Lightweight Luggage

Lightweight Luggage

Don’t Get Nickle and Dimed By the Airlines

As of June 2008, the Major U.S. Airlines have enacted either a one checked bag policy or $15 first checked bag policy, and expect to generate an additional $75MM in revenue from flyers that check an additional bag. In addition, the weight restrictions for checked bags have been reduced to 50 pounds, providing another plentiful profit stream for people with outdated luggage.

 

Light Luggage Can Save you Up To $160 Round-Trip

Delta Airlines currently has the most costly overweight policy, which will cost you $160 round-trip for exceeding a 50 pound weight limit. Most other airlines range between $50 - $100 for a round-trip ticket for overweight luggage. Be sure to check your airline before you fly to make sure you are within their limits.


 

Best Selling in Light Luggage

BricsHeys Luggage
Titan LuggageRimowa

So, how much more can I pack?

Let’s compare a new lightweight bag, the Heys Xcase 30in Trolley at 9.8 Pounds (62 linear inches) to a Tumi 32in Trolley at 16.3 Pounds (64 linear inches)

Lightweight vs. Traditional Luggage

  • 3 More Pairs of Shoes
  • 5 More Pairs of Pants
  • 5 More Pairs of Pants
  • 5 More Pairs of Sweaters

Top 5 Sellers

  1. Heys XCase-XL 3 Piece Set
  2. Titan Xenon 21in Carry On
  3. Rimowa Salsa 29in Trolley
  4. Heys 30in 4WD Spinner
  5. Titan Xenon 29in Trolley

Lightweight Luggage Buying Guide

Below is a table of the luggage rated by both customer feedback and internal testing. The highest rated luggage in the lightweight class is Titan Luggage. If you have additional information or comments about lightweight luggage, contact us.

Brand Weight Warranty Design Value Overall
Titan Luggage 5 Stars 5 Stars 4 Stars 4 Stars 5 Stars
Rimowa 5 Stars 3 Stars 5 Stars 3 Stars 4 Stars
Heys Luggage 5 Stars 2 Stars 2 Stars 5 Stars 3 Stars
Bric's 3 Stars 5 Stars 5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars
Zero Halliburton 1 Stars 5 Stars 3 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars
Samsonite 1 Stars 2 Stars 3 Stars 1 Stars 1 Stars

Helpful Luggage Advice.*

  1. Checked Size Limit: 62 Linear Inches
  2. Carry-On Size Limit: 45 Linear Inches
  3. Oversize Fees: $100 - $200
  4. Overweight Fees: $40 - $300
  5. Fee for 2 Checked Bags: $80
  6. Fee for 3 Checked Bags: Up to $300

* Based on Round-Trip travel. Sizes and fees may vary.

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