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I'm going to Europe again this summer. The 35 lb weight restriction was a great idea but traditional rolling suitcase it was still too heavy to lug far. I'm wondering about the spinner cases. Are they easy to manipulate- any trouble dragging them behind? I read where I won't have to tip them and that would be fantastic. TIA Kate The lightest easiest suitcases according to my 70 year old mom who does a fair amount of travelling and a lot of research is the Eagle Creek ones Kate. It is a rolling suitcase but can't believe how light it is. They also don't tip. Kelly > I'm going to Europe again this summer. The 35 lb weight restriction > was a great idea but traditional rolling suitcase it was still too > heavy to lug far. I'm wondering about the spinner cases. Are they easy > to manipulate- any trouble dragging them behind? I read where I won't > have to tip them and that would be fantastic. TIA Kate http://www.eaglecreek.com/bags_luggage/wheeled_luggage/Cross-Roads-22-20144/ This is mom's. Jeri (my sister) has the next size up. Mom goes for a couple of weeks with hers to Europe - now granted she packs lightly, brings little back, has a backpack for her books and Ipod, and washes clothes at night. Jeri packs a little heavier - still washes at night occasionally but I think she brings stuff than what she needs - mom is still coaching her. She will get it one day. There is a 6 pound one as well - this is 7 pounds and lifetime guarantee on the entire suitcase. My son's knapsack is 8 years old and shows no wear despite being used all the time - practically everyday. Where are you going in Europe?? > The lightest easiest suitcases according to my 70 year old mom who does a > fair amount of travelling and a lot of research is the Eagle Creek ones [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] >> to manipulate- any trouble dragging them behind? I read where I won't >> have to tip them and that would be fantastic. TIA Kate Kate, Eagle Creek is a good brand and both of those are nice looking bags. I can't imagine needing more space, but Mike and i are also wash as you go travellers. We stick to backpacks as they are gentler on the hands and you don't have to worry about killing the wheels on cobblestone streets. Made it through 2 months in Italy with 6000 cubic inches between us. My last chiro said this was better for my back and neck than twisting to pull a bag behind me. Where are you going, Kate? We're off to Paris, France in May for 2 weeks. (not Paris, Tennessee, where we happen to have friends!)  SignatureNann remove the Gator cheer to email me Change everything. Love & forgive. > http://www.eaglecreek.com/bags_luggage/wheeled_luggage/Cross-Roads-22-20144/ > [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] >>> to manipulate- any trouble dragging them behind? I read where I won't >>> have to tip them and that would be fantastic. TIA Kate Well, now that I bought my nice Eagle Creek bag so that I could go to NYC with just a carry on, I found out that I won't be allowed to take my ice skates on board. I have to check them. Evidently, they think that I might put the skate on my hand and hijack the plane, LOL :)) So now if I decide to definitely take my skates, I'll have to find a bag to put them in that can be checked. Maybe I should take Amtrak? :-))) On another note, Kelly I think it was you that said that you had a Nexus pass. Does that get you across the border faster? I was up in Surrey, BC yesterday to get my blades sharpened and since I'm going back to figure skating, I'll be heading up there to get them done whenever they need it as the guy there does a fantastic job! I'm also thinking about volunteering for the Olympics if I can get a position in the figure skating arena. So what does the Nexus pass do? Thanks, Carole :) http://cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/prog/nexus/menu-eng.html here is the link Carole. The cost (buried in there somewhere is 50 for 5 years) and it enables you to get through customs between the us and Canada by air or water or land quicker. At the border you will notice a nexus lane - you go through there, show your card to the card reader and drive through unless asked not to (occasionally they do checks). Everyone in your car must have a nexus card to use the lane. Hope that helps - I am not sure how the olympic volunteer program works for anyone outside of Canada - check on the website. I know they have been very active signing up people - not sure if they are full or not. Too bad about the skates - at least though you will be able to lift the suitcase off the carousal Kelly > Well, now that I bought my nice Eagle Creek bag so that I could go to NYC > with just a carry on, I found out that I won't be allowed to take my ice [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > Thanks, > Carole :) Thanks, Kelly. I'm going to look into getting one of those. I have a few people who are checking into Olympic volunteer positions for us down here, so I'll see what happens. If not, I'll attempt to get tickets to at least one skating event, although I know that sells out fast. They said something about having a lottery so we'll see. Yea, I'm guessing I'll have to put my skates in the Eagle Creek bag and check it, and put my shirts and other stuff in my backpack and take that as a carryon. Carole :) > http://cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/prog/nexus/menu-eng.html > [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > Kelly > Well, now that I bought my nice Eagle Creek bag so that I could go to > NYC with just a carry