Over-the-shoulder carry-on?

September 11, 2004 8:47 AM

LuggageFilter: Can anyone recommend a good bag that will hold a few days clothes and be small enough to carry on to a plane? Preferably not a hard case or a backpack, but flexible enough to be carried around anywhere over the shoulder. I live in the UK so it'd be better if the bag was available there but if there's something amazing from the US I'd be willing to order it.
posted by adrianhon to Shopping (5 answers total)

I have done a *lot* of business traveling over the last year and did a bunch of research before I got my bag. I also had the advantage of working with others who have also done traveling. I highly recommend almost anything by Travelpro.Samsonite is what most people will choose by default but they are coasting on the brand name, their luggage falls apart. The Travelpro I have has been beaten around for thousands of miles and shows very little signs of wear except the wheels.

TravelPro has so many options it's overwhelming but generally you want something less than 22" long if you want it to fit in the overhead compartment. 22" will just barely squeeze in the long way on most airlines. If you're traveling international, I would go with 20" long. Something like the Vibe Rollerboard . That's probably your cheapest bet. If you want more pockets and separate hanging bags to put your toiletries and dress clothes, go for the 22" Expandable Suiter. I'm a royal geek for saying it, but this suitcase rocks.

On preview: I'm not sure why my text is bold like that. I'm not screaming, really.
posted by jeremias at 10:34 AM on September 11, 2004

I don't own it myself, but I saw this bag in the shop the other day and it looked pretty cool.
posted by josh at 12:36 PM on September 11, 2004

I just bought this Patagonia bag for a trip to the Northwest and it was great. Holds a ton of stuff, very, very well made - the only downside is that it's not "divided" into compartments or anything inside. There's a big pocket across the front and a zip pocket inside, so there's at least some organization to it. It has the long, messenger bag kind of strap, so it's also very comfortable to lug through airports and etc. It fit under the set with no problem.
posted by JollyWanker at 7:00 PM on September 11, 2004

very interesting...as a luggage problem.
posted by bingo at 9:45 AM on September 12, 2004

i use one of my briefcases when i go on weekend trips. i can fit a couple changes of clothes and one extra pair of shoes in a briefcase and on an overcrowded flight, i can often fit it under the seat in front of me, instead of in the overhead bin. of course, i usually carry a handbag with me as well, for toiletries, cell phone and the like. i'm not sure that the briefcase would be sufficient for the weekend without it.
posted by crush-onastick at 8:22 AM on September 13, 2004