In October we're going travelling around western Europe by train for several weeks and I need to buy some kind of luggage. I had thought that a ~35-45 litre backpack would be about right, sizewise and for portability. But I've heard from people with direct experience that pickpockets are a big problem in several of the places we're going and that makes backpacks a bad idea. So what kind of luggage should I use that will be reasonable to carry around but still secure given we're changing locations (and thus hotels) regularly.
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posted by shelleycat
on Jul 26, 2012 -
24 answers
The size limit on checked luggage is 62 inches (height+width+depth) for most airlines . Do I need to be concerned about being close to that, assuming the weight is okay and it is not overstuffed?
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posted by Morrigan
on Jul 14, 2012 -
11 answers
Suitcase recommendations. It needs to take a beating. It also needs to have 4 wheels.
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posted by Ookseer
on Apr 4, 2012 -
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Which luggage, 26 to 30", has the optimum specifications, starting with being lightweight, stable wheels and handles, up to $200 max, and is durable?
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posted by Tziv
on Jan 20, 2012 -
6 answers
Big, light luggage or alternative? I'll probably move overseas, want to take the max weight in my (checked) bags, hope to have as little weight as possible glommed up by the bags themselves. I'm okay with something not likely to last a long time and cheap is good, though at the risk of stating the obvious, don't want something real vulnerable to tearing on the flight(s) over there. Thanks for any suggestions you can share.
posted by ambient2
on Dec 12, 2011 -
11 answers
I'm turning a small vintage samsonite leather suitcase into a baby travel kit that will stay in my sister's truck.
I know how to get the lingering smells out, and how to replace the liner. I also figured out how to clean leather. But what type of paint is best to use on leather?
I want to add some decorative elements with a baby theme to the outside and I'm not sure if acrylics are okay.
posted by FunkyHelix
on Aug 22, 2011 -
8 answers
[luggage filter] it's time to grow up. and when better than right before a trip!
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posted by anya32
on Jun 25, 2011 -
20 answers
If I strap a suitcase to my chest so that it's open, almost like one of those trays that an old-style 'cigarette girl' has, and walk on the street downtown, selling little odds and ends, is it legal?
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posted by Sully
on Nov 27, 2009 -
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I'm going out of town soon. I will be packing some naughty items, that I would be embarrased if they show up on a baggage X-ray. How do I gain access to a lead apron?
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posted by Eleutherios
on Oct 29, 2009 -
31 answers
Is there any hard-shell luggage that will last me forever? You know like those big ones that you always see on the conveyor belt at the airport and they have wheels...
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posted by GleepGlop
on Feb 5, 2009 -
15 answers
Where to order/buy/commission a cool "suitcase" that houses a full demo with a touchscreen and speakers? Suitcase when closed -- Tabletop technology demo when open.
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posted by Overzealous
on Aug 5, 2008 -
5 answers
I'm in Kathmandu, Nepal for the week, and I have a big, very heavy suitcase that I really don't want to drag around on the rest of my trip. Any advice on shipping it home to the USA?
posted by Hollow
on Dec 17, 2007 -
9 answers
I'm leaving in a week for a 6-week trip through China. Should I bring a suitcase (with wheels or no?) or a backpack?
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posted by qslack
on Jul 10, 2007 -
16 answers
Help me find drawer slides to convert a suitcase into an portable shelving unit.
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posted by chundo
on May 11, 2007 -
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Quark/Font filter: Using Gill Sans in an existing XPress layout. •, ', ™, and - fail to print. Rather, they are replaced with yen, nothing, opening double curly quote, and en dash, respectively.
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posted by Wild_Eep
on Mar 16, 2006 -
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Checking a suitcase in New York City: is it possible? I'd like to leave my suitcase somewhere for the day. Many moons ago, I checked my bag at Grand Central Terminal, but I've heard that the luggage room was discontinued after 9/11. Does anyone know if it's back (or have other suggestions)?
posted by 4easypayments
on Oct 31, 2004 -
8 answers
