Rolling carry-on/Euro bag tipping

I'm not sure there is a problem. This is basic physics (the simple machines) where the bag is acting like a lever. Some bags don't tip because they are bottom heavy, but the reason for that is because they are heavy. They've added weight to the bottom of the bag!. Do you want to carry a heavier bag to avoid the tipping issue? I wouldn't.
You now know that your bag tips. From now on make sure your shoes and heavy items go on the bottom.

Thanks, Cindy. I'm well aware that the "problem" was self-inflicted. The only reason I posted this account is that I've seen quite a few fairly vociferous complaints about the tipping issue in the past. Just adding some anecdotal data to the mix.

It's not a RS bag problem. All of my spinners and rollaboards will tip when you put another bag on top. Watch how flight crews attach that second bag with a strap hanging low in the front of the primary bag, rather than stacking. It does not completely eliminate the problem but it helps. In the meantime don't put anything fragile in the front pocket of your rollaboard. I learned that the hard way. After repeated "tips" my Kindle was damaged beyond repair.

I use the RS 20" rolly. It tipped over once, when the Ravenna daybag I slipped over the handles was incorrectly packed (my fault). Otherwise, it stayed upright even with a broken extension zipper. Haven't yet used the new replacement bag sent by the RS Store, but I expect it to work the same way.

I have the same bags and after 4 weeks traveling last month I found no problems ... IF... The heavy items are packed in the bottom (near the wheels) I first packed the rolling wrong and experienced one tip. next repack, switched it up.

Regarding the "floppy" Euro tote -- I carry all my train tickets and hotel confirmation printouts in a manila folder with Acco fastener through top- punched holes and that folder gives my Euro-tote a "wall" to stabilize it. (Until, of course, the papers are tossed out, but by then I probably have souvenir programs to take their places.)

Glad to revisit this stoutfella. The never ending quest right? Here is what I am now using instead of the Euro Flight bag. I got it at a Samsonite outlet store for less than $50. It has structure and some flexible parts to it. It has a luggage trolley sleeve on the back for secure stacking. The bonus is that if I end up checking my roller bag I can just pull this along instead of carrying it. https://www.ebags.com/product/samsonite/wheeled-underseater-small/264293?productid=10620026

I don't know too many airlines that will allow two roller bags as carry on unless you are in first or business class. And even those are few.

Frank ll, it hasn't been a problem on either United or Southwest, and we are just in Economy seats. I think it is more about dimensions and/ or weight than wheels. The Samsonite bag has the same dimensions as the Euro flight bag, and I only use it for lightweight things. It is smaller and lighter than most backpacks or tote bags I see people bringing on as their second piece.

A somewhat unrelated update. As I was packing for the Florida trip, one of the plastic buckles on an interior compression strap snapped. I made a phone call and sent a couple of pictures via email. Lisa from customer service sent me a couple of new, sturdier buckles. It involved a bit of sewing, for which I have no skills, but I was able to get the job done. It was a good solution to an issue with a bag that is in otherwise perfect condition.

They're also sending me a new Civita bag because one of the cinch cords on a water bottle pocket has started to fray, covered under warranty.

I'd say RS stands behind the products they sell.

TravelingMom.....good luck trying to take two wheeled bags on a European airline in economy class.

That Samsonite bag is not light. It weighs 6 pounds, 9 ounces empty, according to the listing.

I've had no problems with either of my main bags tipping over. I have this Eagle Creek 2-wheeled one. It weighs 5 pounds, 13 ounces empty, although you may see different, often lower, weights given in the specs. I also have this Lipault spinner. It weighs 4 pounds, 14 ounces. Weight specs also may vary with this one.

I find the spinner much easier to manage in every location -- yes, even over cobblestones. The Eagle Creek one is expandable, taking it out of the carry on size, but useful when I buy too many souvenir T-shirts. It's also less stable, but okay if packed correctly. Neither is small enough to carry on most intra-European airlines and so have to be checked.

Perhaps they don't tip because I use Baggallini totes with wide sleeves that go over the U-shaped handles. Some sleeves zip open only on the bottom and are an open pocket at the top. Some zip open top and bottom. I can put my meds, electronics and a small cross-body purse inside any of the ones I have. There are many styles and sizes. They can be bought online or often at deep discount at TJ Maxx. I have never paid full price for any of my travel bags. These are some examples: Hobo and Alberta.

One of those carry ons plus one tote is all I take on a trip of any length.

P.S. I refuse to buy any bag with a T-shaped handle, even if it is lighter. I hurts my hand and wrist to pull and trying to put any bag on top will fail because it will immediately become a pole dancer.

I agree, stoutfella. I had an incident with my RS rolly and they replaced it (3 years old, extension zipper broke).