What's more is that one it's first maiden journey, the wheels on the large couldn't stand the weight and broke. I like the durable, matte polycarbonate shell, which protects belongings when the case is stashed in an overhead locker or train luggage rack. If you're after ways to help minimise your carbon footprint while travelling, this suitcase is a good place to start; it’s made in Europe with recycled materials.

The handle is smooth and the wheels are seamless, although that’s pretty standard across suitcases these days. This is a brilliant invention that I will absolutely be taking on my next flight with the kids while telling all of my friends to do the same. The 360-degree spinner wheels ensure smooth motion in any direction, making your travel experience hassle-free and enjoyable. ANYONE escaping the miserable UK winter, be it for long or short trips, we've spotted a great companion, and it's 12% less.It has a TSA-approved lock, adjustable straps and padded handles that make it a bit easier to put on luggage racks or conveyor belts. The case itself also has a TSA lock, four 360 degree wheels and an innovative twisting handle, so when you drag the case along the handle rotates for a more comfortable grip. Although far from wallet-friendly, it’s certainly secure, boasting puncture-resistant zippers, a bag tracking feature and a TSA-approved lock with a recovery programme if you forget the code. To set the combination on this lock you need to push down the square silver button to the right of the combination, select your 3-digit code, then push down the square keylock. My Rimowa has seen quite a few things around the world, including a tumble off the roof rack of a tiny car while winding down roads in Greece – and it’s miraculously intact, so being made of robust aluminium is also a major selling point for me,” he says.

Update two months after purchase: After two trips consisting of eight short-ish flights altogether all the wheels are in poor condition and on one of the medium cases, one even snapped clean off in baggage handling, leaving a big hole in the outer shell, luckily the lining prevented anything from falling out.It proved sturdy, only sustaining some cosmetic damage towards the end of our extensive drop tests and still functioning perfectly – no mean feat given how roughly we treated it. It manoeuvred well on concrete and carpet too, but wasn’t so keen on tarmac and cobbles, making a right din. It impressed in our waterproof tests, becoming slightly damp immediately around the zip but spreading no further. Blossom enjoys delving into the intricacies of products and refining testing protocols for hundreds of items.

Functionality wise, it has three easy-glide wheels which makes manoeuvring it around easy, clothes restraining straps inside the case, and an internal pocket. Durability: Checked baggage must be able to withstand the rough handling it will inevitably encounter during transit. Company Introduction: Our factory is a leading professional manufacturer of all kinds of handbags and luggage for 20 years.Padlocks that feature the red Transport Security Administration (TSA) logo are highly recommended if you’re travelling to the USA. It has no fancy features and no inner pockets, but it does the basics well, with a spacious inner compartment and four wheels for seamless 360 degree movement. Security is something we're seeing implemented more and more with suitcases, and the LUGG Lightweight Travel Cabin bag follows suit with TSA-approved locks, meaning you know your valuables are safe when you're waiting to board your flight. Lifestyle reviews editor Simon Lewis has been using a pair of Samsonite Spinners for well over ten years.