notbob wrote:
> On 2011-09-23, gloria.p > wrote:
>
>> I'm not the OP, but:
>> --they are too heavy
>> --they don't expand to fit all the good stuff you buy on a trip.
>
> I inherited a set of classic old hard body Samsonite luggage, the biggy
> being the first to sport itty-bitty wheels and a barely handle. I
> forgot who, but I recall someone telling me not to feel "uncool" (like I
> care) cuz softside luggage (all the rage) was becoming the current target of
> choice for dirtbag luggage workers with SHARP cutting implements.
>
> nb


With a hard case (think Pelican or a military surplus mortar case) you
can travel with a substantial non-TSA lock on it by putting a gun
inside and declaring it when you check-in. An old POS Raven .22 or
..25 that's not worth anything would do. The gun just has to be legal
at your origin and destination. Don't put the gun in a lockable small
hard case inside or they might make you put the lock on it instead of
the big case that has your luggage. It's a good way to safeguard
stuff like jewelry, cameras, small expensive electronics, etc.

TMYK...

-Bob