on, I found out that I won't be allowed to take > my ice skates on board. I have to check them. Evidently, they think that > I might put the skate on my hand and hijack the plane, LOL :)) So now if > I decide to definitely take my skates, I'll have to find a bag to put > them in that can be checked. Maybe I should take Amtrak? :-))) Heck, I've used knives that are duller than the blades of ice skates! (Most of my mom's come to mind - we're on a campaign to get her new knives!) I truly envy you being able to ice skate. My ankles are so hyper-flexible, I gave up on even trying. SignatureNann remove the Gator cheer to email me Change everything. Love & forgive. I'm going to Europe again this summer. The 35 lb weight restriction was a great idea but traditional rolling suitcase it was still too heavy to lug far. I'm wondering about the spinner cases. Are they easy to manipulate- any trouble dragging them behind? I read where I won't have to tip them and that would be fantastic. TIA Kate the most versatile and convenient piece of luggage i ever had i bought in japan, for 500 yen (roughly 230 yen to the dollar--so, a little over 2 bucks) back in 1983. it was a bright yellow and black, very tough nylon cloth (with a black suede leather bottom), collapsible (and sizable) jantzen tote bag that sat on large ball bearings for wheels that changed direction smoothly. along with being soooo lightweight and easy to pull behind me, what was also cool about it, was that it easily converted to different sizes because of its many zippers. went from overnight bag size to 30" in height, with both short and long wide black straps. (i originally bought it in japan just to put the stuff, i had to pay duties on, that i had no room for in the samsonite luggage i brought with me. i was thinking throwaway bag at the time i purchased it.) i used that sucker for years and years, until it got so dirty i was too embarrassed to use it any longer. it just wouldn't wear out! little did i know how it would become my favorite piece of luggage--not a throwaway at all. soooo easy to use. kate (wishing i could find another one just like it!) Thanks for the advice- I looked at the Eagle bags- can't do the back pack thing- though maybe could a light weight- not 35 lbs. Anyways I'm going to check out some different pieces and hopefully the Eagle brand will be at a local store. This year I'm off to Paris also- it looks wonderful Nann- and Milan, Geneva and Greece. Going in June but after my trip last year I've learned- get in shape. So I'm back on the treadmill again. That was the saving grace for me last year because this tour group really gives you your money's worth and you do a ton of walking. Have you been to Paris before Nann? Areyou going with a tour group? We will be doing some sort of dinner river cruise and the usual tourist stops- my first trip there. PS Kate I'm also looking for a tote bag as an extra suitcase for return in case I buy some things there- the nylon bag sounds perfect- I'm going to search Janzen (I know I didn't spell that right) Kate Kate, Campmor (campmor.com) carries some Eagle Creek luggage, though I don't see the CrossRoads models there. (NAYY). It's not the same as looking at it in a store, but if no local store options work it, it's a possibility. As for our trip - Mike's been to Paris a couple of times before, both briefly, and I've never been. Originally, this was going to be more of a travelling around type trip, but we decided instead to spend 2 weeks in Paris through Untours (untours.com). That's how we went to Germany last summer with my mom and sister. The package includes airfare, grund transers, local ground transportation of some sort (in Paris it's a Metro pass) and a vacation apartment to stay in. Aside from an orientation session of a couple of hours your time is your own to do with as you please. We really liked having an apartment so we can have some breakfast in our pajamas. Luckily, Mike knows some French as I've never deveoped an ear for it, despite two years of high school French. Italian, Spanish and German all make more sense to my ear. You'll really be covering some ground on your trip! We spent 2 months in Italy back in '97. (In those days, I could have handled either of our backpacks, now I can only handle the smaller one - and not even that if my costo really flares up. More reason to travel with dose packs on hand!) My 40th birthday was in Milan. Oh and our two packs are both Jansport - the smaller one is basically a large daypack, which is how we use it while playing tourist. Big enough for raincoats, literature and lunch. And when I'm busy with my camera, Mike can cram my purse in it too! heehee SignatureNann remove the Gator cheer to email me Change everything. Love & forgive. > Thanks for the advice- I looked at the Eagle bags- can't do the back > pack thing- though maybe could a light weight- not 35 lbs. Anyways I'm [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > there- the nylon bag sounds perfect- I'm going to search Janzen (I > know I didn't spell that right) Kate > Kate, Campmor (campmor.com) carries some Eagle Creek luggage, though I > don't [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] > when > I'm busy with my camera, Mike can cram my purse in it too! heehee It sounds nice and two weeks is not a lot if you really want to see a lot of Paris. I used to live there in the late 70's and loved the town. Do you know where the appartment will be? Aina the lurker in Norway > It sounds nice and two weeks is not a lot if you really want to see a lot of > Paris. I used to live there in the late 70's and loved the town. Do