Top 10 Carry On Bags

Are you going somewhere for a weekend getaway soon? You’re going to need a carry on luggage bag, but there are hundreds of different carry on bags so which one should you get? I’m going to try to make your decision easier by narrowing your choices down to ten.

 

1. Samsonite L.I.F.T. 21″ Expandable Spinner (20.5″ x 15″ x 7″; 7 lbs)

Samsonite is made with high quality materials and is one of the top luggage brands at Irv’s Luggage. This Spinner Boarding Bag received several reviews at Irvsluggage.com and they are all five stars. There is a lot to like about this bag.  It has four multi-directional spinner wheels which allow 360 degree upright rolling so there is no weight on your arm. Integrated into the bag is top and side carry handles.  It includes tie down straps that keep the bag’s contents in place.

 

 

 

 

2. Delsey Helium Aero Carry On Expandable Spinner Trolley (21″ x 14.5″ x 10.5″; 8.4 lbs)

The Helium Aero Spinner Trolley from Delsey has many great features. This hardside upright is made with 100% polycarbonate which is good because it makes the case durable enough to keep your travel items safe and it makes the case lightweight too. The spinner wheels rotate 360 degrees to assure multi-directional rolling. Do you need to buy a TSA lock for your trip? You don’t need to worry about getting one if you have this carry on bag because a 3-dial TSA accepted combination lock is built into the case.

 

 

 

3. David King Vacquetta Leather 20” Large Duffel (12” x 20” x 12”; 3.5 lbs)

Your carry on bag doesn’t need to have spinner wheels and several technology features. A simple duffel bag can work great as a carry on bag. David King has some good duffel bags. This 20” bag is made with durable and long-lasting vacquetta leather and has a roomy main compartment with a u-zip closure. Don’t worry that this duffel won’t have enough pockets for your small items. It has front and back zip pockets and two side zip pockets.

 

 

 

4. Olympia Casual Sports 22” Rolling Carry On Duffel (22″ x 13″ x 9″; 6.7 lbs)

Maybe you don’t take many weekend trips and don’t want to spend a lot of money on a luggage bag you plan to use only a few times. This rolling carry on bag from Olympia is less expensive than the other bags on this list, but it has enough good features to make it a good carry on bag. The main compartment is roomy and with eight pockets, it shouldn’t be difficult to pack all of your essential items.

 

 

 

5. Wenger SwissGear Scan Smart Backpack (18.5″ x 15″ x 8.5″; 3.5 lbs)

Backpacks are great carry on bags for short trip. This Wenger laptop backpack should have all of the features you need. It has Scan Smart technology that allows you to travel through airport security without having to remove your laptop from the backpack. In addition to the organizer and accessory pockets, the backpack has pockets for a water bottle, sunglasses and mobile phone.

 

 

 

6. Briggs & Riley Torq International Carry On Spinner (21.4” x 14.3” x 9.4”; 8.9 lbs)

At 8.9 pounds, this Briggs & Riley spinner is not one of the lightest carry ons on this list, but it has many great features. It has a scratch resisting hardside case that will protect your belongings including a laptop and iPad. The gusseted, zipperless design sits flush with bag when closed, allowing an easy fit into the overhead compartment. The wheels are recessed double spinners for a lower center of gravity and effortless 360 degree navigation. Fodor’s named this carry on as one of the best carry on luggage bags for 2013 on their website.

 

 

 

 

7. Lipault Paris 2 Wheeled Foldable 22” Carry On Packing Case (22” x 14” x 8”; 5.33 lbs)

This Lipault carry on case has a feature that none of the other carry on bags on this list has: it can fold. If your biggest problem is that you have no room in your closet to store a carry on, this case fixes that problem because when it is not being used, it can fold up and go under your bed. It also has some good features that include two inline wheels, several zippered pockets, a combination lock and two interior adjustable straps for your clothes.

 

 

 

 

8. Victorinox Mobilizer NXT 5.0 22” Expandable Wheeled Carry On  (22” x 14” x 9”; 9.9 lbs) $259.99

The NXT 5.0 carry on from Victorinox has the features you would want every carry on bag to have. It has two front pockets for items that you can easily access without having to open the main compartment of the bag. If you need more room, it expands 2.5 inches for 29% extra packing capacity. You can carry your laptop inside the case and secure it with the Travel Sentry Approved luggage lock.

