Maurice: Good stuff as usual. As a 3 million+ mile flyer, I can tell you that any and all brands of luggage break at some point. After years of trial and error (cheap and very expensive), I have standardized on Briggs & Reilly (small, medium, large, rolling suit bag). You are correct, when something goes wrong, they fix it with no charge and no qualifications. Luggage is truly a "get what you pay for" proposition. Good luck on your efforts, keep up the good work.
@@frankcg6731 Frank: Thanks for asking. Most of my travel is 2-3 days and I'm a coat and tie guy, so I check luggage most of the time. The bag that gets the most use is my Briggs & Reilly medium which is also the bag I've had the longest. It had to go in for repairs about 5-6 years ago for a broken frame that was likely caused by a airline. Besides, that none of the others have needed any repair. One big plus for me with B&R is that the frame is on the outside, thus the open bag is completely flat on the bottom instead of a "spine" that sticks up on the inside. Hope this helps, good luck and safe travels.
@@michaelgray9118 Thanks for the answer. Because differnet ppl have different travel frequencies, I wanted to know if my previous luggage, which lasted 16 one-way trips plus countless sidewalk miles, was within expectation. (Since I got it for ~$60usd in China with next to no warrenty, my stratergy is simply ditch it if it breaks, and get another one 😂)
@@frankcg6731 Your theory will work best if your bag breaks walking up your driveway instead of in a city sidewalk, stairs or cobble streets. What you are looking for is the "mean time between failure" like with a odometer or hours of use" meter. I'm willing to pay more to avoid those very situations. Like Maurice says, travel is easier when structured to avoid the predictable problems.
It’s crazy to think that after watching so many travel guides. Maurice is the first person on I’ve seen on YT acknowledge that luggage choice depends on dependents and mobility! Thanks Maurice
Just discovered your channel. Love love LOVE how you stray away from making blanket “this is the best” statements, and clearly identify the fact that everyone’s “best” depends 100% on them as an individual. 🖤
I've been on a crazy review spree for some new luggage for the past couple days. This is the first video (and channel for that matter) that has brought forth the actual decision making process in this manner. Thank you sir. You've actually made my decision much easier (due to ease of clarity via answering your key questions).
I used to travel with luggage, but then when I found your channel, I decided to try a backpack only approach. Omg, the freedom was unmatched!! I got off the train, walked & did everything I needed to do before going to the hotel. I remember when we used to go to the hotel to drop everything off & then had to go back to where we started. That was way easier. If I do bring luggage again, it’s definitely going to be carryon size & lightweight. Investing in good bags saves money in the long run. And because I live in hurricane prone areas, we use them for storage & go bags during the season.
@@ShinbiBelldandy Just tried my first backpack-only travel and it wasn't as I thought it would be. I had to pack a lot (with some heavy electronics), and while I loved the freedom, it killed my back & shoulders. Next time, I'll either get the backpack that has wheels and can be rolled, or if I'm packing heavily, just do carry-on. Not sure how you felt about heavy load
the way you organize your videos around a decision tree to get to the right recommendation works so well for me. thank you man. I'm rocking the monos rn
Great video! I am a Rimowa fan. About 15 years ago, I bought 3 pieces - a rolling briefcase, a carry on and a check thru - Salsa Deluxe version. I am a consultant, and travel several long haul flights, many short haul flights and countless driving miles. My luggage must be durable and the Rimowa luggage has exceeded my expectations. I recently purchased another carry-on for my husband. Your point about wheels is important. Even as a business traveler, I have had to take my luggage across broken up parking lots, gravel walkways, etc. And another factor regarding weight is that there are times when you have to carry your luggage up stairs or across surfaces where the bag can not be rolled. Now, when I have to go to small towns with small motels requiring me to haul my bags upstairs, I just take a duffel bag and my computer backpack.
kislux bags are beautiful and I have never been disappointed with a handbag. The leather is soft and the hardware is durable. The design never goes out of style.
Maurice Moves has truly transformed my approach to productivity. The channel's insights have been invaluable, and this video about suitcases and luggage was no exception. It provided practical tips that made packing and organizing so much easier, enhancing my travel experience. I'm deeply grateful for the guidance and wisdom shared, which have significantly impacted my efficiency and well-being. Thank you, Maurice Moves, for being a crucial part of my productivity journey
One part I look for is a brick and mortar store. Rimowa is expensive but they have world wide stores with in house repair. So even while traveling if something breaks you can simply bring it into the local shop.
Lots of comments about Briggs and Riley. As an airline pilot I can tell you they’ve stood up well and once consideration that could be added to wheels is how easy they are to replace. I’ve had bags where it almost broke the frame getting the wheel off and I’ve found B&R to be very good in this case.
We went Briggs and Riley a few years ago (8 yrs) got the whole family. We fly long haul about 7-10 times a year plus about 15 short haul. They have been amazing. And recently my wheels gave out. One email to them to request new wheels and they arrived in 3 days. No questions. And the luggage still feels like new.
@@mjtaber1974 hey there. 10 long haul flights a year plus 15 short haul flights is 50 back and forths across a year? Your Briggs and Riley stand up now problem across 8 years of this? That’s pretty great.
@@jkayglasgowyup. One of the checked bags is now looking a bit beaten up and I’ll probably need to send it to them for an overhaul shortly. But the carry ons are like new still.
Agree going with one bag backpack is incredibly liberating and very doable. Easy to get off the plane and catch the connecting flight. Be ahead of the crowds as everyone queues for the escalators. Only weakness horrible if it lots of long standing or waiting lines or if your connecting gates is really really far away.
