Samsonite Base Boost - Spinner L Expandable Suitcase, 78 cm, 105/112.5 Litre, Black

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If it is your first soft-shell (or front opener) then packing cubes work wonderfully with this setup.

So having bought three of these and taken them to NYC for a family holiday, I can report that Samsonite continue to be my luggage of choice.Just wish the wheels had some kind of brake system to stop the case rolling away when on an incline/decline or when travelling on the train. Add front pockets, TSA compatible combination locks and telescoping handles – and these spinners will last you for years. This is a key reason to choose soft-shell luggage – you don’t get them with hard shell Samsonite options like Lite-Shock and Spark SNG.

On a daily basis, Lauren navigates the ins and outs of interiors – whether it’s offering tips on how to perfect a garden bar or trying out viral kitchenware. The Samsonite Base Boost seems to be the ideal suitcase in terms of weight, storage capacity and equipment. Unfortunately, the suitcase has one small weakness: it only has relatively small single-wheel rollers. Please do not feel any sense of urgency based on our data, we exist only to help you save money in a calm and well-thought out manner. The square feel works with a thinner profile than many other cases – for me Base Boost is the opposite of ‘boxy’.

This is a smart-looking cabin bag designed for budget airlines which operate strict limits on the size of cabin bags. Samsonite Base Boost spinners have combination locks, which are handily placed close to the top on the side of each case. The durability counteracts mass consumption and high waste volumes and minimises their negative impacts.

I got the 55x35x20 variant and can confirm that it just fits the Flybe bag checker - you must take care not to stuff the bag so full that it bulges at all, since even a slight bulge would tip it over the limit. If anyone complained to me about the bulge I would take the clothes out and wear them, but so far no complaints. This is a premium brand and the case is quite expensive but you do get a smart and well-designed bag for your money.

The mesh of the inner top compartment has come slightly undone, but that's not a big problem and was probably my fault. I know that Samsonite is using lightweight materials so the bag itself is not very heavy and you can pack more, but still it could’ve been sturdier.