you know > where the appartment will be? > > Aina > the lurker in Norway Yeah. This means Mike still owes me a trip to Antwerp to find my ancestor's public sculptures, but we both agreed 2 weeks covering Paris and environs was better than 3 weeks of traveling around. And being in an apartment with basic kitchen facilities gives us so much more flexibility. We're staying in Montmartre, between the cemetary and Sacre Coeur. We missed out on getting our preferred location because we didn't want to put down a deposit until we got the results from my abdominal lymph node biopsy last fall. Untours also sent us a Michelin atlas of Paris, whcih is just perfect for these two map-addicted travelers! We enjoy just wandering around and really getting the flavor of a place. SignatureNann remove the Gator cheer to email me Change everything. Love & forgive. > We're staying in Montmartre, between the cemetary and Sacre Coeur. We missed > out on getting our preferred location because we didn't want to put down a > deposit until we got the results from my abdominal lymph node biopsy last > fall. Untours also sent us a Michelin atlas of Paris, whcih is just perfect > for these two map-addicted travelers! We enjoy just wandering around and > really getting the flavor of a place. When I went to Paris, I walked around a lot. They also have one of those hop on, hop off busses that you can take. You pay for the day and can go around as many times as you like. If you plan to go to the Louvre, take a tour so you don't have to wait on the very LONG line to get in :) Carole >> We're staying in Montmartre, between the cemetary and Sacre Coeur. We >> missed out on getting our preferred location because we didn't want to [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > around as many times as you like. If you plan to go to the Louvre, take a > tour so you don't have to wait on the very LONG line to get in :) Most people tend to stand in line at the main entrance and do not know that the museum has several entrances. If you google their official homepage you can find maps that show all the other alternative ones. I was there with my sisters in law some years a go and we got right in at one of them, we only saw the lines as we were getting out again. There also is a very nice design museum that is next door in the rue du Rivoli. Aina the lurker in Norway > Most people tend to stand in line at the main entrance and do not know that > the museum has several entrances. If you google their official homepage you [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > Aina > the lurker in Norway Aha! wonderful tip. Will do. And we love to check out uncommon art options. In Firenze we found a free exhibit by a local dentist who painted on the side and loved his work so much we went twice. These old European cities have art tucked away in every space and just lining the streets much of the time. It's a eal delight. SignatureNann remove the Gator cheer to email me Change everything. Love & forgive. > When I went to Paris, I walked around a lot. They also have one of those > hop on, hop off busses that you can take. You pay for the day and can go > around as many times as you like. If you plan to go to the Louvre, take > a tour so you don't have to wait on the very LONG line to get in :) > > Carole ah, we never do tours in museums. We're too picky about what we want to look at, often not the "popular" stuff. (have a tale about that at the Uffizi) We'll get there early. huh, it's all this walking in other places that led me to the realization that the difference in our heights and leg lengths means I take 3 steps to Mike's 2. When I start getting tired, I just match him footfall to footfall and he slows as I fall behind.... :-) SignatureNann remove the Gator cheer to email me Change everything. Love & forgive. > ah, we never do tours in museums. We're too picky about what we want to look > at, often not the "popular" stuff. (have a tale about that at the Uffizi) [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Mike's 2. When I start getting tired, I just match him footfall to footfall > and he slows as I fall behind.... :-) Yea, I have short legs too, so I know what you mean :) I'm also constantly looking at things, so when I'm with other people I have to yell "Whoa!" :-)) Carole >> It sounds nice and two weeks is not a lot if you really want to see a lot >> of [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > better than 3 weeks of traveling around. And being in an apartment with > basic kitchen facilities gives us so much more flexibility. Well, there are direct trains that would take you to Antwep in little more than two hours, so you could even go for a daytrip if you wanted to. > We're staying in Montmartre, between the cemetary and Sacre Coeur. We > missed [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > for these two map-addicted travelers! We enjoy just wandering around and > really getting the flavor of a place. Too bad that you could not get what you preferred, but that is how it is at times I guess. Montmartre is a charming area, just be aware that around Pigalle and Place de Clichy some of the ladies of the night have their business and that because of the number of tourists, you find quite a few pic-pockets etc. Have a nice trip! Aina the lurker in Norway > Montmartre is a charming area, just be aware that around Pigalle and Place > de Clichy some of the ladies of the night have their business and that > because of the number of tourists, you find quite a few pic-pockets etc. heehee, a friend of Mike's was full of doom and gloom about how we'd definitely