Originally Posted by
Peak13
I purchased a StrongBags Vortex 1 (they have the 2 out now) back in April of 2008 and I still use it. It's a little expensive ($230)
The wheels are roller blade wheels and are quiet and smooth - the handle is comfortable with two positions and the frame of the suitcase is metal and that gives you A LOT of room on the inside - I could easily pack for a 5-6 day trip with a pair of gym shoes and bathroom bag - and theres a pocket on the front to fit a 15 inch laptop. The bag gets pretty heavy with all of that...but that's pretty standard. It will fit in the smaller overheads sideways and wheels out on any larger plane you might commute on.
I haven't tried their cooler on there, but I've heard good things about their other products. I'll buy another one when mine decides get a flat tire.
How do you like the StrongBags, I know they have the telescoping handle, do you see it as a weakness on that bag as it is on the LW bags.