Maurice thanks for the food for thought. I have been debating on getting a strictly check in luggage but, for now have decided I am perfectly happy with what I have a water resistant backpack and my small luggage.
I've had designer pieces and knockoffs of kislux . I ultimately prefer the knockoffs because I'm not worried about scratching it, preserving it, or someone stealing it.
This is my first time watching your video and I loved it. I don't purchase luxury bags and I probably never will, or if I do, it will be pre-loved. But I do buy kislux occasionally of the styles that I really like. I truly appreciate your comparisons here, which have helped me make a decision about a couple for which I was on the fence. I'll be pulling the trigger now. Thanks for this and your humor.
Your experience in travelling including to Asia (South East Asia) and structured storyboard with well thought out dimensions makes your content relevant to many audiences. Looking forward to seeing more from you. Thank you.
I recently went to Turkey to buy an empreinte multi pochette. They showed me a pack of kislux and it looked exactly like this. The texture was no different, the color and appearance was the same, I think I will enjoy buying here in the future.
Most folks over spend on luggage. Much like buying a guitar doesnt make you a guitar player. Buying fancy luggage doesnt make you a frequent business traveler. A $60 piece of luggage will serve you just fine for a bi-annual biz trip.
Cool to see you sponsored by Tom Toc. I had a great experience with them recently, bought a sling bag from Amazon but one YKK zipper was broken and wouldn’t budge. Emailed them and they sent out a replacement no questions asked.
After my Tumi luggage was broken into at the airport in Italy-so easily with just a pen poking through the zipper-I switched to Rimowa’s aluminum cases and Globetrotter luggage. The latches on these are solid and secure, and I haven’t had a single problem since.
Did you get a check in or carry on? I have a Tumi carry on and love it but want something like a Rimowa for check in with a warranty. Just afraid of it breaking by baggage handlers. Thanks!
Air Canada is pretty goat with their weight limit. As long as you can store it away yourself, you're okay. Only qualm with Canadian airlines is that their carry-on size is really small. While they're often lenient with it, on the off chance they check... oof. Very thorough video, and as usual focuses on the viewer deciding what's right for them, not being pushed towards a certain product or brand 👍
I use a 50 dollar luggage from ace hardware and my god abused that thing to hell and back. It croaked when we took it to boston and the cobbles murdered the wheels but 50 bucks is an easy throwaway purchase for 4 years of use.
Tend to agree with ditching behind the roller carry on for the solo frequent fliers. I use the Cotopaxi Alpa 35L with great success. Easy access laptop sleeve, opens in half like a traditional carry on, external zip for toiletries, etc. I cannot tell you how many times I’ve gotten away with not having to valet or gate side check this bag while flying tiny or full flights. Stow the hip belt and add a compression strap or two to take down the bulk. I’ve rarely even had a double take from gate agents. This combined with a larger sling has been money for ease of travel by foot. Latest sling has been the REI 7L Ruckpack sling which is frequently on sale in the $30 range. It has its shortcomings but packs a punch for the price while being comfortable and feature packed. There are few things more freeing in the airport than having two free hands haha.
Aloha Mo, I average about .25 Million miles a year and have used an Away Carry on and Shimoda Backpack forever. After nearly 9 years the Away lost a hubcap… not eh who wheel just a hubcap and a zipper pull for the outside pocket. Away replaced my whole suitcase no questions asked. Some companies will say lifetime warranty but will make servicing a PITA. Away was so gracious I actually got the new case and still ordered a new Away Softside outta curiosity not to have a clamshell in tiny Japan hotels. The bowl style packing and retrieval is super nice. Thanks to you I have a full Unbound travel wardrobe and one I move like jagger through my travels. Mahalo for what you do. Visit Hawaii soon. #Aloha 🤙🏽
For me, the Pelican 1615 Air (I never see them get any love on these kinds of videos) is excellent but I'm needing to bring more items now. I sporadically get sent to different states (US) for an undetermined stay. Sometimes 3 months, 2 weeks, a week.. 6 months Going to be picking up a Rimowa Trunk XL next year for sure. I know it's going to take a beating so hopefully 1 of those plastic covers help a bit. Awesome vid, cheers!
I really love your taste and style always so chic. My faves would be the kislux leather backpack and the Swarovski pave diamond ring so gorg. Thank you for your recommendations.
Great video! This is where I've found Eagle Creek to be the best value/balance for features and warranty, especially if you can find one of their pieces on sale somewhere like Canada Luggage Depot or Sierra Trading Post (occasionally you'll see them at Marshalls/Home Goods here in Canada, but rarely in my experience).
It's funny that ball bearings inside a wheel are considered a premium gateway to crossing the $200 mark, when these ball bearings are worth fractions of a dollar, a piece to a manufacturer.
Right!? Might be crazier that so many don't include them in their wheels haha. My view is that a bad wheel or zipper tells me everything I need to know about your luggage product. My basic requirements are two inline skate wheels with sealed ball bearings (or the ability to be replace factory wheels with inline wheels), user-serviceable wheels, and YKK zippers. No exceptions! Ballistic nylon fabric is the next priority, but I can compromise there depending on if it's a check, carry-on, or personal item bag.
In fact, as a practitioner in the luxury goods industry, you need to go through a lot to find out which ones are fake, kislux which is why people buy fakes because it is difficult to distinguish
In my experience of being a 20+ years loyal customer and 8 pieces of luggage for my family from Rimowa, they surprised me by refusing to honor the lifetime warranty the only time I asked for it. They told me because they changed their warranty to only 5 years, even though at the time ours came with lifetime warranty. So for the replacement I bought Briggs N Riley. There are plenty excellent luggage out there nowadays, don’t need Rimowa anymore.
