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Samsonite 72 Hours 55cm Cabin Spinner $161.10 Delivered @ LuggageGear (1.5kg Cabin Bag)

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Samsonite 72 Hours 55cm Cabin Spinner $161.10 Delivered @ LuggageGear (1.5kg Cabin Bag)
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ChickenTalon on 08/12/2015 - 11:28 luggagegear.com.au (4290 clicks)
Last edited 08/12/2015 - 11:30
TCLUGGAGE

Great cabin bag and ultra light with the convenience of being a spinner. Hard to beat this for $161 delivered, which is the cheapest I've ever seen it.

Make the most of your cheap flight cabin allowance! No point paying for a cheap cabin bag and finding out it weighs 3.5Kg. When your carry on allowance is 7Kg you don't want to use half of that up on the actual bag.

I've had this for a year now and 70+ flights so I can safely say it's a great bag, it has been through hell and dragged many kilometers. Only hiccup was a recent flight when I had to check it in as it was overweight. Wheel was damaged with a big gouge in the plastic and damage to the axle, bag still rolled, but wasn't perfect. I was able to buy a genuine replacement wheel assembly for $15 from a local Samsonite repair.

Found this code on a random website so you might want to use it before they realise and change it.

Also available in Navy or Red

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  • Dream-cast on 08/12/2015 - 11:38
    +1

    Best cabin bag. The large check in one is good too but it isn't as durable given the light weight material it's made out of.

    • ChickenTalon on 08/12/2015 - 11:43
      +1

      Agreed, I wouldn't get this style for a large checked in bag. No point when your checked in allowance is usually 20-30Kgs.

      Cabin bags however, are all about weight and convenience. Which this does very well.

  • nafe on 08/12/2015 - 11:58
    +2

    Just a warning - at 55x35x23cm dimensions, it doesn't meet Virgin Australia or Qantas carryon restrictions (48x34x23). Best check with your regular airlines, especially if they decide to make you check it in :(

    And yes, we all know you can get away with overweight/oversize carryon (I do it a fair bit), but carriers like Jetstar and Tiger can be real pricks about it. YMMV.

    • ChickenTalon on 08/12/2015 - 12:01
      +4

      It meets Qantas. Details here: http://www.qantas.com.au/travel/airlines/carry-on-baggage/gl…
      Only issue is the Qantas Dash-8 services, where they count it as "premium" luggage that you can collect immediately after disembarking.

      Virgin, yes it's over size, as is just about all cabin baggage with their microscopic size restrictions. However they've never stopped me or anyone else with a bag this size. I think this is just because they haven't listed their ATR turboprop flights separately, these are the same deal as Qantas.

      • nafe on 08/12/2015 - 13:26

        Thanks, lasttime I checked it was the same as Virgin (because they pinged me at Q).

      • hotelcc on 09/12/2015 - 14:57

        never had an issue with similarly sized carry on on either

    • vetopower on 08/12/2015 - 12:02

      It does meet Qantas' carry on restrictions: 1 x 115cm (45in) bag (56cm (22in) + 36 cm (14in) + 23cm (9in) = 115cm (45in))

      http://www.qantas.com.au/travel/airlines/carry-on-baggage/gl…

    • akatsuki on 08/12/2015 - 12:16
      +1

      It does meet other budget airlines's restriction such as Jetstar and AirAsia:
      http://www.airasia.com/ask/template.do?id=61
      http://www.jetstar.com/au/en/planning-and-booking/baggage/ca…

    • arazad on 08/12/2015 - 13:49

      Tiger's baggage size limit is H54 x W38 x D23cm. Only 1 cm larger in height, she'll be right yeh?

      • nafe on 08/12/2015 - 13:50

        Just squish it into their unit to measure size I reckon.

        • arazad on 08/12/2015 - 13:52
          +3

          I like squishing things into peoples units.

    • Penny Pincher on 08/12/2015 - 14:20
      +2

      http://www.luggagegear.com.au/samsonite/9099-samsonite-b-lit…
      5cm smaller, 0.4kg heavier but cheaper $150.66 (using the same code) includes delivery

      • ChickenTalon on 08/12/2015 - 14:24

        Not a bad option for a 50cm bag. But I'd personally go for one of these in the same 72 Hours series. Same weight(1.5Kg) and only $150.30. Although these aren't spinners, which IMO add a lot of convenience.

        Samsonite 50cm platinum/Grey
        Samsonite 50cm Navy

        EDIT: actually both of our suggestions will fall foul of a very strict interpretation of the pathetic virgin allowance. Max height is 48cm for virgin. Very few, if any, roller or spinner bags in that size.

        • bargainerftw on 08/12/2015 - 16:57

          This.

          No one even makes 48cm or under bags. Virgin doesn't enforce it, plenty of people use the standard universal 55cm on Virgin flights.

        • griftr on 08/12/2015 - 23:22

          You're right bargainerftw. I used this very bag for my last 4 trips last month and wasn't stopped.

  • SteveAndBelle on 08/12/2015 - 12:00
    +2

    Cheers CT! Wife and I have been struggling with $50 heavy cheapies for years so just got a couple of these.

