Suitcase or holdall?

whatwouludo

Curious really, which is best? With weight limits etc holdalls seems better, but do they stand up to the throwing about they take on in the airport?

I can borrow a hard suit case but it weighs 5kg itself and the limit for my flight is 23kg.

Looked at the sub zero g cases but am torn because they look so flimsy.

So what do you use when going abroad?

Thanks.

Bob_the_Saver

whatwouludo wrote: »

Curious really, which is best? With weight limits etc holdalls seems better, but do they stand up to the throwing about they take on in the airport?

I can borrow a hard suit case but it weighs 5kg itself and the limit for my flight is 23kg.

Looked at the sub zero g cases but am torn because they look so flimsy.

So what do you use when going abroad?

Thanks.

Holdall but anything fragile (that isn't in hand baggage or 'about my person') goes in a smaller hard box inside, booze in a piece of well padded plastic drain pipe for example, very light and VERY strong.

When it's packed ask yourself would I be prepared to drop my bag from 4 metres on to a concrete floor, if not - re-pack it.

Doshwaster

For work use I have a medium and large 4-wheel suitcases by Tripp (bought in the 1/2 price sale at Debenhams). They are really lightweight and look very professional.

For holidays I tend to use a cheap holdall (only about £15 at Argos) which has a set of wheel and an extending handle as I don't care so much about it looking good or if it gets damaged.

cannyscot_2

The Sub zero suitcases are actuallly pretty sturdy and they make a big difference weight wise. I wish I had bought more from TJ Hughes before it went into liquidation.

whatwouludo

cannyscot wrote: »

The Sub zero suitcases are actuallly pretty sturdy and they make a big difference weight wise. I wish I had bought more from TJ Hughes before it went into liquidation.

So they're fine for holidays?

Holdalls seem to be most recommended. So obviously they must be up to the job. I think I'll reserve a few in argos, as well as a sub zero and go have a look. Can't think of anywhere local that sells that kind of thing.

korky69

whatwouludo wrote: »

Curious really, which is best? With weight limits etc holdalls seems better, but do they stand up to the throwing about they take on in the airport?

I can borrow a hard suit case but it weighs 5kg itself and the limit for my flight is 23kg.

Looked at the sub zero g cases but am torn because they look so flimsy.

So what do you use when going abroad?

Thanks.

you've got to take into account what you're packing.
we always pay for a larger bag on family holidays due to the restrictions in liquids etc
work out how much lotions, body wash and shampoo you will need compared to buying them abroad.

but when its just with my o/h we usually just take cabin bags which can be a pain in the !!!! but £40 is a decent saving,
it doesn't matter what they look like as there is only you handling it,
search for Cabin Max Backpack on amazon, they're quite good and get loads in it

also (touch wood :silenced: ) I've never had it weighed and got away with an extra kilo or 2 every time, though I'd stress this is a gamble and I'll probably get stung one day.

i once got talking to a bloke who said he did get his cabin bag weighed just before boarding, it fitted in the cage but was over-weight, he demanded to see their calibration certificate which they couldn't and just let him on!

hatter68

Adidas extra large wheeled holdall from argos zipped compartments for shoes etc

nearlyrich

We have some large wheeled holdalls that we got from M & S in 1998 they have been all over the world, would not go back to suitcases for anything.

whatwouludo

Oh god, I'd never pack two weeks worth of clothes in a cabin bag. Not a chance.

whatwouludo

korky69 wrote: »

you've got to take into account what you're packing.
we always pay for a larger bag on family holidays due to the restrictions in liquids etc
work out how much lotions, body wash and shampoo you will need compared to buying them abroad.

but when its just with my o/h we usually just take cabin bags which can be a pain in the !!!! but £40 is a decent saving,

So you get charged for your bag anyway? Even if it's under the weight limit? I didn't know that. God, no wonder I never travel.

Is that a rule of thumb? IE I'm flying with delta and no matter how much my bags weights I'll be charged?

Or have I totally misunderstood?

mum2one

i always use a suitcase, I know generally most are 5kg, but in argos their lightweight suitcases are half price, the largest is 76cm, (26in) is £39.99 instead of £79.99.
if there going to be used regulary it is worth investing in good suitcases, (thats my thoughts), I do pack a lot thou x