Which suitcase to choose for taking the plane? If you are hesitant among the wide variety of travel suitcases, you are in the right place! Choosing your suitcase for traveling by plane: https://valise-avion.fr The Samsonite S'cure Spinner suitcase: https://amzn.to/3aJaDjP The Eastpak Tranverz suitcase: https://amzn.to/2XaCeGF The video timeline: 00:00: Intro on suitcases for taking the plane 00:27: Size of travel suitcases (Cabin and hold) 02:48: Soft or hard suitcase? 07:08: Suitcases with 2 wheels or 4 wheels? 08:27: Suitcases with TSA lock 09:57: Interior storage and ergonomics of suitcases 11:15: Main brands of suitcases ► 1. Sizes of travel suitcases The dimensions of the suitcases that we offer are as follows: • A trip of a few days: A small cabin suitcase (Height less than 55 cm) • A trip of 1 to 2 weeks: A small hold suitcase (Less than 70 cm) and a cabin suitcase (55 cm) • A trip of 3 weeks or more: A large hold suitcase (Up to 85 cm) and a cabin suitcase (55 cm) It is useful to have both types of luggage to be able to take all types of objects. Indeed, some objects are prohibited in the cabin and others in the hold (Like batteries only authorized in the cabin and liquids in quantity only authorized in the hold). ► 2. Hard or soft suitcase for traveling? Soft suitcases are available in Polyester, Nylon (D) and coated textiles. Soft suitcases have the following advantages: • Resistant to scratches and small shocks • A wide variety of colors • Suitable for bus and car travel Soft suitcases have the following disadvantages: • Soft suitcases do not protect fragile objects well (are less resistant to air travel). • They can be stained more easily and are less weather resistant While hard suitcases are available in ABS, Polycarbonate, Polyester, Curv and Aluminum (We advise you to avoid ABS). Hard suitcases have the following advantages: • Perfectly suited for air travel • They protect fragile objects • They are waterproof and do not stain easily. The disadvantages of hard suitcases are as follows: • There is a little less diversity in models. • Hard suitcases are often more breakable in return for better protection of your objects. We clearly advise you to choose a suitcase in Curv or Polypropylene which are extremely strong and very light! ► 3. Travel suitcases with 2 wheels or 4 wheels? Suitcases with 4 multidirectional wheels have the advantage of being able to be transported facing the traveler. They can be moved horizontally and thus allow travelers with two suitcases to push them rather than pull them. This is practical in airports and over long distances. Travel suitcases with 2 wheels often have larger and more robust wheels. You should try to look for suitcases with ball bearings and rubber wheels that allow them to be pulled over long distances. These wheels look like roller skate wheels. ► 4. Choose a suitcase with a TSA lock? As quickly explained, suitcases with a TSA lock have the advantage of being secure when traveling to the USA. Indeed, if you do not adopt this system when traveling to the USA, American customs officers who are authorized to open your luggage to check the contents risk damaging your suitcase if they do not have the means to open it. The TSA system has a small lock or only customs officers have the key. This allows it to be locked from everyone except customs officers and thus ensures that it will not be broken. ► 5. Interior storage and ergonomics of suitcases for traveling? The more pockets, dividers, straps for holding clothes, small pockets for your personal belongings your travel suitcase has, the more practical it is. The exterior pockets are also very practical. They allow you to store items that you want to keep close at hand. ► 6. The main brands (Samsonite, American Tourister, Delsey, Eastpak) We invite you to read our articles on the different brands of suitcases. The main brands of suitcases are as follows: • Samsonite: https://valise-avion.fr/samsonite • American Tourister: https://valise-avion.fr/samsonite • Delsey: https://valise-avion.fr/delsey • Eastpak: https://valise-avion.fr/eastpak The article relating to this video here: https://valise-avion.fr Valise Avion participates in the Amazon EU Partner Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to allow sites to receive compensation by creating links to Amazon.fr. This is what allows us to develop and test the products presented. Thank you for your help!