Luggage

[tchoy]

Has anyone seen the Rimowa 'Stealth' models, in black anodised aluminium? I think that they could either be handsome, or trying too hard. I am worried by the current vogue for matte black-on-black sportscars.

The Lufthansa branded Rimowas with leather trim also look nice:

https://www.worldshop.eu/product/Luftha ... /1740519?7

I saw the Rimowa Stealth recently is indeed a beautiful bag. I am not sure how is going to look after a few trips on the luggage carousel, but then again it's the charm of having a well used luggage.

[Concordia]

Now my Rimowa is having a little age issue with the handle, which doesn't always stay where it's left.

As another alternative, Briggs& Riley now offers bags with four swivel wheels. Until the last year or so they didn't because they didn't know if they could offer the same lifetime guarantee as with the rest of their luggage.

[davidhuh]

Gentlemen,

a short story on quality goods and customer service.

As I said earlier, I am using Globetrotter luggage since it not only looks good, but it also can be repaired. My oldest one needed such repair. Not only Globetrotter gave me a replacement suitcase for several months for free, the also did the 130£ repair job for free. I picked up the suitcase today, and wanted to pay at the Burlington Arcade shop, when the lady told me "hold on, you just bought a new one a few weeks ago, and had to come to us twice for this, don't bother, the repair is for free".

Gentlemen, it is rare to experience such service these days. Honour their business

cheers, David

[NJS]

Gentlemen,

a short story on quality goods and customer service.

As I said earlier, I am using Globetrotter luggage since it not only looks good, but it also can be repaired. My oldest one needed such repair. Not only Globetrotter gave me a replacement suitcase for several months for free, the also did the 130£ repair job for free. I picked up the suitcase today, and wanted to pay at the Burlington Arcade shop, when the lady told me "hold on, you just bought a new one a few weeks ago, and had to come to us twice for this, don't bother, the repair is for free".

Gentlemen, it is rare to experience such service these days. Honour their business

cheers, David

It is certainly good to know that such businesses, despite recent attempts to Shanghai the Arcade, are still (deservedly), thriving there; even if I still mourn Lord and Sullivan Powell!

NJS

[DonB]

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You could also look for a genuine Chopper Bag http://www.leathergoods.com.au/chopper.htm, an Australian duffle bag designed to be strapped to the skids of a single-seater helicopter, used by pilots while aerial-mustering cattle in the remote north.

These are very well made, rugged, waterproof (leather base and double-layer canvas construction), neatly finished, come in many colours and are inexpensive.

I suppose Dominant Leather Goods do not manufacture these bags anymore. I would like to know if members have found alternatives.

Also, I would appreciate suggestions for check-in luggage which is compatible with TSA regulations. Thank you.

[Melcombe]

More of a weekend / carry-on type, you might consider http://www.htleather.co.uk/category/luggage

Henry is a really nice chap and his approach is to find a really practical solution to every problem. His prices are very modest for hand made cases. Not only are his "Grip" bags a super design, he will also produce bespoke items if you have a particular specification in mind.

My work occasionally involves carting around heavy reference books - I designed a 'book caddy' which could carry a couple of these tomes. I showed the sketch to HT, his response was enthusiastic and the design was promptly made up in bridle leather. It is a superb piece of kit that I can't imagine will ever wear out.

[DonB]

More of a weekend / carry-on type, you might consider http://www.htleather.co.uk/category/luggage

Henry is a really nice chap and his approach is to find a really practical solution to every problem. His prices are very modest for hand made cases. Not only are his "Grip" bags a super design, he will also produce bespoke items if you have a particular specification in mind.

My work occasionally involves carting around heavy reference books - I designed a 'book caddy' which could carry a couple of these tomes. I showed the sketch to HT, his response was enthusiastic and the design was promptly made up in bridle leather. It is a superb piece of kit that I can't imagine will ever wear out.

Thank you kindly. I have bookmarked the link.

[whyescalar]

Wholeheartedly recommend the Rimowa Salsa polycarbonate. The handle will fail in nine years after more than a million air miles, as mine just did in Joburg. You can then get it repaired same-day at several places around the world on some arrangement they have with several blue-chip hotel chains. The aluminium is nice, but do you want to call attention to yourself when traveling?

[DonB]

Thank you for you reply.

I went with the Rimowa Limbo in nightblue, avoiding aluminium for the reason you gave.

[Petronius]

Globetrotter or Swaine Adney Brigg

[simonc]

They are somewhat less stylish than some of the proposed brands, but I have Briggs and Riley Baseline cases and they wear very well and have an unconditional lifetime warranty. I have owned Rimowa and found their warranty lacking - the cases can stuffer cosmetic damage that is uneconomical to repair.

[aston]

I have a couple of B&R Baseline cases too. One, a regular 20" roller which comes as hand luggage and does for a 2-3 day trip, the other a full size folding suiter which can hold enough for a 7-10 day trip with ease.

Materials and build quality are first class, and as simonc says the warranty is without equal.

I also a use leather Tumi Alpha case which blends brief case with overnight bag into one and is perfect for a 1 night trip. Again, flawless quality but a touch expensive.

[Scot]

Resurrecting this thread as I am in need of a new suitcase - durable, lightweight and stylish (and probably in that order). Any advance on the recommendations above in the three years that have passed?

[Concordia]

There's a new polycarbon line from Briggs and Riley (Torq) that has worked very well for us. Bright blue, bright red, or charcoal-- and four spinning wheels. Unlike most of the others, it doesn't divide in two, so you can unpack it while it is on the luggage stand in your hotel. It's light and convenient, and B&R are known for bulletproof durability.

[uppercase]

I've got a globetrotter.
Suckered into buying it because of all of the hype.
It's a POS.

Still, it garners compliments from strangers. I can't understand why. Maybe the retro look. Makes me look more interesting than I am. Just another charade. And maybe the strangers are strange for looking at people's luggage uninvited . Always a possibility. They'll do that with perfume as well. Sniffing.

Otherwise, it doesn't work and couldn't recommend it.