Luggage Bags and Packs

[ddtrash]

I know there quite a few fans of the Ortlieb Tizip waterproof duffel and roller bags on the forum. This post may be of interest.

Unfortunately my 110 litre RS roller duffel got irreparably damaged during a international flight from Cagliaria (Sardinia) to Stanstead (UK).

Bag arrived with a large 20 x 10 cm hole tore out of the base.

The bag arrived on the carousel at Stanstead. Normally this bag gets delivered at the oversize baggage area of other airports I have used.

I suspect the carousel conveyor system it was forced through did the damage.

The base has a reinforced foam construction that just got chewed.

I was a bit surprised to be honest as the bag has so far proved pretty robust.

Replacements bag may either be the same type but smaller so if it did end up through the airport conveyor system, it would have less chance of getting stuck, snagged and torn? Or go for the pull out handle version of the bag called the RG. The RG version has the aluminium telescopic handle on the underside which may protect the base fabric a bit more?

Downside of the RG version is the bag weighs more which of course becomes part of your weight limit meaning less stuff you can take.
The RS was the best mix of light weight and size with wheels

Be careful out there!

[ddtrash]

[goosehd]

@ddtrash Thanks for the heads up!! That conveyor did a number and curious how much damage did you have to the clothing inside. Has the airline taken responsibility and offer to cover your losses?

[ddtrash]

@goosehd One of the beach towels got a bit chewed but no clothing fortunately. Nothing lost out the hole in the bag either.

We are trying to get some compensation out of the airline but you end up in a three ring circus with the insurance company also. The airline ask if you have insurance and the insurance company then ask if you have tried for compensation from the airline, and round and round you go until you get fed up and give up.

With bags of this size I would recommend where possible to drop them off at the oversized baggage collection point. Unfortunately you have no control of where the arrival airport choose to send your luggage, in our case it ended up on the conveyor and damaged.

[tody]

@Graeme Interesting. I really like my bag, the kit bag or the field pocket may be a nice addition...

[Graeme]

@tody I'd be tempted by the Bullet and possibly the Kit Bag. However, I've got a lovely Loyal Stricklin rucksack that's about the same size as the GoRuck, so I don't feel the urge to go shopping.

[Tobi]

I have the same bag, and assume this really is a freak accident given how bomb-proof the material is. It might be related though to the flat and long shape that is a real frustration for check-in, since indeed it sometimes (seemingly random) is rejected at normal check in as too long, requiring a separate trip to the oversized luggage check in.

[Giles]

Have you spoken to Ortlieb directly? The guys (in UK admittedly, are amazing).....

[tody]

@Graeme just got the kit bag, could not resist the temptation.

[ddtrash]

@Giles Only approached them to confirm the bag was not repairable. This was one of the insurance companies requests. Funnily enough the predictable answer was "no".

Depending on how the insurance fiasco develops I may well contact them and see if they could assist with the purchase of a new one.

[prpx]

Hej there baggage experts. i need to replace my old filson backpack because leather parts started bleeding color from leather parts whenever it gets wet, leaving stains that are hard clean. i'm looking for something of good quality and nice, 20-25 liters, that can handle 15" notebook width wise. olive color would be a big plus :). thanks in advance

[BalticBob]

@prpx I can highly recommend Bleu de Chauffe. I sold all the bags I had once I got the first one from them and saw the quality.

Great sustainable brand too, all hand made by 1 artisan from start to finish in France. One of the bags I have from them is with the British Millerain material which I would say is exactly the 'rugged twill' from Filson. They call it 18oz lick wax serge canvas, it's this bag:

https://www.bleu-de-chauffe.com/en/backpack/1526-woody-backpack-25-l-navy-blue-bm-3700716018647.html

[prpx]

@BalticBob - beautiful bag, thanks! i think i 'll avoid the leather straps for some time now - but will definitely take a closer look. the look is stunning

[chrisjohnnick]

@prpx Goruck GR1 heritage waxed canvas? Comes in a few colors, I think they have an olive one.

[jordanscollected]

@prpx I have a Mystery Ranch Blitz that I love and is made very sturdy.

However if i visit the Carryology website I quickly realize I'm way out of my depth with knowledge on bags.

[prpx]

thanks gents, looking at them at the moment! also looking at this one from master-piece

[endo]

found this beauty for little money in the bay and it even had the stickers on it