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 essential model comes in at €295, but doesn't include the laundry bag, smart charger or laundry bag. The best bit about the Rolling Transporter, though, is how easy its extending handle and wheels make it to get your stuff from A to B. Plus, the trolley handle moves position when you tilt from four wheels to two for maximum comfort on the go.

It glided easily across all floor types, and they only docked points for a slight noise on concrete and cobblestones. Luggage colours: Lys Paris also offers a wide variety of colours for its luggage ranges, among them black, blue, grey and red.

it’s definitely not cabin luggage, but will hold all the sun dresses, swimwear and sunnies you could possibly want. They’re so confident of their offering that they offer a 100-day risk-free trial, meaning that you can send your luggage back within this timeframe and receive a no-questions-asked refund. 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. Once on the go, it was easy to manoeuvre, with the wheels moving smoothly and quietly on every surface. Made from ABS polymer plastic, it also comes with luggage straps and mesh pockets for keeping your bits organised while travelling and is available in three attractive colours: rose gold, wine and golden silver.

Our rigorous durability tests left little more than a few scuff marks, with no visible damage to the wheels or body. It's clear to everyone that these suitcases have been carefully designed to offer easy access so you don't have to waste time packing or unpacking them. Four-wheeled suitcases are much sturdier when unsupported and they are generally easier to manoeuvre in tight aisles and other tricky spaces. There’s plenty of room for two people’s luggage, but it proved tricky to turn corners once fully packed.litres, the internal divider and two sets of elasticated packing straps kept items securely in place, and the padded front pocket offered easy access to documents. This hard shell cabin bag by Aerolite does exactly what it says on the tin without breaking the bank - or your valuables inside. If this movement doesn't reset it, try moving to 180 degrees first, pressing down, and moving back to 90 degrees. Weight: The weight limit for checked baggage varies between airlines; look it up before you travel as excess baggage charges are notoriously extortionate.