http://www.viewpoints.com/Luggage Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:18:59 GMT Reviews about Luggage http://www.viewpoints.com/Belkin-F8N044-Org-Cushtop-Orange-review-a88a4 I have this in the brown and blue color. My laptop was making my lap really toasty. I like to use it while lounging, so I ordered this cush top lap desk. The angle is perfect and it is very durable. It keeps all of the heat off of my lap and now I can use it indefinitely without my lap getting hot. It is not that heavy, so it doesn't put any undue weight on your lap. My fiance liked mine so much, he stole it. So, I ordered one for him (in gunmetal and orange). Now we're both happy laptopers. Highly recommend this... Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:18:59 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Belkin-F8N044-Org-Cushtop-Orange-review-a88a4 jessolith 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Columbia-Sportswear-The-Great-Conversion-Backpack-review-b3972 Don't choose between a bag and a backpack, cause you can have it all in one bag.  The (UU9201) Columbia Great Conversion Backpack makes traveling in carry on mode a snap.   Want a backpack?  Unzip the shoulder straps from the strap concealing compartment on the back of the pack and clip them to the bottom of the pack.  You're off!  Want a bag?  Unclasp the shoulder straps from the bottom of the pack, and zip them away.  Away you go!  Want to check your bag, just stow the straps and join the "I hope my bag made it", lottery with the airlines. It has an external compartment for your luggage tag by the handle with a retracting strap.  — Add strong zippers and waterproof construction, and you have the ultimate conversion type carry on vehicle for your travels.  It's comfortable enough to haul around on your back, fits easily into the overhead, plus you have a special padded compartment for carrying your... Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:37:02 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Columbia-Sportswear-The-Great-Conversion-Backpack-review-b3972 steve9631 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Skyway-avalon-24-expandable-rolling-review-e7813 I think It's a great suitcase. If you go any larger-you probably will have to pay more for having a heavy bag. It's easy to roll and the handle tucks away when you are ready to check in. The bag comes in other colors other then black. So it is easier to find your bag amongst the others. It has nice compartments inside, for shoes or snorkel fins and has a removable toiletry bag as well as room to expand.  I have the charcoal color and find it much easier to recognize then the black suitcases that so many people... Wed, 11 Jun 2008 22:35:56 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Skyway-avalon-24-expandable-rolling-review-e7813 dbee 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Briggs-and-Riley-various-pieces-review-75548 I needed new luggage this year and I wasn't happy about it because I loved my old luggage. It was tweed and leather and it was gorgeous and it lasted for 20 years.  As we're getting older though we're realizing we really do need wheels on our luggage.  (especially because the hubby was too stubborn to get a cart and insisted on carrying it and then yelling at me for overpacking *grin*)  The problem?  First.....I need luggage I can "nest."  I live in a highrise and I'm not about to waste too much closet space on luggage.  And don't talk to me about using it for storage, because then you have to unpack it before you can pack it for vacations.  So....I needed to find pieces that would fit one into another when not in use.  They do make these kinds of sets, but many of them looked cheap to me.  And, we often go places that require dressing for dinner which means you need a way to pack jackets and dresses so they won't wrinkle so we needed... Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:09:54 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Briggs-and-Riley-various-pieces-review-75548 tina257 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Groove-Notebook-Backpack-review-fbd14 I just love this backpack. It simple yet so many features. Ideal for laptop carrying, everyday school use, small travels. It has lifetime warranty, Targus do great work in making this notebook backpacks. Its very convinient to carry your notebook in this backpack and it has enough space for all your stuff like water bottle, notes, books, copies, mp3 player, CD/ dvd, stationary, etc etc. It weighs 2.4 lbs by it self so that not a very positive point of it but still for this size its not so bad. Its look is pretty cool. And its touch feels like sturdy. Its a reliable worth spending everyday / laptop backpack. I highly recommend this backpack.... Mon, 10 Mar 2008 06:30:26 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Groove-Notebook-Backpack-review-fbd14 Sontumuni 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Maxpedition-Last-Resort-Tactical-Attache-review-0e791 Maxpedition makes an entire line of bags, backpacks, and cases, so I naturally looked into their products