Lightest roll-on luggage

Dee, because there are many and only you know which one caught your eye, I'm going to suggest you go back a page to the "General Europe" page and at the top of the threads in bold red type is the first thread titled "Get Answers to Your Questions - Search Rick's Archives". I simply searched for 'lightest wheeled luggage' and got bunches of recent posts...see if that helps you; if not, come back with whatever you can remember about the post you previously saw.

I tried that but did not find it.
Anybody else?

I think I remember the post, in the last year, about the lightest carryon bag. I believe it was a Hays. I read the specs and had a good laugh. "Lightest" carryon seems to be a very "subjective" parameter. I own a RS Appenzell bag (1¼ lb). I'm probably not going to use it because it doesn't open fully and is hard to pack. The very similarly sized Good Hope bag weighs 2 lb. I think I'm going to stay with my 1¾ lb almost full sized Essential Carryon bag. It's too big, but I'm working on a way to cinch it up. Compared to 1¼, 1¾, and 2 lb, wheeled bags are ponderous.

I am not sure if it is the same bag, but check out OSPREY 21" roller bag. EAGLE CREEK also has light weight roller bags

I couldn't find your Osprey 21 bag, but a Google search did uncover the Osprey 22 bag, which they taught as "lightweight". Amazon says it weighs 6.2 lb empty. Eagle Creek's Cloudstream Upright 22 is 6½ lb and a little over regulation size.

The actual lightest wheeled bag is the Flylite Medium Foldaway at just over 3 lbs. http://www.flylite.uk.com/Lightweight-Luggage-Solutions.aspx Here's a review I did on it: http://www.1bag1world.com/blog/2011/5/8/review-flylite-medium-foldaway-wheeled-cabin-holdall.html You might also want to check out the Liapult Foldable at 5.3lbs: http://www.magellans.com/store/Luggage___Luggage___Carry_On_BagsLC423

The lightest bag I found for my wife is made by Heys USA. It's a semi-hard sided two-wheel version (four wheels is heavier). It's well made and nice looking. I bought her a silver bag but it was available in all kinds of finishes (including zebra stripes). The one caveat I saw in reviews was to never check it because it get's scratched easily by automatic baggage equipment. It doesn't effect the bag's performance but diminishes it's great look. I chose the 20" version so she would always be okay carrying it on. The handle and wheels on a 21" can exceed carry-on size limits (not sure if anyone has ever been forced to check because of that).

I have a Landor and Hawa by International Traveller - 21" wheeled bag. It weighs under 5 lbs. I use it as my carry-on. It's pretty spacious. I was even able to get it on an Alitalia flight from Rome to Naples. I try to pack light. I've found over the last few trips, I need less and less.

I agree with Brad. The Heys luggage that we have is light weight and well built. My wife's bag is in a plaid design and can never be missed on the conveyor belt. High quality wheels and zippers are used in the manufacturing.

I'm happy with my Heys, a "hybrid" which is half soft-sided, half-hard sided. (Just looked it up - it's a Heys USA Fuse X2.) I consider it very light, but it's sturdy. I can lift it by the handle with one finger when it's empty. I love it. I've also read positive reviews for Sub Zero G luggage, which are apparently very very light, but then not as sturdy as a more solidly constructed piece.

Ck out the 21 in Samsonite liteweight w/ wheels. I just got it for my trip to UK, it has been great and light weight for me.

According to Overstock.com, the Heys Fuse X2 20-inch upright weighs 6 pounds . According to Amazon, the Landor & Hawa Sub 0 G - 21.5" is indeed 4.8 lb. The lightest so far, but the first customer review indicates that, although they list the height as 21.5", that must be the compartment. The overall dimension is 24". Exact comment, "... airlines want the total measurement. Probably great case, just beware of the size". Samsonite DKX 21" Carry On according to the Samsonite website is 9.5 lb. (That's the lightest wheeled carryon I saw on the Samsonite website.) To those of you who are nominating candidates for lightweight carryons: include a link to a website with the weight. I've had to do Google searches, and some of these aren't even close.

