Guest51810 Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share Posted August 25, 2015 (edited) I quite like this one and it seems to be harder than the previous Tripp one I mentioned although the bigger version had only one review and it said the handle broke.. Edited August 25, 2015 by Guest51810 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janlo Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 39,000 posts later and you've not got a backpack yet ! Get yourself over there already :wink: It's a first class country, they'll be loads of support. You'll love it, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share Posted August 25, 2015 39,000 posts later and you've not got a backpack yet ! Get yourself over there already :wink: It's a first class country, they'll be loads of support. You'll love it, :tongue: it's booked, I can't go any faster! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 I had a holdall on wheels and it was the worst thing I ever bought. Because the ends are soft, the weight isn't balanced properly so you can't leave it sitting on its wheels - it will fall over. I'm still in favour of a decent wheely suitcase - why would a holdall be better anyway? Agree 100% A semi ridgid wheeled suitcase is my choice but you can't tell from a photo if a particular one is good enough! Shall I take you shopping in Glasgow and put you out your misery?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share Posted August 25, 2015 Can I just hand you my bank card and you can get me a case, insurance and whatever else I need :laugh: It's definitely hard to tell from a photo. I googled Tripp lite suitcases and most of the reviews were good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 (edited) Can I just hand you my bank card and you can get me a case, insurance and whatever else I need :laugh: It's definitely hard to tell from a photo. I googled Tripp lite suitcases and most of the reviews were good They do seem good but is there a reason you're going for a hard shell suitcase? They are usually more expensive in my experience, they're often heavier, and because they're rigid, you can't squeeze in extra bits and pieces so you'll have less room. If you're not carrying lots of breakable stuff (which you won't be - don't take toiletries), then you don't need the protection of a hard case. The one you show is only 62 litres. That seems too small to me. I just had a look on Amazon and am about to eat my words about holdalls. I found several by Eastpak which get great reviews. They look like they have two small feet at the front, so they shouldn't be so inclined to fall over (which was my only problem with the one I had). Here's just one example: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Eastpak-Suitcases-EK662_36G--Multicolour-liters/dp/B00HQYEVJO Edited August 25, 2015 by Marisawright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misskayleigh Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 I am not a backpack kind of girl, like you Stacey I have some back issues. I've picked my suitcase and it is a Tripp one... I may change once I'm out there but this will do me to start with... :smile: and its currently only £49 :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share Posted August 25, 2015 I looked at that one and liked it too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alix Fisher Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 How big is that?? X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misskayleigh Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Stats are below . I'm really not planning on taking a lot so medium sized will do me fine! This case will just be for clothes and the like. Valubles will be in my over the shoulder carry on. Type: Medium Suitcase Guarantee: 5 Year Guarantee Colour: CORAL Material: 100% Polypropylene Wheels: 4 Wheels Handles: Retractable pull handle and top and side grab handles Internal Features: Polyester lining, packing straps, divider and a small zip pocket Security Features: Combination TSA Lock Capacity: 66 litres Dimensions: Height: 65cm, Width: 45cm, Depth: 30cm Weight: 4 KG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Can I just hand you my bank card and you can get me a case, insurance and whatever else I need :laugh: It's definitely hard to tell from a photo. I googled Tripp lite suitcases and most of the reviews were good Just take a carrier bag you will be fine :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 ..[ATTACH=CONFIG]30979[/ATTACH] Lol I'd say great minds but I think yours is probably greater than mine. Seriously Stacey, I would probably just buy things here as you go. Don't carry too much around as it can tie you down. We always use the old samsonite type holdalls, they have lasted us 15 years and are still going strong. Hey you could even buy a bag when you get here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share Posted August 25, 2015 My stress levels couldn't handle that lol I want one before I go even if I do end up having to replace it. My friends banned me from taking plastic bags so that's a no go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 There's nothing that a credit card and a passport wont cure so how about being hugely liberated and doing a Jack Reacher - get on a plane with your purse and your passport and buy stuff when you need it? Honestly, dont try and overthink things - that way madness lies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share Posted August 25, 2015 I got a credit card but it's one of those beginner credit ones with the crappy rate so I don't want to touch it at all. I'll see how I feel, I'm going into Glasgow next week so if I see a suitcase I think is ok I'll probably just get it. I'm already mad as you can tell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alix Fisher Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Stacey just get a cheap suitcase from Argos! It'll get mucky with being on floors of hostels anyway. They do some good ones!! I do love that Tripp suitcase though and it's only £60!! In loveeeee cos it's pink hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 You need less than if you were going for a two week holiday that's for sure - most people don't wash clothes on holiday and the 'backpacker' dress code is rather more relaxed, you won't be able to eat in fancy restaurants so you don't need fancy restaurant clothes! One skirt, one pair of trousers, a pair of shorts and half a dozen tops and knickers, wear another outfit to travel in and you're sorted - make sure they are all wash and wear fabrics so they dry quickly and don't need ironing easy peasy - choose a colour theme so everything matches - my 'RTW' wardrobe was khaki, brown and purple with some blacks and whites thrown in. Pair of Merrel's on my feet and a pair of walking sandals in my bag (plus some gold thongs in my hand luggage for the plane and to glam things up ) Had to buy some new stuff in Perth as I was so bloody cold! So shipped a package of summer clothes home - we went in June and were heading to Sydney/Auckland/Queenstown next so it wasn't going to get warmer! Embarrassingly I had also put on so much weight a couple of things no longer fit so they got sent home too Take cheap stuff and replace/dump as you need - £130 on a case buys an awful lot of clothes in KMart!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share Posted August 25, 2015 Here's the deal - I give you my bank card while I go get something to eat or drink and you pick me something in Glasgow :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alix Fisher Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 What do people think to this? Will 68L be big enough? It's reduced from £60 so it'll be a bargain. I'm just worried about the hard shell, I've had one before and it cracked so I'm unsure really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 (edited) What do people think to this? Will 68L be big enough? It's reduced from £60 so it'll be a bargain. I'm just worried about the hard shell, I've had one before and it cracked so I'm unsure really. That is another reason I avoid hard shell cases Edited August 25, 2015 by Marisawright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alix Fisher Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 (edited) Right- I've found this-- It's reduced from £140. But I doubt I'll be going on a plane much for it to get cracked and it's for 5 year gar. On it as well? what do you think x Edited August 25, 2015 by Alix Fisher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alix Fisher Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Kayleigh I'm glad you mentioned Tripp for suitcases!!! But I'm glad it's also reduced hahah, who pays that much to home clothes[emoji16] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misskayleigh Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 I know Alix haha I didn't think I'd be taking luggage this seriously. I keep changing my mind now(I blame Stacey :laugh:). Now I'm thinking about one a bit like this-- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alix Fisher Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Right I've just ordered the black one!! I wanted enough time to return it if I didn't like it. Ordered it from the Tripp website, absolute bargain[emoji383][emoji383] x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alix Fisher Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 And free delivery[emoji87] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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