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I reckon he got a good 30ft of air distance!

Truck was carrying ammonium nitrate

Recently had the frame aligned and some major dents removed. Unfortunately after almost 15 years the aluminum started cracking a bit around the telescopic handle and the only repair Rimowa offered was to glue it which isn’t a long term solution. Took it to a local luggage repair shop who used fiberglass and epoxy to stabilize and fix the cracks from the inside. She’s been good for the last 10 flights. Here’s to hopefully a few more years of use. I have her replacement ready as I found a NOS 32” (discontinued size) titanium Topas recently.

Tumi Alpha backpack on top of a Pre-LVMH Topas…
Travel comfort doesn’t get much better than this.

Normally I’m more into muted colours but when I saw this in the store I just HAD to have it. 1 year later and I still can’t get enough of it.

Really wish Rimowa would bring back the 2 wheeled bags.

Going through the local classifieds I came across an ad from a Rimowa hoarder who was selling off his collection. Went over and saw a storage room full of all pre-LVMH goodness. Unfortunately what he had left were mostly E-tags, not my favourite but beggars can’t be choosers. Got this NOS 32”/98L (discontinued size) Titanium Topas off him. I forgot just how much you used to get when you bought a Rimowa. Full size garment bag that can double as a flex divider, 2 shoe bags, 2 dust bags, leather (I think) tag, sticker set, a full set of manuals not some QR nonsense and of course the best feature of them all; the add-a-bag holder. Shame they did away with all that and somehow managed to charge more in recent years.

Don’t always travel so heavy but once in a while if I need to, it’s good to know my old Rimowa’s are stackable/hang-able and I’m not juggling multiple bags around.

I’ll never forgive Rimowa for deleting the add a bag holder. Being able to have one hand free and pull 2 bags along at the same time came in handy way too often.

My colleague today had the exact opposite setup to me. If only my old Rimowa Pilot case would sit properly atop a Cabin!

No covers, just stickers. Just got my Topas back from having its frame aligned and a fresh set of wheels (sadly lost the old pre LVMH wheel design). She’s hopefully ready for another 15 years of travel 🤞

Anyone else’s BSH loves going on car rides? Boris can stay in this position for miles just watching the scenery go by 😅

I’ve got an old 33” Topas which has been checked a few hundred times throughout its 15 year life. Lately the upper part of the case started to develop an aperture in the seal. It’s not visible on the photo but part where the handle is attached is bent inwards. I’m wondering if this is something that can be fixed with the frame alignment at Rimowa. The case opens and closes fine otherwise. Has anyone gone through something similar with their older bag?

I’m normally not a cabin trolley kinda guy, much prefer a backpack as cabin bag for ease of use. In Japan now and the new blue Cabin Twist caught my eye. With the tax refund and the additional discount from the department store I decided it was time to add him to the collection. Luckily I can hang him off his 15 year old brother and still keep one hand free to navigate around.