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So i know there are other brands out there and feel free to mention them, however I'm looking for a CABIN SIZED roller - mainly to pop my ski boots and a few bits in normally but also use for short break on other occasions.
In the past i have sworn by the Lange / Rossi carry on bag, but its time for a multi use upgrade.
Soooo anyone have any experience of the:
SnoKart Kabin roller
TNF Rolling Thunder 19inch
TNF Rolling Thunder 22inch
I love my TNF Duffels, super strong so leaning towards the TNF roller, but any info gratefully received.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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I've been using a North Face roller as my cabin luggage for 5+ years now very happy with it no issues at all. Think it must be what they made before the rolling thunder as can't see mine on their site anymore.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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@Daishan, Ace  - Yes I think the rolling thunder is the newer range - Cant fault my various duffles, super tough
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I bought a snokart roller and it weighed a ton and was nothing special - I sent it back - I would buy a light cabin bag and spend the savings on a good bottle of wine, I think you will get far more pleasure from it.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Well thats 2-0 for the TNF
@Charliee, Regards light cabin bag, Id be game if someone could provide me with a cheap price bag, but with the durability of the TNF - I've bought cheap cabin bags before and they fall apart after a few uses 
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@PaulC1984, just a little nugget that I benefited from when I bought my most recent piece of TNF luggage ( which is bloody awesome btw ) but bigger than cabin size ! Cotswold Outdoor, who are a superb retailer,( if a little expensive ), do an Internet price match, if you find the same model, in stock, cheaper somewhere else.
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@Timberwolf, Happy days, thank you.
Luckily I live close to a TNF outlet store so could pick one up for circa £100, so same price as the SnoKart
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@Timberwolf, Happy days, thank you.
Luckily I live close to a TNF outlet store so could pick one up for circa £100, so same price as the SnoKart |
Hmmmm,maybe I need to tap you up then, I do need something carry on size 
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@Timberwolf, 
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I bought a Samsonite Spark. Took my Ski boots into Frasers to test the bags. IE I ca use as a business bag AND a ski boot bag. Now upgraded to a Hartman 7R but not for boots so on the lookout myself. The Lowe alpine carry on looks good.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Yep, had a look at it in Tiso and it seems like a nice bag. My only complaint with these "rugged rollers" is the small wheels. It means the bottom of the bag trails on the snow.
So the built in harness is handy
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OK so just a little update on this should anyone be interested in the future.
In short:
SnoHart - Didn't go with this in the end, didn't look as robust as TNF
TNF Rolling Thunder 22" - Got the old tape measure out and with wheels and handle its 60cm look so whilst you may get away with it on BA, Sleezy Jet are bound to pull you
TNF Rolling Thunder 19" - Frustrates me this one does. Great quality, really robust, great wheels, No frills so light weight but enough pockets externally for travel docs etc, BUT if you are wanting to use it for your ski boots (which I do) and your sole length is longer than 298mm they won't both fit it. Luckily for me I have midget 298 sole, so they fit snugly in.
Just wish they did a TNF 20 inch (we all want an extra inch right???!!) and made it a tad wider for those with transvestite feet.
So in short I'm very happy with the 19'', great quality, light and fits in what I need, but for those with bigger tootsies, this bag aint for you
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