The downside is that hard cases don't offer much in the way of flexibility bringing back holiday souvenirs along with all the stuff you took on holiday in the first place? First up the Tranverz L is a made from flexible, but tough polyester, which enables you to cram in a good deal more stuff than it’s 121-litre volume suggests. Aerolight suitcases really are fantastic value, and, best of all, they all come with a 5 year guarantee for peace of mind.

To set the combination on this lock you need to push down the square silver button to the right of the combination, select your 3-digit code, then push down the square keylock. The smooth rolling double wheels and dual tube wheel handle make it easy to manoeuvre, while the interior features lowered cross ribbons, a zipped divider pad and a large side pocket for efficient packing. We've rounded up the best suitcases, from duffel cases so big you could almost sleep in them, to carry-on cases for those times when you really must get on and off the plane as fast as possible. If it's really good then we'll also continue using the suitcase, and update our recommendation if we discover anything interesting after extended use. The interior features packing straps and an internal zipped divider with elasticated pockets (perfect for shoes), to keep the contents in place during transit.The suitcase has quiet, shock-absorbing, spring-loaded wheels that make it easy to manoeuvre through busy airports. The Flux suitcaseswere actually made for the UK market – the US already has a really similar Samsonite collection. While this review focuses on the Flux carry-on cases, there are a range of sizes available going up to a huge 136 litres.

Ideal for longer trips away, the Samsonite S'cure ECO 75cm large suitcase with a recycled polypropylene shell and TSA-ready combi locks.

However suitcases of either type often include 3-digit combination locks so you don't have to worry about losing an extra set of keys, and most are TSA-compliant – that is they are able to be opened easily by security at US airports should the need arise. Because of the durable materials and contemporary design, we think the Antler Clifton the best suitcase on the market. We’ll also suggest some other suitcases that are similar to the Flux, for those of you that realize that it’s not entirely up their alley.

Lock or no lock, a thief or a smuggler could just insert a ballpoint pen between the zipper teeth of your luggage and gain access to the entire main compartment. Two-wheel ‘puller’ cases are easier to manoeuvre in the real world of pavements and staircases where you can just tilt the bag and pull; Four-wheel ‘spinner’ cases are ideally suited to places with smooth floors, like hotel lobbies and airports where they get to glide around on all four sets of wheels – come across trickier terrain though, and you’ll have to drag them along on two wheels just like the others.The flip-side is soft cases are more vulnerable to having their contents stolen, since they often rely on zip fastenings. Since its launch in 2017, Flux has quickly become one of Samsonite's most popular hard-sided suitcase ranges thanks to its stylish design and hidden expandability on all sizes, which is great if you need to bring back more from your travels. Having said that, some cases now – including the Samsonite Flux – do include some level of expandability, but even then they don’t have the flexibility that a soft case does.

Use of these and any missed payments may affect your ability to obtain credit from Klarna and other lenders. Unfortunately, there are no hard and fast rules on what constitutes a carry-on case; different airlines have different size and weight limits and what might be acceptable on one airline won’t be on another.This 20-inch luggage is designed to maximize your packing power while staying within size restrictions. In the unlikely event that you make a mistake when setting the lock then you can still access the case.