What makes Samsonite special?

Samsonite bags undergo different tests to ensure they excel in sturdiness and quality. The ones made of polycarbonate or aluminum shell are particularly resistant to impact. The products are a good choice for frequent travelers needing hardwearing options.



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If you're not familiar with the brand, Samsonite makes some of the most durable, reliable and high-quality bags for travelers. Whether you're looking for a new expandable model or a spinner suitcase, we found the top-rated Samsonite luggage, according to reviewers.

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Samsonite bags undergo different tests to ensure they excel in sturdiness and quality. The ones made of polycarbonate or aluminum shell are particularly resistant to impact. The products are a good choice for frequent travelers needing hardwearing options.

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Because softshell luggage has more give, a hard shell suitcase can be better at protecting fragile contents, assuming you cushion it well inside. On the other hand, that rigid exterior makes hardshell bags unable to be compressed to squeeze into tight spaces like softsided bags are more apt to allow.

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Swiss Gear gives you better ease of use and more packing space, while Samsonite gives you stability in the wheels.

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Hard case luggage doesn't easily fit into compartments the way soft luggage does. A con of some hard surface luggage pieces is that they can be much heavier than cloth cases. On the other hand, a pro is that many are available with extending handles, bottom wheels and other innovative features.

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Hard shell suitcases can crack, which causes them to fall apart more rapidly than soft luggage. To avoid this concern choose a suitcase made from polycarbonate ABS that stands up to the rigors of travel. The FERGE brand makes a TSA-lockable suitcase on wheels using polycarbonate ABS.

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Polycarbonate is one of the most durable and flexible materials so it's more impact-resistant but is also heavier than polypropylene and ABS bags. Polypropylene is the most lightweight when it comes to plastic hardshell bags while still remaining fairly durable.

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The company's top executive stepped down this week after being accused by a short seller of falsely claiming to have a doctoral degree. Samsonite said on Friday that it had accurately represented the academic credentials of the executive, Ramesh Tainwala, ever since going public in Hong Kong in 2011.

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Samsonite is the world's largest travel luggage company, and as well as its own brand, it also owns the American Tourister brand (as well as Tumi).

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Samsonite vs Tumi: Brands So like we said, Samsonite bought out Tumi back in 2016, but they're still recognised as individual brands in their own right. Samsonite is still one of the most popular luggage brands, especially amongst frequent flyers and is probably the leading luggage company for polypropylene suitcases.

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