Suitcase Challenge

[Tinkerbell]

Spoke to her. Big no, no one case each it is. My concern is not so much weight etc but luggage and a four year old going through MCO. Especially that second bag drop. I was rather hoping to do the stairs. But it reminds me of that joke

A Fox, a chicken and a bag of corn. How do you take them across a river when the boat only holds three including the rower!

[Bella1]

Easy! John Lewis sell a suitcase that is BA hand baggage size, it's huge! I checked the measurements several times and couldn't believe the size of it and it has been OKed at check-in twice as it fits!

We stay in 1-beds so we can wash and that is easily enough space for 3 adults. The hardest thing I find is shoes so I make everyone wear their trainers and then sandals and flipflops aren't too bad.

[parkgirl]

Originally Posted by loldis

If you're struggling, don't forget the BA cabin case size is larger (56 x 45 x 25cm) than other airlines. So if you don't already have cases, you could get some max sized ones to fit a lot more in. As an example, a typical C1 sized cabin case has a volume of about 40-45L. BA volume is more like 60L

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I know they say you can also take a handbag/laptop case. How strict are they on sizes of those. I am thinking of dh who normally takes a day pack type hand luggage. I will be swapping his to a case but wondered what carry on 2 may be.

[Guest]

We have a BA sized second carry on. It is more of a flatter large briefcase size. Took me ages to find a company that did them.
I have been away for a week with just the smaller carry on. It was tight but rammed stuff in packing cubes, did a wash and wore bulky stuff. Had bad arm so couldnt do the larger carry on bag.

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This is it. It is the second under chair max BA size.

[Disney Planning]

We went for 3 weeks and took 3 cases going out which were pretty light going out, around the 14/15 kg mark but were nearer the 21/22kg mark coming back. That's for 2 of us, but my husband did buy a cordless circular saw from Home Depot and brought that home!

[parkgirl]

Originally Posted by Disney Planning

We went for 3 weeks and took 3 cases going out which were pretty light going out, around the 14/15 kg mark but were nearer the 21/22kg mark coming back. That's for 2 of us, but my husband did buy a cordless circular saw from Home Depot and brought that home!

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Ha ha - not intending on getting any diy products!

[duchy]

Originally Posted by sotagals

It always amazes me what people find to put in a big suitcase each.

We did 2 between the 4 if us last year easy and probably could have done it in one.

Mind you it cost me more than $50 in laundry at Disney and I'd brought my own detergent.

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Ten washes in two weeks ?
US machines are massive too

[captbnut]

Has anyone got a good hand luggage recommendation?

[loldis]

Originally Posted by parkgirl

I know they say you can also take a handbag/laptop case. How strict are they on sizes of those. I am thinking of dh who normally takes a day pack type hand luggage. I will be swapping his to a case but wondered what carry on 2 may be.

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I've never had my second item measured, generally any smaller bag that will fit under the seat (this is the main criteria for a second item) should get through fine. If they're measuring, it's 45 x 36 x 20cm or about 30L.

A standard day pack should be below this, although the depth might be a restrictor on bulkier packs. My largest rucksack is just slightly over this (48cm high, other dimensions bang on) and it's HUGE - it's the one I often use going carry on only.

This is the John Lewis case someone else mentioned above - the last pic has it shown with a person to give scale on how large it is:
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[silver_age]

I was a bit concerned about only having a 20kg allowance with Norwegian, but reading this thread has reassured me a bit. I also checked with them and my intermediate case, which I usually check in, is the right size to go as carry on, so there's another 10kg if needed.

There are 4 of us going for 10 days, so that gives us 90kg. It does sound like a lot.