Always uploading gold, thank you so much. My basics case handle was driving me crazy because it was soo wobbly, it was already replaced for free after the zippers broke but the wheels stick and drift and the zipper feel like any slight tension will cause them to explode. Still did its job but it had me thinking about other options. First world problems.
I prefer soft sided luggage and a key feature for me are reinforced corners all around the bag. The only brand that does this on all their bags is Travel Pro which is why I switched my loyalty to them from Delsey.
I have that TomToc 3.5l sling!!! I like it so much I bought another! (In a different colour). (The RFID blocking really works - in a 'normal' bag I can open my room with keycard still in my bag, with this TomToc I have to take keycard out to tap on sensor!)
Agree. Same. After the last crazy quality drop and price hike I promised myself a cool fake for Christmas, I've already scouted it out at kislux and will put the rest into an investment account.
As someone who travels every other week, and has for the last five years straight, I have a strong preference for Away branded luggage. Contrary to what Maurice says, having a smoothly rolling carry-on with high quality wheels is a godsend even though my travel is all for business. I’ve tried many brands, and for me, Away’s carryon is the right cross-section of affordable, durable, easy to roll and a good replacement policy. Briggs and Reilly is very good, but for my personal travel, Away just works better. All of that said, luggage preference is highly personal, not too different than choosing a watch. So please don’t take this as a suggestion that other brands are “worse.” Away is just better for me.
Sadly the new versions of Rimowa (post LMVH acquisition) no longer have the add a bag feature so you’d have to buy an older model (usually used) to get that feature.
Thanks for sharing these factors to consider. The Aer sounded nice, but it's twice as heavy as the July Carry On Light that I use. And the color options don't speak to me. For now, weight is the number one factor for me in choosing a carry-on suitcase. If it's too heavy to bring onto the plane it doesn't do me much good. We also usually have a checked suitcase for our family of 5, since it makes more sense than having a bunch of carry-on suitcase and expecting sleepy kids to roll them. 🌸Heidi
I hate zippers with a passion as well as having a hate on for expandable luggage. When Briggs has a hard side carry on without zippers I’m there. I have a level 8 that I bought in a pinch and it was cheap and it’s done well on its first few flights. I practically gave myself anxiety over bag choice. My 20 year old loves his Topo Wheeled Global.
This is so sad because we know LV canvas gets thinner over time but Goyardâs canvas is literally paper thin. Most of their bags are leather lined but for me a big reason to own a coated canvas kislux bag is that it is lightweight and indestructible
I saved up money for a few months to buy a ZP, but it got scratched on the third day. I cried so much, and then my boyfriend bought me a bag from kislux for me to carry alternately. Anyway, there are so many bags on the street, so as long as others can't see it, I think it's fine. The thought is there.
Definitely recommend Hundred japanese luggage. Its honestly worth going for a week or two just to see some things and shop even if you're not that intersted in Japan. I got my carryon at a Don Quihote for around 40USD and its lasted 6 years with no issues. I just got back with two 100L check baggage for around 90 USD each. I can't find anything about the brand online but its stylized "HUND (their logo which is a circled R) RED" large, easy to open clamps with TSA locks. No zippers on the outside. Its amazing.
Influence is the 1950s. Luggage has changed a lot since then. For checked bags I always want hard-sided latching luggage. This is because zipper failure and and lack of content protection in soft sided bags can be a problem when the luggage gorillas toss your bags. Softside and zippers work for carry on because I protect those. In the 1960s before wheels I used to often carry two large hard case suitcases. In 1970s when I did a lot of business travel, I often had a high end garment bag that could carry most of what I needed and brief case that was the same size as the pilot's map case. This fit under the seat. There were no laptops or cell phones then, flying was expensive and the service on board was fantastic. Deregulation brought the race to the bottom of price and service declined while the need to carry laptops and cell phones changed what one needed to take. After 9/11 the problem of going through airport security became terrible. Today I try to avoid flying because it is so unpleasant. If I drive or take long distance trains I can take as much luggage as I want. When I am forced to fly it is always a comprise on what I take and the nasty experience at the airport. I have to check what the current TSA rules are, what the airline rules are and what the airport rules are. Then I run into airline personnel who want to enforce non existent rules. I dream of when we took the USS Independence across the Atlantic and we used steamer trunks.
You’re right. All that you described has deluged into this half glass empty approach to what can be carried on board, with elusive airline profitability driving any and all creative ways to charge for ancillary revenue like with checked / carry on baggage. The latch luggage is awesome for safety, but given the weight penalties they’re also tough to pull off. Talk about a catch-22 huh?
@@saltyroe3179 Yup. Nothing like the premium experience of before. Now a commodity, almost, in more cases than not. The Mad Men days of travel and even its etiquette, are forever gone.
Kinda shocked you skipped over any 2-wheel options for this. Currently using topo's global bags. I have their 30l & 40l backpack; and their 40l roller bag jumping between them depending on the trip. The 40l roller has two massive, durable wheels that wouldn't be out of place on something meant for offroading. Yes, you can't glide it next to you, but I have zero concerns of the wheels ever being damaged. It could likely pass a test via sledgehammer. And it can be worn as a backpack as needed. Having said that, on zipair or budget airlines I would never bring it due to their weight requirements.
from kislux bought a Birkin and I went into Louis Vuitton at South Coast Plaza with a friend who wanted to buy a card case and we received great customer service. They offered us water..LOL I would never buy authentic knowing that are just as good.