be victims of crime in that area. I finally shut him up when I reminded him we traveled throughout Sicily and Naples without being robbed. Being attentive and *looking* attentive are the keys. The latter really works when you are around other tourists as they are usually easier victims, sad though that is. Mike sometimes tries to clue in women who are doing truly stupid stuff like carrying their valuables in backpacks. Sometimes they appreciate it, sometimes they think he's nuts! SignatureNann remove the Gator cheer to email me Change everything. Love & forgive. >> Montmartre is a charming area, just be aware that around Pigalle and >> Place [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > truly stupid stuff like carrying their valuables in backpacks. Sometimes > they appreciate it, sometimes they think he's nuts! I've been in Italy more than 20 times and all I've lost is a nice pen... I do agree that attitude and not being stupid is the main thing. The best idea is to look as much as possible like a local citizen, ie. in Europe that is no checkerd (sp)pants and you are better of if the shoes are not all new white sneakers. Aina the lurker in Norway After all this talk I went to Seattle for Easter and to celebrate a late birthday with my family (this 50th birthday is a great thing - it goes on forever! and is so incredible!). Well my mom, brother and sister in law chipped in and bought me my Eagle Creek suitcase I was going to see about getting myself. It is 6 pounds and holds so much! They got it from REI and I love it. They also bought some of the packing cubes which I don't have yet and a tote which goes over the handle which I do have. It holds an incredible amount. I also got $250 worth of specialty plants from my sister in law. It was so much fun choosing them. Now to plant them. Anyhow off to a hot bath and probably an early bed after dinner. Pat is still in Florida on business (he gets heat and sun - I get snow - not fair.) for another couple of days so the dog and I are on our own. Glory for another day as I don't have to hide how sore and tired I am. Pain level is way to high! But the prednisone is down to 7 mg so it is worth it. Kelly > Kate, Campmor (campmor.com) carries some Eagle Creek luggage, though I > don't [quoted text clipped - 45 lines] >> there- the nylon bag sounds perfect- I'm going to search Janzen (I >> know I didn't spell that right) Kate > After all this talk I went to Seattle for Easter and to celebrate a late > birthday with my family (this 50th birthday is a great thing - it goes on [quoted text clipped - 68 lines] >>> there- the nylon bag sounds perfect- I'm going to search Janzen (I >>> know I didn't spell that right) Kate They have quite a few pieces of Eagle Creek luggage on http://sierratradingpost.com For the next couple of days they also have a 20% sale. I am thinking about the 22" for my trip to NYC in October. It would be under $100 even with shipping. Someone on here posted about them having Birkenstocks way back when, and I've bought so much stuff from them since then. They have some good deals on good brands :) Carole > They have quite a few pieces of Eagle Creek luggage onhttp://sierratradingpost.com�For the next couple of days they also have > a 20% sale. I am thinking about the 22" for my trip to NYC in October. > It would be under $100 even with shipping. Carole, can you post the link to the 22" piece? i see a couple of 22"ers, but none with 20% off. thanks! diane > Carole, can you post the link to the 22" piece? i see a couple of > 22"ers, but none with 20% off. > > thanks! > > diane They apply the discount at checkout, Diane. Or you will see it when you put the item in your shopping cart. I ordered this one: http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/,97825_Eagle-Creek-Load-Warrior-Rolling-Duffe l-Bag-22-.html It's listed at $107, but when you put it into the cart, the price goes down to $85.60, then the s/h is $10.95. I'm hoping I can get away with taking this onboard as a carry on. Delta says 22 X 14 X 9, this one is 22 X 14 X 9.5. Since I'm disabled and get to board ahead of everyone else, perhaps they'll be nice to me and ignore the 1/2", or I just won't fill it so it will squish down to 9 or less. I like the fact that it has those straps on the outside to condense things. I also checked out this piece on Eagle Creek's site. The only difference is that Sierra's is teal and black, but that's fine with me :-)) Carole thanks carole! diane Actually, I just double checked and I think you have to have the link from the email. I'll forward my email to you, if you want, and you can see if it will work for you. If not, sign up for their email list as they send out discounts all the time. I never pay full price for stuff on their site and I've gotten Birkies, Tevas, and lots of other stuff :) Carole You do need the email as there is a key code in it. I've forwarded it to you Diane. If anyone else wants it, email me at cm at carmay . com and I'll send it to you :) Carole I just got my Eagle Creek bag. It's really pretty and I love the colors. I am perplexed though as to how I'd pack this for a trip to Europe. I'm looking at the inside and wondering how I'm going to get everything in there for 5 days, LOL. I know I take too much stuff (yea, I'm one of those), but I also want to have space left over in case I go shopping in NYC (in case, she says...she knows she will go shopping :)) Are there any good sites online that tell you how to pack properly? I think I need to learn how to utilize space better. The size of this one is good and if they let me carry it on, it will be even better :) It's 