  • dasher86 on 08/12/2015 - 12:51

    oops

  • MrBillions on 08/12/2015 - 13:59
    +2

    Would love to see a thread on best cabin luggage

    • muncan on 08/12/2015 - 14:12
      +1

      The trick is to wear your luggage. They won't ask you to put your 40kg jacket in the measuring unit.

      http://youtu.be/IScYc9altnU

      • dmiser on 08/12/2015 - 19:13

        To add to this some adults weigh 120Kg and others 50Kg. Airlines do not have a problem with that :). but luggage should not be over by even 100/200gms and they usually base this arguement on the name of safety but it has nothing to do with safety. If you pay more, you can carry more. Good example is, a business class passanger allowed to carry more of everything then a economy class passanger.

        For this bag, I would say one of the few ones that offers wheels and yet so light weight.

        • ChickenTalon on 08/12/2015 - 21:11

          That's my biggest gripe about air travel. Sometimes you get put next to someone who should really be allocated two seats. I've felt like asking for a contribution towards the 50% of my seat they used on the flight.

          Fortunately has only been on shorter flights, but I'd be livid on a 13 hour with half the seat I paid for occupied by someone else.

        • griftr on 08/12/2015 - 23:24

          ddaus, not sure if you are referring to check-in luggage or carry-on. For carry-on, the airlines say it's because their overhead storage can only handle a particular combined weight.

        • dmiser on 09/12/2015 - 02:13

          @griftr: griftr, I've been on flights where I was allowed to carry 10Kg due to business class and others were allowed to carry only 7. I was also allowed to carry an extra piece as hand luggage (i.e. SLR Cam backpack) apart from the laptop business bag, which economy passengers were not. All in carry on.

    • ChickenTalon on 08/12/2015 - 14:20
      +1

      Most of the time it descends into comments about wearing 10 pairs of underpants, three jackets, 5 shirts and then passing out through heat exhaustion. Others claim that plastic bags are a great option. Or a backpack.

      I think this bag is the best right now, given its function and how much it weighs. If you're doing a bit of travelling and transiting then it's very handy to have a spinner.

  • lukelegend on 08/12/2015 - 14:19
    +1

    Good Timing OP, Heading overseas for Xmas and was looking for some carry one luggage, these are rated highly

  • cristobaljames on 08/12/2015 - 14:20
    +1

    Bought a similar model from COTD a few months back, extremely lightweight!

  • robhung on 08/12/2015 - 14:36

    Thanks OP, got myself the navy!

  • atlas on 08/12/2015 - 14:44

    Anyone know if it's expandable?

  • bchliu on 08/12/2015 - 14:58
    -1

    Pretty sure that standard cabin sizes only go up to 48cm.. This is the one size up from that and meant for the luggage compartment - not the passenger stow.

    • ChickenTalon on 08/12/2015 - 15:01
      +1

      Not sure what you're basing that on. Only carrier I know who only goes to 48cm is Virgin. There are very few bags under 48cm.

      Here are some of the airline carry on policies

      AirAsia
      Jetstar
      Qantas
      Tiger

  • Psomaggi on 08/12/2015 - 15:28
    -3

    Good spotting on the deal, but I'd give these bags a MASSIVE wide berth. You may as well chuck your luggage in a plastic bag:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WN28Leyu2UQ
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbL4MvIRmRc

    • n0u on 08/12/2015 - 15:33

      Why is this relevant for a carry on?

      • atlas on 08/12/2015 - 15:37
        +2

        Yes not a deal breaker imo if you're using it for its intended purpose - ie. carry on luggage.

    • gomertose on 08/12/2015 - 15:35
      +2

      Since most people would use this as a carry on, is this really an issue?

      You could say the same about most other bags being opened with a ballpoint pen through the zip.

      • Psomaggi on 08/12/2015 - 15:43

        By "these bags" I'm referring to the 72 hour range.

        At least with a ballpoint pen, you know the bag has been tampered with - here you can open and close a bag WITH A FINGER, bypassing the TSA approved lock with no apparent entry.

        The carry on bag mightn't be a security issue, but if that's the level of engineering they are putting into the bigger bags, I'd balk at paying $150+ for anything in the range.

        Just sharing info with people so they may make an informed purchase.

        • ChickenTalon on 08/12/2015 - 16:01
          +1

          These don't have that built in pissy lock, i think that's only the larger sizes. Despite the pictures showing that they do. The 55cm comes with looped zippers and a combo lock similar to this http://slimages.macysassets.com/is/image/MCY/products/0/opti…

          Probably just as easy to crack though. or cut with ease using some pliers. Then again it's soft luggage, a knife will do the job too. or even un-stitching the zippers. These problems are universal with most luggage.

          I guess the point of the lock is to make it hard for someone to get into your stuff while you're sleeping or while it's briefly out of sight. This does the job just fine.

    • Dream-cast on 08/12/2015 - 23:30
      +1

      I have the large 72 hour bag and this does NOT happen. No ones forcing you to use the TSA lock anyway and some people prefer not to use them.

