Be sure to weigh your suitcases before you leave for the airport to ensure they are within the airline's weight limit.

If you’ll be flying, the size of your suitcase matters. Airlines impose strict limits on luggage sizes, and if your bag exceeds the limit, you must pay an extra fee. The detachable exterior sleeve makes it extremely convenient for accessing and using your laptop, super-durable and stain-resistant 1000D polyester, eggshell texture of polycarbonate shell conceals scuffs and scratches, extremely comfortable handle and smooth wheels that are easy to maneuver and roll around.

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Suitcases need to be able to withstand a fair amount of abuse, fit a lot of stuff and roll without a hitch. We broke up all the factors that matter to travelers into categories and then evaluated how each case held up. In this budget-friendly price range, there are some good suitcases, most of which are made of a lower-quality fabric like polyester. We appreciate the value for money of the Samsonite Freeform spinner, as well as its light 6.6-pound weight, but some design issues kept it out of contention. The telescoping handle is flimsier than most and also features a smooth plastic grip, unlike most pieces that have more comfortable rubber coverings. The glossy finish also scuffed easily in our abrasion test. It does offer an impressive 14 color options, though. Our testers conduct several technical tests to assess each suitcase's performance. The performance score is made up of the lift-and-drop test (60%), stability test (20%), rain test (10%) and puncture test (10%).

Generally made of a nylon variant such as cordura, ballistic, or ripstop, soft-sided luggage is noted for its light weight and relative durability. The nylon material is measured in denier counts, which indicate its weight. Final Verdict: For the frequent flyer, it’s a good choice as it is built to last. It is light, functional and very tough suitcase. 2. Karabar K-Bar-310 Medium Eminent, a Taiwanese luggage manufacturer, promotes their suitcase as ‘designed for the most demanding user, and is recognised worldwide for long lasting durability’. Roncato is true to its origins as an Italian luggage, having a classic suitcase in the Flexi. It is a weighty luggage but has two sturdy wheels with 10-years guarantee. We ultimately considered each bag with all of the above in mind, taking care to determine what factors would really matter to the most travelers.These suitcases will likely not last more than a few years, and they may incur a few rips and tears along the way. It’s not the cheapest suitcase available, but for the price, you are paying for quality, style and great functionality. And it sure is one tough cookie. 4. Luggage X 77 We see how much water gets into the suitcases. The higher the score, the less likely rain will get into your case. Many lots are of an age or nature which preclude their being in pristine condition. Some catalogue descriptions may make reference to damage and/or restoration; however, omission of such a reference does not imply a lot is free from defects nor does any reference to a particular defect imply the absence of others.