1. Delsey Helium Air 2
French manufacturer Delsey offers up this very lightweight suitcase that promises both ease of portage and durable toughness. At 37.5 litres, this bad boy will stow a lot of stuff, and at 55 cm ensure you leave nothing behind. The 10-year guarantee is a nice incentive to shell out the money for this ultimate travel case. Each case comes with a unique identification code, ensuring that you always find your bag rather than someone else’s!
2. Rimowa Salsa Air
The German brand’s legacy continues. The Salsa Air is a great travel companion that comes in a variety of sizes for any length of stay. Ranging from 22 litres to 105 litres, you’ll definitely find the right size for your next trip. The lightweight aluminium and polycarbonate construction is the source of the name Air, and it has been Teutonically designed to be maximally easy to lift. Better yet, the Salsa Air is the most affordable of the Rimowa lines of luggage. Great price, excellent durability, feathery lightweight; the Salsa Air may very well become your new favourite suitcase.
3. Samsonite Cosmolite
Samsonite is synonymous with quality and toughness, and this particular model is claimed to be their strongest and lightest case ever. On top of being constructed of the latest high-tech materials, this 4-wheeled hand-carry case also looks pretty stylish, reminiscent of shells on the beaches you’ll be visiting. The dimensions are 55 cm x 37.5 cm x 20 cm, just nice for bringing on board. At a mere 3.4 kg, you can fit a lot of stuff into this lightweight carry-on without sacrificing anything you’ll need on your trip. And if its legendary toughness ever comes up short, you’ll be in good hands with a 10 year warranty.
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4. PROTECA MaxPass H
Made in Japan means quality and reliability, and this Hokkaido-crafted suitcase fits that description to a T. With over 50 years of experience under their luggage belts, ProtecA comes with a laptop compartment which enables you to remove your electronics without removing anything unnecessary, like your undies, and the TSA approved lock gives you security and compliance. The 40 litre size is perfect for the overhead luggage bin, and at 50 cm x 40 cm x 25 cm and 3.2 kg, you can fit a lot of your life in here without feeling like you’re going to break your back. This sturdy lightweight luggage option looks pretty good overall.
5. Antler Atom
This sleek, British-made piece is perfect for the Anglophile traveller looking for something tough, light and compact for his or her next trip. Weightwise, it tips the scales at a mere 1.9 kg, and glides across airport lobbies on its 4 fully rotational easy-glide wheels. At 55 cm x 40 cm x 20 cm, it will stow away nicely, and the TSA approved lock will ensure your important stuff stays safe.
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6. Zero Halliburton Greenwich Spinner
Another heritage brand worth looking into for amazing lightweight luggage is Halliburton, who have been doing their thing since 1929. Their most popular lightweight model is the Greenwich Spinner, which comes with all the features you’d expect from the go-to travel suitcase you’ll be taking with you everywhere. 4 wheels, multiple zippered pockets for organising your travel documents, and a nylon cover that is as durable as it is lightweight. Sometimes, when it comes to buying something that is going to last you a lifetime, it’s best to put your trust in those who have been doing it longest.
7. American Tourister Cubepop
This 80+ year old American luggage manufacturer has recently joined the Samsonite family of bag makers, where quality control is equally high at both companies. At 55 cm, the Cubepop is designed to be carried on, and its 2.7 kg of weight won’t feel like much as you’re making your way through Changi to your gate. The polyarbonate hardcase will stand up to all sorts of abuse, and the 4 wheel design will help you glide through airports with ease, and even elegance. Bonus points for design; there is a smaller upper compartment that is accessible without tearing apart all the stuff you packed away so carefully.
8. TravelPro Maxlite 4
This ultralight suitcase is perfect for your lightweight luggage needs. The 56 cm model comes in at a mere 3 kg, so you won’t even strain yourself when pulling it out of storage. Features include With ball-bearing inline wheels, as well as stabilisers, and crash guards to keep your belongings safe when you’re rushing to make your connecting flight. The designers clearly had toughness in mind when they made this one, but found a way to make it tough without losing the lightness. The expandable case is perfect for fitting in all the souvenirs you’ll buy on your next trip as well.
9. Victorinox Spectra Extra-Capacity Carry-on
This venerable Swiss brand specializes in knives, but also do a very good job of making luggage that is tough and light, using the skills they have picked up in their many decades of craftsmanship. The Spectra is a large capacity bag on wheels that fits snugly into any overhead compartment, and despite its voluminous interior, it weighs a mere 3 kg, making it a breeze to carry all around the world, and its 42 litre capacity fits all your most important travelling possessions.
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Originally published on 20 June 2017. Any prices are lowest estimated prices only at the time of publication and are subject to change and/or availability.
