Top positive review
5.0 out of 5 starsReally tough luggage
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2019
I bought the 21in and the 26in cases.
I’m weary of zipper closure luggage. I’m always just waiting for the zipper to fail or for the zipper’s webbing to rip. The fact that this has an aluminum frame and solid aluminum hinges is awesome. So secure feeling. These cases are built really tough.
The wheels work great on all kinds of surfaces. Maybe not the best on cobble stones, but this is a matter of physics that effect ALL wheels of this size. These always maneuver great in the many travels I’ve taken them on. The exterior holds up very well to the rigors of checked baggage too.
It has a TSA approved three digit combination lock which is cool. It’s not going to deter a professional thief since anybody can get a TSA key. But it does prevent casual snoops and unintended opening of the case.
The drawbacks are they do not expand, so what you see is what you get. You also trade some weight for sturdiness. For reference, the 21in is 9 lbs, whereas most comparably sized zippered polycarbonate cases are 7-7.5 lbs. for US domestic travel this isn’t a big deal, but it can make a difference for international travel where the weight restrictions are more limiting.
More importantly for the larger checked case size, I’m a bit cautious with the latches and the abuse of luggage handlers, so I also belt the 26in case with a locking nylon strap (through the handle) to ensure the case stays shut. I don’t know if this is necessary or not, but for the low cost of the strap and the invaluable peace of mind, I just do this always on checked bags.
All in all I think these are super cases.
