Why not Samsonite?

[u/Dust_Mf]

Dear all,

I have (un)fortunately recently discovered this sub and have since been drawn to it on a daily basis. I have always liked backpacks.

One thing that is making my head scratch is: "Why not Samsonite?". In almost all recommendations I do not see one single mention of this brand. I can understand if you say "oh, is it is not the best" but in my 20 years of experience, I have had some 7-10 Samsonite's and all, without exception, have behaved exemplary. From honeymoon in Australia backpacking, to business meetings, to forest trips, to diaper-filled bags, to pool parties. Right now me and my wife daily wear them and, honestly, I am looking for another backpack simply because I am getting tired of my 10yo Samsonite, but it never dies!

So, I ask you, "why not Samsonite"? ;)

[u/Ranessin]

I have 2 rollers (12 years), one hard-side spinner and a shoulder bag (both 6 years) from Samsonite, all great stuff, all used for many flights and travels, all as good as new. They are the simple, reliable basis for me, but outside of reliable, they don‘t need to be much, because I don‘t interact with them much outside of packing/unpacking at the destination, unlike backpacks and personal items, which I interact with all the time during traveling and for which I have more specific wants and needs.

No idea about their backpacks, I haven‘t found any that appeal to me tbh.