Luggage

It depends on what kind of suitcase you like, but Briggs & Riley makes suitcases that are very durable and probably would be handed down to your children, if you have any.

When we check luggage we use inexpensive soft-sided Delsey suitcases that we bought at TJ Maxx years ago. They have worn well. For carryons, we use soft-sided Samsonite bags.

Can you give us an idea of what you are looking for in a suitcase? Hard sided, soft sided, two wheels, spinner, check in or carry on?

How much are you willing to pay?

Was it a checked bag? Was weight or dimensions the problem. 50 lb is the weight limit, and I can't imagine why you need to pack more. Or are you talking about carry-on?. Both weight and dimensions vary by airline.

A medium sized piece of luggage. Not sure if I want hard sided or soft sided. Soft sided seems to be able to pack more. We usually check when we go for 2 to 3 weeks to Europe. But I don’t like a huge bag for trying to get around in the streets. I don’t wanna spend an arm and a leg in my first born child for a piece of luggage, but I want it to last more than one or two trips.

I have a Delsey soft sided set that I bought at Costco. It was fairly inexpensive and seems to hold up well. But if you can swing Briggs & Riley, with the lifetime warranty it’ll probably be the last bag you buy.

I have found TravelPro, to be a very good value.

Well constructed and while not the cheapest, far from the upper end of the cost spectrum.

I actually really like my Rick Steve's 21" rolling bag. I had one for many years and then the zipper finally died, so I bought another. They are very durable and I have had no issues at all. It gets a lot of use too!

Thanks for chiming in everyone. Headed to Amsterdam, Normandy area, and Paris again in April.

I agree with Joe re TravelPro. Their Maxlite international 2-wheeler is on sale if you're not picky about color. And if you are a member of Costco you can get them via CostcoNext.

Thank you!!