BAGGAGE CLAIM Your old suitcase has done enough. Here’s what to replace it with.
BY: Kartya Vucetic
There are few things more humbling than dragging a bad suitcase across European cobblestones.
One minute you’re living your best hot girl Euro summer life, the next you’re sweating through white linen while one wheel locks up outside the station and you miss the train. I’m speaking from personal experience on that one.
And believe it or not, there is actually an alternative to struggling. We’ve picked out three American Tourister options worth considering before your next trip that might just spare you the trauma.
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For the organised traveller: the Neovibe
An in-built AirTag holder feels kind of necessary nowadays | Image: Supplied
If you like your suitcase to behave like a filing cabinet with wheels, Neovibe is a sensible pick.
It’s made from polycarbonate, comes with smooth-rolling wheels, expands across the range and has built-in internal organisation. There’s also a discreet AirTag holder, which feels particularly useful for anyone who has undergone the trauma of a lost suitcase.
For chronic overpackers: the Curio NXT
Also a fabulous option | Image: Supplied
If you routinely leave room for “just a few things” and return with definitely more than just a few things, the Curio NXT makes more sense.
It uses a 20:80 packing layout, which gives you one deeper main compartment rather than two equal halves, plus expandability across the range. There’s also a wheel-stopper system, a multipurpose pouch and a TSA lock.
For the aesthetic traveller: the Tranto
Tell me this isn’t sexy | Image: Supplied
Let’s be shallow for a second. Tranto is the sexy suitcase.
It’s sleek, glossy and looks considerably more expensive than most suitcases being dragged through an airport at 6am. It also comes in carry-on, medium and large sizes, with expandable options across the range, meaning it’s still just as versatile.
So when is it actually time to upgrade?
You don’t need to wait until the shell cracks in half. In fact, you really shouldn’t.
And besides, considering how much we’re already willing to spend on flights, accommodation and the privilege of ordering an overpriced drink at the gate, spending a little more on the thing carrying half your life is probably wise.
Enjoy shopping.
