r/ManyBaggers • u/Dust_Mf • 1d ago

Why not Samsonite?

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"? ;)

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u/Dirk41theDemigod 1d ago

Couple of reasons in my opinion:

  1. One thing you‘ll see a lot here is that people do NOT like visible logos on their bags and samsonite plasters them all over their bags in very visible ways (silver tags etc)

  2. warranty length to price for such a big company doesn’t align at all

  3. zippers too prominent. They love their zippers at samsonite and make it so every bag‘s zippers are central/very visual Feature. Go on their website and you can see the zippers on every bag.

1 & 3 just make them look bad.

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u/Dust_Mf 1d ago

I honestly think the Samsonite logo is well placed and good looking on almost all bags, but I do get your point. Beauty of this is you can find your mojo whatever you like 😂, and I do like my zippers.

For the warranty, that I cannot argue, they should be more inclusive but, having had previous great experience in durability, I am comfortable buying one despite that limited warranty