$1500 Luggage. Rimowa Original Cabin - The VERDICT is IN!

Today we talk about luggage. You've heard of Away, you've heard of Tumi and Samsonite, and of course RIMOWA. The kingpin at the top in terms of pricing and luxury.

I've owned it for a year or two, and I have some thoughts.

[PattyKuluCakes]

I used to work at TSA, and I admired the Rimowa suitcases. The smash and dents on the aluminum luggage gives it its unique characteristic. What I liked about Rimiwa is, no matter how busted up it looked, the wheels always rolled smoothly.

[black_solidus]

No wiggle room is not a cons, it's the charateristic of hardshell luggage, two different terms

[josefinarazazi]

I appreciate your honesty. I can imagine the feeling of desiring something for so long and then when you finally have it, it doesn’t quite fill the expectations.

[bballerforever]

You surprised me with your final assessment, but I truly appreciate your honesty. It’s difficult to trust other YTers who get a product gratis and expect them to be unbiased.

[manuadina]

Good review man. Always watch your videos. Keep it up !

[dominicscalise]

Appreciate your candor on this brand. I will say - I'm PRO Rimowa patina. There is something so cool about well-worn quality/luxury items. Cheers, man

[blackbird]

Thank you so much for this honest review, great video!

[haythamkm]

I was consider this before your video. Very useful and summarized review. Thanks man, like and sub.

[lilyburin]

You forgot about the wheels… the glide like a dream! Enjoyed the video

[byronsutton]

I literally just bought the Off White X Rimowa collab version.... Thanks for the video.

[tallalmoshrif]

Great review! I got mine from Paris for $950 after Tax refund

[fabeaux]

I own two, I love them. But they do come with mostly cons. There is no wiggle room, like at all. Because of that ive learned what will fit, what wont fit, and how to pack so I have room to bring something back if I do buy more things. Owning this has taught me what matters on a trip and what doesn't, you learn to not bring the entire world with you. It does dent, it does scratch, it does suck, but it is rigid and it is strong, once that first scratch comes in you'll find out how much you dont have to baby it. It's very expensive, and I know how and where it can make me a target, so knowing where youre traveling to also becomes something to keep in mind. Vegas, Miami, LA, Paris, London, all places I can go to and not worry. Same with anywhere I am simply driving to. But go anywhere more sketch like say Russia, India, South America and I have to leave this home and use a more simple Away bag. I got both of mine when they were $1000 or less, and at that price point, id recommend it, but at the current $1400+ price point I definitely dont.

[eugenemakhotin]

I have 3 Rimowa cases. All scratched. Of course was worried. And talked to Rimowa people about that in Germany. Here is what they told me. Every scratch is your travel, every scratch is your good or bad but memory. Love it or move to plastic Chinese cases for 50 euro.
And you what? I stopped and thought about it. It my conclusion is - it’s absolutely true.
If you fill like your case should be ALWAYS new - use cheap ones and replace them as soon as they are not like from the shop)

[kayflip]

Try the Lufthansa aluminum cases. Made in Germany and even sturdier than Rimowa. Tested with their own airline pilots and flight attendants. Lufthansa and Rimowa used to have a collab but they ended it once Lufthansa figured they could make even better suitcases than them and sell them for half the price.

[masonstorm]

These suit cases are mostly for people who travel frequently and lightly and think about practicality and safety especially if your someone who can afford 1500 dollar suit case your most likely going to have expensive clothes or items and the design comes in handy due to the wheels and great handle for those on the go

[pf]

I’ve owned Rimowa for many years before owned by LVMH. It always had the reputation of high quality design and is iconic before any other brands followed suit. It’s a piece of item that has served its purpose through the years with wear and tear. These days people purchase for the for the intangible value beyond the practicality of a luggage. I purchased for the quality and design inherent with the Rimowa.

[lactran]

I bought my Rimowa luggages mainly, if not solely, because of their wheels. My Tumi ones still look good after over 100 flights (checked-in), but the Rimowas ride magically over carpet. I heard from friends that even luggages that cost 2-3 times the Rimowa did not glide that well.

[Sams]

I have one like yours and I just bought a classic carry on size ... I use the black one in my job as an airline pilot... 3 years so far and only one broken wheel, replaced for free while I waited at the Rimowa store.

[bluewker]

I've never seen a single one of your videos before but I knew I was watching to the end when you introduced yourself and did a little behind-the-counter butt wiggle LOL.

[RoSharma]

Love my Tumi and Original Cabin in Aluminum. I travel a lot, about 150k actual miles. It's all about the wheels and with my mobility issue I prefer Rimowa over my Tumi. I almost use the bag as a walker and it floats over carpets/rugs. Did I tell you my hate for those surfaces. Can't wait for United SFOnto renovate their old terminal and get rid of the carpet. I frikcing hate Singapore Airport because of their cushy rug throughout the terminal. Appreciate your candor and I do not check in my original cabin, hence kinda protected but it's aluminum hence dents and scratches are to be expected.