 

 

 

 

 

9. Travelpro Crew 9 21” Expandable Spinner with Suiter Luggage (21” x 14” x 9”; 9.3 lbs)

Do you want a carry on bag that has spinner wheels, expands, will last for a long time and is easy to maneuver? This Travelpro Crew 9 carry on is a luggage bag you should consider. It is made with microballistic nylon fabric with Duraguard fabric protection and has a removable suiter system.

 

 

 

 

 

10. Atlantic Compass Unite Wheeled Tote (13″ x 16″ x 8″; 6.1 lbs)

The last carry on luggage bag on my list is this wheeled tote from Atlantic Luggage. It is one of the smallest carry on bags on this list, but it has plenty of room for your accessories and has a front pocket for quick access to your wallet, iPod, keys and airline tickets. The high-sheen Poly fabric provides exceptional resistance to wear and tear. It might be too small for a trip that lasts more than a couple days, but it looks excellent for a one or two day trip.

 

Any one of these ten carry on bags should be great for a weekend trip. These bags and many more are available at Irv’s Luggage.

Leather Backpacks and Leather Messenger Bags

Irv’s Luggage carries not just suitcases, but a variety of luxury leather products as well.  Some of our more popular luxury items are our leather backpacks and leather messenger bags. We have a vast array of cowhide, Napa, and  full grain Colombian leather accessories to fit your preference and style, in a variety of capacities and functions.  Regardless of being on safari or going to a board meeting, you’ll find something distinguished, durable, and useful where ever your travels take you.

 

LeDonne Leather is one of our signature brands at Irv’s Luggage, and the Le Donne Distressed Leather Multi Pocket Backpack is a full grain leather backpack, has a multitude of pockets, and outfitted with straps built for comfort.  You would be hard pressed to find anything of similar capacity and utility that looks as unique as this bag.  Well-received by other customers, and you can have it too.

Le Donne Leather Backpack

If a backpack is not your style, we have a vast selection of Leather Messenger Bags – and David King carries one of our best.  The David King Vaquetta Leather Flapover Messenger is a leather messenger bag that will hold a 15″ laptop securely as well as other important documents.  The Vaquetta Leather has a stylish look but also a plush  feel to complement the comfortable adjustable shoulder strap.  A magnetic clasp assures access to your personal items while still keeping them in place.   An additional pocket on the back of the bag also helps for any additional items you may pick up.

David King Leather Messenger Bag

Piel Leather is one of our best selling brands, and with good reason.  A number of their products have great ratings, paired with the wide variety of styles they have available, from laptop messenger bags and laptop backpacks, to stylish handbags.

Piel Leather Handbag

Whatever your choice and style, you have options upon options from some of the best designer brands out there.  Combined with our guaranteed low prices, be confident that when you shop with Irv’s Luggage, you’re getting the best brands at the best prices.

The Perfect Graduation Gift The Gift of Leather

Leather, the perfect graduation gift in 2012; whether high school, college, graduate school or even professional school, leather is a gift loved by all! Why?  First, leather backpacks, leather messenger bags and leather duffels all have longevity; they are the type of gift that can be used over and over again and last a lifetime!  Leather is also a wonderful graduation gift because it is versatile; leather can be used for academic, professional and even personal use. Finally, leather can be personalized with engraving, a terrific way to make leather gifts even more special!  So if you are looking for the perfect graduation gift in 2012 you have to go with leather!

Leather Backpacks come in all shapes, sizes and even colors; David King and Le Donne offer a beautiful selection, something for everyone!  A great feature of many of today’s David King and Le Donne leather backpacks is they are designed to carry a laptop, a staple for many graduates!

Leather Messenger Bags are another great graduation gift idea. David King and Kenneth Cole Leather Messenger Bags are some of our best sellers.  With Kenneth Cole’s sleek designs and affordable pricing we have a hard time keeping them in stock this time of year. David King’s Distressed Leather Messenger Bag in British Tan is another very popular piece, a great year-round color for both men and women with wonderful organizational features as well!