1/2" more than Delta allows, but I'm figuring if I don't bulk it out, and I can get it to measure at 9", then it will be legal :)) Carole Get a couple of those bags that you stuff then vacuum the air out. You can take a ton of stuff in just an itty-bitty space. I know Wal-Mart sells them, maybe Target or K-Mart does, too. DeeTee >I just got my Eagle Creek bag. It's really pretty and I love the colors. I >am perplexed though as to how I'd pack this for a trip to Europe. I'm [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > Carole > Get a couple of those bags that you stuff then vacuum the air out. You can > take a ton of stuff in just an itty-bitty space. I know Wal-Mart sells them, > maybe Target or K-Mart does, too. I do have some space bags, but then what do I do when I'm ready to come home? I won't have a vacuum at the hotel :) Carole i still haven't ordered my eagle creek bag because i know i'm going to need more space than a carryon will allow. is eagle creek still the best choice for larger sizes of lightweight luggage? other options? carole, maybe this site will help you. http://www.ehow.com/how_3403_pack-suitcase.html diane > i still haven't ordered my eagle creek bag because i know i'm going to > need more space than a carryon will allow. is eagle creek still the [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > diane Thanks, Diane. I also have to cut down on the stuff I take :-)) Carole > i still haven't ordered my eagle creek bag because i know i'm going to > need more space than a carryon will allow. is eagle creek still the [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > diane I've never used it, but I've been looking at some of Rick Steve's items on Amazon.com. I like the fact that people post their reviews after using it. He also makes the packing cubes and other items, so you might want to check out Amazon just to see what's available. I got an Amazon gift certificate for my birthday so I ordered a nice camera bag that is small and a backpack. It will fit everything nicely and be a lot easier to carry around NYC than the big one that came with the camera and weighs a ton. Carole I am late answering some of this so will tell you my research and reasons. Eagle Creek has a lifetime warranty on everything - zippers etc which appeals to me (have had stuff wrecked in the past) and I know mom has had her suitcase for at least 10 years (we bought it for her on her 60th birthday) and she has used it extensively. Before then she had the convertible backpack no wheels from Rick Steves - we still use that. It went to Europe and back many times with her and dad. Some of the inside seams are frayed but that is it. Both companies have larger wheeled bags but with what I carry I can't imagine needing bigger - but then I carry light there and squish coming back. Will see what the pack things are like. Mom and I usually pack mesh bags with stuff in but these would hold shirts etc. Mine are at moms waiting pickup - my brother forgot to give them to me. Eagle Creeks compression bags do not need a vacuum cleaner - they have a one way valve - that might be a plus over the vacuum kind. Just a few pluses over some other suitcases - I like both. Mom also liked the looks of the Swiss Army Knive company ones. Eagle Creek and Steves are still quite light (7 lbs on the larger of mine for example) than most suitcases - that is until you stuffed them with bottles of wine, many extra shoes and books of course. Kelly >> i still haven't ordered my eagle creek bag because i know i'm going to >> need more space than a carryon will allow. is eagle creek still the [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > > Carole > I am late answering some of this so will tell you my research and reasons. > Eagle Creek has a lifetime warranty on everything - zippers etc which [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > but with what I carry I can't imagine needing bigger - but then I carry > light there and squish coming back. I requested a book at the library called "The packing book : secrets of the carry-on traveler". I have to pick it up tomorrow so I'll see if it's any good :) I also realized that I got sheet sets that came in plastic pouches with zippers so I'm wondering if I can use those as packing cubes instead of buying other ones? Carole You should be able to. We've always kept our to use for whatever. They've come in handy more than once. DeeTee >> I am late answering some of this so will tell you my research and >> reasons. Eagle Creek has a lifetime warranty on everything - zippers etc [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > > Carole > You should be able to. We've always kept our to use for whatever. They've > come in handy more than once. I'm glad I saved them now :-) I also have one from a blanket and when I looked at it last night, it looked like the perfect size for jeans and folded shirts. Carole > I've never used it, but I've been looking at some of Rick Steve's items > on Amazon.com. I like the fact that people post their reviews after > using it. He also makes the packing cubes and other items, so you might > want to check out Amazon just to see what's available. I need to get myself somewhere I can get a close look at those packing cubes. I keep thinking I should be able to make us some, but having never seen one "in person", it's diffcult to know precisely what their characteristics are. SignatureNann remove the Gator cheer to email me Change everything. Love & forgive. > I need to get myself somewhere I can get a close look at those packing cubes. > I keep thinking I should be able to make us some, but