To ask for suitcase recommendations for long-haul trip?

[KiwiInTraining]

Sorry this is such a boring AIBU!

I’m going on a 3-week long-haul holiday, and I don’t think my regular suitcase is big enough to use (it’s a wheelie case, and I normally take it on short 3/4-day breaks).

I’ll be travelling around, so am looking for something easily transportable (probably a wheelie case) and not too pricey (under £100 if possible!) When I’ve been looking so far, everything I’ve seen is very expensive (£150+).

Does anyone have any recommendations about a good suitcase I could use, please? Thanks!

spend an hour at a laundrette in the middle of your holiday

worth not lugging big luggage

I have a small one from this range which has been good:
Coolife

I have a large east park which is excellent. Agree with doing laundry at hotel though!

I've got an Antler Prism suitcase, it's massive, but light, and very easy to move around, on wheels. It holds loads, and it's also purple, so easy to spot on the baggage carousel. I love it! You can get them online for around £80 I think, I got mine at an Antler outlet store.

Rucksack

Pay someone to do your laundry or do it yourself whilst away

Pack lightly, then it's easy to carry

One with 4 wheels (not 2) so it rolls easily on a reasonable surface like airport or train station. Don't try rolling it over badly paved streets though or the wheels will get broken so may have to carry for bits.

An hour in the launderette is a good shout. Dont pay hotel laundry prices though if budget is an issue which it seems it is if you don't want to spend over a hundred on a suitcase.

• 4 wheels that turn 360 degrees so it moves effortlessly.

Wouldn't get a rucksack. Whatever you need is always at the bottom.

But it screws up the clothes and is bad for your back 😬

Never get a wheeled rucksack. Baggage handlers HATE them.

We have Tripp suitcases and love them, think the large comes in around £80 on Amazon but have seen them cheaper. They’re lightweight, sturdy, hard shelled but still a little flexible and have four wheels so they’re a dream to roll along.

Should add its the Holiday range of Tripp we have, can’t vouch for the others!

Do not. I repeat. Do not get a cheapo version.

I have horrible memories of attempting to get from airport to hotel in California which involved a tiny bit of gravel and the fecking wheels disintegrating. When that's the 'easiest' part of your trip you are stuck with an immovable 20kilo lump for the rest of your holiday. It was bloody impossible.

I have had two Samsonite suitcases now for over 20 years which have gone several times round the world including emigration, over some extreme terrains and some robust luggage handling and there's not a scratch on them.

Think they are guaranteed for at least 10 years. Well worth the investment and will last a lifetime.

I'm currently coverting the cases they have in Costco (the cabin case especially is quite a bit cheaper in the shop) but can't justify one as we have appropriate luggage that's still fit for purpose. If you don't have membership, they seem to be available elsewhere, but more expensive.

On the contrary, I've only ever had cheap suitcases and found them to be pretty much indestructable, hence wanting new ones but waiting in vain for the old ones to break or even look shabby.

I have a very cheap (£13, 20 years ago from Matalan) medium soft sided suitcase that's been used many times and a couple of cabin cases (an It lightest and no name one from TK Maxx) of a similar vintage and they've all stood up to many, many trips, including being dragged here, there and everywhere and used as hold luggage.

Also agree with packing light. Capsule wardrobe etc. Truly plan your outfits realising things can be dressed up and down and look different with a scarf, jewellery, layers different bottom etc.

One of each type of 'bottom' depending on location and climate (Jean, smart trouser, shorts, skirt, casual trouser, dress). Range of tops for layering in a few colours. Warm thing. Week of pants. 2/3 bras. 3 shoes (my choices are usually flip flops, comfy trainer and one other depending on location and activity (glam pair for city bars/hiking shoes for walking holidays. Use laundry facilities. Wear bulky things on the plane such as jackets, scarves, trainers, and remove when warm

We met friends in Australia for 3 weeks while they did their round the world trip. My bag was three times the size of theirs that they had for 8 months and I wore about a quarter of it. I was so embarrassed and it just caused me more stress.

I went to Thailand with a hard shell suitcase I bought from Primark of all places, £40, 4 wheels, in-built lock.
I travelled around Thailand, planes, boats etc and it was no problem.
Just like usual travel, dump the suitcase at the airport, when using boats the staff help to lift your luggage, same with taxis.
I also take travel wash to rinse out underwear, swim wear etc.
I don't think you need a special suitcase.
Ours even travelled in a tuktuk