Comments on: How to pick a fab suitcase that won’t make you tear your hair out http://www.fabulouslybroke.com/2007/12/how-to-pick-fab-suitcase-that-wont-make/ Just a Girl trying to find a balance between being a Shopaholic and a Saver Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:24:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Fabulously Broke in the City http://www.fabulouslybroke.com/2007/12/how-to-pick-fab-suitcase-that-wont-make/comment-page-1/#comment-15677 Fabulously Broke in the City Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:57:00 +0000 http://www.fabulouslybroke.com/2007/12/06/how-to-pick-a-fab-suitcase-that-wont-make-you-tear-your-hair-out/#comment-15677 Icy: Ooo... Antler? I've never heard of that brand but thanks for the tip.<br/><br/>I've learned my lesson with cheap Chinatown ripoffs *rolls eyes*.. they SUCK in the snow and slush when you're stressed :P<br/><br/>I'm thinking of getting a waterproof one too because fabric stains with the salt and slush.. Icy: Ooo… Antler? I’ve never heard of that brand but thanks for the tip.

I’ve learned my lesson with cheap Chinatown ripoffs *rolls eyes*.. they SUCK in the snow and slush when you’re stressed :P

I’m thinking of getting a waterproof one too because fabric stains with the salt and slush..

]]> By: Icy http://www.fabulouslybroke.com/2007/12/how-to-pick-fab-suitcase-that-wont-make/comment-page-1/#comment-15672 Icy Sun, 09 Dec 2007 23:41:00 +0000 http://www.fabulouslybroke.com/2007/12/06/how-to-pick-a-fab-suitcase-that-wont-make-you-tear-your-hair-out/#comment-15672 My two other tips are: <br/>* Don't buy cheap rip-offs. They'll last exactly how long you expect them too, falling apart when you least need it (unless you travel once every 3 years, in which case go for it).<br/>* When buying a real bag, get a warranty. A 7 year warranty means they thing they're bag can stand up to what you throw at it (Antler are good). My two other tips are:
* Don’t buy cheap rip-offs. They’ll last exactly how long you expect them too, falling apart when you least need it (unless you travel once every 3 years, in which case go for it).
* When buying a real bag, get a warranty. A 7 year warranty means they thing they’re bag can stand up to what you throw at it (Antler are good).

]]> By: Fabulously Broke in the City http://www.fabulouslybroke.com/2007/12/how-to-pick-fab-suitcase-that-wont-make/comment-page-1/#comment-15650 Fabulously Broke in the City Sat, 08 Dec 2007 19:05:00 +0000 http://www.fabulouslybroke.com/2007/12/06/how-to-pick-a-fab-suitcase-that-wont-make-you-tear-your-hair-out/#comment-15650 Savingdiva: if you don't travel often, then I wouldn't worry about investing in one.. a backpack and a beat up duffle bag ought to do it.<br/><br/>Amy: WHEW! Thanks for the tip on the 360 degree turns. I usually do a carryon thing unless I'm going somewhere for a longggg period of time. But for sure I'll keep in mind the size issue.. maybe I'll just stick to my carryon :P Savingdiva: if you don’t travel often, then I wouldn’t worry about investing in one.. a backpack and a beat up duffle bag ought to do it.

Amy: WHEW! Thanks for the tip on the 360 degree turns. I usually do a carryon thing unless I’m going somewhere for a longggg period of time. But for sure I’ll keep in mind the size issue.. maybe I’ll just stick to my carryon :P

]]> By: Amy http://www.fabulouslybroke.com/2007/12/how-to-pick-fab-suitcase-that-wont-make/comment-page-1/#comment-15649 Amy Sat, 08 Dec 2007 18:48:00 +0000 http://www.fabulouslybroke.com/2007/12/06/how-to-pick-a-fab-suitcase-that-wont-make-you-tear-your-hair-out/#comment-15649 Before I went to France shopped a lot for a suitcase. I decided to go with red (easy to spot). I found one that seemed great (big rubber wheels, lots of pockets, good straps, etc...). I also got it in the larger size (more room for bringing back wine). <br/><br/>NIGHTMARE! Trying to get it through the Metro stations was horrible. I got stuck in the gates more than once. I hadn't anticipated the bazillion stairs everywhere. My suitcase didn't seem that big in comparison to what my friends brought (big backpacks) -- maybe it grew on the plane. It wouldn't fit in the storage bin on the other train. Europeans seem to only carry tiny suitcases. I got stared at wherever I went with the thing -- I ended up calling it "Clifford the Big Red Suitcase". So much for blending in.<br/><br/>Even though I had good wheels, I still had trouble manuevering. I recommend getting a suitcase with that turn 360 degrees. That way if your bag gets heavy, it won't fall over when you're racing through the train station or navigating a cobblestone street. Before I went to France shopped a lot for a suitcase. I decided to go with red (easy to spot). I found one that seemed great (big rubber wheels, lots of pockets, good straps, etc…). I also got it in the larger size (more room for bringing back wine).

