Storing Hard-side luggage

[renech]

I'm in the market for a new suitcase since a wheel on my last one was hopelessly mangled during my last flight.

 

I'm considering trying a hard-side suitcase this time (24-25in), but I'm wondering if it's going to fit under the bed for cruising.

 

Does anyone cruise with hard-side luggage?

[reallyitsmema]

I'm in the market for a new suitcase since a wheel on my last one was hopelessly mangled during my last flight.

 

I'm considering trying a hard-side suitcase this time (24-25in), but I'm wondering if it's going to fit under the bed for cruising.

 

Does anyone cruise with hard-side luggage?

 

Open it up flat and it will fit under the bed. I doubt it will fit zippered without damaging it.

[LilBlackDress]

I'm in the market for a new suitcase since a wheel on my last one was hopelessly mangled during my last flight.

 

I'm considering trying a hard-side suitcase this time (24-25in), but I'm wondering if it's going to fit under the bed for cruising.

 

Does anyone cruise with hard-side luggage?

 

I agree with open and slide it under the bed.

 

In some staterooms it can act like another area for storage.

 

 

If you are going with a hardcase, Look into getting it with spinners.

[Lady Hudson]

We have also, at times, pulled the sofa/love seat away from the wall. The suitcases fit nicely behind the furniture and you lose just a few inches of floor space. Did this on the Grandeur when our larger suitcases would not fit under the bed. Katherine

[OCruisers]

Another option is to lift the end of the bed a bit for a minute so suitcase will clear the bed frame. Ample room under the bed once you clear the frame and slide the suitcase under. :)

[klfrodo]

check out the bags at http://www.ebags.com

 

I've spent some big bucks over the last few years on luggage only for it to last a couple of trips.

I just got some combo hard side/ soft side 4 wheel spinner bags from ebags,,,, and I'm quite impressed.

Jamaica and back, Africa and back, 2 Hawaii trips and back, 1 Hawaii/Kwajalein Atoll/Guam/Hawaii and back trip. A couple of minor scraps and scratches,, but that's it.

 

Luggage is black with bright orange strips and orange wheels,,,,, very easy to recognize coming off the belt

[squadron]

I'm in the market for a new suitcase since a wheel on my last one was hopelessly mangled during my last flight.

 

I'm considering trying a hard-side suitcase this time (24-25in), but I'm wondering if it's going to fit under the bed for cruising.

 

Does anyone cruise with hard-side luggage?

 

I have a 26" hard sided Heys brand (bought at Staples so not the expensive model) and it fits fine under the bed closed up. This was on the Jewel.

[renech]

Thank you everyone for the input. It sounds like there's a pretty good chance that the suitcase will fit, and if it doesn't, I can just punt. I love getting input from my fellow RC cruisers! :)

 

check out the bags at http://www.ebags.com

 

I've spent some big bucks over the last few years on luggage only for it to last a couple of trips.

I just got some combo hard side/ soft side 4 wheel spinner bags from ebags,,,, and I'm quite impressed.

Jamaica and back, Africa and back, 2 Hawaii trips and back, 1 Hawaii/Kwajalein Atoll/Guam/Hawaii and back trip. A couple of minor scraps and scratches,, but that's it.

 

Luggage is black with bright orange strips and orange wheels,,,,, very easy to recognize coming off the belt

 

I'll check it out. I get my packing cubes from eBags, which I love, and eBags has terrific customer service. Thanks!

[jacketwatch]

I'm in the market for a new suitcase since a wheel on my last one was hopelessly mangled during my last flight.

 

I'm considering trying a hard-side suitcase this time (24-25in), but I'm wondering if it's going to fit under the bed for cruising.

 

Does anyone cruise with hard-side luggage?

Our large Samsonite bags fit just fine under the bed.

[Ashland]

check out the bags at http://www.ebags.com

 

I've spent some big bucks over the last few years on luggage only for it to last a couple of trips.

I just got some combo hard side/ soft side 4 wheel spinner bags from ebags,,,, and I'm quite impressed.

Jamaica and back, Africa and back, 2 Hawaii trips and back, 1 Hawaii/Kwajalein Atoll/Guam/Hawaii and back trip. A couple of minor scraps and scratches,, but that's it.

 

Luggage is black with bright orange strips and orange wheels,,,,, very easy to recognize coming off the belt

 

Which luggage did you actually get (name)...lot's of options there

[klfrodo]

Which luggage did you actually get (name)...lot's of options there

 

The Hybrid Spinner Lites

[bubba83]

If it didn't...you store it under the bed while it's open flat

[Keith1010]

It really depends what size you purchase.

 

You should not have any problems with a size of 24-25.

 

Keith

[navybankerteacher]

We have also, at times, pulled the sofa/love seat away from the wall. The suitcases fit nicely behind the furniture and you lose just a few inches of floor space. Did this on the Grandeur when our larger suitcases would not fit under the bed. Katherine

 

We have done this - you build yourself a bit of useful shelf space that way.

[sparks1093]

I am glad that I opened this thread. Our next cruise will be our first with our hardsided luggage and I'm sure the tips will come in handy:).

[wwcruisers]

One of the things that I loved about staying in Junior Suites on RC ships (at least the older ones) is the walk-in closet. It always had plenty of space to accommodate our large hard-side Samsonite cases. On Celebrity, we usually do as others have suggested, and place them under the bed, open.

[zqvol]

I'm in the market for a new suitcase since a wheel on my last one was hopelessly mangled during my last flight.

 

I'm considering trying a hard-side suitcase this time (24-25in), but I'm wondering if it's going to fit under the bed for cruising.

 

Does anyone cruise with hard-side luggage?

 

Should fit without any issues

[jacketwatch]

Should fit without any issues

Ours are 28-29 and fit.

[renech]

Thank you again, everyone! I'm going for it.

 

Now...the shopping. :)

[SuiteTraveler]

We've never had any problem getting our large hard side luggage (Hekman (DH) and mine is some off-brand leopard pattern) to fit under the bed.