when I needed a durable soft case for my 14" Dell notebook. The Tactical Attache is made a dense but pliable ballistic nylon. It comes if black and foliage green. There are two main compartments, the largest of which will hold a notebook computer as well as an inch thick collection of documents. There is also an array of small outer packets on one side for miscellaneous items and two end pouches with retaining cords designed to hold Nalgene or similar water bottles. Finally there is a concealed security pocket with can accommodate a large frame pistol such as a Sig 226 or a 1911. — — Overall, I have been very pleased with this unobtrusive and feature packed bag for the past two years. The only drawback is with the fact that you can cram if full of stuff which creates quite a bit of weight to carry around all day. Don't be fooled by it's outwardly small... Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:05:37 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Maxpedition-Last-Resort-Tactical-Attache-review-0e791 becklomax 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/London-Fog-Oxford-Wheeled-Garment-Bag-44--142294-review-48424 To the PointWhen I was in Macy's before our cruise I saw a garment bag on sale for $140. It is still on sale at www.macys.com with a retail value of $280. Knowing we would be taking formal clothing on our cruise this was a must have and it turned out to be a fantastic purchase. This is the London Fog Oxford Wheeled Garment Bag, 44". — A Closer View — — The London Fog Oxford measures 44 inches by 4 feet in length and x 23 inches deep. It weighs 10 pounds. I thought that it was much lighter than my mom's Atlantic garment bag  but it actually just feels lighter for some reason that I can't explain. — The London Fog Oxford Wheeled Garment Bag comes with a 10-year limited warranty. I have never had luggage that lasts more than a couple of trips. Our London Fog went by plane from Boston to San Francisco and then to Los Angeles. From there it was put on a ship and made its way in great condition to our room. It then went from the ship to New York where we took... Thu, 14 Feb 2008 20:21:52 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/London-Fog-Oxford-Wheeled-Garment-Bag-44--142294-review-48424 Jo 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Belkin-Pockettop-Notebook-Case-review-fde01 I use my laptop often and am constantly using it in different rooms of the house. My husband noticed me lugging it throughout the house with the cord following behind me and made a comment that there had to be a better way. For Christmas, he bought me the Belkin Pockettop Notebook Case. He purchased it from Office Max for $29.99. — The Facts — Manufacturer claims: —... Sat, 19 Jan 2008 03:17:20 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Belkin-Pockettop-Notebook-Case-review-fde01 LaurieM 3 http://www.viewpoints.com/The-North-Face-Borealis-Laptop-Bag--22864-review-ab501 I have a similar laptop back pack. The second I put my laptop in the bag and on my back, my back starts to hurt, BAD. I also have a carring case for my shoulder or to hold, and it is so much better. If you are looking at this, change your mind because it will hurt, especially younger users. You're better off going out and bying a messenger bag laptop case. 100% better off. —... Sun, 23 Dec 2007 16:24:05 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/The-North-Face-Borealis-Laptop-Bag--22864-review-ab501 nicknickcole13 3 http://www.viewpoints.com/Forecast-Forecast-Barbados-4-Piece-Luggage-Set-review-30a41 Don't waste your money if you are a heavy traveler!  I purchased this set for the 3 of us in my family.  Good thing this set was on sale becuase I would be packing it off to the store if I had purchased it at full price!  It will do for our occasional trips to see family and our annual beach trip but I have doubts that it will hold up if we ever have to fly using this luggage.  The zippers are hard to open and close.  The inside has stiff plastic sides to help keep the suitcase from not folding on you.  The hard plastic on the inside of biggest suitcase was already bent when I opened it and who knows if it will ever go back to it's natural form.... Fri, 30 Nov 2007 17:23:30 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Forecast-Forecast-Barbados-4-Piece-Luggage-Set-review-30a41 xyzsandy 2 http://www.viewpoints.com/North-Face-Womens-Akila-40-Flight-Series-review-9c792 good backpack looks great fairly durable COMFORTABLE good backpack looks great fairly durable COMFORTABLEgood backpack looks great fairly durable COMFORTABLEgood backpack looks great fairly durable COMFORTABLEgood backpack looks great fairly durable COMFORTABLEgood backpack looks great fairly durable COMFORTABLEgood backpack looks great fairly durable COMFORTABLEgood backpack looks great fairly durable COMFORTABLEgood backpack looks great fairly durable COMFORTABLE good backpack looks great fairly durable COMFORTABLEgood backpack looks great fairly durable COMFORTABLEgood backpack looks great fairly durable COMFORTABLEgood backpack looks great fairly durable COMFORTABLEgood backpack looks great fairly durable COMFORTABLEgood backpack looks great fairly durable COMFORTABLEgood backpack looks great fairly durable COMFORTABLEgood backpack looks great fairly durable COMFORTABLE good backpack looks great fairly durable COMFORTABLEgood backpack looks great fairly durable COMFORTABLEgood... Fri, 30 Nov 2007 04:51:02 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/North-Face-Womens-Akila-40-Flight-Series-review-9c792 dogsname 3 http://www.viewpoints.com/Sherpani-Zoom-Travel-Urban-Shoulder-Bag-review-65f40 If you are a person who hates having their purse constantly slip off of her shoulder or never seems to have a free hand, then this bag is for you.  