having never seen one > "in person", it's diffcult to know precisely what their characteristics are. I'm sure you could make them, Nann. They are basically fold over envelopes with stiff cardboard. You could cover the cardboard with some nice fabric, then just make wings on the top, bottom and sides that would fold over the clothing to keep it in place. Attach some velcro and you'd be all set :) Carole Nann, My mom just uses mesh bags and has for years. I did get mine yesterday from her (my brother had forgotten to give them to me with my present) and I like the one with the waterproof area in one half and the mesh and vinyl in the other so you can take a wet bathing suit or dirty clothes back with you. That I will definitely use. The one cube packs 10 - 12 t shirts easily - rolled up. I do like the idea of having socks, t shirts, underwear etc not loose in the suitcase but in bags or cubes of their own. I am notorious for being able to keep a suitcase neat for about 1 day before I start searching etc for things. Also after 2 days I never remember which underwear is clean or dirty - yeah I know they have zippered areas in my suitcase but I am the world's worst organizer. So yes you could make bags and that would work. I figure the ones that she bought me would be more work than the price of the them. Kelly >> I've never used it, but I've been looking at some of Rick Steve's items >> on Amazon.com. I like the fact that people post their reviews after [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > "in person", it's diffcult to know precisely what their characteristics > are. ASK at the hotel. They have to vacuum their carpets so you know they have one. The maids are the best to ask. Most places I've been have no problem helping in this regard. It takes literally minutes and they're not inconvenienced at all. DeeTee >> Get a couple of those bags that you stuff then vacuum the air out. You >> can take a ton of stuff in just an itty-bitty space. I know Wal-Mart [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Carole The 22" is the one I have and my sister and mom have. They go to Europe with that one (although theirs is an older one that has an expansion feature - mom has never expanded hers). kelly > They have quite a few pieces of Eagle Creek luggage on > http://sierratradingpost.com For the next couple of days they also have a [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Carole > The 22" is the one I have and my sister and mom have. They go to Europe > with that one (although theirs is an older one that has an expansion > feature - mom has never expanded hers). > > kelly Wow, that's good. I'm sure I'll get all my stuff for a week in NYC in it then :) I want to travel as light as possible since I'm not supposed to lug heavy stuff with my CHF. I don't think mine expands, but it should be fine. BTW, what are packing cubes? And which tote did you get? Carole > They have quite a few pieces of Eagle Creek luggage on > http://sierratradingpost.com For the next couple of days they also have [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Carole do you know about their free shipping questions? They usuallyy have one hidden somewhere in a description in each catalog - give them the answer and you get free shipping on your order. I've used that a lot over the years. (I was one of their original customers and still recall my delight when I first stumbled on a free shipping question!) You can also check this thread http://www.fatwallet.com/t/18/243140/ for a current free shipping question and crrent coupon codes. They do have great deals on lots of stuff, but some of it was so vastly overpriced (IMO) to begin with, it'll never be in my price range! SignatureNann remove the Gator cheer to email me Change everything. Love & forgive. > do you know about their free shipping questions? They usuallyy have one > hidden somewhere in a description in each catalog - give them the answer and [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > of it was so vastly overpriced (IMO) to begin with, it'll never be in my > price range! I have gotten free shipping for writing reviews on items I bought. I'll check out the fatwallet.com place! Thanks for the tip! Yea, a lot of the stuff on Sierra is very high priced, but if you know your brands, you can get good deals. I got Birkenstocks on there for $30 and a few days later saw the same ones on QVC for over $100! You have to be careful about what you buy and know what you are getting :) Carole Well, I ordered the luggage yesterday and today they have a special that if you spend over $100 you get free shipping PLUS the 20% off. So if anyone wants Eagle Creek luggage, you have until March 31st. Email me and I'll send you the email that has the link in it. Carole Do they carry SAS shoes? My mom and I use the sandals all the time. It doesn't irritate my Morton's neuromas in my feet. They've done fairly well since he put a shot in each one. SignatureNavy Take out the FISH to email me. > >> do you know about their free shipping questions? They usuallyy have one [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > > Carole It really was a great birthday - it has been going on for a bit - and on Saturday I am going up island to visit with a childhoo d friend who has come out for a week from Ontario. We always have such a good time and it was her 50th on the 8th so the birthday will continue. Pat is unfortunately in Florida and phoned to tell me he has two days offf from his meetings and is going exploring in the keys and what lovely weather it is. It was snowing here today and much too cold to garden. Stopped