  • koganei on 08/12/2015 - 15:35
    -3

    Last time I purchased from LuggageGear they did a bait and switch.

    • tomsco on 08/12/2015 - 15:55

      Do you have any more info?

    • ChickenTalon on 08/12/2015 - 16:10

      That would suck. I'm not associated with them, just found the deal. What did they try to do? how long ago was it?

    • malouphix on 08/12/2015 - 16:23
      +1

      This deal isn't bait n switch.
      You have to be quick, as soon as a deal hits OzBargain it can be gone in minutes.
      If you snooze, you loose.

    • griftr on 08/12/2015 - 23:21

      Don't know how things went awry for you but I purchased this very bag from LuggageGear who did a pricematch -5% for me. I think I got it for under $150.

  • grugz on 08/12/2015 - 16:54
    +1

    Thanks for this. It is a great cabin bag, getting my second one now.

  • griffy on 08/12/2015 - 19:27

    Thanks OP, was looking at one for a long, long time.

  • jeeg on 08/12/2015 - 20:01

    Thanks Op. Bought 2. just in time to replace our aging cabin bags which have missing wheels and broken handles!

  • Giraffe on 08/12/2015 - 20:51
    +1

    Great bag. I have carried it on to Virgin and Jetstar numerous times with no issues with size.

    One thing I'd mention is that the retractable handle doesn't feel the sturdiest when rolling. A minor issue that I hardly notice, and I'm sure that's part of the reason how they could get it down to 1.5kg

    I bought mine at the start of the year for $150 from http://www.sweeneyluggage.com.au. It said the usual 40% off on their website at the time, but in store I was told it was actually 50% off - if you call them up they may offer the same this time.

    • ChickenTalon on 08/12/2015 - 21:16
      +1

      Agreed. It is a little flimsy and can make the bag difficult to track properly when rolling, until you get the hang of it. Price you pay for the weight I guess.

      I'd love one of these, but I can't justify the spend. Cheapest I've ever seen is $400. I'll be watching in the sales but might a long shot as its a new model.
      samsonite 55cm Lite Cube

  • mikeymike on 08/12/2015 - 22:46
    +1

    Thanks OP, bought myself 2 of them :)

  • raspudala on 09/12/2015 - 09:05
    +1

    Great bag, used one for recent trip in Europe, no problem so far.

  • ely on 09/12/2015 - 12:39
    +1

    Edit: disregard this, it wasn't clear that there was a 10% discount via the other site.

    Price now showing as $179.00.

  • SteveAndBelle on 22/12/2015 - 09:31
    +2

    My two Spinners arrived yesterday so managed to have a good look at them last night. About as perfect as you could expect and at a great price. Cheers OP!

    • SteveAndBelle on 12/01/2016 - 12:39
      +1

      … and a review now that we're back from our trip:

      10/10 - Excellent! Stupidly lightweight, loads of room inside, super-easy to wheel around, handle may seem flimsy at first inspection but is strong & reliable. Cannot fault these. Thanks again CT, these definitely improve our overall travelling experience.

      • ChickenTalon on 12/01/2016 - 13:33

        No worries glad you enjoy. I love mine. The weight is so low and it still works really well. Mine is usually lugging around 12-15ks with my laptop bag on top of it.

        Was checking these again to see if they dropped in the new year. Looks like this is still the price winner.

        But I'm sorely tempted by the samsonite lite cube now. $330 with this code.

        Unrelated. Have been re-enjoying my Reindeer Selection and Belle and Sebastian lately. Any other recommendations?

        • SteveAndBelle on 12/01/2016 - 15:57
          +1

          Ha, nice. I recommend playing some David Bowie purely as a tribute to todays sad news but other than that some Decemberists always appear on our playlists to keep us going :) Maybe even some Elbow thrown in for good measure.

        • ChickenTalon on 12/01/2016 - 16:45

          @SteveAndBelle: Yes, sad news indeed. May he RIP. Space Oddity was the first ever song I remember hearing as a kid. Father had the album.

          Thanks for the Decemberists, will check them out.

  • Rainbowstar on 23/01/2016 - 11:48

    I can't see $161.10, when the 10% is applied it comes up to $177.66

    • ChickenTalon on 23/01/2016 - 21:05
      +1

      Deal is over sadly.

      IMO these are still great at $177.66

  • beakybaby on 25/01/2016 - 16:05

    Thanks CT - Just went to buy one and being female chose the red option + 10% off with code must be the biggest bargain if you don't mind red . Very happy <$140 delivered !!

  • Rainbowstar on 25/01/2016 - 16:29
    +1

    Received my Navy one today, actually it is 1.7kg not 1.5kg. I could guess that because I was at Myer during the weekend, the 48 one has a large tag of 1.5, and it can't be the same as the 55 one. But anyway happy with mine.

    • ChickenTalon on 03/02/2016 - 12:11

      I wondered this so I put mine on the scales and it came in at 1.6kgs.

      The replacement wheel assembly I mentioned in the post might have something to do with it. They look a bit bigger than the original wheels.

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