If you’ve ever retrieved your luggage from baggage claim only to find that it’s broken, ripped, or scuffed, you’re not alone. In some of the worst cases, some suitcases have even gotten shredded by conveyor belts or burst open in transit. The good news is that you can get ultra-high-quality pieces of luggage without having to break the bank.
Travelers looking for the most durable luggage on Amazon say they’ve found a contender in the American Tourister Stratum 2.0 Checked Suitcase. Now on sale for just $90, find out why reviewers are affectionately calling it “a bottomless pit” and “a beast.”
American Tourister Stratum 2.0 Checked Suitcase
The hardside spinner is made of ABS thermoplastic, which is both scratch-resistant and lightweight. Reviewers say the textured shell repels scuff marks in aggressive conditions, too. “We watched bag handlers throw them off the plane and they didn’t have a scratch or dent,” one reviewer said. Another called it “a tough little cookie.”
Despite how sturdy it is, it’s surprisingly lightweight, so it’s a breeze to lift and maneuver. The 24-inch checked bag weighs in under nine pounds, and even the 28-inch size clocks in at just barely over 11 pounds. In addition to classic black and shiny metallic colorways, the suitcases also come in fun, easier-to-spot-on-on-the-conveyer-belt shades like coral pink, papaya orange, and jade green. Most every option is on sale, but the level of discount you get depends on the color and size of your choosing.
The Stratum 2.0 has 360-degree spinner wheels for ease of movement, and it holds a lot more than it looks like it can thanks to the one-inch expansion feature. One reviewer said they were able to fit 20 outfits into the even smaller 20-inch carry-on size. Another shopper packed their 24-inch checked bag for a 10-day destination wedding in Italy, and said that they “struggled with purchasing a suitcase large enough to take 10 days of clothing plus wedding attire.” Even then, they found this to be lightweight and durable enough “to handle being pulled over cobblestone streets and in and out of planes, autos, trains, and even a boat.”
Shop the American Tourister Stratum 2.0 while you can save up to 25 percent on it. Below, check out more hardside suitcases at Amazon that are $100 or under.
More Luggage Deals on Amazon:
Kenneth Cole Reaction Renegade 24-inch Spinner
Kono 24-inch Suitcase
Coolife 24-inch Expandable Luggage
Mgob 24-inch Hardside Spinner
U.S. Traveler 26-inch Aluminum Suitcase
At the time of publishing, the price started at $90.
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