now but windy and cold still. Good day to sew but I am sore as bats from neuro physio so probably will just veg instead. Carole can you email me your phone number off line and I will give you a call next time in Washington? I actually could have had time on the way down this time if the border hadn't been so busy. I am going to apply for a nexus pass so that will help next time I go. Kelly. <gloria006@woh.rr.com> wrote in message news:47eb3ea1$0$24098$4c368faf@roadrunner.com... >> After all this talk I went to Seattle for Easter and to celebrate a late >> birthday with my family (this 50th birthday is a great thing - it goes on [quoted text clipped - 73 lines] >>>> there- the nylon bag sounds perfect- I'm going to search Janzen (I >>>> know I didn't spell that right) Kate Hi Kelly, Which Eagle Creek bag did you get? I just ordered the 22" Load Warrior from Sierra Trading Post. I want it for when I go to NYC. It's grey and teal, so that should be pretty. Let me know how you like yours. I was going to go to REI to look at them, but this was such a good buy, I just went for it. I'll email you my number and yes, give me a ring! You can come for coffee or tea :) BTW, what is a Nexus pass? I saw that lane when I went to Vancouver, but I never looked into it. Does it get you across the border faster? I've noticed lately that Walmart's parking lot has a LOT of people from BC. Don't you guys have Walmart up there? Carole > It really was a great birthday - it has been going on for a bit - and on > Saturday I am going up island to visit with a childhoo [quoted text clipped - 93 lines] >>>>>there- the nylon bag sounds perfect- I'm going to search Janzen (I >>>>>know I didn't spell that right) Kate > Hi Kelly, > [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > Carole We just had family visiting from BC last week. I think the main reason for hitting stores on this side of the border, is that even Washington's sales tax is lower than BC's combo sales tax of almost 15%. Plus, their dollar has been stronger than ours for most of the last few months.:( Our relatives went on a nice shopping spree at our outlet stores here, as we have 0 sales tax, and name-brand clothing, etc. costs less on an everyday basis, than what they can get it for up there. Kelly C. > We just had family visiting from BC last week. I think the main reason for > hitting stores on this side of the border, is that even Washington's sales > tax is lower than BC's combo sales tax of almost 15%. Wow, I'm glad I didn't go shopping in Vancouver when I was there in November. I had no idea the tax was that high. > Plus, their dollar has been stronger than ours for most of the last few > months.:( > > Our relatives went on a nice shopping spree at our outlet stores here, as we > have 0 sales tax, and name-brand clothing, etc. costs less on an everyday > basis, than what they can get it for up there. I have to come down to OR at some point :) Which outlets do you go to? I do get a discount on Tuesdays at the ones in Seattle since I'm an old fart, LOL :))) Once I hit goal weight, I'll be going there to get some new clothes for my trip to NYC. It would be nice to come down to OR and pay no sales tax :)) We used to do that when I lived in NYC...we'd go to NJ as there was no tax on clothing :) Carole >> We just had family visiting from BC last week. I think the main reason >> for hitting stores on this side of the border, is that even Washington's [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > Carole I shop at the outlet mall closest to me, which is in Woodburn. It's called Woodburn Company Stores. You also won't have to pump your own gas, while on your shopping spree.:) Kelly C. > I shop at the outlet mall closest to me, which is in Woodburn. It's called > Woodburn Company Stores. > > You also won't have to pump your own gas, while on your shopping spree.:) At the prices they are charging, they should pump it and serve me tea and cookies while I'm waiting :)))) Carole >> I shop at the outlet mall closest to me, which is in Woodburn. It's >> called Woodburn Company Stores. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Carole Mmmmm.....cooookies.lol I got the 22" Load Warrior and the station tote. Love both - have been using the tote all week (and I am the lady with all the quilted tote bags so that is saying alot!). My mom and sister have the knapsack that attaches to the handle of the suitcase. They used to make the suitcases with lots of zippered compartments but now they make packing cubes (which I have as well but my brother forgot to give to me on my birthday so eventually they will arrive.) My mom just uses lots of bags that she makes for herself - then you roll your shirts and put in the bags, etc so they are packed in an organized way and save even more room. I absolutely love both - and they really are light so that is a bonus. Mine is the tomato colour so should be easy to see in the baggage area. I will let you know next time down without my husband. We are going to Cannon Beach in a couple of weeks but only have a couple of days and badly need some downtime with just us. Has been awhile. A nexus pass can be bought from other side of the border - US or Canadian nexus pass. It allows you to bypass the customs lineups but everyone in your car must have one. They are $80.00 for 5 years per person but in the case of myself where I am back and forth fairly often due to my brother and his wife etc it is worth it not to endure long waits. The shopping issue. Our taxes are 5% federal tax and 7% provincial tax. Nothing else is hidden which is a bonus. Some taxes used to be hidden before