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The Eagle Creek Centerline Load Warrior 25″ is the ultimate answer for the lightest and most durable luggage.  This luggage packs like an upright but is lightweight like a duffel.  At just over 7 lbs, this upright will hold all of your packing needs and stay within the 50 lb weight limit.  Our family takes many ski trips, this bag holds all our ski-wear and still remains within the weight limit… unbelievable!  The Centerline Load Warrior comes in a variety of sizes for all your travel needs but I personally find that the 25″ is the perfect size for a week’s vacation.

Perfect For

Anyone who is looking for the lightest weight luggage that will hold up to the rigors of airline bag handlers.  With its’ two tone color palette, it is very easy to spot on the airline carousel.

Favorite Feature

This bag is amazingly durable, considering how lightweight it is.  Our family is not exactly delicate with our luggage and this bag takes a beating from us and the airlines but still comes out looking great.

Drawbacks

The only drawback might be the lack of interior pockets.  However, if it had these pockets then it wouldn’t be as lightweight.

Bottom Line:

This luggage may be a bit pricier than some of the competitors but no one can compete with the weight and durability of this Centerline Load Warrior.  It has been the best investment for my family.  When my kids go off to camp, they will be getting their own Eagle Creek luggage.  I’m keeping mine!

With airline regulations changing all the time it is so hard to decide what bag to buy. All airlines are charging fees if bags are overweight (most over 50 pounds) and some are now charging for EVERY bag you check. So now the dilemma is, which way do you go and what is the best way to be able to take the most on your trip while being charged as little as possible?

Let’s start with this. If you can get a 22″ wheeled carry-on bag, (or a 20” for international travel), that does not have a lot of structure to it and only take what can fit into that bag, you will be in great shape. Just remember if you pick this option you can only take liquids that fit into a quart size plastic bag.

If you can not handle that limited selection of clothes and shoes, your next best option is a lightweight 30″ wheeled duffle or a 28″ suitcase that only starts out at about 10 pounds, which is a lot less than most brands. I use the Eagle Creek Centerline 28″ suitcase and I love it! One time we were going away and I had all of my things packed into a 26″ older upright suitcase that started out heavier and when I put it on the scale it was over 50 lbs. I then took all of my things out and put it into my Eagle Creek suitcase and I had no problem! I think you will find the weight to be such an advantage to you. The organization is nice and the quality is excellent! Now, why don’t you give it a try!

With all the fees that airlines are charging and beginning to charge today.  Why pay for overweight fees too?  This article has some good advice on why you might just want to purchase lighter weight luggage to begin with.  You might agree once you see how much overweight fees can be!  There are many brands that are meeting the needs of travelers and going to lightweight, lightweight, lightweight! The article mentions a few, such as Eagle Creek, Victorinox and Briggs & Riley.  Don’t worry these lightweight bags are just as great quality as those heavy bags that you’re carrying now.  Good Housekeeping Research Institute tested the bags and you can read more about their findings by reading the full article.

You might even want to get your own travel luggage scale.  I use mine before I go on every trip and I even bring it with me in my carry-on, because I always tend to bring back extra things on the trip home.  If you use a scale when you’re done packing, you will know whether or not your bag is overweight and you can take things out or rearrange your bag.  This way you won’t be surprised with any extra fees when you get to the airport and we all know that we don’t want any more fees than need be!!!

See here an example of a luggage scale for purchase at luggageonline.com: 

Travelon Luggage Scale