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The bag should be made of ballistic nylon or the equivalent, have sturdy, lockable zippers, and strong fittings to accommodate a shoulder strap The bag I personally use the most (because I do more business travel than any other kind) measures 21 x 13 x 8", and features (in addition to the three main compartments) two outside zippered pockets (one full length), an outside sleeve pocket, and tie-downs in each main section. Construction is 1050 denier ballistic nylon, and all exterior seams are bound. When available but could be found in discount luggage stores on a regular basis. The manufacturer has recently struggled through bankruptcy proceedings, however, and this particular bag is no longer produced. If you should manage to discover any of these still for sale somewhere, let me know about it, as I have a lot of readers who''d love to find one! The closest approximation I have been able to find to the above is the Carry-On. Available in black only, this bag is made of ballistic nylon, coupled with some internal padding, making it a little more structured (though also slightly heavier and less supple) than the bag. Otherwise it is very similar. Easy Going lists and as they are the only source, that''s what you''ll have to pay for one.

It''s an excellent bag, though; the drawing on the right doesn''t begin to do it justice. A good quality collapsible cart will cost you another or so from a discount luggage supplier. Mine has skids to handle stairs more easily, but is somewhat more bulky, and considerably heavier. Don''t waste money on the cheap carts typically sold in airport shops. And when reasonable, of course, leave the cart at home. When you''re not using the cart, a shoulder strap will be the preferred carrying method. Unless your shoulders are well padded and non-slip, consider buying a better strap than that supplied with the bag. The current leader in this category is a well-padded, non-slip, asymmetric design (I''ve seen people wearing these backwards; the concave edge of the pad should be closer to the bag). Passing the strap over your head, to rest on the shoulder further from the bag, is easier on your back (amazing how many people know that, and don''t do it anyway). Another good solution (in fact, the one I most commonly use, especially when carrying a heavier-than-usual bag) is one of the dense rubber wedge-shaped shoulder pads used by U.S. Post Office letter carriers. makes these in a style that allows easy attachment to a standard carrying strap; ut will sell you one for cheap.

On some matching sets of luggage the smaller bag has an open sleeve that slips over the pulling handle of the larger bag. This solves any problems of the smaller bag sliding off to one side and unbalancing the towing operation as you indulge in gate-to-gate aerobics. Travel tip: It''s a fact of physics that if the most weight is carried low and away from the fulcrum (your towing hand on the handle) it makes for easier pulling. Tip PS: Sometimes with heavier or poorly balanced loads try pushing rather than pulling. But before we leave wheels, consider their size and construction. Most rolling bags now use inline-skate wheels, which roll easily and in relative stealth. The wheels on one of my first rolling bags had wheels without ball bearings. They overheated easily and then would bind so that the bag was being dragged rather than rolled. (They were also as annoyingly noisy as squeaky shoes at a funeral.)

Quality luggage made affordable. It all starts out with quality components and superior craftsmanship. The fabrics and frames are unsurpassed. The zippers slide with ease and lock with precision. Our luggage has function, performance and reliability. Click here to find the best discount luggage on the internet.