That said, a polycarbonate suitcase like the one you're looking at will be tougher and lighter by 5lbs, which is a huge difference when you consider how reduced baggage allowances are on most airlines. They didn't seem worse than Rimowa or Tumi when I looked at them in Away's San Francisco store, and have a much better warranty. /rebates/2fproduct2fcubo-small2f&. I've had to use their customer service to ask for a refund from a third-party merchant on their marketplace and they were satisfactory, if a bit slow.Īway makes aluminum suitcases too, by the way. LOJEL Voja Koper Hardcase Large 30 Inch Seaweed Green. The only thing is, shipping is very slow from them. LOJEL Cubo 1 Hardcase Koper Medium 25 Inch Grey. I'd purchased a Xiaomi-brand aluminum carry-on, and it was as good as the ones made by Tumi (which are also made in China, might as well skip the middleman).

Regarding aluminum suitcases, you might want to have a look at AliExpress, the eBay of China. Email Address Get on the List This product will be available for online purchase soon. Get 10 off Subscribe to our newsletter and receive a special coupon. Helping Travelers Since 1950 Free Shipping / Free Monogramming: 1-88 Luggage, Briefcases, Leather Goods. An expandable body makes space for everything. Lojel Cubo luggage is truly resplendent with elegant features and design. A clever flat-top opening gives you full access. That's what I used to do when I'd visit my in-laws in London. Cubo Collection Luggage LOJEL USA High Volume, Max Versatility. Sure, it's not hard-side, but it's very tough, and it folds into its own pocket, so on future trips you could just pack it in your existing hardshell suitcase, and bring it back as an extra bag if you do lots of shopping. Stacked like drawers, two wide by three high, my packing cubes could fit full-size eco toiletries, a sustainable travel kitchen, and layers for all seasons.

You might want to have a look at the Eagle Creek No Matter What XL Duffel, which at 110L is actually larger than the Away. Six medium expandable packing cubes fit inside my medium Cubopacking cubes about double the height of standard packing cubes, holding what might fit into twelve standard cubes. I'd get the Away for the warranty alone (they've matched Briggs & Riley's no-questions asked warranty), and the company is more likely to still be around when you need it.

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