Hard shell - I had always avoided hard shell

by PasadenaDomer , Thursday, April 02, 2026, 08:28 (57 days ago) @ Jay

prior to getting the Away, will not go back. Very durable, no issues with the wheels, retractable handles, or zippers - areas where I had problems with previous baggage. My previous carry-on was a soft shell Eagle brand, two wheels which only allowed for pulling the bag. The Away has four wheels, and while this may sound silly and somewhat “duh”, but being able to push, pull, or spin the bag makes maneuvering through airport congestion so much easier.

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speaking of travel, what's your favorite travel luggage - Jay, 2026-04-02, 07:39
- I bought one of these 10+ years ago - Mark, 2026-04-04, 06:17
- From a million-mile++ traveler - beattherush, 2026-04-02, 11:16
  - yeah, I have a 2-wheeler Briggs for myself - Jay, 2026-04-02, 15:13
    - I bought my kids Travelpro - beattherush, 2026-04-02, 15:22
  - This is a good post. BTW, since you're a FF - hobbs, 2026-04-02, 11:56
    - JSX - Captains Corner, 2026-04-02, 18:57
      - Is that where you are these days? - Joe, 2026-04-04, 21:32
      - enjoying the new digs? - Jay, 2026-04-03, 06:04
      - Ha. Always wanted to try them. - beattherush, 2026-04-03, 05:20
    - That's tricky these days. - beattherush, 2026-04-02, 14:25
      - It use to be Emirates - hobbs, 2026-04-02, 14:37
    - Is it Air Hobbs? - cdawg, 2026-04-02, 13:48
      - Well, nothing beats Chartered flights. - hobbs, 2026-04-02, 14:54
        
        I'm sure you have a few bar stories about that. As my dad sa - cdawg, 2026-04-03, 11:33
      - Hooters - KGB, 2026-04-02, 14:43
        
        Honestly, IMO Emirates attendants look better.. - hobbs, 2026-04-02, 14:57
    - Not sure I agree. - Joe, 2026-04-02, 13:46
- Jay -- what's your email? - BillyGoat, 2026-04-02, 09:25
  - emailed you - Jay, 2026-04-02, 09:47
- OT: Anyone have a neck pillow they swear by? - bk, 2026-04-02, 09:23
  - Pillows are so personal, but I bought this one for overnight - Joe I, 2026-04-02, 12:20
    - footage of Joe in flight - Jay, 2026-04-02, 15:04
      - Just need a little chianti to optimize my sleep! - Joe I, 2026-04-02, 15:25
  - I've had one of these for probably 10+ years - Jay, 2026-04-02, 09:52
- It may not fit your need, but Osprey travel backpacks… - bk, 2026-04-02, 09:21
  - My wife and I have the Cotopaxi version, and we love them - BPH, 2026-04-02, 12:10
- Away. 4 years in and zero issues. - San Pedro, 2026-04-02, 08:52
- Travelpro Platinum Elite - Dallasdomer, 2026-04-02, 08:33
  - I know they're popular - Jay, 2026-04-02, 08:41
    - Can’t blame you! - Dallasdomer, 2026-04-02, 08:51
- We gave ourselves Away carry-on bags for Christmas - PasadenaDomer, 2026-04-02, 07:53
  - great - Jay, 2026-04-02, 08:02
    - Hard shell - I had always avoided hard shell - PasadenaDomer, 2026-04-02, 08:28
      - Wheels Matter! - Joe I, 2026-04-02, 08:38
        
        Wheel covers are awesome… - bk, 2026-04-02, 09:13
        
        there are two choices at our Costco right now - Jay, 2026-04-02, 08:49
        
        This is the Traveler's Choice set I got, but through Costco. - Joe I, 2026-04-02, 09:06
        
        dual cyclone wheels! - Jay, 2026-04-02, 09:17
        
        ha yes! But don’t pay anywhere near that price - Joe I, 2026-04-02, 09:26
      - spinners versus 2-wheelers - Jay, 2026-04-02, 08:37

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Hard shell - I had always avoided hard shell