Samson Cosmolite. Featuring all the qualities of a hard case, this is the perfect Summer choice if you wish not to drag around a bulky suitcase with you to the airport on a hot Summer's day yet still require a large amount of room for your belongings and extra security. The security system is ideal if you're travelling to the US as their airport security staff will easily be able to open the combination lock with TSA function. It can be tricky to lift on to the airport scales but that is really the only downside in this otherwise perfect, lightweight case.
Carlton Titanium Expandable Trolley Case. Available in either a plain or a bright colour; you may wish to opt for the latter if you're holidaying in the Summer. It also features a combination lock with TSA function so again suitable for US travellers but it has the additional feature of a telescopic handle. An external pocket is partially concealing one of the zips which is its main disadvantage.
Antler Size Zero. It may not look very Summery, being somewhat more formal than the aforementioned models, but is lightweight and has some useful features such as a handle at both the top and side and also an expandable section to carry those extra items.
Antler Duolite. If you have fragile items or don't trust yourself not to drop your suitcase, this is ideal as Antler put their cases through rigorous tests beforehand. It also has a couple of attractive features such as a silver flash and shiny polyester reinforced side panels.
Bric's X Travel. One of the most attractive soft cases, it has four wheels, a handle on both the top and side and telescopic handling. Once the outside pockets are padded out, there isn't much room inside the lid and there is no system in place for locking but it looks so great that we had to include it in the top 5.
Carlton Titanium Expandable Trolley Case. Available in either a plain or a bright colour; you may wish to opt for the latter if you're holidaying in the Summer. It also features a combination lock with TSA function so again suitable for US travellers but it has the additional feature of a telescopic handle. An external pocket is partially concealing one of the zips which is its main disadvantage.
Antler Size Zero. It may not look very Summery, being somewhat more formal than the aforementioned models, but is lightweight and has some useful features such as a handle at both the top and side and also an expandable section to carry those extra items.
Antler Duolite. If you have fragile items or don't trust yourself not to drop your suitcase, this is ideal as Antler put their cases through rigorous tests beforehand. It also has a couple of attractive features such as a silver flash and shiny polyester reinforced side panels.
Bric's X Travel. One of the most attractive soft cases, it has four wheels, a handle on both the top and side and telescopic handling. Once the outside pockets are padded out, there isn't much room inside the lid and there is no system in place for locking but it looks so great that we had to include it in the top 5.
