 Poster: A snowHead
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I have been looking for the past year for a new "suitcase" to replace my trusted 10+ year old one, that has served many an adventure, it is currently on life support and being held together by some gorilla tape.
Not having had success in finding a replacement I thought some fellow snowheads would be able to recommend me a new bag.
What I like about my current bag:
Softshell - folds fairy flat so works well for storage in a London flat
Has wheels/rollers
Is about 110L - Unfortunately no way to confirm actual value but have sized up 100L suitcases and this is larger
Weighs 1.9kg empty <--- This is why I cannot give it up and struggling to find something new
Its a delsey (they don't have a replacement model)
What I am looking for:
Softshell
Wheels/rollers
Telescopic handle would be a nice addition (not a must)
Sub 3kg weight <- struggling to find anything close to this
110L of storage space minimum
I don't need ballistic Nylon or heavy waterproof material - I have never had an issue with wet luggage
There is a lot of stuff on the market if you are willing to accept the c.5kg weight for an empty bag which I am not keen to.
I've checked out SnoKart, Dakine Splitrollers, Northface but they are all above the weight requirement.
Do any snowheads have any recommendations?
Last edited by Poster: A snowHead on Fri 27-11-20 19:33; edited 2 times in total
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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didn't mention price as don't mind paying for a good piece of kit - plus LV or Gucci bags dont meet the specs 
I did see a Caribee bag but the weight put me off
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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High Sierra do great roller bags, replaced mine after 9 years with their top of the range one (70% off in sales) and I do a LOT of ski travelling...
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http://www.manbi.com/product/1219
similar to the one I posted above
"....Replaces the compact bag, Durable 600D Polyester Ripstop outer, 90 litre capacity, Easy roll wheels and grab handle
Perfect for a week skiing with the school
Super lightweight, only 1850g empty..."
I had the previous version, but found it unstable when dragging it along using the strap - and the wheels were hellish noisy !!
I doubt you will get a bag with extendable handle under 3kg..
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@spyderjon, thanks for pointing this out - my douchebag double ski bag still probably has another few years of life - but come replacement time the scott looks very appealing - especially at that price point and it looks like it rolls up just like a douchebag!
@fixx, this looks like a very good option
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Not sure if it has the capacity but there's a Decathlon roller that is pretty light.
Don't know the model but Pigeondave has a Scott and it's open ended with a really awkward closing system that seems to unravel itself...but that could be down to user error.
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Theres a decent looking Salomon bag on ebay at the moment but it's above the weight limit.I think I have the heaviest bag around - an ogio Rig 9800 1 think - its 6. 5 kg empty...it is absolutely bombproof though.
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@Roguevfr, will check out ebay and the Ogio bag is amazing - I’ve seen it, just the weight is the issue, but I guess that’s what makes it bombproof.
@Tazz2bme, yeah haven’t found the ultralight version but think I’ll order myself a 130l eagle creek.
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You know it makes sense.
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@extremerob, I've got an Ogio one and I was going to suggest it .. but as you say its heavy .. and bombproof.
Mine is in KTM livery, I can always spot it on the carousel.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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@DrLawn , I like the ktm one colours. Mine is just black, but it has Suzuki livery.
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Poster: A snowHead
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it luggage is superlight. But probably won't last as long.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@Roguevfr When I say the OGIO one first I think it was a Red Bull one and it really looked the business.
My last motorbike was a Suzuki, but I got off it on 8th August 1979 .. I remember seeing how blue the sky was as my life also flashed before me. 
Its a great bag very sturdy on its sledge.
I do have a Salamon one as well, its quite a bit smaller, but its coming apart at the seams now.
I did buy it 2nd hand from eBay though.
I have trouble getting my luggage under 23Kg, with boots + mojos + laptop and clothing.
I've booked a flight hopefully to get to the Birthday Bash with Ryanair ... but their limit is only 20Kg .. forcing me to take a 2nd bag 
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We have used Dakine split rollers for a few years now, they are a little heavier than your target however they are the most robust bags we have ever owned,
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+1 for the Ortlieb range, we have a whole family of them from 30L to 110L. Brilliant bags and a step up from anything I’ve used before (TNF,RAB etc). The 80L with the extendable handle is probably the sweet spot for weeklong + trips.
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