Leather Duffels are another hot graduation gift idea.  As carry-on luggage, a great weekend bag or a super bag to bring to the gym, leather duffel bags are now being spotted all over town! Claire Chase and once again David King all make marvelous leather duffel bags that most any graduate would love!

Give the gift of leather this graduation season, the perfect gift for so many reasons!  All now available at great prices at IrvsLuggage.com.

Best All Around Bags Leather Duffels & Laptop Messenger Bags

Leather, I love leather!!  Leather is a great material for so many things! It is sturdy, dependable, long lasting and resistant to everyday dust and dirt. Always fashionable, dresses up any outfit and leather bags always seem to be in style.  In particular I am a huge fan of leather duffel bags and leather laptop messenger bags; I have both and cannot say enough about them, they serve so many purposes!!

Leather Duffel Bags are great for weekend travel, the gym or as an all around great carry-on luggage piece. Sometimes when I am carrying a book, water bottle and a sweater, I will even use a leather duffel as a handbag!  Leather duffel bags are so versatile!!  Some great choices and top selling leather duffels include:

• Passage 2 Vaquetta Leather 18” (765550) and 21” (765540) Duffel Bags – Both of these are great choices depending on what size you are looking for.  A nice feature of the 21” bag is the additional pockets on the exterior for extra storage and organization.
• David King Leather Two Pocket Duffel (302) – A top seller from David King, this 19” leather duffel has a large main compartment, two gusseted pockets on the front, large end pockets and an adjustable removable shoulder strap.
• Korchmar La Romana Expandable Duffel (L1185) – An absolutely stunning duffel, the crème de la crème of duffel bags.  The La Romana is made of full grain glove soft pebble grain cowhide trimmed with full grain oil tanned saddle leather, fully lined and comes with an adjustable, removable shoulder strap. A higher-end expandable duffel but you will definitely be getting your money’s worth with this one.

Leather Laptop Messenger Bags are great for work for both male and female executives, a nice alternative to the traditional briefcase; also a wonderful bag to sport around town with your laptop in tow as a unisex cross body bag.  Leather laptop messenger bags are terrific, if you do not have one, it definitely is time; Kenneth Cole and David King have some great choices:

• Kenneth Cole Risky Business Leather Laptop Messenger Bag – The most popular Kenneth Cole, selling at a nice $100 price point!  Kenneth Cole sure has a way with leather and style while still keeping it affordable.  Kenneth Cole’s Risky Business is a fully lined, single gusset flap over style messenger bag with many organizational features and a sleek, modern appearance.
• David King Distressed Leather Laptop Messenger Bags the 6153 and the 6111 – Two great  distressed leather messenger bags from David King.  If you are looking for a hipper more laid back look, distressed is the way to go. With a padded laptop section, an inside zipper divided section and a great organizer both these messenger bags serve it up right

So if you want to purchase two types of leather bags to accommodate all your business, travel and everyday needs, the leather duffel bag and a laptop messenger bag are the perfect choices!  Check out these Kenneth Cole, David King and Passage 2 at IrvsLuggage.com today!!!

Business Cases, Briefcases, Messenger Bags and More for Airline Travel

As you plan for your next business trip, take a few minutes to visualize how the trip will go – What will the weather be like? Will you stay in a comfortable hotel? Will you have enough time to prepare for your meetings? As prepared as you might be, the unthinkable happens. Darn your luck! You never imagined your trusty leather briefcase would break just as you were getting in the cab to go to your hotel. Just perfect! Luckily for you, Irv’s Luggage has dozens of great business case options to choose from.

Business cases come in many sizes and shapes: rolling and non-rolling; simple two-handle bags, backpacks and messenger bags, among others. Even with so many options, there is a business case for you! If you are someone on the go who wants a secure, reliable business case that will also hold your laptop, you won’t go wrong with a laptop backpack by JanSport. Most people will recognize Jansport from their youth, carrying around books in their trusty backpack; but the brand has grown and improved with time. JanSport Backpacks are available in many different styles and the colors they come in will fit any personality or occasion necessary. With additional padding to hold laptops in place, you will not have to worry about your valuables with these backpacks.