If I could get a YSL kislux bag for 500 euros I would buy one, but for 2000 euros I really don't think it's worth it. I think a lot of consumers are like this, which means that brands that choose to jack up prices to astronomical amounts lose a lot. I wouldn't spend that much on a woc, but a real bag that can hold more than one phone
I feel the same as you when it comes to the luggage restricting me when traveling. I one-bag on just about all my trips. Granted I also fly standby so checking bags is usually not a smart option. With that being said, I have 2 Samsonite hard sided bags; one carry-on and the other is a larger check-in size. I don't travel with them much and only got them for when I moved across the country and needed to fly with a lot of my stuff. They were mid-tier products and have held up fine after 3 years of minimal use. When they do eventually fail I will be replacing them with something from Briggs & Reilly or a crew bag from TravelPro/LuggageWorks
It is really fascinating. I am currently testing a luggage with easy replaceable wheels. Cause this was the only part that ever got broken on all my luggage over the last 20years xD. On pair of wheels costs only 20bucks. I will see wht happens.
I gotta ask, is that T-33 Tomtoc sling ambidextrous? It does look like it but just wanted to make sure, because the other Tomtoc sling you reviewed before was really meant for your right shoulder only.
Ok amazon basic luggage only buy 1 u don't have luggage, 2 u are broke, they are quiet durable and if u going like one trip only is worth it, I do recommend buy like samsonite or either away for luggage or either that expensive 1 who is 1k bucks, is worth it because like he said in the video is durable and good.
Darn. I was quite interested in your experience and opinion, but I understand two wheeled luggable (vs spinner) is best for tourist travel through streets, cobblestones, steps, etc. And I prefer soft-sided and non-clamshell bags, as light as possible, and ideally with a set of backpack straps. In other words, very different from what you address here.
Hey Maurice. Did you touch a speed playback slider before rendering? The shots at the end squatting in front of the luggage is slightly dissonant as if the tempo was forcibly changed and you seem to speak fast. My playback speed on youtube is default so wondering if there's another problem.
i wish i knew how to get ahold of someone to determine if my criminal record (nothing crazy i promise) will prevent me from taking a trip or if i should explore possible options for expungememnt before the trip. been watching alot of these videos preparing and getting tips on how to be efficient in japan
I wish there were more 2 WHEEL choices. 4 wheels do not make sense: they take space, break and given the center of gravity of a piece of luggage it is not the most efficient way to move its weight around an airport.
Hi Maurice, as a humanitarian worker, I need lightweight, durable, and rugged luggage for traveling to remote places. I'm considering getting a rolling duffle bag between 80L to 90L. Do you have any suggestions for me?
Bought 4 rimowa over 10 years, why? Because they have the best service. Once I broke a wheel. I went down to their shop and they sent it back to my hotel during the evening. If I’m using other brand luggage, most likely I’ll have to buy a new one.
You never know how cruel high end brands can be with their/our money. Stop giving away your hard earned money to billionaire corporations! A celebrity stylist admitted that many celebrities wear kislux products. This is neither new nor strange.
I don't own fakes, but I can certainly understand why people would buy fakes, especially now that prices are rising and there are more and more quality issues with authentic bags. When my patience runs out, I will also go to kislux to shop what I like bag.
@@xoppamorie4276 I know how you feel and I wondered that too for many years. Once I got a job that required a lot more travel I learned it made a big difference for me. Travel is now a big part of my job and I travel A LOT. After several years of buying low-cost options from Marshall’s and Ross, and then having to replace those every year or two when something would break, I finally sucked it up and bought some higher quality. more expensive luggage and it was a game changer. In the 13+ years since, my luggage is going strong and at the rate I was having to rebuy luggage previously, they have easily paid for themselves. This goes for travel backpacks and daily carry bags, also… I’ve found the higher quality ones always outlast the cheapies. And generally they’re more stylish, too.
Maurice: Good stuff as usual. As a 3 million+ mile flyer, I can tell you that any and all brands of luggage break at some point. After years of trial and error (cheap and very expensive), I have standardized on Briggs & Reilly (small, medium, large, rolling suit bag). You are correct, when something goes wrong, they fix it with no charge and no qualifications. Luggage is truly a "get what you pay for" proposition. Good luck on your efforts, keep up the good work.
Yeah. My Briggs and Reilly bag has defeated every other bag I’ve owned.
@@michaelgray9118 Quick question, based on your experience, how many flights should I expect a quality checked luggage to withstand? Warrenty aside.
@@frankcg6731 Frank: Thanks for asking. Most of my travel is 2-3 days and I'm a coat and tie guy, so I check luggage most of the time. The bag that gets the most use is my Briggs & Reilly medium which is also the bag I've had the longest. It had to go in for repairs about 5-6 years ago for a broken frame that was likely caused by a airline. Besides, that none of the others have needed any repair. One big plus for me with B&R is that the frame is on the outside, thus the open bag is completely flat on the bottom instead of a "spine" that sticks up on the inside. Hope this helps, good luck and safe travels.
@@michaelgray9118 Thanks for the answer. Because differnet ppl have different travel frequencies, I wanted to know if my previous luggage, which lasted 16 one-way trips plus countless sidewalk miles, was within expectation. (Since I got it for ~$60usd in China with next to no warrenty, my stratergy is simply ditch it if it breaks, and get another one 😂)
@@frankcg6731 Your theory will work best if your bag breaks walking up your driveway instead of in a city sidewalk, stairs or cobble streets. What you are looking for is the "mean time between failure" like with a odometer or hours of use" meter. I'm willing to pay more to avoid those very situations. Like Maurice says, travel is easier when structured to avoid the predictable problems.