NIGHTMARE! Trying to get it through the Metro stations was horrible. I got stuck in the gates more than once. I hadn’t anticipated the bazillion stairs everywhere. My suitcase didn’t seem that big in comparison to what my friends brought (big backpacks) — maybe it grew on the plane. It wouldn’t fit in the storage bin on the other train. Europeans seem to only carry tiny suitcases. I got stared at wherever I went with the thing — I ended up calling it “Clifford the Big Red Suitcase”. So much for blending in.

Even though I had good wheels, I still had trouble manuevering. I recommend getting a suitcase with that turn 360 degrees. That way if your bag gets heavy, it won’t fall over when you’re racing through the train station or navigating a cobblestone street.

]]> By: SavingDiva http://www.fabulouslybroke.com/2007/12/how-to-pick-fab-suitcase-that-wont-make/comment-page-1/#comment-15642 SavingDiva Fri, 07 Dec 2007 22:51:00 +0000 http://www.fabulouslybroke.com/2007/12/06/how-to-pick-a-fab-suitcase-that-wont-make-you-tear-your-hair-out/#comment-15642 I need to purchase a grown up bag. I still use a yellow duffle bag that I purchased at the gap my senior year of high school for $10! <br/><br/>I need to purchase a solid suitcase for travelling...however, I haven't really flown anywhere in a while, so I normally just throw a bunch of stuff in my back seat. I need to purchase a grown up bag. I still use a yellow duffle bag that I purchased at the gap my senior year of high school for $10!

I need to purchase a solid suitcase for travelling…however, I haven’t really flown anywhere in a while, so I normally just throw a bunch of stuff in my back seat.

]]> By: Fabulously Broke in the City http://www.fabulouslybroke.com/2007/12/how-to-pick-fab-suitcase-that-wont-make/comment-page-1/#comment-15639 Fabulously Broke in the City Fri, 07 Dec 2007 22:24:00 +0000 http://www.fabulouslybroke.com/2007/12/06/how-to-pick-a-fab-suitcase-that-wont-make-you-tear-your-hair-out/#comment-15639 Valley Girl: Samsonite is one of the best brands out there because of their durability, but it all depends on personal preference...<br/><br/>Oh! Cute luggage tags.. You can find them at <a HREF="http://seejanework.com/ProductCart/pc/showsearchresults.asp?pageStyle=&resultCnt=30&keyword=luggage+tags" REL="nofollow">See Jane Work</a> or <a HREF="http://wishingfish.com/luggagetags.html" REL="nofollow">Wishing Fish</a><br/><br/>You can also get quirky ones like fashion heads, or ones about shopping etc.... Let me know what you're looking for<br/><br/>Mrs Micah: Yes, at least you can recognize it. Everyone owns black, it drives me mad ...!! I only own black in a carryon because I'll always have it with me on the plane. But in a real suitcase, I'm picking something that stands out and/or I can really make sure is mine. Valley Girl: Samsonite is one of the best brands out there because of their durability, but it all depends on personal preference…

Oh! Cute luggage tags.. You can find them at See Jane Work or Wishing Fish

You can also get quirky ones like fashion heads, or ones about shopping etc…. Let me know what you’re looking for

Mrs Micah: Yes, at least you can recognize it. Everyone owns black, it drives me mad …!! I only own black in a carryon because I’ll always have it with me on the plane. But in a real suitcase, I’m picking something that stands out and/or I can really make sure is mine.

]]> By: Mrs. Micah http://www.fabulouslybroke.com/2007/12/how-to-pick-fab-suitcase-that-wont-make/comment-page-1/#comment-15638 Mrs. Micah Fri, 07 Dec 2007 21:27:00 +0000 http://www.fabulouslybroke.com/2007/12/06/how-to-pick-a-fab-suitcase-that-wont-make-you-tear-your-hair-out/#comment-15638 I have a floral pattern which can be a little confusing but isn't as bad as black.<br/><br/>Good luck with your luggage shopping! :) I have a floral pattern which can be a little confusing but isn’t as bad as black.

Good luck with your luggage shopping! :)

]]> By: Valley Girl http://www.fabulouslybroke.com/2007/12/how-to-pick-fab-suitcase-that-wont-make/comment-page-1/#comment-15637 Valley Girl Fri, 07 Dec 2007 18:19:00 +0000 http://www.fabulouslybroke.com/2007/12/06/how-to-pick-a-fab-suitcase-that-wont-make-you-tear-your-hair-out/#comment-15637 Great post! I def. need a new suitcase. Mine is so beat up.<br/><br/>And why does everyone have the same color luggage? That never made sense to me.<br/><br/>Any reccs on good brands? I know Samsonite and Tumi are two affordable ones. <br/><br/>You should do a follow-up post on cute luggage tags!!! I need some of those, too. My plastic one with my business card got torn up during my last bus. trip. =( Great post! I def. need a new suitcase. Mine is so beat up.

And why does everyone have the same color luggage? That never made sense to me.

Any reccs on good brands? I know Samsonite and Tumi are two affordable ones.

You should do a follow-up post on cute luggage tags!!! I need some of those, too. My plastic one with my business card got torn up during my last bus. trip. =(

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