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Aerolite Small 19.5" Expandable Trolley Suitcase
by theredrobin
I bought this suitcase from a luggage supplies shop in town that was closing down and having a sale.
The suitcase was on offer at £15-£20 (can't remember exactly how much) but I thought was a good price and I bought it.
I was actually planning to buy a holdall but I thought the trolley suitcase would come in useful and I ... would be able to pack more stuff inside it.
The suitcase comes in black, it has 4 wheels on the base of the suitcase. Most my previous suitcases tend to have 2 wheels at the bottom and although I don't see how buying a 4 wheeled suitcase could have any problems I did automatically find myself looking at the 2 wheeled ones. However as this was cheaper I decided to purchase it. On reflection the 4 wheeled trolley is quite handy as it allowed the suitcase to be both pushed and pulled in both directions rather easily.
The suitcase has several pockets. On the inside it has some elasticated pockets which I used to put in small bits like hair clips and brushes. It also has a mesh pocket which I found useful as when opening the suitcase you can see straight away what is inside it. The suitcase allowed plenty of storage space in terms of clothes and it could be all held securely in place by 2 fasteners on the inside of the suitcase which went over the items ensuring when you opened the zip the contents of the suitcase would not fall out.
On the outside of the suitcase there is also two pockets.. a small one and a bigger one. At first I did not think I would use the small one as I didn't know what I would put inside it, but I found it to come in useful and ended up putting things like my phone charger and some tissues in. The larger pocket was used for some magazines and books.
There was also a flat pocket on the back of the trolley but I never needed to use it, so there is plenty of storage compartments in the suitcase!
The suitcase also had a third zip which allowed the suitcase to be made bigger by a couple of centimetres if opened fully. To be honest I never even noticed this feature was there in the first few uses and it can be quite handy, but for me I never packed that much and so never really needed it as I thought the suitcase had enough space as it was.. but the extra couple of cm can come in handy to squeeze a few more things in.
The handle of the trolley was also easy to use and slid up and down with ease. I have had a suitcase before when after a while the handle became quite stiff and it took a while to put it back down once it had got opened, but this case caused no problems.
I'm not quite sure what the actual retail price for this suitcase is, but I thought I got it for a good price and it had come in useful. Suitcases aren't really a thing I buy regularly or need much of, but as long as they last a while and have no problems in transit - I feel like i've got my money's worth out of it.
Thanks for reading :)
(review may also be found on ciao)
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Trunki Ride-On Suitcase
by rainydb
The Gruffalo Trunki was a must-buy for us as my children all love the book. Paying £29 for a small plastic case seemed sheer lunacy. I also have the Ladybird design and here are my thoughts:
What is it?
A Trunki is a child sized suitcase that has wheels and can be ridden to keep the child amused while at airports or ... stations etc. In reality my children play with them at home as a toy more than being used out!
If I were to rate this as value for money purely as a travelling case then it would not get much. It opens but only one side has an elastic to keep the contents secure so everything the other side falls out all over the place. The cotton insert is not sufficient to keep much in and falls off. It doesn't hold enough for a journey of longer than a few days so is great if you are using it just for the kids toys and odd bits but not for their holiday wardrobe.
Where the Trunki comes into its own is in entertainment. My children love them. At home they are constantly filling them with bits, wheeling them round and riding on them. £29 for the hours they have had playing with them is good value. The cases are very durable and made from strong plastic, the side fastenings are easy enough for little hands but also very strong and the attached key is easy to use but can be opened in an emergency without it by an adult should your child lose theirs!
The case is not good when commuting without a car. The children will only carry them so far and on a tube in london the bulky shape is sheer hell. This is a case for taking out only when in a car and not walking far but do not let this put you off. I love these products, you can buy additional accessories for them and although I have not done so, I would do if we travelled more.
Here are some things I have used our for successfully:
As my hospital bag when I had my son, held everything we needed for him for a few days.
Weekends away. They hold just enough for a few changes of clothes, books and toys.
Toy storage. Perfect for storing big sets of toys in when not being used travelling and look great in the bedroom.
To summarise:
Not just for travel, these are excellent as toys, I cannot justify the cost just for travelling
Take a car as the kids get tired walking them
Don't expect to fit in much and be careful when opening them up!
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Trunki Ride-On Suitcase
by taramorg23
In September I went on a week long caravan holiday to Cornwall. I wanted something for my 18 month old daughter to put her clothes and some toys in separate from my suitcase. I had already bought one of these for my nephew a few years ago so I decided to get my daughter one to make the trip fun.
There are several different ... designs available ranging from the original blue and pink to a bumble bee and dinosaur. Initially I wanted a Great Britain limited edition for the Olympics but decided it was a bit faddy so we settled on a Trunki called 'Harley' which is a ladybird design.
I got my Trunki from Amazon for £29.99 they also sell them in Argos, Boots, Toys r us and on several online sites.
The Trunki is designed for ages 36 months to 6 years. I personaly couldn't see any reason why a younger child couldn't use this. My daughter has no problems using it. The Trunki measures 46 x 20 x 31cm. It is made of a very sturdy plastic. As we chose the ladybird design ours is bright red with black spots. It has the Trunki logo in black on the side and at the front there are antenna and eyes. The Trunki also has two handles at the top to allow you to pick up the case and a strap which also includes an identity tag. Finally the best part of the Trunki is that it has four wheels. The Trunki is designed to be ridden on by your child. The case is slightly narrowed in the middle and has grooves designed to accomodate your childs legs so it is also easy for them push themselves along. Your child can also be pulled along on the case by uncliping the strap that you can use to carry it on your shoulder.
The case itself is secured by two large plastic clips which are on metal hinges. There is also a plastic key which you can use to lock the clasps shut. My daughter can't open the case and hasn't attempted to do so yet. Inside the case there is a rubber seal around the edges. This not only ensures a secure seal when it is shut but also prevents little fingers getting trapped. Inside the case is a luggage strap which is described as a teddy seatbelt in the instructions and there is also a small pocket attached by poopers to the bottom. The case could be used for toys or clothes or perhaps both. We went away for a week and inside the case I managed to fit eight outfits which I secured using the strap then in the other side of the case we fitted my daughters toy lapptop, some colouring books and pens, a dvd case full of dvd's and finally a few toys. The case shut with ease and I was suprised how much fitted in considering how small it looked.
As we were travelling by car I put the case in the boot. It took up hardly any room. Onve we arrived at our destination my daughter finally got to have a go of the case. I hadn't shown her before we left. She promptly sat on the case and started wheeling herself around the caravan. There are two black horns at the top which your child can use to hold on. It was a godsend on the holiday as when we were in the caravan it gave her an extra something to play with. Luckily we had lovely weather so we spent most of our time outdoors.
From a parents point of view the case is easy to carry. The strap is adjustable so I carried it on my shoulder. The plastic that it is made from is very sturdy so I feel confident it will survive several bashes by my little girl. The case also came with a Trunki passport and details of games you can download online. I haven't got around to this yet.
There are also several accessories available to go with your Trunki. There are sticker sheets to customise your Trunki, there are also inserts to carry certain toys separately, a wash bag and a cup holder. The only downside to some of the accessories is that they come in blue or pink which doesn't really go with our Trunki.
Finally the Trunki is the right size for hand luggage on an aeroplane which will work out great for us as we are off to Euro Disney on the new year.
Overall we love our Trunki. I like that my daughter has her own place to keep her clothes and toys when we travel. It is also perfect for overnight stays at nanny's and finally it doubles up as a fun ride on toy.
For the money the Trunki represents good value as it will last us a number of years I would definately recommend this product!
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