Choosing luggage involves prioritizing 4-wheel spinners for mobility, selecting durable materials (polycarbonate for hard-shell, ballistic nylon for soft-shell), and checking airline size/weight restrictions. Choose hard-shells to protect fragile items and soft-shells for flexibility. Key features
include TSA-approved locks, sturdy telescopic handles, and lightweight construction.
Here is a guide to choosing the best luggage:
For long-term reliability, consider investing in higher-quality brands, but note that many cheaper options can last for several years with moderate use
As always our ‘quick recommendations’ identify the best value suitcases (a combination of review scores and price), the best quality suitcases, the best review scores only for anyone to whom price is less of a consideration, and the lowest priced, we still look for a quality suitcase but at a great price. Sometimes, as is the case with our best suitcases for 2026 review, the same brand can ‘win’ our best value and top quality awards – making it a no brainer !
Customers are pleased with the suitcase’s quality and durability, with one mentioning it survived a longhaul flight. Moreover, the size receives positive feedback, with customers noting it holds more than the smaller version. They like its appearance, with one customer mentioning it stands out on the carousel. Additionally, customers appreciate its mobility, with one noting the spinner wheels move smoothly.
The Tripp Holiday 8, 4 wheel luggage collection has a wide range of on trend and eye catching colour options. Available in large, medium and cabin sizes. Holiday 8 is an extremely popular collection in a worldwide exclusive design that has become one the of the UK’s most iconic luggage collections.Tripp Holiday is made from polypropylene, a lightweight yet incredibly tough and durable material.
The Holiday 8 luggage is available in 4 different suitcase sizes and a wide range of colour options are avauilable.
Tripp Holiday suitcases come with a convenient integrated Travel Sentry Approved lock. The TSA lock is a global security system that allows luggage to be locked, whilst permitting security authorities to open and inspect the contents. This security system is used in 30 countries and over 650 airports worldwide.
These hard shell cases are made from polypropylene. Polypropylene is incredibly strong and is widely used for other products such as car bumpers due to the nature of its high strength qualities. The polypropylene shell is recyclable.
These 4 dual wheel suitcases are designed to be rolled along on all 4 dual wheels which is lighter and easier to use especially on flat surfaces.
This luggage collection comes with a mesh divider and packing straps to separate both sides of the cases. This will make organising your belongings so much simpler.
Tripp Luggage is a UK based luggage retailer with over 20 years’ experience in the luggage industry.
Customers find the suitcase to be well-designed, lightweight, and easy to maneuver with its 4 wheels. They appreciate its capacity, with one customer noting the extension zip that provides extra packing space, and like its color, particularly the bright yellow version. The durability receives mixed feedback – while some say it survived a 2-week road trip unscathed, others report it breaking on first use. The value for money also gets mixed reviews, with some considering it excellent value while others find it pricey.
For the past 90 years, American Tourister has carried our customers’ needs at the heart of everything they do. The products are designed to be safe, durable, and easily manoeuvrable. But practical doesn’t mean boring. There is a full range of designs and colours, something to suit everyone – the perfect partner for your next adventure!
Inspired by the beat of the world, SoundBox is our new polypropylene collection, featuring an impactful concentric circle design that takes inspiration from retro vinyl records. It is the first American Tourister zipped polypropylene case with expandability, providing the flexibility to increase your packing space to store the most exotic souvenirs from around the world. Especially designed for funky music lovers and travel enthusiasts, the line is available in 6 bright and playful colours. Feel the sound and travel light with our new SoundBox collection. Bottom compartment with ribbons
Crafted from strong polypropylene for excellent impact resistance while remaining lightweight and easy to carry. Comfortable top and side handles make lifting and handling your suitcase easy at every stage of your journey. Optimized design delivers impressive packing volume while keeping the suitcase light for effortless travel. All sizes feature expandability, giving you extra capacity whenever you need additional room for your belongings. Elastic cross ribbons, a zipped divider with mesh pocket, and an additional apron pocket help keep all your belongings neatly organized. Double wheels ensure stable rolling and smooth maneuverability in every direction. The fixed 3-dial recessed TSA lock keeps your luggage secure and allows authorized security checks without damaging your suitcase.
It’s easy to see why the Soundbox collection is a Red Dot Design Award winner – the instantly recognisable, stunning concentric circle design takes inspiration from vinyl records. Worried about fitting everything in? Soundbox is equipped with expandability on all 3 sizes, so you’ve got room for any extra packing. Made from polypropylene, it’s both incredibly strong and lightweight. Available in a range of bold colours and colour matching components.