It has a very thin, but sturdy adjustable strap that you won't even feel around your shoulder and the zippered compartments are expertly placed.  If I had one complaint it would be that I would like it to be just a tiny bit larger, but then it would weigh more because I would carry more.  It's probably for the best.  Sherpani is a very cool company and I love supporting them, plus they make great stuff.  LOVE the little daisy embroidered on the front and on the zippers! —... Mon, 26 Nov 2007 01:03:46 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Sherpani-Zoom-Travel-Urban-Shoulder-Bag-review-65f40 e30m3speedy 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Ogio-Metroid-Backpack-review-ef952 I travel for a living (flight crew) and my laptop goes with me.  I carry all the gadgets, also.  I probably have 10 laptop backpacks in my closet and love this one, so much that I bought a spare when they were on sale at ebags.  Since I got through airport security so often, the side load feature for my laptop makes it simple.  The straps are an integral part of the backpack, so there is no stitiching to start turning loose or nothing to tear where the straps meet the pack.  There are only two things I would change...are you listening Ogio?...perhaps rubberize the bottom or coat it or make it out of a rougher material, and have the zippers on the 4 side pockets close from the bottom up.  As it is, they close from the top down and, sometimes, the zipper can open a small amount, you won't notice it because it is on the bottom and stuff falls out.  If it were the other way around, even if it opened half-way stuff would still stay in the pocket. ... Thu, 15 Nov 2007 21:22:05 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Ogio-Metroid-Backpack-review-ef952 horan302 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Gl-Clarinet-review-de6f I needed an aftermarket case to bundle with my old clarinet for resale. I figured I'd net around $500-$600 for the instrument. The newer instrument's case was too expensive to bundle and the current case was a double case that I wanted to keep. — — So, I looked for an inexpensive, yet good looking and functional clarinet case to bundle. The Woodwind and the Brasswind had a house brand case that was out of stock. I identified this case, the Gator CL-1 (Lite) model as good looking and of good quality, based on my experience with the Gator brand. I got them to knock the price down by a few bucks, since the other, less expensive case was out of stock. With shipping, I paid about $35. — — Once delivered, I was impressed with the case. It is a hard case, so it's protective of the instrument, but it is fairly light. There are sufficient pockets for accessories. So, it was functional. — — It's also good looking, with a bright logo, colored pulls on the... Thu, 11 Oct 2007 13:24:13 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Gl-Clarinet-review-de6f Saxguy 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Jaguar-Milan-29-Expandable-Upright-Pullman-review-0001 Quick View: This is a sturdy, durable, expandable suitcase that takes a beating and stays looking and working as good as a new. A worthy investment. About Jaguar Milan 29" Expandable Upright Pullman — Awhile back, our family lost all of our luggage at an airport. That was a terrible situation. I'll spare you the details but we had to get new luggage among other things. We stopped into the first store we saw, which was JC Penney. We ended up buying the whole line of these Jaguar suitcases because the price was not too painful and they seemed fine until we got home and could make a decision about what luggage we really wanted. We never did buy any different luggage. These cases are amazing in their durability and their ability to be overstuffed and handle anything we can do to them. — The luggage comes in Black and Cappuccino. We bought the Black pieces. This 29 inch Upright is mine since I pack everything I own for an overnight trip. The features of this bag are: — *... Fri, 31 Aug 2007 02:43:53 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Jaguar-Milan-29-Expandable-Upright-Pullman-review-0001 PattyTherre 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Jaguar-Milan-17-Tote-review-2ca6 Quick View: This tote is part of the whole set of Jaguar luggage we bought when we lost our "good" luggage at an airport a while ago. This is an excellent addition to the set.About the Jaguar Milan 17" Tote — This great tote holds all my stuff and expands to hold even more. — All Jaguar luggage has these features: — • Large exterior pockets — • Top and side carrying handles for additional convenience — • Wheels and push-button locking handle system for easy mobility *This doesn't pertain to this tote.