Aerolite Set of 2 21”/55cm ABS Cabin Hand Luggage
Aerolite Set of 2 21”/55cm ABS Cabin Hand Luggage Hardshell Travel Suitcase (Black + Charcoal)
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Aerolite Set of 2 21”/55cm ABS Cabin Hand Luggage Hardshell Travel Suitcase (Black + Charcoal)
Having previously bought 2 larger suitcases which I was delighted with, I decided to buy 2 smaller ones that would be suitable for Ryanair & TUI. Once again, great quality & a great company to deal with.
small and strong, just you might feel a bit gutted that its on the smaller side of a small carry on, esp once you see other passengers bowling up with huge bags that also go into the carry o
One year in, I confess I’m not enthusiastic about the build quality – the material next to the zipper has torn, leaving a hole in the case. This is in combination with some persistently stiff wheels which mean that a chunk of the time it’s been more of a chore to drag along than it should have been.
Not a serious issue as I can slip a ribbon through the loop to make the zip work more easily, but still…
There are no contact details for Aerolite to let them know that their item made in China was not up to scratch. I am hoping the seller will be able to inform Aerolite about this small glitch. Not used the case to travel yet, so cannot comment on the rest of their claims on performance.
I bought it for my 11-year-old to use for a school three-day trip and we struggled to get what she needed in, however, after jiggling things around it did all go in.
It is light and easy to move around but on ours the zip kept sticking and it didn’t fill me with confidence on it lasting so in the end I returned it based on the zip issue and also the handle was in my opinion a little weak and flimsy.
I think for an overnight bag it’ll be perfect but don’t expect to get loads in.
Would it last you? Um; not sure.
The luggage rolls easily along a smooth surface but it gets tricky when I roll it on the streets or pavement. The luggage doesn’t pull very well, it scratches the bottom of the suitcase and makes scraping noises. I feel like I have to lift my arm higher to pull the suitcase along to avoid the scraping, which isn’t that comfortable to do.
Overall the suitcase is good. Will see how it goes as I travel more with it!
I did use packing cubes which were great for packing on the lid side behind the zipperd section.
I like the elastic on the other side for the clothes it held everything in place even the many hangers that i use.
Its had its first journey and has survived like new, not a single scuff or dent or broken wheel.
The only concern that i have, is how long the zip will last on the inside lid section?,It really is needed as well to keep your things in place, as theres no elastic bits to hold your stuff in that side, It really does look a bit flimsy, Although i have to say that as long as you dont really push packing that side too much, tip:
leave the lid side on the floor to close, me myself i thick its best not to use the shoe pockets in order to try to save the zip.
Im really pleased with how its survived the baggage handlers BUT it has only had 1 trip, maybe the problem with breaking is dependent on which airport? Reviews here are so mixed I worry how long it will last, im hoping about 5 trips then I’ll buy another.
Handles on the side seem sturdy no sign of them given way, so at this point im really happy to say yes i definitely recommend.
I loved this product. I’ve seen people saying that it got beat up during flights but if you take this as carry on luggage you will have no problems. I travelled across six flights with this thing and it only got the tiniest cosmetic scratching due to it being moved. I mean, they’re barely even noticeable and who cares? It’s a scratch and it’s gonna happen. It has plenty of room, can travel for free so even though the cost may seem high but if your flight allows for a free carry on luggage bag then this is certainly cheaper than the approx 100 charged by most airlines if it does not fit into the dropper. Multiply this by the number of flights and you’ll soon realise that this thing is worth every penny.
The lock that comes with it isn’t the best and it is recommended that you take a TSA lock but this is a bad idea and allow me to explain why: TSA LOCKS ONLY HAVE ABOUT 7 DIFFERENT MASTER KEYS AND YOU CAN BUY THESE THINGS ONLINE YOURSELF. Yes, you read that correctly. Someone can easily tamper with your luggage if you have a TSA lock and then it will appear to be all fine until you have your bags inspected and God forbid find some kind of contraband. For this reason I recommend having a cheap and flimsy lock and keeping an eye on your bag because then you will at least know when your bag has been broken into. Not to mention the fact that the TSA are known for opening bags and forgetting to properly lock them afterwards.
All in all it’s a great bit of kit; it fits all the necessary dimensions for most (possibly all) airlines for it to pass as hand luggage, has plenty of room, and doesn’t look bad either. I would recommend this model personally.