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Tumi Alpha Frequent Traveler 22-inch Framed Expandable Carry-on
Luxury rolling luggage
- Durable ballistic nylon
- Expandable
- Convenient, thoughtful features
- Expensive
- Relatively heavy
- Short, limited warranty
Tumi Alpha luggage is very costly, but experts say it will last you a lot longer than many less expensive rolling luggage brands. In one test by a leading consumer magazine, the Tumi Alpha Frequent Traveler 22-inch Framed Expandable Carry-on outperforms all 11 competitors, earning the highest possible ratings in every category, including roominess, convenience and durability. Tumi constructs its entire Alpha line out of tough ballistic nylon, with features like a removable garment sleeve to reduce wrinkles. However, the carry-on is relatively heavy (11.6 pounds), and users say it can be awkward to wrestle into the overhead bin. Tumi's one-year damage/five-year defect warranty pales next to the lifetime luggage warranties that other manufacturers offer. For example, the top-rated Eagle Creek Tarmac 22 (*Est. $285) carries an unlimited lifetime warranty, even against airline damage.
ConsumerReports.org and SmartMoney magazine both include rolling Tumi Alpha suitcases in their head-to-head luggage tests. An older Tumi suitcase with specs that match the Tumi Alpha gets good, but not great, marks from Wired. The 22-inch Tumi Alpha gets mostly good reviews from owners at LuggageOnline.com, eBags.com and Amazon.com. Frequent travelers at FlyerTalk.com offer plenty of comments about the Tumi brand, both positive and negative.
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Our Sources
1. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe
ConsumerReports.org tests the Tumi Alpha Frequent Traveler 22-inch Framed Expandable Carry-on, comparing it with other rolling carry-on bags. Bags are subjected to abuse in a giant tumbler to measure durability, and staffers take luggage for a test spin on an obstacle course.
Review: Toughest Travelers, Editors of ConsumerReports.org, Oct. 2008
2. SmartMoney.comDetails/Subscribe
A 28-inch rolling suitcase in the Tumi Alpha line wins this test of big luggage conducted by Travel Channel host Samantha Brown. The Tumi case emerges unscathed from a tumble down a flight of stairs, and Brown finds it light, stylish and practical.
Review: We Test 5 Supersized Suitcases, Jason Kephart, Aug. 8, 2008
An older Tumi case with specs that match the Tumi Alpha Frequent Traveler 22-inch Framed Expandable Carry-on earns a score of seven out of ten in this series of "gadget reviews." The reviewer likes its construction, capacity and features such as the zip-in garment holder and bottom carry handle.
Review: Test: Freeway-Legal Scooters, Top HD Tuners, Tricked-Out Travel Mugs, Jen Trolio, Oct. 23, 2007
4. EBags.com
The Tumi Alpha Frequent Traveler 22-inch Framed Expandable Carry-on has about 10 user reviews on this page and another half dozen or so on a different page. On average, it earns a score of about 8.5 points out of 10, and 75 percent of users say they would buy it again.
Review: Tumi Alpha Frequent Traveler 22" Zippered Expandable Carry-on, Contributors to eBags.com
The Tumi Alpha Frequent Traveler 22-inch Framed Expandable Carry-on has only a handful of reviews on this retail site. Most are positive, but one reviewer complains that Tumi refused to honor its warranty when the handle on her bag stopped working.
Review: Tumi Alpha Travel and Business Frequent Traveler 22in. Framed Expandable Carry On, Contributors to LuggageOnline.com
6. Amazon.com
There is only one user review for the Tumi Alpha Frequent Traveler 22-inch Framed Expandable Carry-on at Amazon.com. The user praises its appearance and durability, but is miffed that it only fits sideways into the luggage bins on some jets.
Review: Tumi Alpha Frequent Traveler 22" Framed Expandable Carry On 22022, Contributor to Amazon.com
Frequent flyers here recommend their favorite luggage pieces or brands, and Tumi is a name that keeps popping up, with comments both pro and con. The forum is searchable, so it's easy to find opinions on a brand you're considering.
Review: Best Luggage, Contributors to FlyerTalk.com
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