this was introduced. Our gasoline, alcohol and cigarette taxes are much higher that that. Of course our buying power is not as large in Canada - you have more people buying there. Therefore your outlet malls have better in a way prices. I do find some prices are much different. Your fabric is way cheaper - don't know why - again could be because more people to buy there??? Walmart - we have Walmart here as well but many including myself stop at Walmart or Costco to buy cheese (ours has extra duties and is protected so is higher cost) and in some cases some clothing products. We definitely don't have the outlet malls and sometimes I don't know if that is a good thing or not. I tend to try to spend on things a bit more expensive at times so I don't buy the chinese made items or developing country items where people are obviously not getting a decent price. For example the $5.00 t shirt specials at the outlet mall the other day - I had to ask what the manufacturers were paying their workers. Just my little protest although yes sometimes I give in and i definitely don't boycott everything. That would be worse for workers in China etc. Think I answered most questions. Also don't forget for people coming into the states from Canada it is sometimes just a holiday and on holidays we all tend to spend a bit more. Admit I do way more shopping (fabric, books, clothing) when I come to Seattle than I do at home. Hope you like your suitcase. I love mine! Kelly > Hi Kelly, > [quoted text clipped - 112 lines] >>>>>>there- the nylon bag sounds perfect- I'm going to search Janzen (I >>>>>>know I didn't spell that right) Kate > I got the 22" Load Warrior and the station tote. Love both - have been > using the tote all week (and I am the lady with all the quilted tote bags so > that is saying alot!). My mom and sister have the knapsack that attaches to > the handle of the suitcase. I have a travel bag that attaches to the suitcase. It's by Pacsafe and has reinforced handles. It's also padded so I can put my 35mm camera in it along with the lenses, my wallet, etc. and use it on the plane. > They used to make the suitcases with lots of zippered compartments but now > they make packing cubes (which I have as well but my brother forgot to give > to me on my birthday so eventually they will arrive.) My mom just uses lots > of bags that she makes for herself - then you roll your shirts and put in > the bags, etc so they are packed in an organized way and save even more > room. I was looking at the packing cubes on their website. They have the envelope folders on Sierra, but not the cubes. Eagle Creek is having rebates on the packing cubes until 4/30, so I may take a trek to REI and take a look at them. I don't quite understand how you pack with the envelope ones though. > I will let you know next time down without my husband. Yes, do! I'd love to meet up with you :) > The shopping issue. Our taxes are 5% federal tax and 7% provincial tax. > Nothing else is hidden which is a bonus. Some taxes used to be hidden [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Your fabric is way cheaper - don't know why - again could be because more > people to buy there??? I've noticed that when Joann's has a fabric sale, the place is mobbed with cars from B.C.! I avoid the place until later in the evening when there is a sale as the lines are too long for me to stand on. Now that I'm in my new apartment with lots more space, I want to get out my sewing machine and make some things. I bought an all in one set for the bedroom. I want to make curtains out of the sheets so they match the comforter. I like the knit (tshirt) type sheets, so I have those and the flowery ones that came with the set will make nice curtains and throw pillows :) > Just my little protest although yes sometimes I give in and i definitely don't boycott > everything. That would be worse for workers in China etc. At one point, I tried to boycott everything that was made in China, but it's impossible anymore. I just wish the world would start putting more pressure on them to get out of Tibet and leave those people and their culture alone. > Hope you like your suitcase. I love mine! I'll let you know when it arrives :) Carole Kelly, I am glad your bday was a good one. Boy can I borrow your sister in law. What I wouldn't do with $250 for plants. Oh my. That was really generous of her. It sounds like you really got lots of good things and got treated well for your special day. I am glad you did, you are special and deserve it. You take care and don't overdo it. SignatureLove and Hugs to all Jo the squirrely one I am nuts about you. >> After all this talk I went to Seattle for Easter and to celebrate a late >> birthday with my family (this 50th birthday is a great thing - it goes on [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] >> >> Kelly Hmmm, I just checked Delta as I'm flying to NYC in October, and they are still allowing 2 checked bags @ 50lbs or less each. I'm only planning on taking one and then perhaps a folded up nylon one if I buy stuff in NYC. I'm traveling light, and the other thing I've realized is that when you lose 100 lbs you can fit more stuff in your suitcase since the clothes are smaller :))) Life is good :) Carole > Hmmm, I just checked Delta as I'm flying to NYC in October, and they are > still allowing 2 checked bags @ 50lbs or less each. I'm only planning on [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Carole LOL - I could have told you that! Mike, 9 inches taller and 80 pounds heavier, needs more space for his clothing than I do. 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