It’s crazy to think that after watching so many travel guides. Maurice is the first person on I’ve seen on YT acknowledge that luggage choice depends on dependents and mobility! Thanks Maurice
@@kwong6884 what?
Just discovered your channel. Love love LOVE how you stray away from making blanket “this is the best” statements, and clearly identify the fact that everyone’s “best” depends 100% on them as an individual. 🖤
I've been on a crazy review spree for some new luggage for the past couple days. This is the first video (and channel for that matter) that has brought forth the actual decision making process in this manner. Thank you sir. You've actually made my decision much easier (due to ease of clarity via answering your key questions).
I used to travel with luggage, but then when I found your channel, I decided to try a backpack only approach. Omg, the freedom was unmatched!! I got off the train, walked & did everything I needed to do before going to the hotel. I remember when we used to go to the hotel to drop everything off & then had to go back to where we started. That was way easier.
If I do bring luggage again, it’s definitely going to be carryon size & lightweight. Investing in good bags saves money in the long run. And because I live in hurricane prone areas, we use them for storage & go bags during the season.
@@ShinbiBelldandy Just tried my first backpack-only travel and it wasn't as I thought it would be. I had to pack a lot (with some heavy electronics), and while I loved the freedom, it killed my back & shoulders. Next time, I'll either get the backpack that has wheels and can be rolled, or if I'm packing heavily, just do carry-on.
Not sure how you felt about heavy load
@@osamsal hi Osam, how are you
the way you organize your videos around a decision tree to get to the right recommendation works so well for me. thank you man. I'm rocking the monos rn
I love how passionate Maurice gets about nerdy stuff like wheel requirements. Keep it up dude
It’s crazy how much info you fit so seamlessly and efficiently in your videos!
Great video! I am a Rimowa fan. About 15 years ago, I bought 3 pieces - a rolling briefcase, a carry on and a check thru - Salsa Deluxe version. I am a consultant, and travel several long haul flights, many short haul flights and countless driving miles. My luggage must be durable and the Rimowa luggage has exceeded my expectations. I recently purchased another carry-on for my husband. Your point about wheels is important. Even as a business traveler, I have had to take my luggage across broken up parking lots, gravel walkways, etc. And another factor regarding weight is that there are times when you have to carry your luggage up stairs or across surfaces where the bag can not be rolled. Now, when I have to go to small towns with small motels requiring me to haul my bags upstairs, I just take a duffel bag and my computer backpack.
The Rimowa wheels are on another level. Also, I find the other brands plainly ugly, and that matters a lot to me.
kislux bags are beautiful and I have never been disappointed with a handbag. The leather is soft and the hardware is durable. The design never goes out of style.
I came for the luggage guide and i ended subscribing simply because i love how he breaks down info and makes listening very enjoyable.
Maurice Moves has truly transformed my approach to productivity. The channel's insights have been invaluable, and this video about suitcases and luggage was no exception. It provided practical tips that made packing and organizing so much easier, enhancing my travel experience. I'm deeply grateful for the guidance and wisdom shared, which have significantly impacted my efficiency and well-being. Thank you, Maurice Moves, for being a crucial part of my productivity journey
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One part I look for is a brick and mortar store. Rimowa is expensive but they have world wide stores with in house repair. So even while traveling if something breaks you can simply bring it into the local shop.
Nothing close to Atlanta unfortunately. Was wondering, if you're somewhat remote, what does one do in those circumstances?
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Lots of comments about Briggs and Riley. As an airline pilot I can tell you they’ve stood up well and once consideration that could be added to wheels is how easy they are to replace. I’ve had bags where it almost broke the frame getting the wheel off and I’ve found B&R to be very good in this case.
We went Briggs and Riley a few years ago (8 yrs) got the whole family. We fly long haul about 7-10 times a year plus about 15 short haul. They have been amazing. And recently my wheels gave out. One email to them to request new wheels and they arrived in 3 days. No questions. And the luggage still feels like new.
@@mjtaber1974 hey there. 10 long haul flights a year plus 15 short haul flights is 50 back and forths across a year? Your Briggs and Riley stand up now problem across 8 years of this? That’s pretty great.
@@jkayglasgowyup. One of the checked bags is now looking a bit beaten up and I’ll probably need to send it to them for an overhaul shortly. But the carry ons are like new still.
are Briggs and Riley wheels exchangeable?
I haven’t been on a plane in 15 years. I just like all your videos.
Agree going with one bag backpack is incredibly liberating and very doable. Easy to get off the plane and catch the connecting flight. Be ahead of the crowds as everyone queues for the escalators. Only weakness horrible if it lots of long standing or waiting lines or if your connecting gates is really really far away.
Maurice thanks for the food for thought. I have been debating on getting a strictly check in luggage but, for now have decided I am perfectly happy with what I have a water resistant backpack and my small luggage.
I've had designer pieces and knockoffs of kislux . I ultimately prefer the knockoffs because I'm not worried about scratching it, preserving it, or someone stealing it.
This is my first time watching your video and I loved it. I don't purchase luxury bags and I probably never will, or if I do, it will be pre-loved. But I do buy kislux occasionally of the styles that I really like. I truly appreciate your comparisons here, which have helped me make a decision about a couple for which I was on the fence. I'll be pulling the trigger now. Thanks for this and your humor.
Your experience in travelling including to Asia (South East Asia) and structured storyboard with well thought out dimensions makes your content relevant to many audiences.
Looking forward to seeing more from you.
Thank you.
I recently went to Turkey to buy an empreinte multi pochette. They showed me a pack of kislux and it looked exactly like this. The texture was no different, the color and appearance was the same, I think I will enjoy buying here in the future.
