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Wheelie luggage recommendation?

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I'm going to be traveling more for my job. I need a practical case that will hold 2-3 days' worth of work clothes (without wrinking too much!), that I can wheel through the airport, and that will fit in the overhead compartment. I also need something that will LAST, so I'm looking for recommendations for a good luggage brand from people who have "field tested" their luggage.

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I used to travel a lot for work- up to 200k miles one year. I think the best bet in terms of quality and cost is Briggs and Riley. We have 3 of their bags now. They wheel really nicely, good layouts and are good at holding up to the wear and tear of travel. Source(s): http://www.briggs-riley.com/

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My dad gave me a samsonite that's been incredible--even after a lot of abuse, it still looks great and nothing is broken. I've always had zippers break on me, but not this one--after much over-stuffing, the zippers are still smooth and sturdy. I can't find the exact model online, but this looks very similar: http://us.samsonite.com/webapp/us/servle...

If you want to look stylin', you can't beat Mandarina Duck--their luggage is to die for:
http://www.mandarinaduck.com
The style you want is probably the '22" wheelaboard suiter' - that's a case with 2 wheels, a popup handle, and a 22 inch longest dimension. Any longer, and you may not be able to carry it on board.

Now, what brand? Travelpro invented this style of case, and is used a lot by pilots and flight attendants. But some argue that their cases are no better than what you'd find at Wal-Mart, and they simply discount/give away the cases for free advertising.

Expensive brands may be more durable, but more likely to get stolen. And if you ever have to check the bag, even the most expensive bag can get destroyed.

The most sensible thing is probably to buy a bag that looks and feels right at Wal-Mart or Target. Look for soft rollerblade wheels, corner protection, a heavy-duty zipper, and a handle that you can easily pull up and push down, and locks in the up position.

Don't go off anyone's anecdotal evidence. Just because someone bought a luxury bag and had a good experience doesn't mean it's any different from the bag you'd get at Wal-Mart.
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I have to be the one to say... TUMI!!! I love my Tumi luggage (I have a big one for longer trips, and a wheely that fits in the overhead for shorter trips), and they are made so well. Of course, they are very pricey, but if you can wait long enough, you'll find them on sale at the big department stores. The Victorinox line is also nice.
http://tumi.com