misskayleigh Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Yayy. I want to order mine now... I might just do it lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alix Fisher Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 I need enough time to take it back if it's not for me!! My suitcase had broke inbetween the lining at the back and the lining at the front devastated!! Didn't really want to fork out another £50 butttttt I've got a swanky suitcase so all is good!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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misskayleigh Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Oh dear that's not good lol. I'm hoping as a reputable company with a guarantee it will be quite durable. I love 4 wheeled cases... I'm a geek like that haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share Posted August 25, 2015 Haha I've started everybody off on suitcase dilemmas now :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alix Fisher Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 I've never had a 4 wheel drive suitcase!!! Haha I'm excited to wheel it around[emoji87][emoji87][emoji87] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misskayleigh Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 I've ordered mine, I went for the Coral. Haha yes you have Stacey :laugh: and Alix, you'll love it. You are both bad influences... I don't leave till Feb 1st :biglaugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alix Fisher Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 [emoji23][emoji23] I'm glad you posted it!! A girl I know got a Tripp one for her trip to New York but I didn't realise how expensive they was[emoji85] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share Posted August 25, 2015 If I'm going to have a meltdown then I'm determined someone else is too! :laugh: Do you think they crack easily? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alix Fisher Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 I put it up on Facebook and a girl said that she's had 2 and they've been great for 2 years so far!! They wouldn't have a 5 year gar if they was rubbish. Especially if you paid £140! You'd be well annoyed[emoji23][emoji23] I'll be fuming if it's crap[emoji379] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misskayleigh Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Well that's good she said that!! haha Stacey that sounbds about right. I'm sure we'll soon find out. I'm sure they're fine and we're just overthinking it lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share Posted August 25, 2015 I think I'll let alix be the guinea pig before I get one lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misskayleigh Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 We'll probably get them on the same day Alix, so we'll have to compare notes haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebourvellec Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Personally I would get a backpack, when moving around getting the bus - especially when staying in hostels going up and down stairs a backpack is easier. If you want to go for something with wheels a split roller would be good, I have a couple of Roxy ones, the 110L one is massive (far too big for what your looking for). I got a cheap 65L one from eBay last year it's quite good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share Posted August 25, 2015 What do you think of the wheeled osprey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alix Fisher Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Backpack is no good for me I can't carry much weight on my back although I do second what lebour... Has said, I got a £23 rucksack off eBay for Thailand and it's still completely intacked after a month of lugging it around Asia lol. Kayleigh I think mine will come Thursday or Friday! I hope Thursday cos I'm at a festival all weekend so I won't see it until Monday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebourvellec Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 I wouldn't get a wheeled backpack...if you go have a bad back those wheels digging into it when carrying 20kg on your back is going to make it worse. Plus those backpacks with the small ones that zip on the front, I had one of those and the small pack at to be half empty before you could get it zipped on, and you'll end up wearing it on your front more with the big one on the back better just getting a decent little day one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alix Fisher Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 I agree with you again!! I had one for some camping trip when I was about 11, it wasn't good! I'd never get anything other than a suitcase for travelling around now! Obviously it's personal preference but I love a suitcase, u can lay everything flat and no creased clothes!! I'm a backpacker with a suitcase attitude hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 I wouldn't get a wheeled backpack...if you go have a bad back those wheels digging into it when carrying 20kg on your back is going to make it worse. Plus those backpacks with the small ones that zip on the front, I had one of those and the small pack at to be half empty before you could get it zipped on, and you'll end up wearing it on your front more with the big one on the back better just getting a decent little day one. It depends whether you're talking about a backpack with wheels or a suitcase with back carrying straps - I have the latter and LOVE it. Mine also has the backpack that zips on the front and definitely doesn't have the problem yours did. I got mine for a RTW trip 7 years ago and it must have over 100 thousand air miles by now If you are 'travelling' rather than 'backpacking' then there is rarely a situation where you want/need it on your back and suitcases are designed to be pulled or carried whereas a backpack can be really awkward to get on and off. There are a few circumstance where it was a bonus to have back pack straps on my suitcase - mainly when my son was really young and I needed both hands free for him but I'd agree if you are going to carry it for more than half an hour a proper backpack would be much more comfortable. I think a lot depends on quality and fit to the person, that's probably why there are so many different opinions on this thread no wonder poor Stacey is confused Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted August 26, 2015 Author Share Posted August 26, 2015 I have never been so confused in my whole life :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted August 26, 2015 Author Share Posted August 26, 2015 Well at least I bought a carry on.. Although it keeps putting the pic upside down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 (edited) I have never been so confused in my whole life :laugh: I think we've established that you can't have a backpack because your back won't cope with it, so that's one less option to confuse you. Hip belts and good design help, but a bad back is a bad back. Also if you're little like me, you won't be able to get a big, fully-packed backpack off your back without help. The only reason you're hesitating about a suitcase is that you had one that the wheels broke on - get over it! I've travelled all over the world with wheelie suitcases, including bumping over cobbles in Italy for miles, and that has never happened to me - you were just unlucky. The next question is which one to get. Of course you're going to get lots of conflicting advice about which one is best, but really a suitcase is a suitcase and as long as it's big enough, it's probably OK. It's pretty obvious that buying a quality one on sale is going to be better value than a cheap one at full price. If you want reassurance, Amazon.co.uk has lots and lots of reviews on their site - sure, some of the good ones are fakes, but look at the negative ones and you'll soon rule out the bags that are not worth buying. Edited August 26, 2015 by Marisawright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Well at least I bought a carry on.. Although it keeps putting the pic upside down [ATTACH=CONFIG]30987[/ATTACH][/Q [/qUOTE] Now, I would've bought a backpack for my carry-on, not a holdall. Much better for wandering around the airport for hours after you've checked in your luggage - and you can also use it as a daypack or weekender pack once you're there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted August 26, 2015 Author Share Posted August 26, 2015 I never actually bought it for Australia. It's for Manchester but I thought maybe I could use it for there too. We'll see. It was only a fiver so it'll for staying at my grans etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted August 26, 2015 Author Share Posted August 26, 2015 Right suitcases... I found this one. It's made by Samsonite so it should be a good one. Seems to have good reviews but just not sure about the material since some people have said the hard ones can crack but others say the soft ones can rip so can't really win. I've never yet had a suitcase ruined by baggage handlers but you never know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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