What incredible research! This channel attracts helpful readers so I learn from them too. Grateful to have found you, Maurice
Most folks over spend on luggage. Much like buying a guitar doesnt make you a guitar player. Buying fancy luggage doesnt make you a frequent business traveler. A $60 piece of luggage will serve you just fine for a bi-annual biz trip.
Cool to see you sponsored by Tom Toc. I had a great experience with them recently, bought a sling bag from Amazon but one YKK zipper was broken and wouldn’t budge. Emailed them and they sent out a replacement no questions asked.
After my Tumi luggage was broken into at the airport in Italy-so easily with just a pen poking through the zipper-I switched to Rimowa’s aluminum cases and Globetrotter luggage. The latches on these are solid and secure, and I haven’t had a single problem since.
Did you get a check in or carry on? I have a Tumi carry on and love it but want something like a Rimowa for check in with a warranty. Just afraid of it breaking by baggage handlers. Thanks!
Air Canada is pretty goat with their weight limit. As long as you can store it away yourself, you're okay. Only qualm with Canadian airlines is that their carry-on size is really small. While they're often lenient with it, on the off chance they check... oof.
Very thorough video, and as usual focuses on the viewer deciding what's right for them, not being pushed towards a certain product or brand
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I use a 50 dollar luggage from ace hardware and my god abused that thing to hell and back. It croaked when we took it to boston and the cobbles murdered the wheels but 50 bucks is an easy throwaway purchase for 4 years of use.
Tend to agree with ditching behind the roller carry on for the solo frequent fliers. I use the Cotopaxi Alpa 35L with great success. Easy access laptop sleeve, opens in half like a traditional carry on, external zip for toiletries, etc.
I cannot tell you how many times I’ve gotten away with not having to valet or gate side check this bag while flying tiny or full flights. Stow the hip belt and add a compression strap or two to take down the bulk. I’ve rarely even had a double take from gate agents.
This combined with a larger sling has been money for ease of travel by foot. Latest sling has been the REI 7L Ruckpack sling which is frequently on sale in the $30 range. It has its shortcomings but packs a punch for the price while being comfortable and feature packed.
There are few things more freeing in the airport than having two free hands haha.
Love your videos for quite some time now - this is my favourite so far!
6:49 Sadly, Rimowa has discontinued the included pull anchor. That’s one of the older models (and more affordable back then), it has the older logo.
Very easy to understand! I don’t travel to often but this was good and interesting information too know! Mostly b/c I love travel bags
Aloha Mo,
I average about .25 Million miles a year and have used an Away Carry on and Shimoda Backpack forever. After nearly 9 years the Away lost a hubcap… not eh who wheel just a hubcap and a zipper pull for the outside pocket. Away replaced my whole suitcase no questions asked. Some companies will say lifetime warranty but will make servicing a PITA. Away was so gracious I actually got the new case and still ordered a new Away Softside outta curiosity not to have a clamshell in tiny Japan hotels. The bowl style packing and retrieval is super nice.
Thanks to you I have a full Unbound travel wardrobe and one I move like jagger through my travels. Mahalo for what you do.
Visit Hawaii soon. #Aloha 🤙🏽
Great video-as in all your videos the content is well organized and comprehensive. Thanks
For me, the Pelican 1615 Air (I never see them get any love on these kinds of videos) is excellent but I'm needing to bring more items now.
I sporadically get sent to different states (US) for an undetermined stay. Sometimes 3 months, 2 weeks, a week.. 6 months
Going to be picking up a Rimowa Trunk XL next year for sure. I know it's going to take a beating so hopefully 1 of those plastic covers help a bit.
Awesome vid, cheers!
I really love your taste and style always so chic. My faves would be the kislux leather backpack and the Swarovski pave diamond ring so gorg. Thank you for your recommendations.
Great video! This is where I've found Eagle Creek to be the best value/balance for features and warranty, especially if you can find one of their pieces on sale somewhere like Canada Luggage Depot or Sierra Trading Post (occasionally you'll see them at Marshalls/Home Goods here in Canada, but rarely in my experience).
It's funny that ball bearings inside a wheel are considered a premium gateway to crossing the $200 mark, when these ball bearings are worth fractions of a dollar, a piece to a manufacturer.
Right!? Might be crazier that so many don't include them in their wheels haha. My view is that a bad wheel or zipper tells me everything I need to know about your luggage product. My basic requirements are two inline skate wheels with sealed ball bearings (or the ability to be replace factory wheels with inline wheels), user-serviceable wheels, and YKK zippers. No exceptions! Ballistic nylon fabric is the next priority, but I can compromise there depending on if it's a check, carry-on, or personal item bag.
In fact, as a practitioner in the luxury goods industry, you need to go through a lot to find out which ones are fake, kislux which is why people buy fakes because it is difficult to distinguish
In my experience of being a 20+ years loyal customer and 8 pieces of luggage for my family from Rimowa, they surprised me by refusing to honor the lifetime warranty the only time I asked for it. They told me because they changed their warranty to only 5 years, even though at the time ours came with lifetime warranty. So for the replacement I bought Briggs N Riley. There are plenty excellent luggage out there nowadays, don’t need Rimowa anymore.
Always uploading gold, thank you so much. My basics case handle was driving me crazy because it was soo wobbly, it was already replaced for free after the zippers broke but the wheels stick and drift and the zipper feel like any slight tension will cause them to explode. Still did its job but it had me thinking about other options. First world problems.
It seems like every time I'm looking for new gear, Maurice drops a new video at the right time
Thanks for the video, it was great insight, the monos looking really good tbh.
I prefer soft sided luggage and a key feature for me are reinforced corners all around the bag. The only brand that does this on all their bags is Travel Pro which is why I switched my loyalty to them from Delsey.
