In Reply to: Should I buy a suitcase in Bali ? posted by oliviachouchou on Wednesday, 22. September 2010 at 22:13 Bali Time:
to buy "Bali bags" in Bali around the markets.
I mean the floral cloth zip up ones available in about 4 or 5 sizes.
These are very light, and cheap.
If you do this, take it straight to a tailor (or shoe maker or whoever) and get a few extra stitches put across the handle attachment, and some even recommend tacking the two carry handles together to prevent handlers pulling the bag by one handle and pulling stitching out (A removeable tie would seem a better option).
These bags can carry plenty and can easily be stuffed into other cases or bags as back up on future occasions.