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Need a new lightweight carry on bag

I figured I would come to the world's central suppository of knowledge and ask if anyone can recommend a good carry on bag - expected dimensions 21 x 14 x 9 or close to thereabouts. Characteristics as follows:

1. Lightweight (maximum 10 lbs, more like 8 lbs) empty. Less would be very nice.
2. NOt too flashy, I go through too many places where nice people want to take my nice shiny stuff from me. Ballistic nylon is just fine
3. Must hold a laptop, preferably in a removable pouch that I can take out and use as a separate case when I am at the destination.
4. Outside travel document pocket, easy to get to
5. Interior design, minimum of 1 mesh retainer system for holding down my nicely packed clothes. Two would be nice to separate
6. Built in water resistant cosmetics container.
7. Retainable dirty clothes bag. I have seen one where there is a nice, washable bag that has its own means of retention. Idea is you lock it on the bottom and then can wash the whole thing when you get home.
8. Must have rollers and extensible handle, indifferent as to number of wheels greater than 2.
9. External pocket capable of holding a decently sized book and a few accessories. Ideally I only have to grab one compartment to get my book, Bose canceling headphones and minor stuff.
10. I would be over the moon if the wretched thing could also be fitted as a backpack by attaching straps.
11 Laptop must be accessible without needing to open the compartment that holds the clothes and my wife's see through blouse's and matching sheer lingerie.
Price range is less than $300, ideal colour is blend in burgundy or under the radar green

Feel free to add additional capabilities if you see fit....but experienced international travellers experience is most welcome.

Thanks

Dennis

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Check out the Victorinox stuff...

http://www.luggageonline.com/productlist.cfm?brand_ID=39&catID=7
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They have a nice lifetime warranty.
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Tumi might have something.

http://www.tumi.com/
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Suppository? I think you mean "repository". Although in some respects, "suppository" is more appropriate for this place at times...
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I used to travel a lot and have had great luck with this brand.

http://www.clubglovegolftravelbags.com/

The shoulder bag slips over the carry on handle. Both bags are incredibly well made. The carry on also has a semi rigid back. The shoulder bags has a heavily padded lap top compartment.

The Piggy Back II is great as well.

Great bags
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I have this one. It has a laptop compartment and outside document pocket. It holds a lot and clothes kept inside don't wrinkle much. The leather is tough, but it will get worn. You have to be OK with "patina". If they made the same thing in ballistic nylon it might be even better. I have a nearly identical Samsonite unit, but I prefer the Orvis bag. Also, if the Club Glove bags are anything like their golf bags, they are first rate quality and will last forever.



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My Patagonia MLC (Maximum Legal Carryon) has been with me on every trip I've taken since 1991 and is still in perfect condition.

http://www.patagonia.com/web/us/product/product_focus.jsp?OPTION=PRODUCT_FOCUS_DISPLAY_HAN DLER&catcode=SPECIAL_FA_US.SC.MAIN.PACKS/TRAVEL_GEAR.TRAVEL_GEAR&style_color=48106-681&ws=

This looks a little different than mine, but if it's anywhere near as good, I highly recommend it.
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If you travel in/out of UK the carryon bag size is checked before you enter passport control. Every bag must fit:
"one standard-sized bag - maximum size of the bag must not exceed 56x45x25cm (22x17.5x9.85in) (including wheels, pockets and handles) "

They will stop you and repack if the outside pockets stick out and exceed 9.85inch thick.
If too big you go back and stand in check-in line again.

The rest of Europe has fewer restrictions.

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Go to Costco and buy the 22" Costco brand carry on bag. Mine has held up for 3 years used for both carry on and for check baggage. They are made very heavy duty and are very much non-descript. Put some sort of colored tag on the bag to help you distinguish it from the others.

I just purchased the 26" large bag as well.

Last year, to "upgrade" I bought some of the lower end Samsonite, and it has already fallen apart. Forget it. Buy the Costco stuff.
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http://www.costco.com/Browse/ProductSet.aspx?Prodid=11102091&search=luggage&Mo=5&cm_re=1_en-_-Top_Left_Nav-_-Top_search&lang=en-US&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&Sp=S&N=5000043%204294966372&whse=BC&Dx=mode+matchallpartial&Ntk=Text_Search&Dr=P_CatalogName:BC&Ne=5000001+4000000&D=luggage&Ntt=luggage&No=3&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Nty=1&topnav=&s=1

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I have this Eagle Creek "Switchback Max 22". It has a detachable daypack and lots of pockets.


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