I have that TomToc 3.5l sling!!! I like it so much I bought another! (In a different colour). (The RFID blocking really works - in a 'normal' bag I can open my room with keycard still in my bag, with this TomToc I have to take keycard out to tap on sensor!)
Agree. Same. After the last crazy quality drop and price hike I promised myself a cool fake for Christmas, I've already scouted it out at kislux and will put the rest into an investment account.
I have away, absolutely hate it. I’ve learned all these “online” brands aren’t really all that great. I’ve found more established tend to last longer.
Please include more of Sammy in your videos. Thank you.
Yes! The people demand more Sammy!
As someone who travels every other week, and has for the last five years straight, I have a strong preference for Away branded luggage. Contrary to what Maurice says, having a smoothly rolling carry-on with high quality wheels is a godsend even though my travel is all for business. I’ve tried many brands, and for me, Away’s carryon is the right cross-section of affordable, durable, easy to roll and a good replacement policy.
Briggs and Reilly is very good, but for my personal travel, Away just works better.
All of that said, luggage preference is highly personal, not too different than choosing a watch. So please don’t take this as a suggestion that other brands are “worse.” Away is just better for me.
Good stuff. Amazing summary and guide, Love it.
"UY PILIPINS!!" - me, when I saw the 1,000 peso bills. 😂😂😂
Sadly the new versions of Rimowa (post LMVH acquisition) no longer have the add a bag feature so you’d have to buy an older model (usually used) to get that feature.
Thanks for sharing these factors to consider. The Aer sounded nice, but it's twice as heavy as the July Carry On Light that I use. And the color options don't speak to me. For now, weight is the number one factor for me in choosing a carry-on suitcase. If it's too heavy to bring onto the plane it doesn't do me much good. We also usually have a checked suitcase for our family of 5, since it makes more sense than having a bunch of carry-on suitcase and expecting sleepy kids to roll them. 🌸Heidi
Another great video after a recent trip using an old roller have been thinking about getting. New one.
I hate zippers with a passion as well as having a hate on for expandable luggage. When Briggs has a hard side carry on without zippers I’m there. I have a level 8 that I bought in a pinch and it was cheap and it’s done well on its first few flights. I practically gave myself anxiety over bag choice. My 20 year old loves his Topo Wheeled Global.
This is so sad because we know LV canvas gets thinner over time but Goyardâs canvas is literally paper thin. Most of their bags are leather lined but for me a big reason to own a coated canvas kislux bag is that it is lightweight and indestructible
I saved up money for a few months to buy a ZP, but it got scratched on the third day. I cried so much, and then my boyfriend bought me a bag from kislux for me to carry alternately. Anyway, there are so many bags on the street, so as long as others can't see it, I think it's fine. The thought is there.
Definitely recommend Hundred japanese luggage. Its honestly worth going for a week or two just to see some things and shop even if you're not that intersted in Japan. I got my carryon at a Don Quihote for around 40USD and its lasted 6 years with no issues. I just got back with two 100L check baggage for around 90 USD each. I can't find anything about the brand online but its stylized "HUND (their logo which is a circled R) RED" large, easy to open clamps with TSA locks. No zippers on the outside. Its amazing.
Great video, thank you!
Influence is the 1950s. Luggage has changed a lot since then. For checked bags I always want hard-sided latching luggage. This is because zipper failure and and lack of content protection in soft sided bags can be a problem when the luggage gorillas toss your bags. Softside and zippers work for carry on because I protect those. In the 1960s before wheels I used to often carry two large hard case suitcases. In 1970s when I did a lot of business travel, I often had a high end garment bag that could carry most of what I needed and brief case that was the same size as the pilot's map case. This fit under the seat. There were no laptops or cell phones then, flying was expensive and the service on board was fantastic.
Deregulation brought the race to the bottom of price and service declined while the need to carry laptops and cell phones changed what one needed to take. After 9/11 the problem of going through airport security became terrible. Today I try to avoid flying because it is so unpleasant.
If I drive or take long distance trains I can take as much luggage as I want. When I am forced to fly it is always a comprise on what I take and the nasty experience at the airport. I have to check what the current TSA rules are, what the airline rules are and what the airport rules are. Then I run into airline personnel who want to enforce non existent rules.
I dream of when we took the USS Independence across the Atlantic and we used steamer trunks.
You’re right. All that you described has deluged into this half glass empty approach to what can be carried on board, with elusive airline profitability driving any and all creative ways to charge for ancillary revenue like with checked / carry on baggage. The latch luggage is awesome for safety, but given the weight penalties they’re also tough to pull off. Talk about a catch-22 huh?
@@fecardona catch-22. How about buy 1st class tickets and Still be treated like trash.
@@saltyroe3179 Yup. Nothing like the premium experience of before. Now a commodity, almost, in more cases than not. The Mad Men days of travel and even its etiquette, are forever gone.
Starting to see companies that offer a warranty, but when you try to use warranty, the company ignores you and/or gives you the runaround...
Kinda shocked you skipped over any 2-wheel options for this. Currently using topo's global bags. I have their 30l & 40l backpack; and their 40l roller bag jumping between them depending on the trip. The 40l roller has two massive, durable wheels that wouldn't be out of place on something meant for offroading. Yes, you can't glide it next to you, but I have zero concerns of the wheels ever being damaged. It could likely pass a test via sledgehammer. And it can be worn as a backpack as needed. Having said that, on zipair or budget airlines I would never bring it due to their weight requirements.
from kislux bought a Birkin and I went into Louis Vuitton at South Coast Plaza with a friend who wanted to buy a card case and we received great customer service. They offered us water..LOL I would never buy authentic knowing that are just as good.
