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For the frequent travelers out there, I backed this thing on Kickstarter and had really high expectations for it: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/netta/the

by ss3000 7y ago

For the frequent travelers out there, I backed this thing on Kickstarter and had really high expectations for it: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/netta/the-six-a-carry-on-you-always-push-forward/description https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/netta/the-six-a-carry-o... Just received it last month, and build quality seems excellent. And judging from the positive Kickstarter comments so far, I can't wait for my next trip. :) It's quite a bit more expensive than the Away case, but the large back-wheel and push mechanism felt super innovative and provide a very tangible improvement to quality of life for steering the case around in streets compared to existing designs, whereas the Away case at the end of the day is just a regular old suitcase with slightly nicer materials (I own one but plan on selling it off soon if this one holds up in practical use).

vxNsr 7y ago
Looks interesting but super expensive
mb_72 7y ago
I couldn't find any information on the unloaded weight of this thing - do you know what it is? I've looked at lots of options for carry-on luggage, and most are heavy enough to significantly eat into the 7kg or 8kg allowed. Honestly, I can't imagine moving away from the simple backpack I used; it's light, and I can carry 8kg easily for any distance (covering laptop, Mac Air, and misc other items). By carrying everything, I can go anywhere I can walk, and don't have to worry about pushing / pulling some box on wheels around. These kind of mega-expensive luggage 'solutions' mostly seem to be for people who like showing they can afford such things.
ameister14 7y ago
>the large back-wheel and push mechanism felt super innovative and provide a very tangible improvement to quality of life for steering the case around in streets compared to existing designs I knew I'd seen it before - it's basically a laundry cart. Obviously different build quality but the innovative 60 degree handle and large back wheels? Laundry cart.
- ss3000 7y ago
  Haha I never noticed until now but you're totally right, the resemblance is uncanny: https://mobileimages.lowes.com/product/converted/728363/728363011128.jpg?size=xl https://mobileimages.lowes.com/product/converted/728363/7283...

by ss3000 7y ago

vxNsr 7y ago

Looks interesting but super expensive

mb_72 7y ago

I couldn't find any information on the unloaded weight of this thing - do you know what it is? I've looked at lots of options for carry-on luggage, and most are heavy enough to significantly eat into the 7kg or 8kg allowed. Honestly, I can't imagine moving away from the simple backpack I used; it's light, and I can carry 8kg easily for any distance (covering laptop, Mac Air, and misc other items). By carrying everything, I can go anywhere I can walk, and don't have to worry about pushing / pulling some box on wheels around. These kind of mega-expensive luggage 'solutions' mostly seem to be for people who like showing they can afford such things.

ameister14 7y ago

>the large back-wheel and push mechanism felt super innovative and provide a very tangible improvement to quality of life for steering the case around in streets compared to existing designs I knew I'd seen it before - it's basically a laundry cart. Obviously different build quality but the innovative 60 degree handle and large back wheels? Laundry cart.

ss3000 7y ago
Haha I never noticed until now but you're totally right, the resemblance is uncanny: https://mobileimages.lowes.com/product/converted/728363/728363011128.jpg?size=xl https://mobileimages.lowes.com/product/converted/728363/7283...