I recently noticed more and more posts appearing on social media about airlines (mainly budget ones) checking carry on luggage size and charging travellers extra if their luggage does not fit in airline's bag sizer. Since the fee for oversized bag and luggage is outrageous and can be as high as £70, I never risk and always make sure I abide to airline baggage size rules. I usually travel with Ryanair that allows you to have a small bag measuring 40x20x25cm for free and you can have a second bag with priority ticket measuring 55x40x20cm.
Since baggage rules have become so strictly observed, I decided to do some window shopping for the best cabin luggage for Ryanair. I scoured Amazon and many other online shops and settled on ten luggages. They all fit Ryanair cabin luggage measures, they weigh no more than 2kg, have 4 wheels for easy maneuvering and have manufacturers warranties. These suitcases have very basic interiors, consisting of packing straps and one standard inner pocket. Some of them have outter pockets, but it means they are slighly heavier than the others.
I would love to say that the best cabin luggage out of ten in the list is Samsonite Lite-Shock, because it is the one I have owned for more than five years, but I am afraid I cannot say that. Before purchasing Samsonite Lite-Shock I had spent hours and hours doing my research, reading and watching reviews, and it seemed at the time that this luggage was my best option, but I cannot say it endured all my trips and journeys. After one of my trips to Italy I noticed that one of the hinges was broken and I had to send it for repairs. Repairs were free of charge, but I had to use my old cabin luggage for my next trip until I got my Samsonite back. I am not questioning Samsonite quality and expertise, broken hinge could have been my own fault because of overpacking, but let's be honest, there was no chance it could have weighed more than ten kilos.
If I had to buy a cabin luggage today, I would probably go either for Aerolite or Rock, just because I have not heard much about these brands. I would probably go for wide handles for easier packing and more space inside the luggage. What I would not compromise on is colour - my luggage has to be bold and outstanding.
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