The verdict: "The Stamford cabin suitcase was surprisingly spacious despite its petite appearance, and it was really easy to pack in thanks to its two compartments (one zipped, so you can keep your clothes separate from your shoes) and extra storage pockets.

That’s why a hard-shelled case like the Antler Clifton is your best option for avoiding becoming a bedbug taxi service – it’s much harder for the bugs to jump on board, especially if you take care to always keep the case closed and away from other soft furnishings in your hotel room. Having said this, I’d have no problems placing my laptop inside the Clifton Cabin Case without a laptop pocket. The dimensions for the smallest of the Clifton cases in this set is 20 x 40 x 55cm, which is within the carry-on baggage allowance for most airlines. All of my friends have invested in their own sets since borrowing mine – which is the most glowing review they could get.I’ve also got to be honest and I just love having a matching set of luggage, not only because they stack neatly inside each other when I get home but because they look great gliding through the airport together. Myself and my family have been using them all summer so I thought it was time to tell you more about them! If you only have two (like my old luggage does), they tuck into the corners of the case, giving you more space for packing. My first impression was that they were exactly as I was expecting: a good choice of sizes, durable, and so pretty.

range before heading to Menorca with my Clifton suitcases, and I was aware they aren't quite so high-tech. Upon first glance I was impressed with the sleek, matte colourway and the addition of a fillable suitcase divider to keep the bulk of my clothes flat was a nice surprise when initially zipping open the case. All-in-all, my Antler Stamford was perfectly suited to a long-haul beach holiday and I can't wait to use it again later in the year. This required me to pack enough clothes for the unpredictable Scottish weather, and then wheel the case the 10-minute walk to the tube station, carry it up and down staircases inside the London Underground, load it on and off four trains, and move between two friends’ houses.In fact, this small suitcase with wheels, flexible carrying handles, external pockets and TSA padlock comes with a lifetime guarantee. The Travel Hack started in 2009 to document my two-year backpacking adventure around Asia and Australia. In the airport the case rolled like a dream, but it wasn't the flat, glossy airport floors I was worried about. It meant my clothes remained flat for the duration of my travels, and creasing wasn't too much of an issue.

I have two – one medium, one large; I’ve had them longer than I can remember and they’ve travelled with me to all seven continents including places as far away as South Georgia Island, Morocco, Uganda, Cuba, Turkey and Sri Lanka. And of course if you have a soft case or a soft bag, it’s easier for bedbugs to take up residence in the soft parts or the seams of the case, and then travel home with you. The Stamford cabin bag was headed to Barcelona for a weekend break, the medium-size Stamford was headed for five days in Barbados, and the largest Stamford – the 121 litre – was off for a week in Puglia. This Antler suitcase is colour-fast, so any inevitable scratches will stay true to the colour of the shell. I’ve used them for flights, trains and road trips so they’ve done a bit of everything this summer and I’ve really enjoyed using them.With a stylish design and so many colours, you’ll have no trouble recognising your case coming off the baggage carousel. The Clifton Cabin with Pocket has all the features of our best-selling Clifton cases, with the added benefit of a chic but practical front pocket.