C. Gak
- Chicago Environs, IL, United States
Because of the new travel restrictions (size & weight of luggage) we were forced into purchasing new wheeled luggage bags. After many internet & in-person local store evaluations of a wide variety of well known brands (including expensive Tumis, etc) we chose 2 Eagle Creeks Tarmac 28s with their appropriate associated Eagle Creek packing solutions. On the basis of our recent trip (for 5 weeks) via United Airlines cross-country one word is more than sufficient to state the performance of our new Eagle Creek luggage: AMAZING!
In more detail: the Tarmac 28's are exceedingly roomy (more so than our previous older large, bulky, heavy but not as efficient Andiamo soft-sided pieces); they are very light in weight; they are very easy to wheel and maneuver. Strategically located hand straps made hand-handling, when necessary, easy and balanced.
The many separate individually zippered compartments (rather than one/two large compartments) were a marvel; they allowed packing to be systematic and items exceedingly easy to find and retrieve. Additionally, using the EC packing solutions further enhanced the ease of packing and finding; although ensconced in one location for the entire trip, it is easy to note that when frequently moving from hotel to hotel, it would be wonderful to pull out those specific folders or cubes/sacs necessary for that specific portion of the trip and leave the rest packed in their respective compartments.
The folders themselves were unbelievable; although skeptical about how well they would compare to our previous specifically-dedicated folding portions of our other luggage, we were simply amazed. Not only did they hold the promised numbers of clothing pieces, but also the clothing came through with nary a wrinkle- and in fact, although we had packed 2 days ahead of our trip (due to time limitations) and some of our clothes were initially slightly wrinkled when putting them into the EC folders, upon unpacking 3 days later we found that even these pieces of clothing were less wrinkled/more pressed while the rest of the clothes also came out perfectly unwrinkled. Rolling underwear, socks, etc into cubes allowed for more efficient and more compact packing also.
The zippers worked well and easily. The wheels rolled effortlessly and controllably, and they were able to stroll bumpy streets and ascend steep steps, curbs and escalators with ease. The luggage itself is very well balanced and further eases movement and control. The handle system is sturdy and reliable.
The protective molded pocket, sole patches, and skid plate protected as promised.
Cosmetically, after the trip, the entire luggage ensemble came through without even a noticeable blemish.
And it is certainly reassuring to be insured by your "No Matter What" Lifetime warranty!
A very significant factor in our purchase of the Tarmacs was our previous excellent experience with other Eagle Creek products: shoulder bags, business bags, and women\'s bags. Additionally, they are excellently and competitively priced, especially for the features, quality, and warranty they offer. They are quite pleasing cosmetically as well.
In short, again, these specific products are functionally AMAZING!
(P.S.: We have already convinced 3 friends to purchase similar products)
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