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Why zippers on suitcases are worthless:

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CRAP The worst thing is almost 90% of all suitcases sold today have zips. Very few manufacturers use latches anymore....
post #2 of 14
this is disturbing. what manufacturers use latches?
post #3 of 14
chain zipper = problem solved
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Hideo Wakamatsu luggage for life.
post #5 of 14
This is why you only take cologne you are willing to lose. That's what they love to steal.
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Originally Posted by wetnose View Post
CRAP

The worst thing is almost 90% of all suitcases sold today have zips. Very few manufacturers use latches anymore....

Incredibly distrubing...
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Originally Posted by watchcollector2454 View Post
this is disturbing. what manufacturers use latches?

Zero Halliburton
Rimowa
Globe-Trotter
post #8 of 14
does this work with metal zipper teeth?
post #9 of 14
I'm gonna try this trick with my Victorinox luggage, which have big ol' zippers.

I've been incredibly lucky with my luggage. In October, I put 4-5 bottles of wine in my suitcase, including a magnum of Bollinger Rose, but it arrived into my hands untouched. I don't think I've ever traveled without either wine of booze, except for travels to Europe, and I've never had an issue with either breakage or theft.
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Originally Posted by LabelKing View Post
Zero Halliburton
Rimowa
Globe-Trotter

thanks for the info. globe-trotter are beautiful but out of my price range for something that will be abused by baggage handlers. i'm really liking Rimowa, though, and after searching the forum it seems like i'll have to invest in some.
post #11 of 14
Thread Starter 
Actually Samsonite does offer a few models with latches.
post #12 of 14
do you leave your front door unlocked?

How about your car?

what makes you trust any of the luggage handlers anywhere?

Trasporting expensive shit and getting it stolen from checkin luggage = your own fault.
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Zero Halliburton Rimowa Globe-Trotter
Doen't Tumi use latches as well? Also, for an alternative to GT, check out Alstermo Bruk.
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globe-trotter are beautiful but out of my price range for something that will be abused by baggage handlers.
I'm fairly sure GT will repair your luggage, plus, they look a lot better with some abuse...
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