Starting at €399.00
€259.35
The suitcases include cabin suitcases, medium suitcases and large wheeled suitcases, sold individually or in sets.
The size depends on the trip: a cabin suitcase for a weekend by plane, a large hold suitcase for more than a week. The Air Base range from travelite comes in three sizes, and Eastpak focuses on fabric with the Transit'R.
The travelite Air Base suitcases, from the German luggage brand based in Hamburg, come in three sizes: S for cabin, M in an expandable version, and L for checked baggage. They can be bought individually or in a set of suitcases of three, S, M, and L, to equip all your travels at once. The M expandable gains volume on the way back, for shopping done on-site.
For cabin travel, the travelite Next Trolley S and the Eastpak Transit'R S rolling suitcase complement the Air Base S suitcase. Each airline sets its own dimensions for cabin baggage: check them before choosing.
For a long stay, the large suitcase travelite Air Base Trolley L and the travelite Mooby Trolley L go in the hold, and the sack on wheels Eastpak Transit'R L offers a flexible alternative, easier to slip into a car boot.
The hard suitcase better protects fragile items and withstands rain; the soft suitcase, being lighter, often has an outer pocket and can be compressed into a boot. For a connecting flight, the hard shell gives peace of mind; for a road or train trip, the soft one is sufficient. Four swivel wheels make it easier in airport corridors, while two wheels roll better on cobblestones and steps.
Shoes and heavy items should be placed at the bottom, by the wheels, so that the suitcase stands up; rolled clothes take up less space and wrinkle less than folded. A toiletry bag and packing cubes keep the suitcase organized from departure to return.
For a weekend, travel bags Fred Perry and Napapijri can replace the suitcase, wheeled bags combine sack and wheels, and toiletry kits Hindbag complete the luggage. All bags, from sack backpacks to bum bags, accompany the wheeled suitcase.
A light cabin suitcase leaves more weight for belongings within the limit set by the airline. The fabric suitcase, being soft, fits more easily into a full boot, while the hard suitcase better protects fragile items. A colourful suitcase is easy to spot on the baggage carousel. For a suit, a cover laid flat on top of the clothes minimizes creasing.
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A medium suitcase, such as the travelite Air Base M expandable, is generally sufficient for a week. Beyond that, or for a winter trip with thick clothing, the large suitcase L is needed.
Compare the dimensions of the suitcase, including wheels and handle, to those allowed by the airline, as indicated on its website. Weight also matters: some airlines limit the weight of cabin baggage.
An additional zipper adds depth, thus volume, for the return with purchases. When closed, the expandable suitcase keeps its original dimensions.
Store it empty and dry, and clean the wheels after a journey on wet ground. Avoid overloading it beyond its closure: a zipper that is forced will give way first.
The set of three covers all trips, from cabin to long stay, with three suitcases in the same style. The suitcase set prevents the need to buy a size with each new trip.