My purple travel companion (Samsonite Luggage)

Member Name: fuzzybear

Product:	Samsonite Luggage
Date:	26/11/08 (221 review reads)
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Advantages: Strong and will last for years

Disadvantages: Heavy

Samsonite are one of the best known suitcase manufacturers and I bought mine on e-bay which meant I got it for about a thiord off the normal retail price however the downside is that it is a rather bright purple colour so the hope of having matching luggage is not one I can acheve unless I buy more of the same. Having said that I have no problem spotting mine on the conveyor belt at the airport.

What I like about Samsonite is how robust and well made they are, they are solid cases that do not give when you press on them and this means your contents are protected from baggage handlers who throw your cases around for fun, or at least it seems that way. Mine is also very secure with two four digit coded locks and clip catches that are strong and easy to operate, there are also side catches as well that clip in place and provide an all round seal.

These cases are rigid so do not expand but mine is large enough to hold lots of clothing for a one week holiday easily. The one downside is they have no give in them so you cannot add extra clothes like an expandable case and you also have to be aware that the rigidity and strength means the actual case is heavier which can be a factor if travelling on budget airlines with lower allowances.

Summary: Great suitcases