Suitcases
Carry-on suitcases
Suitcase sets
Luggage rules
Keep the maximum dimension and the allowed weight of your airline in mind. This way, you prevent extra costs.
Suitcase sizes
Medium-sized suitcases: 1 to 2 weeks
Large suitcases: 2 to 3 weeks
Extra large suitcases: more than 3 weeks
All suitcases
Suitcase brands
Lightweight suitcases
With a lightweight suitcase, you can take more luggage with you. The trolleys are extra light, so you quickly reach the maximum weight. A large lightweight suitcase weighs up to 3.5kg.
Hard shell suitcases
A hard shell suitcase protects your stuff from rain and bumps. There are also various sturdy materials. Choose a curv or polypropylene suitcase, for example.
Soft shell suitcases
Soft shell suitcases can't withstand rain and bumps that well, but also shape along with your luggage. This way, you can take a bit more with you. You can also easily stack a fabric suitcase into the car.
What's the difference between a hard shell and soft shell suitcase?
Going on vacation and can't decide between a hard shell suitcase or soft shell suitcase? The best choice depends on your journey. A hard case suitcase protects your stuff from bumps better, like when it's being loaded into the airplane. A soft shell suitcase is flexible, so you can stack several trolley suitcases in the car.
How do you set the TSA lock of your suitcase?
Before you start your travels, set up the TSA lock of your suitcase. How you do this depends on the type of TSA lock your travel suitcase has. There are 5 different locks, like a TSA slide lock or a push lock. In this article, we'll explain how the different TSA locks work.
Frequently asked questions
What's a good suitcase?
The build quality of a suitcase depends on a number of properties. For example, keep the exterior of the suitcase in mind. A hard shell suitcase is sturdy and waterproof. The plastic type is also important. Curv is the lightest and strongest, for example. Polypropylene is strong, but weighs more. You should also keep the wheels in mind. A suitcase with double wheels is sturdy and rolls smoothly on all roads.
What are sturdy suitcases?
The sturdiest suitcases are hard shell or hard case suitcases. These suitcases have a plastic exterior that protects from bumps and moisture. There are different types of plastic. Polypropylene is strong but heavy. Curv and polycarbonate are the strongest and weigh very little. ABS suitcases are the least sturdy.
How large can your carry-on suitcase be?
How large your carry-on suitcase is allowed to be, depends on the airline. Each airline has their own rules. In most cases, a carry-on suitcase can be 55x40x20cm or 55x35x25cm. Some airlines only allow smaller sizes, such as 45x36x20cm or 40x30x20cm.
How heavy can your suitcase be?
How heavy your suitcase is allowed to be, depends on the airline. Usually, the maximum weight for checked luggage is between 20 and 23kg. Carry-on suitcases usually can't weigh more than 10kg. Be sure to check the rules from the airline.
Which suitcase sizes are there?
There are 4 different suitcase sizes: carry-on suitcases, medium suitcases, large suitcases, and extra large suitcases. Carry-on suitcases are up to 55cm high and have a capacity of up to 50L. Medium-sized suitcases are no larger than 70cm. You can bring 51 to 80L with you. Large suitcases are about 75cm high and have a capacity of 80 to 110L. Extra large suitcases are taller than 81cm. You can fit more than 110L.
What's a TSA lock and how do you set it?
A TSA lock is a special lock that prevents damage to your suitcase. Custom agents have a key that fits on every TSA lock. That way, they can easily open your suitcase during a check without breaking it. That's mainly useful when you travel to the United States. How you set the TSA lock, depends on the type of lock you have. In the article below, you can find an explanation for each type of lock.
