Light suitcase: 6 tips for choosing the right one
Choosing a lightweight suitcase is a decisive purchasing criterion for many of you. Indeed, no one wants to have to carry a suitcase that is too heavy to the airport, hotel or train stations. It's all the more interesting to choose a lightweight suitcase so you can make the most of your trip, without feeling too bulky. Here are 6 tips for choosing your lightweight suitcase. \n
The size of the suitcase
\nThere suitcase size is a decisive element. So choose a bag that is spacious enough to hold everything you need without depriving yourself or you risk having to take additional luggage, but not so large or bulky that it is difficult to transport. Obviously, the smaller the size, the more the weight of the suitcase will be reduced, although it is possible to find XL and light suitcases. But it’s not always that simple! So read the next tips carefully. \nThe suitcase model
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- If you opt for a backpack or sports bag, make sure it has padded straps to make it more comfortable to carry. \r\n
- If you opt for a classic suitcase, choose models with 4 double wheels. In fact, the latter are easier to handle, and make it possible to lighten the weight of the luggage during transport. \r\n
- The carrying handles also make it easier to hold, and therefore help to make your travel more practical and your suitcases lighter. So opt for models with two carrying handles (top and side) to facilitate grip in difficult areas. While many M or large size models have these characteristics, this is more rarely the case for cabin suitcases, so find out carefully! \r\n
The price of your suitcase
\nSuitcases labeled “light” are generally a little more expensive than standard suitcases. To find inexpensive lightweight suitcases, you can look at discount sites like C.Discount Or Amazon, or turn to brands such as American Tourist or even Bluestar which offer lightweight suitcases at very good value for money. \nThe different brands of suitcases
\nThe choice of brand depends on your choices, your budget, but also its level of expertise and the choice available for light suitcases, which interests us here. Delsey and Samsonite are pioneers in ultra-light suitcases. \n- \r\n
- Opt for the TURENNE collection from the Delsey brand with suitcases weighing no more than 2.1Kg for a cabin suitcase. Incredible no! \r\n
- Samsonite exclusively offers you suitcases in Curv material, ultra-light, and in Proxis. Look at the PROXIS, C-LITE or Neopulse collections to find the model that suits you. \r\n
- The LITE RAY collection from the American Tourister brand with the 55cm Spinner cabin suitcase which weighs only 1.6kg. Note that this is a flexible suitcase while the suitcases of the previously mentioned brands are rigid. It's up to you to choose what suits you best. \r\n
- Eastpak with its collection of Tranverz hard suitcases. It is the ideal choice for those who want both lightness and space, since the largest model has a capacity of 121 liters and only 3.6kg! If you are looking for a lightweight XL suitcase, look to Eastpak. \r\n
