What is the size of your largest suitcase?

[LHC]

Decided to purchase a new large suitcase suggestions please?

LHC

[1of4]

27" because I thought the 29 inch would go over the weight limit.

[Irish Eyes Are Sailing]

28" Samsonite Ziplite......described in another recent luggage thread. It is a lightweight hardside and yes, it fits under the bed.

[UPGrandma]

Buy the lightest you can. For cruise around Hawaii last year, I bought 28" that weighed 1/2 of what we had. May still need a 3rd for cruise in Aug to Alaska as we will be halibut fishing, whale watching and cruiseing Glacier Bay. Will want my mid weight winter jacket and other layers.

[NMLady]

Decided to purchase a new large suitcase suggestions please?

LHC

 

28" which we bought to replace our 30" when it became oversize by airline measurements. So check dimensions with your airline.

[sherilyn70]

We use the standard 21", 25" and 29" set... with an additional 21" carryon.

[sail7seas]

Our largest is 28" rolling duffle.

[rucrazy]

We travel with the 29" bags

[lka1012]

The footlocker I used to take to summer camp?

[OlsSalt]

Look at the Tutto line of suitcases - light, weight, collapsible, easy pull but have a rigid frame for protection better than a duffle. Best of all you can sit on them and pile other suitcases on top of their flat top surfaces.

[Krazy Kruizers]

We take 3 large suitcases -- 28 inches and 1 medium suitcase -- 26 inch.

All are American Tourist.

[Scrapnana]

29" is my largest bag and it weighs less than 5 pounds.

http://www.ebags.com/product/international-traveller/worlds-lightest-second-generation-4-wheeled-29-packing-case/266529?productid=10280653

[startwin]

29" - we each have one, lightweight. Plus two 27" for longer cruises.

[OlsSalt]

29" is my largest bag and it weighs less than 5 pounds.

http://www.ebags.com/product/international-traveller/worlds-lightest-second-generation-4-wheeled-29-packing-case/266529?productid=10280653

 

 

That looks like a real find. When the one bag 50# limit went in, all my old luggage went out and it just didn't make any sense paying part of that weight allowance just to haul the suitcase itself.

 

I loved my old hanging wardrobe bag where all I have to do is hang up the clothes I brought and struggled to find something lightweight that could replace it. But that was 12# right off the bat for the bag itself. I figure about half pound per item, so getting rid of the suitcase weight itself let me tuck in a few more things. (And still carry too many things I never end up wearing! :cool:)

[RuthC]

The largest suitcase I use is my Delsey Helium 29", which is part of the full set. I can get everything I need in it, and stay well under 50lbs.

 

The largest one I own is a 31" (or 32", I forget) hard-sided American Tourister. It holds so much! :D It's got an old design, though, with an uncomfortable handle that pulls the suitcase from the small edge; it kept tipping over when I dragged it along.

[iancal]

Mine is 21 inch, DW's is 24 inch. We are travelling now for three weeks-including a 14 day cruise. But this is what we took last year when we travelled for six months.

Edited December 9, 2013 by iancal

[LHC]

You travel so much I bet your suitcase smokes!

[runnergirl71]

Mine's an adventure rolling duffle from LLBean. It's either the XL (17x34x15) or the L (15x30x13). I think I have the XL, but it's been a while since I ordered it. It holds a LOT though!

[Fouremco]

2 x 28" Samsonite Luggage Hyperspace Spinners and matching carry on spinners. Very easy rolling and carry all we need for a month while keeping under 50 lbs. Just fits under beds.

[Vict0riann]

You've made me think, I may need a new suitcase as a Christmas present to myself! DH rules that I am allowed one suitcase, plus my carryon, whatever the length of cruise, but the doctor has now said I must take my "air-cast boot" in case I re-injure my leg! That will take up half my suitcase, never mind the carryon! What am I to do? I have suggested a duffle, for shoes, the "boot" and other odds and ends, and he's thinking about it. Keep your fingers crossed. My old suitcase is quite heavy, so will look into a new one. Interesting thread.:)

[runnergirl71]

You've made me think, I may need a new suitcase as a Christmas present to myself! DH rules that I am allowed one suitcase, plus my carryon, whatever the length of cruise, but the doctor has now said I must take my "air-cast boot" in case I re-injure my leg! That will take up half my suitcase, never mind the carryon! What am I to do? I have suggested a duffle, for shoes, the "boot" and other odds and ends, and he's thinking about it. Keep your fingers crossed. My old suitcase is quite heavy, so will look into a new one. Interesting thread.:)

 

Wear the boot for travel? Maybe?

[cruisemom42]

29" is my largest bag and it weighs less than 5 pounds.

http://www.ebags.com/product/international-traveller/worlds-lightest-second-generation-4-wheeled-29-packing-case/266529?productid=10280653

 

I've seen these before but wondered about their durability. How does it hold up? The wheels look pretty small -- not sure they would hold up for me. (e.g., I'm frequently rolling down cobbled streets, sidewalks, around train stations, etc. Not just a quick roll to the airline check-in desk...)

[Vict0riann]

Wear the boot for travel? Maybe?

 

I would love to! I did have to wear it in the summer for travel (couldn't do all that airport walking stuff) and I was well looked after! But now the stress fracture is better, I would feel like a fake. :eek: I'll have to see how things are going in January.

[RuthC]

You've made me think, I may need a new suitcase as a Christmas present to myself! DH rules that I am allowed one suitcase, plus my carryon, whatever the length of cruise, but the doctor has now said I must take my "air-cast boot" in case I re-injure my leg! That will take up half my suitcase, never mind the carryon! What am I to do? I have suggested a duffle, for shoes, the "boot" and other odds and ends, and he's thinking about it. Keep your fingers crossed. My old suitcase is quite heavy, so will look into a new one. Interesting thread.:)

 

DH rules? DH rules??? :eek: Tell DH that if the airlines allow an additional carry-on for durable medical equipment (they do), then who is he to decide otherwise. Then pack the boot in an additional bag.

[Vict0riann]

DH rules? DH rules??? :eek: Tell DH that if the airlines allow an additional carry-on for durable medical equipment (they do), then who is he to decide otherwise. Then pack the boot in an additional bag.

 

That is so funny! I should have said "DH thinks he rules!":D And I didn't know about the extra carry-on allowed - will have to remember that. Thanks