Which luggage is the strongest??

GreenleggedHeron

I like the Samsonite Spinners. I am slowly replacing my different sizes with the Spinners when I travel to the US. Macy's in the US often has sales, white flower days or something, if you can catch one of those you can get a percentage off. Or if you attend a business convention, some of the hotels will give you a percentage coupon off for on midtown businesses which may include Macys. Just don't fly BA, as they will charge you an enormous amount of money for a second suitcase. The spinners are a joy to push and pull when you walk, they go in all directions.

hollydays

Hardbodied Samsonite cases. £65 or £59 without long handle ,delivered.They have a combination lock as well. Very good service had 2 from them.This is a good price,they are not fancy cases but very tough.
https://www.bags123.com

Kizzy001

I've had my Antler cases for over 5 years, and they have been all over the world with me - and I travel a lot. They aren't hardshell ones, they are waterproof material ones, mine are from the liteweight range, they also expand so i can crame more junk..ermm souvenirs from my trips into them and i think they come with a 7 year guarantee.

http://www.antler.co.uk/

Carmen

exel1966 wrote:

If you want a case to last it's an easy choice ....Samsonite comes first and then Carlton. Make it a solid hard shell one, not the newer lighter flexible hard shell as they are prone to more damage especially dents in the corners.

THERE REALLY IS NO OTHER CHOICE.

Ditto but, these days the case can look shabby after one trip :mad: none of them are scratch/smudgeproof! I hate to see my luggage being loaded

Carmen x

smudger48_2

Hi,

If anyone fancies the Antler cases, Hudsons leather shop have 10% off all Antler cases at the moment.

http://www.hudsonsleathershop.co.uk/acatalog/Antler___World_Class_Luggage_2006.html

exel1966

Carmen wrote:

Ditto but, these days the case can look shabby after one trip :mad: none of them are scratch/smudgeproof! I hate to see my luggage being loaded

Carmen x

Ah but the more scratches you have shows just what a seasoned traveller you are !!

Altarf

shopaholicsan wrote:

does anyone else agree/disagree with Samsonite??

Only to say that the baggage handlers once managed to break the shell of a Samsonite case I had, so they are not indestructible.

As others have mentioned a problem with hardshell cases like Samsonite is the weight. It is very easy to overload the case, by jaming in that one last thing that you might (but actually don't) need.

lifes2complicated

Just a quick note to say that we have been looking for some good cases recently for upcoming holidays. Have seen lots of cheap but pretty rubbish/flimsy looking cases.

Really wanted to find some Samsonite/Antler cases but decided against the high priced Samsonite Spinner cases as I side with the post above that no luggage is handler proof.

In the end we went for the Antler Venice series which we found half price in Tripp - they run the luggage departments in Debenhams stores and can also buy online at http://www.tripp.co.uk/products.cfm/collection/124,21

I think these are really good value - they are soft sided but have a kinda lightweight hard shell running round the centre section, seem pretty sturdy and good quality materials etc. Definitely worth a look. I think they are only half price because they are no longer a current collection.

Heres the spec for the large suitcase from the website:

Antler
Venice - Large Suitcase - Navy

A classic, affordable and practical collection, which includes 3 luggage pieces and a small wheel duffle. This timeless collection will stand the test of frequent travel.

Made from tough woven polyester that resists scuffs, tearing and stains. Moulder EVA rear shells give added protection and the ABS honey combe frame and aluminium handle gives weight saving.
Smooth running nylon wheels
Locking recessed retractable tow handle
Expandable
Zip pocket on front
Reliable zips
Retractable extending feet for better balance and safe carry action.
Rubber moulded handle grip with easy grip side handles
Capacity: 112 L
Weight: 4.62 Kg

SKU: 29536

Height 74cm
Depth 31cm
Width 51cm
WAS £139,
NOW £69.50


Hope that helps someone.

Fibabe

For those that are interested in Antler cases, the cases in Matalan are made by Antler with Matalan's own brand name on the case.

dmg24

Fibabe wrote:

For those that are interested in Antler cases, the cases in Matalan are made by Antler with Matalan's own brand name on the case.

If this is the case then they are not up to the usual Antler standard. I travelled with a lady who had bought her case from Matalan.

The shell shattered! The customer service people said it wasn't the first they had seen either.

Looks like you do need to spend a bit of money to get something decent x