Seems like a decent deal @ $136.79
American Tourister Airconic Suitcase
About this item:
Double, adjustable drawbar
4 Smooth, spinning wheels
Spacious main compartment with packing straps
Two zippered pockets with mesh
TSA lock on the front worry-free travel to and from the US
CamelCamelCamel.
I've got the mid size version and so far it's been very good, but I can see how the things reported in those reviews would happen to the big case due to the flex in the zip.
Another suitcase deal? This is clearly a ploy by bigSUIT
If you are going to buy a new suitcase, consider a top opening hardcase like the Tosca Horizon or Tosca Space-X. Most of the convenience of a soft case with the protection of a hardcase. I don't think we would ever even consider a standard hardcase again.
i bought a hardcase but havent used it yet, Whats the difference / advantage ? Scratch that, i think i get it, instead of having items on both sides or toppling out, its like a soft cover one, where they all stay on one side. Hmmm, I havent used my hardcase yet, but am a bit worried now.
I don't understand why hard cases are so popular.
Suitcases were better 20 years ago - soft case and only 2 wheels which were much more durable.
Hardcases are lighter and also can protect your contents better apparently. But the issue is they don't fit as much usually and also can break easier than the softcases.
I've never had anything damaged in a soft case. Maybe if people are transporting wine glasses or something…
@fredblogs: For me, it hasnt happened often, but i have had plastic body wash containers and shampoo / contact lens solution containers, items like that have broken for me.
@lonewolf: Is there some reason you aren't wrapping those fragile items in a towel ?
Suitcase packing 101. Pad your fragile items, and pad them well 🤷♂️
@Nom: Yes, I have had them wrapped in clothing and then my clothing has had them leak all over them when they have broken. Basically meant i got my clothes washed once i arrived whenever this has happened. Although I dont think Body wash containers and shampoo bottles being considered as fragile items in the past. I have also tried having them in toiletry bags.
We have a couple of these and haven't had any issues. We love it. It's very light and rollers are great.
For anyone curious about the weight, it's 3.2 kg per their AU website.
https://www.americantourister.com.au/airconic/spinner-77-tsa…
bought one delivery 5 feb
Price shows as $228 for me
No handle on the side.
Yes it does, only the 55cm doesn't have a handle.
Some reading on the product. https://www.productreview.com.au/listings/american-tourister…