If I could get a YSL kislux bag for 500 euros I would buy one, but for 2000 euros I really don't think it's worth it. I think a lot of consumers are like this, which means that brands that choose to jack up prices to astronomical amounts lose a lot. I wouldn't spend that much on a woc, but a real bag that can hold more than one phone
I feel the same as you when it comes to the luggage restricting me when traveling. I one-bag on just about all my trips. Granted I also fly standby so checking bags is usually not a smart option. With that being said, I have 2 Samsonite hard sided bags; one carry-on and the other is a larger check-in size. I don't travel with them much and only got them for when I moved across the country and needed to fly with a lot of my stuff. They were mid-tier products and have held up fine after 3 years of minimal use. When they do eventually fail I will be replacing them with something from Briggs & Reilly or a crew bag from TravelPro/LuggageWorks
It is really fascinating. I am currently testing a luggage with easy replaceable wheels. Cause this was the only part that ever got broken on all my luggage over the last 20years xD. On pair of wheels costs only 20bucks. I will see wht happens.
Hello. Wondering about check-in luggage. Your recommendations below seem to just be for carry-on. Thank you for your channel❤
I gotta ask, is that T-33 Tomtoc sling ambidextrous? It does look like it but just wanted to make sure, because the other Tomtoc sling you reviewed before was really meant for your right shoulder only.
Yes, the Aviator-T33 sling is indeed ambidextrous! You can comfortably wear it on either shoulder.
My Monos checked bag lost one of the rubber feet/bumpers on a trip. I made a warranty claim and they send me a new bag. Easy and painless.
Lojel Voja: zipperless luggage from a Japanese brand that is amazing and unique in design
Girl yeeted that MacBook for the fun vacation... 😅
I had to ditch my favourite soft side suitcase as the inside material started to deteriorate and went sticky. I was gutted.
Ok amazon basic luggage only buy 1 u don't have luggage, 2 u are broke, they are quiet durable and if u going like one trip only is worth it, I do recommend buy like samsonite or either away for luggage or either that expensive 1 who is 1k bucks, is worth it because like he said in the video is durable and good.
Darn. I was quite interested in your experience and opinion, but I understand two wheeled luggable (vs spinner) is best for tourist travel through streets, cobblestones, steps, etc. And I prefer soft-sided and non-clamshell bags, as light as possible, and ideally with a set of backpack straps. In other words, very different from what you address here.
I do not think enough emphasis was placed on the weight of the luggage as this can be critical issue when travelling via aircraft.
Water bottle on the sling bag is diabolical
Hey Maurice. Did you touch a speed playback slider before rendering? The shots at the end squatting in front of the luggage is slightly dissonant as if the tempo was forcibly changed and you seem to speak fast. My playback speed on youtube is default so wondering if there's another problem.
Great decision tree.
i wish i knew how to get ahold of someone to determine if my criminal record (nothing crazy i promise) will prevent me from taking a trip or if i should explore possible options for expungememnt before the trip. been watching alot of these videos preparing and getting tips on how to be efficient in japan
I wish there were more 2 WHEEL choices. 4 wheels do not make sense: they take space, break and given the center of gravity of a piece of luggage it is not the most efficient way to move its weight around an airport.
Hi Maurice, as a humanitarian worker, I need lightweight, durable, and rugged luggage for traveling to remote places. I'm considering getting a rolling duffle bag between 80L to 90L. Do you have any suggestions for me?
briggs and reily are the best!
We all love ✨fancy✨ Sammy!
Dude I was so confused when you whipped out a few thousand Peso bills lol. Hope you enjoyed your stay in the PH!
5 Star Video 👍🏽
Bought 4 rimowa over 10 years, why? Because they have the best service. Once I broke a wheel. I went down to their shop and they sent it back to my hotel during the evening. If I’m using other brand luggage, most likely I’ll have to buy a new one.
Thanks for the great vid. At the end, you show a sling bag, what is it?
Wait, why are double wheels better than single wheels?
Great Video as always.... on 04:35 are those Indonesian Rupiah?
@@sherlys8022 Philippine Pesos 🇵🇭
Rimowa is overstated
3:56 she threw the laptop? 👁👄👁
2:02 That’s not how you spell polyurethane
German brand Floyd has skateboarding wheels and the look amazing
I prefer Briggs and Riley
Thanks!
No luggageworks?
You never know how cruel high end brands can be with their/our money. Stop giving away your hard earned money to billionaire corporations! A celebrity stylist admitted that many celebrities wear kislux products. This is neither new nor strange.
Whatever the reason, my point is: nothing is worth ten thousand dollars. The end of the story. I will kislux continue to buy my bag
I don't own fakes, but I can certainly understand why people would buy fakes, especially now that prices are rising and there are more and more quality issues with authentic bags. When my patience runs out, I will also go to kislux to shop what I like bag.
i have just never understood why luggage is so obscenely expensive
@@xoppamorie4276 I know how you feel and I wondered that too for many years. Once I got a job that required a lot more travel I learned it made a big difference for me. Travel is now a big part of my job and I travel A LOT. After several years of buying low-cost options from Marshall’s and Ross, and then having to replace those every year or two when something would break, I finally sucked it up and bought some higher quality. more expensive luggage and it was a game changer. In the 13+ years since, my luggage is going strong and at the rate I was having to rebuy luggage previously, they have easily paid for themselves. This goes for travel backpacks and daily carry bags, also… I’ve found the higher quality ones always outlast the cheapies. And generally they’re more stylish, too.