IT luggage 8 wheeled

loulou41

Looking to buy the above at argos large one to be take 30 kgs maximum. It is a long 12 hours journey and am a bit concerned whether it will stand the mishandling as it does look fragile. Will 8 wheels better than 4? Advice pl. My suitcase actually weighs 5 kgs but it is sturdy and I am debating whether to get a lighter one for easy manoeuvre. Thanks

Westin

Can you post a link. When I searched on the Argos site for IT luggage 8 wheeled it gave a choice of 37.

http://www.argos.co.uk/product/7908370

loulou41

Westin wrote: »

Can you post a link. When I searched on the Argos site for IT luggage 8 wheeled it gave a choice of 37.

http://www.argos.co.uk/product/7908370

IT Luggage World's Lightest 8 Wheel Large Case - Blackby IT Luggage745/5414

This is the one I have in mind large one. Revelation by antler is £5 cheaper but which brand is better. Both guarantee for 10 yrs. thanks

loulou41

Also interested in this one 4 wheel revelation. Which one would you go for

Revelation! Weightless Large 4 Wheel Soft Suitcase - Blackby

cubegame

IT Luggage is very good IMO.

However, you have to expect it will have a more limited lifetime than standard weight suitcases. Be prepared to replace the bits of fibre glass frame as they snap (a cheap and easy thing to do).

We've had a pair of ultra light large cases for a good few years. They've lasted nearly 10 holidays which were all road trips (so lots of manhandling each day). Just looking to replace now and will happily buy similar ones.

NoodleDoodleMan

Looking to buy the above at argos large one to be take 30 kgs maximum.

What is the limit, per case, for airport baggage handlers ?

I thought it was 23kg for many/most airlines ?

We've used "normal" lightweight IT luggage for years and it is still perfectly serviceable despite battle damage, knocks, wear and tear.

I wouldn't get too focused on the biggest is best mindset, these very large cases can be a logistical challenge - but that's just my opinion.

loulou41

NoodleDoodleMan wrote: »

What is the limit, per case, for airport baggage handlers ?

I thought it was 23kg for many/most airlines ?

We've used "normal" lightweight IT luggage for years and it is still perfectly serviceable despite battle damage, knocks, wear and tear.

I wouldn't get too focused on the biggest is best mindset, these very large cases can be a logistical challenge - but that's just my opinion.

The limit is 30 kgs international flight and not more than 32 kgs for H&S.

Cisco001

28kg vs 30kg isn't make that much of the difference.

Have you try packing everything into your existing suitcase and see if your existing one manageable?

Westin

Much to my wife,s disgust, I have collected over the years a number of suitcases which now fill our loft. This comes from years of travel and flying for different durations to different parts of the world on business. When it became in vogue to travel with a wheelie cabin bag my collection grew further with different airlines having different cabin size restrictions.

I do have one large IT polyurethane hard shell case with 4 wheels which has serve a couple of trips to Australia carting bits down under to family. The only other light cases I have tend to be hand luggage wheelie ones where I know how they will be handled (by me). For any checked luggage I tend to prefer something more robust.

I think the destination also comes into play when selecting the case for a trip. 8 wheels, or even 4, will allow you to glide elegantly through the terminal at Heathrow on nice flat shiny floors. Not quite the same experience when you get landslide in places in Africa or India when you find your extra wheels being dragged along uneven unmade roads and paths to get to a taxi just outside the airport. I would also opt for a hard side Samsonite for travel to Africa, South America, India and parts of Asia for added security and rough airport handling.

Probably has not helped your decision making but I do feel better talking about (according to my wife), my luggage fetish.

Jimmithecat

IT luggage comes with a 10 year guarantee - just keep the tags that are attached to the handle and the receipt - you can!!!8217;t go wrong!