Which suitcases are the most durable and lightest?

In order to ensure that a suitcase with things when checked into luggage does not weigh more than the permissible limit, you sometimes have to take a smaller number of things on vacation. And you also need to leave a reserve for new purchases and souvenirs. Let's try to avoid overweighting the load without compromising the number of outfits. The suitcase itself, as a shell, has a certain weight. Let's try to make it easier.

Parameters of the lightest suitcase

To achieve the desired result, we will consider all aspects and nuances that will help reduce weight. Let's start with the material used to make bags. They come in several types, we will take the most relevant ones, with wheels:

• fabric;
• plastic;
• hybrid (symbiosis of fabric and plastic);
• leather or made from leather substitute.

The plastic suitcase has increased strength and is easy to clean. The things that are in it are not at risk of deformation from impacts or moisture penetration.A fabric product can help out on a trip with additional volume for a couple of unplanned items, as well as the presence of external pockets.

The hybrid version can also accommodate something extra, and there is a pocket here, and the corners are reinforced with plastic. Which of these is lighter - of course, fabric. The hybrid model will be a little heavier, and the plastic one will be more impressive.. Leather suitcases look presentable, but are not as comfortable as previous models. They are quite heavy.

Inside the suitcases there are usually partitions, a briefcase compartment or just a mesh with a zipper, there is a compartment for documents, securing straps. The more fabric used, the greater the weight of the product.

There should be three handles in a suitcase on wheels, one of them is retractable, for transporting cargo on wheels. The other two exist for carrying the suitcase by hand in difficult areas where movement is difficult for wheels. One of them is located at the top of the bag, the second on the side. They are made of fabric or thick plastic. In the first case they are lighter, and in the second they are more convenient, although they turn out to be a little heavier. Retractable handle – metal with plastic. The telescopic retractable aluminum handle is very light and durable.

There can be one or two pairs of wheels in a suitcase. The best option for a two-wheeled suitcase is their recessed design into the body. A bag with two pairs of wheels will be more maneuverable and durable, provided that one pair is larger in size and the other is smaller.. It is clear that doubling the number of bearings will make the product heavier.

It is better to choose strong, massive zippers on a suitcase, with large plastic teeth. A combination lock is sometimes supplied with a duplicate to replace a failed core.

What to look for when choosing?

It is very convenient when the suitcase is not heavy: there is a potential weight reserve of luggage. But when choosing a product, pay attention to all the nuances; there are no trifles when purchasing:

1. If you want a lighter bag, pay attention to fabric ones, slightly heavier plastic ones;
2. Interior space: more small parts - more weight, but also more convenience when packing and transporting;
3. Handles: the lightest - made of fabric, retractable - made of aluminum and its alloys. If the suitcase is medium or large in size, you should select it based on how easy it will be to place it in your hand and comfortably carry it, and the retractable handle should be of sufficient length;
4. The number of wheels also affects the weight. Fewer of them means a lighter bag, more of them mean it’s more pleasant to transport it at the airport or train station.

Important! The task of choosing a lightweight option due to the low weight of the clasp and lock is a bad idea. We are talking about the safety and security of things - this is such an important issue that you shouldn’t think about weight in this case. You need to choose a model with the most reliable clasp and lock. It is better not to put any item in your luggage than to lose them all at once.

What is the lightest suitcase in the world?

In the category of light suitcases the lightest plastic product is Samsonite 98V*001 Lite-Shock Spinner 55/20, made using Curv technology. Its weight is only 1 kg 700 g with a height of 50 cm (cabin size). As hand luggage on board an airplane, it will be able to carry even more than 8 kg of cargo: a suit, a shirt, a pair of shoes, a change of underwear, hygiene items, and documents. And if you check this suitcase as luggage, the weight reserve will be 21 kg. Internal volume – 36 l.

This model is distinguished not only by its minimal weight, but also maximum capacity for its category. It looks very elegant and discreet, and has an increased margin of safety. It is characterized by the presence of two wheel pairs. Compliance with the requirements of domestic and international carriers - height no more than 50 cm, depth - up to 20-25 cm - makes it especially attractive and popular among buyers purchasing a carry-on bag.

The collection of the lightest suitcases includes four models with two pairs of wheels that have good maneuverability: two large models, one medium and one small. Each suitcase has a top handle, providing convenient transportation in the hands if the passage is difficult.

A short introductory story about a super-light plastic suitcase may soon be supplemented, because over time, manufacturers are developing more and more new models. Every year the list of such models will expand, because the demand for them is growing.

We will also tell you about fabric models - the flyweight champions - because lightweight models are developed from different materials. More on this later.

Top lightest suitcases

Manufacturers, when announcing new collections, present lightweight suitcase models across the entire size range. The company has patented their production from a new material - Curv, which is a molded multilayer polypropylene. This made it possible to produce practically weightless but durable models. Products - fabric and plastic - by the will of engineering minds are made lighter than in previous years.

• AMERICAN TOURISTER 38G*001 LITEWING UPRIGHT - for hand luggage, made of polyester, with a three-digit combination padlock and front pockets on the outside, dimensions 40x55x20 cm, volume 43 l, weight 1.4 kg;
• AMERICAN TOURISTER 26G*001 HEROLITE UPRIGHT - for hand luggage, the material is a combination of polyester and nylon, with a durable lightweight handle made of aviation duralumin, 40x55x20 cm /41 l/ 1.4 kg, two wheels with durable lockers will ensure maneuverability and protection of the corners of the suitcase;
• AMERICAN TOURISTER 26G*005 HEROLITE SPINNER - medium, size M, material - a combination of nylon and polyester, with four large wheels and durable lockers, technical characteristics 43x67x26 cm / 68 l / 1.99 kg.

The lightest plastic suitcases:

• SAMSONITE 15C*004 COSMOLITE DISNEY SPINNER 55CM - for hand luggage, size XS, dimensions 40x55x20 cm, volume 36 l, weight only 1.7 kg, made of Curv material, equipped with a combination lock, there is an address tag, zipper protection, partition and fixation straps inside suitcase, four wheels provide movement in any direction;
• EBERHART 31D*424 DELIGHT SPINNER 68cm – medium, size M, made from high molecular weight polypropylene, dimensions 45x68x26 cm, volume 67 l, weight 2.7 kg, has high strength, original design, four wheels, has a combination lock, zipper protection, comfortable handles ;
• SAMSONITE V22*305 COSMOLITE FL 2 SPINNER 86CM - very large, size XL, 58x86x36 cm, volume 144 l, weight 3.5 kg, made from Curv material, with an original design in the shape of a sea shell, with four silent wheels on rubber rims, with elastic lifting handles for easy grip and movement.