#47406 - 08/27/05 04:27 PM
Airline hand luggage advice please
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Journeyman
Registered: 02/06/05
Posts: 50
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Hi all, As quite a few of you seem to travel extensively, I would like to ask your advice about the best VALUE hand luggage (max dimensions - 22x16x8 inches) and as max carry on weight - 6kgs then I can dispense with rollers and other paraphenalia - need it to be light but not so light that the rough handling kills it Could you also tell me why you make that choice as you will probably alert me to problems I hadn't thought of. Many thanks all
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#47407 - 08/27/05 06:42 PM
Re: Airline hand luggage advice please
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Enthusiast
Registered: 12/27/04
Posts: 318
Loc: Monterey CA
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Try to stay away from anything that has a lot of places were it can snag on chairs, under seats, in over head been, etc. Try maxpedition.com
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#47408 - 08/27/05 09:27 PM
Re: Airline hand luggage advice please
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Member
Registered: 03/19/03
Posts: 185
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More than you'd ever want to know at: http://www.onebag.com/bags.htmlPersonally, I use the Patagonia LBC (now discontinued) or a super-lightweight messenger style bag I got at the Gap (of all places) in Bath, England. I've been from Japan to Europe and many places in between with the former, and all over the U.S., Mexico (including Chiapas) and Hawaii with the latter. - Steve
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#47409 - 08/29/05 01:02 AM
Re: Airline hand luggage advice please
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Journeyman
Registered: 02/06/05
Posts: 50
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Cheers, A real treasure trove. Thanks bmisf
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#47410 - 08/29/05 03:16 AM
Re: Airline hand luggage advice please
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Member
Registered: 03/19/03
Posts: 185
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My pleasure. Here's one more site - I didn't include it at first because it's a bit out of date, but the luggage page does have some still-relevant links, especially on the less-expensive end of the scale: http://www.travelite.org/luggage/travelpacklist.htmlRegards, Steve
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#47411 - 08/29/05 05:06 PM
Re: Airline hand luggage advice please
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Addict
Registered: 11/26/04
Posts: 500
Loc: S.E. Pennsylvania
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Do you know the maximum dimensions a bag can be and still be considered carry-on?
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#47413 - 08/30/05 04:27 PM
Re: Airline hand luggage advice please
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Journeyman
Registered: 02/06/05
Posts: 50
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I believe the dimensions are the max allowed by British Airways. If I can manage their carry on size then most other airlines will be more lenient with carry on if I have overfilled my bag as they have greater allowances. If I'm wrong, don't hesitate to inform me
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#47414 - 08/31/05 04:32 PM
Re: Airline hand luggage advice please
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Journeyman
Registered: 10/01/01
Posts: 59
Loc: UK
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I have the MEI "Voyageur" that Doug recommends on onebag and am extremely pleased with it. Packed with my normal travelling gear it comes in at around 8kg which is almost guaranteed to be allowed as carry on.
Andy
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#47415 - 09/03/05 08:07 PM
Re: Airline hand luggage advice please
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Member
Registered: 05/25/04
Posts: 153
Loc: California
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No more than 45 linear inches (H+W+D). Usually shown as 22"x14"x9". You are also allowed one "personal item" which can be a purse, briefcase, laptop, diaper bag, camera case, etc.
Robert
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