 Poster: A snowHead
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Any ideas for a decent bag (not a suitcase) that will handle a trendy 20 something's clothing requirements for a week on the slopes.
Needs to hold boots and helmet and probably ski jacket as well as the rest of the stuff. Also needs to be a good combination of light and durable.
Nothing outrageously expensive because we already have more than enough luggage in the house just not the right size for this 
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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As the wheels are literally falling of my old bag I've been looking around and thinking of going for a The North Face duffle. I know a few people who use them and all seem happy. They seem to be well-made out of good, tough looking materials and have built-in backpack straps for Geneva airport (where the transfer buses feel like they are parked closer to the resort than the airport). Fold up nice and small when not in use too.
The list prices make you wince (£105 for medium/£115 for large) but you can find them at more reasonable prices online (wiggle.co.uk cheapest reliable place I've found so-far at £68.25 for medium/£75.51 for large).
Interesting to see if anyone comes along with adverse opinions...
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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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I have a HEAD CYBER ski kit bag. Had it so long I can't remember how much I paid for it. It has served me extremely well over the years, having done 11 full winter seasons 10 Europe,1 Canada, plus numerous ski holidays before I started doing seasons. It has pockets at each end for boots, 1 side zipped pocket and is approx 32x15x15 inches. Plenty of room for everything you need for a 2 week holiday. Don't know if they are still available but if they are, I would heartily recommend it.
Look it up.
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| PowderAdict wrote: |
Pretty much anything from Dakine. I've had loads of their gear over the years, and despite the best efforts of the airport luggage transport systems, they are all still in good condition.
http://eu.dakine.com/w/backpacks-and-gear/luggage |
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Love their stuff, worth every penny. I have several cases, and wouldn't use anything else now - and started when I was still a 20 something
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| PowderAdict wrote: |
Pretty much anything from Dakine. I've had loads of their gear over the years, and despite the best efforts of the airport luggage transport systems, they are all still in good condition.
http://eu.dakine.com/w/backpacks-and-gear/luggage |
Another vote for Dakine (pronounced 'Da Kyne'). Cool designs and bulletproof construction.
Incidentally, although the 4 wheel bags are lovely on a shiny airport floor, they don't work so well on a rough alpine footpath and don't work at all if there is snow on the ground. Go for a two wheel bag with quite big wheels.
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I just got a Berghaus Mule 2 100 litre which looks pretty good although not used it on a trip yet.
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what's wrong with a suitcase?
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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@Posidrive, any other requirements: backpack, holdall, wheelly bin etc. I can get my stuff for a week in one of those backpack boot bags
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Surfanic roller bags are good - about £50 on their website.
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You know it makes sense.
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@kitenski, I've got a mule and very happy with it.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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I used to have a head bag on wheels, bomb proof and split in 2 which was great.
However I bought a north face duffle last year and its flipping amazing. Incredibly well built, very strong shoulder straps and easy to spot on the belt.
Why did I change?! Because dragging a roller one side, with a double sportube the other made me so wide I kept getting stuck in queues, lifts, the stupid zig zag queues. Stick the duffle on your Back and lifes a whole lot easier 
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Poster: A snowHead
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| RUGBY PETER wrote: |
| Surfanic roller bags are good - about £50 on their website. |
I had one that lasted for a good ten years before the 'throwers' smashed the handle on it. I replaced it with one last year. Much lighter fabric, poorer quality zips. It went on a transatlantic flight with one connecting flight, the fabric was 'rubbed' over an internal plastic reinforced corner and is fraying after one trip.......
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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This thread caught my eye, and I've been looking looking at the bags on Amazon.
I think I'll leave the purchase for another year though, I'll be trying to get as much as I can in my ski bag and take the rest cabin luggage this year.
I notice that its €84 for the ski bag and I can only put 20Kg in it.
Oh EasyJet how we love you 
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Briggs & Riley make some terrific luggage and comes with a lifetime guarantee. Although pricey, I am very happy with mine.
http://www.briggs-riley.com/
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Large amount of Dakine bags for sale via Facebook Ski Club member Paul Charley who bought bankrupt stock from a shop that recently went bust.
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Yeah, aka @PaulC1984 
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