit in front of you.
http://www.caribee.com/#!college-40-x-tend/cl2w
I bought a carry on luggage bag for about 50 bucks. Just make sure the size is correct and lightest possible. Most airplanes won't weigh, but i know jetstar started recently. Also and if you cant lift it over your shoulder, then this will be a tale tell sign to hostess that it the bag is overweight.
Also i choose exit seats so i can put both bags up regardless.
This isn't cheap at all but we've owned a couple of Tom Bihn Aeronauts for a few years and I am still surprised at how much you can fit in this legal carry on sized bag http://www.tombihn.com/travel_bags/TB0906.html. It weighs as little as a kilo with nothing in it and looks as good as new after countless trips.
Forget bags, just wear it like this guy…
http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/celebrity/ls-celebrity-news/…
But drink plenty of water to avoid fainting.
For non-clothes stuff, make a cut on the insides of a jacket and put everything inside.
Seriously carry on is all about how straight faced you can be while carrying on the most heaviest stuff you can. Don't even bother about how fancy the bag is. Just hit the gym so you can carry on 25kg of carry on.
A good quality soft-side cabin bag should weigh between 1.5 to 2.5kg!
If it is a hard-side suitcase, then it should be less than 3kg.
With cabin bag weight restrictions being 7kg on most Australian domestic economy flights, then the new soft-side 1.5kg "72 Hours" cabin bag by Samsonite allows you 5.5kg of luggage! This enables the light packer to do a "WALK ON- WALK OFF". In other words, you won't have to check-in any luggage, just carry everything in your cabin bag, and avoid waiting at the baggage carousel. If you are on a budget, there are also new light-weight cabin bags in a range of modern colours for less than $80. For example, the Lite by IT Luggage is only 1.6kg.
The added security and protection of a hard-side suitcase has the downside of extra weight, with most budget hard-side cabin bags weighing 3kg or more. A quality bag should weigh about 2.5kg. For example, the 2.4 Kg Antler Juno. However if you want the lightest and best hard-side carry-on luggage, then there is the amazing Curve Technology suitcases from Samsonite, the 1.9 Kg Samsonite Firelite and the 1.8kg Samsonite Cosmolite.