"Light weight" and "roll-on" are mutually exclusive if one is comparing to luggage without wheels, but for those of us who choose for whatever reason to have wheeled luggage, we do understand the weight will be heavier than those without wheels.

Thanks so much especially Frank and Lee. I should be able to find one I like. I checked out several that were indeed very light weight. I was impressed with Flylite at just over 3 lbs. and I found Skyway Luggage Ultralite 21 inch at Amazon. It weighed 5.9 lbs. Landor and Hawa is also light and a possibility.
My current Travelpro is 9 lbs. That's too heavy.

oops! Osprey 20" rolling bag. ( not 21" ). Durable, good wheels. Has meet all of the European size restriction that I checked out. Reasonable price too.

And 6 lb 5 oz.

"Blatant advertising" Which is why I spend $60 a year for web hosting without ads. No one can accuse me of profiting from information I provide. I used to have my website on Geocities and they put advertisements on the RH margin. I got tired of seeing ads for RailEurope, which I do not endorse, along with good information I was providing for free.

Blatant advertising in Annies post immediately above. WARNING
The link in the same answer posted elsewhere has been reported for Malware and it has been recommended to NOT click through.

Lee: Maybe I missed something but I think he was referring to the above post referring to the site for "annies" website. I don't think he was referring to anything you did or am I wrong??

No, I thought he was just complaining, in general, about people posting links to websites in which they have commercial interests. I post a lot of links to my website. I just wanted to make it clear that I don't profit financially from people going there. By the way, confident in my anti-malware protection, I went to her website, but I did not see anything about packing light. Disappointment. I wanted to see her "wisdom". When I go to Europe, my carryon-only luggage weighs less than 11 lb. Two of my last three trips have been 10 nights in 13 places and 9 nights in 14 places, so I think I know something about packing light and packing for quick repacking.

No problems with Lee's site, its the Annies one which has been flagged.

Lee - you didn't look hard enough. But if you're already packing at 11 pounds, you don't need any help. Right at the top of her webpage is a post called HELP FOR A HEAVY BURDEN. Her initial paragraphs talk about how she is a former addict to OVERPACKING. A few lines down there is an underline that says Read More ->. Click on that. It'll take you to her hints on how to pack lightly. And she has a lot of good hints she shares there. She's not selling anything. She has links to a few items she personally likes, but we do that here ALL THE TIME. We post the brand names of shoes, luggage. etc. Some of the old men on this site are a tad overly-cranky today. Nigel, take a chill pill. It's her PERSONAL BLOG. It's a good read on packing light. We all have links to Lee's website (is that malware?).....and that one is a good read for a lot of topics. I'd recommend you give it a go and judge for yourself.

OK, I found it. She never mentions overpacking on the opening page, just talks about her addiction. I thought she was talking about a real physiological addiction. It's interesting, and she has some good points. However, I disagree with her on two points. 1) bundling. I don't take enough to bundle. Bundling isn't very organized (v-v types of clothes) and just makes it hard to get to the things on the inside of the bundle. My two pair of khaki pants go on the bottom of the carryon bag. On top of that is my "Tide" mesh bag with three quick drying shirts. They fold easily and lay flat. Top that with smaller bags - a small mesh bag with two changes of underwear, a Walmart pencil box with washcloth, toothbrush, soap, etc, a stuff bag with my netbooks charger, spare batteries for my camera, plug adapter, etc., and a plastic bag with twisted clothesline, inflatable hangers, and drip-dry clothespins. When I get to my destination, I take about five packages out or my carryon and put them on the shelves, easy to get to when I need something. When I'm ready to leave, five packages go back in the bag. 2) Laptop. Unless you also advise people not to bring guidebooks, maps, or a notebook with travel info, don't diss the laptop. My netbook in it's case with extra battery, mouse, etc weighs about 4½ lb. I think most women have purses weighing more than that. Last time I went to Europe without a laptop, my bag with Cooks schedules, a guidebook, maps, and other information weighed a lot more. But, all in all, I agreed with her. Pack like businesses are supposed to budget - zero based. Start with nothing and only add what you absolutely need, not what you might want. (If you are going to Cap D'Agde, all you need is a tooth brush and sunscreen.)