* — • 1680-denier Ballistic/0.18mm PVC lined with 150-denier polyester for durability — • Front panel with EVA foam backing — This tote measures 12"x8"x17"H. The color choices are Black and Cappuccino. We chose Black. This tote has two big zipper outer pockets and a huge inside pocket that expands to fit everything. Dual zippers make opening the bag easy. This can be clutched or carried on a shoulder and the... Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:52:20 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Jaguar-Milan-17-Tote-review-2ca6 PattyTherre 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/David-King-Leather-Porthole-Brief-with-Inside-Organizer-review-9672 Quick View: This is a beautiful bag that has held up well over time and only looks better as it ages. It is durable and has all the pockets and room I could possibly need.About the David King Leather Porthole Brief with Inside Organizer — This was expensive a couple of years ago (over $100.00) and still is but it was worth it. I love bags and have a lot to carry around especially when I go from my home office to my away from home office. This doesn't fit my new 17 inch widescreen laptop but it fits everything else and has pockets for everything. I never have to cram anything into it, there's a place for it all. — The briefcase is 15.5 x 4.5 x 12 inches and weighs 3.5 pounds. It isn't flimsy! It has a huge main section that a normal laptop could fit into or just about anything from books to files. The bottom will open up if the case is heavy so I can set it down on a desk. There are a million pockets on this thing notably a big zippered one plus two open ones on the back... Tue, 28 Aug 2007 04:37:00 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/David-King-Leather-Porthole-Brief-with-Inside-Organizer-review-9672 PattyTherre 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/North-Face-Womens-Akila-40-Flight-Series-review-22f2 Quick View: I am not an expert on these things but I do know this pack is light and easy to carry. I am a huge wimp and would rather be lounging at a spa than hiking but I have a rugged family that makes me actually move and stuff! The nerve! This pack has served me well for a couple of years and will probably serve me well for many more.More About The North Face Womens Akila 40 Flight Series — This pack is made from nylon then treated with a silicone type substance to reduce weight and also make the pack water repellant. There is an aluminum X-shaped frame for good support and to keep this pack light. The whole emphasis is on keeping this light while also allowing it to hold everything I need to pack into it. The hipbelt is contoured and has a three point closure and the pack has a roll top lid that makes it easy for me to pack and keeps it waterproof and weatherproof. There is a large mesh stash pocket, two big side zippered pockets and a water bottle holder. There is a rain... Sat, 25 Aug 2007 02:33:48 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/North-Face-Womens-Akila-40-Flight-Series-review-22f2 PattyTherre 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/pinnacle-30-inch-rolling-duffle-review-b62f I invested in this rolling duffle for my son's first summer camp trip nearly 5 years ago.   The bag has been through every family vacation and summer camp trip since that time and always came through in perfect condition.  The roomy bag fit enough summer clothes for a weekend vacation for a family of 5 adult-sized people.   I would purchase other luggage from this company without hesitation or afterthought.  I got more than I paid... Thu, 23 Aug 2007 22:18:13 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/pinnacle-30-inch-rolling-duffle-review-b62f Missjoanne 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/American-Flyer-Monte-Carlo-26-upright-and-20-upright-carry-on-review-9237 It's not often that you see something in a store that gives you tingles when you look at it!  The moment I saw this bag set in the store I fell in love with it. I loved it so much that I got the bigger bag and searched 3 more stores for the small carry on to match.  I took this on a trip recently for a 2 week vacation.  Both the pieces are expandable so they fit a lot of stuff!  The luggage is also very durable compared to some others I have bought and returned after one use when they broke.  They are the perfect size and very fashionable!  The only drawback that I could possibly find was that there is no strap to attach the 2 bags together to make it easier to roll if you are traveling by yourself.  I simply bought a strap and attached it to the to handles which worked... Wed, 22 Aug 2007 03:40:45 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/American-Flyer-Monte-Carlo-26-upright-and-20-upright-carry-on-review-9237 aprk05 4