Virginia woman is on hunt for best luggage, gives up on BÉIS. Then she goes to Nordstrom Rack: ‘The entire set is $290’
Choosing the right luggage is important for traveling. Size, durability, and spaciousness can all determine how stressful your trip will be. Since there are many options available, it can be difficult to decide. When she was in doubt, Virginia Beach TikToker Nancy Hoadley (@baconandbeauty) turned to the internet for help.
A Nordstrom Rack Quest In Search of Luggage
After a couple of failed luggage adventures, she isn’t giving up.
“You may have noticed that I’m taking this luggage hunt very seriously,” she says, sitting in her car. “I’m no longer hunting for BÉIS. So, I’m here at Nordstrom Rack. The brands that I’m most interested in are Away and Nobl. Let’s go in and see what they have.”
Then, she brings more than 62,000 viewers on her adventure. As soon as the content creator enters the building, she spots a blue three-piece CalPak luggage set. “This is the first thing I see when I walk in the door. Calpak is the other one that I’m highly considering,” she says.
In addition, Hoadley finds the same set in green. Although she isn’t a fan, she still checks the price tags and is flabbergasted.
“The entire set is $290 and the Beis that I was looking at was $250 for one medium size,” she says. “A little bit torn because I don’t like that color but I’m gonna look in the actual luggage section and see if they have any other colors.”
Was She Successful?
Once the content creator arrives, she stumbles across a gray All About Piece set and three Calpaks in purple, tan, and light blue. Despite narrowing it down to the purple-and-tan CalPak three-piece sets, she remains indecisive. “I’m gonna decide between the purple and this pinkish brown color. So, everyone needs to help me out now, because there’s a difference in style,” Hoadley says.
Back in her car, she seeks advice from her audience. “I’m pretty close to deciding that I am gonna get one of those Calpak sets. So, now I need everyone to weigh in,” the content creator concludes.
Because she feels torn, she reiterates in the caption and tags all of the brands, “Ok yall we’re getting close. My top contenders are now @nobl travel , @Away Travel and @CALPAK – I found these sets at @Nordstrom Rack .. do I snag one or hold out???”
Viewers Voiced Their Opinions
Hoadley asked and viewers obliged. Out of the two colors, many preferred the tan CalPak.
“The purple looks cheap, the beige looks higher end,” one viewer commented.
“I like the brown. It’s giving grown up chic gal vibes,” another stated.
“What a find! Pink/beige. You will cry the first time it gets marks on it but honestly, the trio for that price go for it girl. Beautiful score,” a third agreed.
However, others didn’t make the dilemma easier by revealing their favorite brands.
“My Away luggage is my best purchase of the year,” one commenter shared.
“I caved and bought Nobl and I love it!” a second revealed.
Which Brand Is Considered The Best?
Of the three contenders, Hoadley is considering Away’s carry-on bags the best based on outlets’ reviews and test runs. On the other hand, Samsonite has been considered one of the best for both carry-on and sets. Good Housekeeping gave the set a number 1 score for its durability, space, and use.
When their testers dropped the suitcase from a three-foot height at different angles, it sustained minimal damage. Next, it was able to handle a standard load of items, such as clothing, shoes, and accessories, and had extra room to spare. Finally, the zippers and suitcase glided smoothly across various twists and turns.
Essentially, each brand is subjective and varies depending on the type of traveler an individual is.
@baconandbeauty Ok yall we’re getting close. My top contenders are now @nobl travel , @Away Travel and @CALPAK – I found these sets at @Nordstrom Rack .. do I snag one or hold out??? ? #luggage #nordstromrack #luggagebag ♬ original sound – baconandbeauty
The Mary Sue reached out to Hoadley via email and TikTok comment.
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