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Luggage Quest

July 11, 2008

All’s been quiet on the blog front lately as I have been getting ready for a trip to India next month.  Yep, next month, I’ll be traveling up and down India, having all my Bollywood dreams come true.  Right, not quite, but still I’m sure I’ll have lots of exciting new adventures to share.  So, I’ve been on the quest for a 22" duffel bag with wheels.  I have looked online and at REI, Target, Mervyns, TJ Maxx, Kohls, Chinatown, and even the Fashion District downtown and have discovered two extremes: either a cheap-ass $13-15 duffel that a child could probably rip apart or $165 extremely rugged, well-made bag.  I need something in between.  I don’t want anything too nice as I’ll most likely be caught in some monsoons and will get messed up, but at the same time I need something that can withstand some rough terrain.  I cannot in good UnHip LA conscience buy something too pricey.  Anyone know where to buy some good yet cheap luggage in L.A.?  I haven’t really scoured the SGV yet.  When I find the place, I’ll let you know.  The hunt continues.

Luggage buying tips here.

Coupon for 15% off REI purchase. 

Here’s an online, REI-like store with a good selection of luggage www.travelcountry.com that has free shipping (for orders over $50) and no tax outside of Florida. 

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  1. the cidital off the 5 freeway off at washington the old tire plant. eb amd a lugage place

    Comment by craig — July 12, 2008 @ 3:47 am

  2. ah the citadel…i did not think of that. thanks craig!

    Comment by UnHip LA — July 12, 2008 @ 7:44 am

  3. Dida try rei outlet?

    Jansport All Terra Cargo $74.93
    http://www.rei.com/outlet/product/768943

    REI wheelybag rolling duffel $64.93
    http://www.rei.com/outlet/product/772754

    Comment by userdoesnotexist — July 14, 2008 @ 3:27 am

  4. User D - Aaah! Those look great but I caved in before and bought the Eagle Creek one. Oh how I could have saved so much more money if I tried the outlet first. Thanks for letting me know though; I’ll use it for future use. Thanks for the links, very nice of you.

    Comment by UnHip LA — July 14, 2008 @ 4:26 am

  5. Gee… did you go to India and back already? Gee… are my comments actually getting through to you? Mystery…

    Comment by Ed~ — August 11, 2008 @ 6:47 am

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