For something a bit more modern, some men and women today are switching to messenger bags as business cases. Messenger bags are extremely convenient – just throw it over your shoulder and go – and come in a variety of styles: buckle, Velcro, zipper, front-flap, half-flap and full-flap; and materials: leather, canvas and polyester. Some of the most popular leather messenger bags we offer are from David King. Made of the highest quality leathers, with adjustable shoulder straps and large spacious pockets, David King messenger bags are worthwhile lifelong investments.

Now if you’re a “no-frills, I like my bags simple and clean” kind of person and are looking for a classic business briefcase, look no further than a briefbag by Samsonite Luggage. With briefcases available in both soft side and hard side exteriors, Samsonite leads the pack in quality and style. Their business and laptop cases range from classic gusseted ballistic nylon briefcases to leather business cases with expansions and multiple add-ons to fit an ever-changing crowd.

The most unique business case option we have would be the lawyer’s briefcase. This briefcase is distinctive in shape and style, with interior file pockets with one specifically designed to hold a laptop along with a security feature on the outside, either a key and lock or a combination lock to keep your important documents, files and folders protected from prying eyes. The Johnston & Murphy Lawyer’s Briefcase is no exception. With three interior pockets, an organization panel with pen loops, USB pouch, business card pockets and Quick Retrieve™ compartment for easy access to electronics, an easy-grip padded fixed handle and lifetime warranty this briefcase will last a lifetime.

Traveling on business may not be as easy as 1,2,3 but here at Irv’s Luggage we strive to make it a little easier for you to navigate these complex waters. From leather briefcases to laptop backpacks and everything in between, Irv’s Luggage has the perfect business case for you!

New Laptop? Time to get a new Laptop Case!

Were you lucky enough to get a new laptop for Christmas this year?  If you were, it’s time to buy a new laptop case to protect your new gift. Laptop cases have come a long way over the years… just as laptops have. The selection ranges from the ubba-urban neoprene laptop sleeves to the conservative yet classically styled leather laptop cases to the highly durable and wildly popular traditional nylon laptop business case. No matter what style of laptop computer case you are looking for, Irv’s Luggage has the perfect selection at the perfect price!

Here are my three favorites…
For the chic yet somewhat traditional business person… my top pick is the Victorinox Architecture 2.0 Trevi Expandable Laptop Briefcase (SAB 303223). This is a perfect laptop case for the up and coming business person (men or women) as it features dual main compartments and a a built-in Aero Sleeve™ padded computer pod with breathable window to help extend the battery life of your laptop. This is an expandable laptop case, and will hold a laptop up to 15” screen size. What I really like about this Trevi computer case is that it is lightweight, has pockets and files to hold all my stuff and its made of durable ballistic nylon. This has an adjustable, padded shoulder strap  plus durable carry handles which makes carrying this laptop case a breeze. The Irv’s Luggage price is $169.97 and this laptop case will ship for free!  A great deal on a great laptop bag. Check out all the Victorinox Architecture Laptop Cases at Irv’s Luggage!

Looking for a leather laptop case?  You can spend a lot of money on a variety of traditional leather brands: Tumi, Hartmann, Johnston & Murphy, Marc New York, but one of my favorites is the David King Leather Porthole Laptop Briefcase (DK BP 119). As one of the world’s largest importers of South African leather, David King Leather offers classic style, elegance and design features that make this leather laptop case very popular. Offered in black leather, café colored leather and tan leather (natural), the styling of this leather laptop case makes this a top choice. Designed to hold up to a 15” laptop, this David King leather computer bag weighs in at 5 lbs… so you know that it is durable. Irv’s Luggage offers this David King laptop bag at $127.97 and of course, it will ship free.

And, for just the ladies… the McKlein W Series Glen Ellyn Detachable Leather Laptop Wheeled Women’s Briefcase (MC BL 9436). What I really like about this women’s laptop case is that you can choose to either wheel it or carry it by the handles or a shoulder strap. Offered at Irv’s Luggage in a choice of colors, this women’s leather laptop case holds up to a 15.4” laptop.  Fun, durable, and definitely styled for the fashionable woman.