Polycarbonate Luggage Reviews

Top brand names are producing great looking, hardside polycarbonate luggage. There are many different product ranges of polycarbonate hardside luggage on the market today, and it can be a minefield try to decide on which one to purchase. The main players are Heys USA with their Britto landscape collection, samsonite skywheeler, titan diamond, Tumi vapour, and rimowa salsa collection. Read on for reviews of a few of the major players on the market today – Samsonite, Titan, and Tumi.

Samsonite Skywheeler Hardside Spinner Luggage

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The samsonite skywheeler range of hardside polycarbonate luggage is becoming increasingly popular. Features include injection moulded polycarbonate shell for durability and lightweight handling. It benefits from spinner wheels which can rotate a full 360 degrees eliminating the awkwardness of turning corners that you usually get with wheel based luggage. Other features include a button release retractable handle and a total weight of just 9.9 pounds. Dimensions are 14 x 19.9 x 27 inches. In a choice of black and grey, this oozes style and quality, just check the photo if you are not convinced. It also benefits from the prestigious samsonite brand name, which has a long history of producing quality and reliable stylish luggage.

Our Verdict: The first thing that strikes you upon seeing the samsonite skywheeler luggage is the sleek design. It really does look the part, and the polycarbonate hardside shell looks far better than your average nylon based luggage. Upon closer inspection, you get a sense of the solid design, everything feels reliable and reeks of quality.

It's polycarbonate hardside design will prevent the luggage, and any contents inside from damage caused by the rough handling that passenger luggage receives on any journey, and you can be sure that after making this purchase, you are unlikely to need to make another for many years to come. I would expect this to last for at least 10 years if not more.

Not only is it durable, lightweight, and stylish, but it is also functional. It has all the extras, features, and security measures you would expect from a top brand manufacturer like samsonite. The 360 degree wheel system is a pure joy, as you are able to manoeuvre the luggage with ease. The extra two wheels make a significant improvement, whilst their added weight is negligible. The suitcase weighs in at 9.9 pounds, many suitcases of a similar size weigh in at over 15 pounds. Whilst most airlines only allow 50 pounds of luggage before imposing charges, the extra 5 or 6 pounds in weight that the case saves you can really make the difference between having to pay a charge and not. For a frequent traveller this could add up to a sizeable sum in savings.

You can pick up this model of the samsonite skywheeler for about $260 which is a very competitive price for what you are getting, particularly when you consider that it is a samsonite product. If you are looking for a light weight, durable, easy to manoeuvre and stylish suitcase, then this ticks all the boxes. >click here for more information<

Titan Polycarbonate Luggage

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Titan have entered the polycarbonate luggage market with multiple collections, most notable of which is the Titan diamond collection. Within the titan diamond collection are multiple models, from small carry on cases through to family sized suitcases and everything in between.

The Titan Diamond 27” polycarbonate trolley (Dimensions: 27" x 21" x 13) weights in at 10.4 pounds.

The first thing that strikes you about the titan is the exterior pattern finish, which is a unique looking texture which seems to eliminate the possibility of the case ever getting scratched. It is extremely resilient.

You can be sure that even after many years of travel, the case will still have the appearance of being new. I can’t see this one ever becoming aged and ugly. You can expect to pay over $400 dollars for this model, which i believe represents great value considering its lifespan and what you are getting for your hard earned dollars.

This model has the same 4 wheel 360 degree system of the previously mentioned samsonite, for easy manoeuvrability. The main distinction between the titan and samsonite is appearance. Both have their own unique look, however both have similar functions and the benefit of a polycarbonate outer shell. >click here for more information<

Tumi Vapor Polycarbonate Luggage

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The Tumi range combine polycarbonate with ABS plastic. The main distinction that the Tumi range has over its competitors is the addition of raised bumpers, strategically placed at all the major stress points of the case to give it even more durability. It also has a very high glossy type finish that gives it a real designer expensive look.

Tumi models are therefore more expensive than its competitors, averageing at around the $500 mark. However you are getting extra features and durability for your money. The downside is that the model is not pure polycarbonate due to the addition of the ABS plastic, however the durability is more than made up for by the addition of the bumpers. In our opinion the Tumi looks the best of all the collections, so definitely one for the style conscious.

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