Luggage

**Steve** · 31st May 2007, 11:42

Now I realise this isn't a true rebreather question but it sort of fits given the current airline policy on weight restrictions.

I'm in the market for new a new suitcase. My hard shell Paklite suitcase has cracks through most of its fasteners and needs to be retired.

I'm after a tough light suitcase that conforms to the modern environment. What is out there?

Mephisto26 · 31st May 2007, 19:11

Am travelling with Stromcase...2500 for my Meg as handluggage and 2795 for the rest...you can order online, may be a bit expensive but with life long warranty worth every penny...

hope this helps,
Patrick

Skipbreather · 31st May 2007, 19:33

Quote: (Originally Posted by Steve)

Now I realise this isn't a true rebreather question but it sort of fits given the current airline policy on weight restrictions.

I'm in the market for new a new suitcase. My hard shell Paklite suitcase has cracks through most of its fasteners and needs to be retired.

I'm after a tough light suitcase that conforms to the modern environment. What is out there?

Hi Steve-

What the pros use:

LuggageWorksOnline - Luggage, Duffels, Flight Kits, Rolling Bags, Airline Discounts

I use the 105NG. Expensive as hell and worth every penny. Built like the proverbial brick outhouse. I abuse the hell out of mine and it just doesn’t break. Everything else- including Travelpro- is just wannabes.

Ken

Jordan · 31st May 2007, 19:43

Quote: (Originally Posted by Skipbreather)

Hi Steve-

What the pros use:

LuggageWorksOnline - Luggage, Duffels, Flight Kits, Rolling Bags, Airline Discounts

I use the 105NG. Expensive as hell and worth every penny. Built like the proverbial brick outhouse. I abuse the hell out of mine and it just doesn’t break. Everything else- including Travelpro- is just wannabes.

Ken

Your suitcase uses sealed bearing inline skate wheels....cool

Bill Pringle · 31st May 2007, 23:00

Whats it for?

Luggage for normal luggage applications such as clothes, shoes, sundries etc.. I'd go with Filson, again expensive as hell but totally indestructible, have a couple of their bags, the duffel with inline skate wheels for lots of heavy stuff and the large outfitter bags a good carry on.
And if it ever breaks, free replacement.

Rebreather wise, never have flown with my Dolphin, if I do I would go with a Pelican Case.

BillGraham · 1st June 2007, 11:53

I bought an old rigid Samsonite at a garage sale for ten dollars and my Prism fits in there with the bottles. It doesn't weigh much either.

The stormcases/pelican cases are nice but they are oversized and weigh a ton. Be prepared to get whacked for oversize/overweight charges. I borrowed a rebreather from a friend when I got trained in Roatan and left it in the stormcase because it wasn't my unit, and got nailed for $200 in oversize/overweight fees.

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Mephisto26 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Classic Kiss Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Playa del Carmen Q.Roo Mexico Posts: 79	Re: Luggage Am travelling with Stromcase...2500 for my Meg as handluggage and 2795 for the rest...you can order online, may be a bit expensive but with life long warranty worth every penny... hope this helps, Patrick
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Skipbreather WAY past the barber pole Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet MK 15.X Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA Posts: 528	Re: Luggage Quote: (Originally Posted by Steve) Now I realise this isn't a true rebreather question but it sort of fits given the current airline policy on weight restrictions. I'm in the market for new a new suitcase. My hard shell Paklite suitcase has cracks through most of its fasteners and needs to be retired. I'm after a tough light suitcase that conforms to the modern environment. What is out there? Hi Steve- What the pros use: LuggageWorksOnline - Luggage, Duffels, Flight Kits, Rolling Bags, Airline Discounts I use the 105NG. Expensive as hell and worth every penny. Built like the proverbial brick outhouse. I abuse the hell out of mine and it just doesn’t break. Everything else- including Travelpro- is just wannabes. Ken __________________ "Entropy RULES! Enjoy the interim."
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Jordan Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: North Florida Posts: 219	Re: Luggage Quote: (Originally Posted by Skipbreather) Hi Steve- What the pros use: LuggageWorksOnline - Luggage, Duffels, Flight Kits, Rolling Bags, Airline Discounts I use the 105NG. Expensive as hell and worth every penny. Built like the proverbial brick outhouse. I abuse the hell out of mine and it just doesn’t break. Everything else- including Travelpro- is just wannabes. Ken Your suitcase uses sealed bearing inline skate wheels....cool __________________ Is it clear? No. Well, let's go anyways. "Those who would sacrifice a little freedom for a little order, will lose both, and deserve neither." Thomas Jefferson
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Bill Pringle New Member Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Dolphin Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ventura Ca Posts: 15	Re: Luggage Whats it for? Luggage for normal luggage applications such as clothes, shoes, sundries etc.. I'd go with Filson, again expensive as hell but totally indestructible, have a couple of their bags, the duffel with inline skate wheels for lots of heavy stuff and the large outfitter bags a good carry on. And if it ever breaks, free replacement. Rebreather wise, never have flown with my Dolphin, if I do I would go with a Pelican Case.
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BillGraham New Member Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 20	Re: Luggage I bought an old rigid Samsonite at a garage sale for ten dollars and my Prism fits in there with the bottles. It doesn't weigh much either. The stormcases/pelican cases are nice but they are oversized and weigh a ton. Be prepared to get whacked for oversize/overweight charges. I borrowed a rebreather from a friend when I got trained in Roatan and left it in the stormcase because it wasn't my unit, and got nailed for $200 in oversize/overweight fees.
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