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sfwilshire · August 6, 2008, 08:09 PM

With the new luggage fees, I'm trying to get organized to go just with carryons when necessary. I tried it one way this weekend and hated it.

Even though I've got an attic full of luggage, I couldn't find a combination that I liked. The biggest carryon legal suitcase I have is a duffle, but since I fly little planes a lot, I seldom actually get to carry my carryon onto the plane. (Which makes the whole issue even stupider.) By the time I got to my destination, everything was a jumbled mess in the bag.

I've always taken a large laptop bag as my carryon, but I think it's too big to be called a personal item. So I used a rolling backpack that didn't roll well and generally irritated me.

So the question (finally) .... does anyone have a smallish laptop bag to recommend that is reasonably priced. I want it to be big enough to squish my purse into. I found one at LLBean that I liked, but I wasn't sure my purse would fit. I also found a couple on eBags I liked pretty well. I checked two stores today with no luck.

Thanks for your suggestions.

Sheila

vacationhopeful · August 6, 2008, 08:36 PM

Found a rolling computer case at Kohls $89; was also a discount store where the Kohls stuff seems to go. In the luggage, midprice stuff.

I have an older, heavier and battery laptop - I got it for free, if that gives you a hint. Came with the wireless card,too.

Has a couple of zipper sections, velco tabs to cellphone pouch, computer strap, key latch, clothing section (smallish, but I have a thick, older laptop.).

What I really like is the wheel/rolling ability - it is great. My nephew flew with me and brought an over the shoulder duffiel bag - with a lot of stuff. TOO much and too heavy for walking 6-10 blocks. I lent him my computer wheelie, had his duffiel ride on it and it stayed ==>he had NO problem handling it for the 6 remainding blocks to the airport.

I can easily handle both rollies running in left and right hands or putting the computer one of top of the suitcase using its backloop.

Ricardo is the brand name and I too got discounts off the $89.

sfwilshire · August 6, 2008, 09:07 PM

I've never noticed one at Kohls. Will have to go back and look closer. I even have a 15% off coupon if it hasn't expired. I stopped shopping there because they once too many times wouldn't live up to their newspaper ad, but I might make an exception.

Thanks,

Sheila

luv2vacation · August 7, 2008, 03:05 AM

My daughter got her really nice rolling laptop case at Kohl's also. It was on sale for half price plus we had a discount coupon so it only ended up costing about $60. She loves it!

sfwilshire · August 9, 2008, 07:20 PM

Went at lunch and found one at Kohls that would probably work 50% off and also had a 15% off coupon. Naturally, I found the same thing online for cheaper. Was still going to keep it, but the next day Kohls advertised it 60% off instead of 50%. I didn't want to drive to town on my day off and no longer had a 15% off coupon, so it irritated me. I think I'll just return it.

It was just a regular tote anyway. Maybe I'll find a good deal on a real laptop bag somewhere. There were lots of options online.

Sheila

vacationhopeful · August 9, 2008, 07:38 PM

Was or is it the "Ricardo" line? That is the one I end up with. I had 2-3 months earlier brought a computer bad which was a carry over the shoulder - except my "free" laptop was to heavy for me to LUG around the airport.

Anybody besides me have/had the original Compaq "Lugable"? Mine still runs, LOL.

azsunluvr · August 9, 2008, 08:07 PM

My rolling laptop case is made by US Luggage. My husband bought it for me, I have no idea where. I've used it as carry-on for a couple of trips. It can fit under the seat in front of me if I pack carefully enough. I roll my clothes, rather than fold and that seems to make more room in the case. It's not perfect, but it's not terrible.

nightnurse613 · August 10, 2008, 12:30 PM

Check out the Ricardo line at ebags.com . My husband bought me a bright red rolling one that is designed to meet the underseat requirements. Plus, be sure to check coupons. I get one every couple of weeks.

sfwilshire · August 14, 2008, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vacationhopeful

Was or is it the "Ricardo" line?

It is a Ricardo. Ebags had it cheaper. I'm taking it back.

I ordered one that looks similar from LL Bean. It was about double the price of the Ricardo, but I had some coupons from using their credit card. I also know they will give me a refund or replace it if I'm ever dissatisfied. Their guarantee is awesome.

It arrived today, but I'm in Oklahoma, so haven't seen it yet.

