A friend of mine is looking for a two wheeled carry on. It's been awhile since I looked at two wheeled bags so I thought I'd come here for suggestions.
I've already told him about:
Rick Steves bags
Travelpro
Osprey
Eastpak
Samsonite
What brands/bags am I missing? (Budget under around $250.)
What else are you (or your friend) looking for?
I'm very happy with my Travelpro 22" two-wheeled expandable rollaboard.
I have a small, 19 1/2”, light, 4lb3oz, 2 wheel bag I really like. When I bought it about 3 years ago Container Store carried them, now they don’t and you really have to hunt to find them online.
https://hadakishop.com/shop/hadaki-nylon/travel/plane-hopping-roller
I have done well with a basic Delsey brand bag.
Eagle Creek has changed so much, that I hardly even look at EC anymore.
Check out E bags, great discount recently on web site, can also find them on Amazon.
I have a small, 19 1/2”, light, 4lb3oz, 2 wheel bag I really like.
Where do you get 19½". Their stated dimensions are 14.75 in x 8 in x 18 in.
BTW, 14.75" exceed most US airline carry-on width allowance.
While I can’t swear that it is the identical Hadaki bag that I bought in March of 2020, I’m betting it’s the case of a company stating the body of the suitcase is 18” but if you account for wheels and top of the handle it’s 19.5”. I put mine up against a wall and measured the very possible top. Funny I don’t remember if I ever measured the width. I know I can nest it inside my 22” 2 wheel Lipault bag, bought in 2013, that I downsized from and passed it on to my husband.
If your friend lives near a TJ Maxx or a Marshalls, tell them to go there and start picking up pieces of luggage. They have the best prices and often have quite a good selection.
I love my Eagle Creek International Carry-on Rolling Duffle. That said, I bought mine at a discount when they brought the new models in, so I can't speak to the new versions.
Dakine 365 Carry On Roller 40L and Rip Curl F-Light 45 - 50L bag, each a bit over 5 pounds.