Sheila

August 6, 2008, 08:09 PM	#1
sfwilshire TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 7, 05 Location: Clinton TN Posts: 2,295 Resorts: Tristram's Landing, Tree Tops Gatlinburg, Mystic Dunes (formerly Wyndham Palms), Tybrisa, Sheraton Vistana Spas and Foun	Rolling laptop case With the new luggage fees, I'm trying to get organized to go just with carryons when necessary. I tried it one way this weekend and hated it. Even though I've got an attic full of luggage, I couldn't find a combination that I liked. The biggest carryon legal suitcase I have is a duffle, but since I fly little planes a lot, I seldom actually get to carry my carryon onto the plane. (Which makes the whole issue even stupider.) By the time I got to my destination, everything was a jumbled mess in the bag. I've always taken a large laptop bag as my carryon, but I think it's too big to be called a personal item. So I used a rolling backpack that didn't roll well and generally irritated me. So the question (finally) .... does anyone have a smallish laptop bag to recommend that is reasonably priced. I want it to be big enough to squish my purse into. I found one at LLBean that I liked, but I wasn't sure my purse would fit. I also found a couple on eBags I liked pretty well. I checked two stores today with no luck. Thanks for your suggestions. Sheila

August 6, 2008, 08:36 PM	#2
vacationhopeful TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Sep 11, 07 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,032 Resorts: Club Wyndham Points; Ft Lauderdale Beach Resort; Star Island; RCI Points	Found a rolling computer case at Kohls $89; was also a discount store where the Kohls stuff seems to go. In the luggage, midprice stuff. I have an older, heavier and battery laptop - I got it for free, if that gives you a hint. Came with the wireless card,too. Has a couple of zipper sections, velco tabs to cellphone pouch, computer strap, key latch, clothing section (smallish, but I have a thick, older laptop.). What I really like is the wheel/rolling ability - it is great. My nephew flew with me and brought an over the shoulder duffiel bag - with a lot of stuff. TOO much and too heavy for walking 6-10 blocks. I lent him my computer wheelie, had his duffiel ride on it and it stayed ==>he had NO problem handling it for the 6 remainding blocks to the airport. I can easily handle both rollies running in left and right hands or putting the computer one of top of the suitcase using its backloop. Ricardo is the brand name and I too got discounts off the $89. __________________ Linda Last edited by vacationhopeful : August 7, 2008 at 05:39 AM. Reason: add brand name

August 9, 2008, 07:38 PM	#6
vacationhopeful TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Sep 11, 07 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,032 Resorts: Club Wyndham Points; Ft Lauderdale Beach Resort; Star Island; RCI Points	Was or is it the "Ricardo" line? That is the one I end up with. I had 2-3 months earlier brought a computer bad which was a carry over the shoulder - except my "free" laptop was to heavy for me to LUG around the airport. Anybody besides me have/had the original Compaq "Lugable"? Mine still runs, LOL. __________________ Linda

August 9, 2008, 08:07 PM	#7
azsunluvr TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 14, 05 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 535 Resorts: Scottsdale Sheraton's Desert Oasis	US Luggage My rolling laptop case is made by US Luggage. My husband bought it for me, I have no idea where. I've used it as carry-on for a couple of trips. It can fit under the seat in front of me if I pack carefully enough. I roll my clothes, rather than fold and that seems to make more room in the case. It's not perfect, but it's not terrible. __________________ Kepi

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August 6, 2008, 09:07 PM	#3
sfwilshire TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 7, 05 Location: Clinton TN Posts: 2,295 Resorts: Tristram's Landing, Tree Tops Gatlinburg, Mystic Dunes (formerly Wyndham Palms), Tybrisa, Sheraton Vistana Spas and Foun	I've never noticed one at Kohls. Will have to go back and look closer. I even have a 15% off coupon if it hasn't expired. I stopped shopping there because they once too many times wouldn't live up to their newspaper ad, but I might make an exception. Thanks, Sheila

August 7, 2008, 03:05 AM	#4
luv2vacation TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Sep 16, 07 Location: South Jersey Posts: 805 Resorts: DVC, Marriott's Ocean Point (platinum & gold), Island Links -HHI (platinum), Royal Dunes -HHI (bronze 3BR), Flagship -AC	My daughter got her really nice rolling laptop case at Kohl's also. It was on sale for half price plus we had a discount coupon so it only ended up costing about $60. She loves it!

August 9, 2008, 07:20 PM	#5
sfwilshire TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 7, 05 Location: Clinton TN Posts: 2,295 Resorts: Tristram's Landing, Tree Tops Gatlinburg, Mystic Dunes (formerly Wyndham Palms), Tybrisa, Sheraton Vistana Spas and Foun	Went at lunch and found one at Kohls that would probably work 50% off and also had a 15% off coupon. Naturally, I found the same thing online for cheaper. Was still going to keep it, but the next day Kohls advertised it 60% off instead of 50%. I didn't want to drive to town on my day off and no longer had a 15% off coupon, so it irritated me. I think I'll just return it. It was just a regular tote anyway. Maybe I'll find a good deal on a real laptop bag somewhere. There were lots of options online. Sheila

August 10, 2008, 12:30 PM	#8
nightnurse613 TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,313 Resorts: Villas of Sedona (2), Ridge at Sedona Golf, THE Club	Check out the Ricardo line at ebags.com . My husband bought me a bright red rolling one that is designed to meet the underseat requirements. Plus, be sure to check coupons. I get one every couple of weeks.