Hand luggage suitcase - the ideal travelling companion
The dimensions given refer to the basic options of the respective airline. Please note that many airlines allow you to take slightly larger carry-on baggage with additional options for a fee. We recommend checking the exact regulations of your airline before booking to ensure that your baggage meets the requirements.
The dimensions given refer to the basic options of the respective airline.Please note that many airlines allow you to take slightly larger carry-on baggage with additional options for a fee. We recommend checking the exact regulations of your airline before booking to ensure that your baggage meets the requirements.
Light and handy: Carry-on suitcases from travelite
Weight plays a particularly important role when travelling by plane. However, it is also important to ensure that your luggage has the right dimensions. Most airlines only allow hand luggage with the maximum dimensions of 55 x 40 x 20 cm and a maximum weight of 8 kg to be taken into the cabin. The exact regulations, however, depend on the airline, so you should check carefully before you travel.
Particularly the total weight is often a problem, as the pieces of luggage naturally also have their own weight, which can quickly increase the weight of your cabin baggage. With our cabin baggage, we have made sure to create the perfect solution between a light weight and robust and durable construction. That’s why our hard-shell suitcases weigh on average 2.8 kg, and our soft luggage an average of 2.1 kg in model size S. In this size, our lightest soft luggage model Skaii weighs only 1.9 kg and our series Air Base only 2.1 kg.
The maximum dimensions have also been taken into account in our timeless designs, so there will be no nasty surprise at the airport. The compact format makes it especially easy for you to carry your hand luggage when you’re in a hurry.
What should you look out for in a carry-on suitcase?
A suitcase should accompany us during our travels and not get in the way. Nothing is more annoying on holiday than a hand luggage trolley you can’t rely on. Carry-on suitcases from travelite therefore have all the features so you don't have to worry about your luggage.
Robust material
Our hand luggage suitcases are made from robust material that withstands external influences. For hard-shell cases, for example, we use as the outer material aluminium or sturdy plastic such as ABS. These protect against environmental influences such as rain as well as against impact damage. Soft luggage is made from durable polyester which combines resilience and flexibility. In order to guarantee you high-quality workmanship and long-lasting quality, we regularly conduct product tests.
Not only resilience is important to us for our products, but also sustainability. That’s why we use recycled materials for the lining or even as an outer material for our soft luggage in many of our products. Take a look at our series Viia and Skaii.
Secure locking system
Many suitcases from travelite have an integrated TSA lock. With this secure combination lock, your luggage is not only perfectly protected against theft, but also makes customs clearance at the airport easier. Other suitcase series also feature a secure combination lock. The concealed address label also offers ideal protection – keeping your confidential data safe from prying eyes.
Manoeuvrable wheels
For smooth and easy movement, carry-on suitcases should not only have a carrying handle but also manoeuvrable and robust wheels. Our models feature rubberised 360° double-castors, which not only enables robust transport on many different surfaces, but also ensures spontaneous changes in direction.
Telescopic handle
A carry-on suitcase with a robust, well-designed telescopic handle makes it easier to navigate through lively airports, train stations or urban environments and can be conveniently retracted and stowed away when not in use.
Clever layout
The limited space should be utilised as efficiently as possible, which is why an efficient division of the internal compartments is important. So that neither when opening the suitcase nor during transport does the luggage get mixed up, our suitcases from travelite offer a smart division of the internal compartments. Many of our cases have external pockets, giving you quick access to important documents and items.
When choosing your carry-on suitcase, make sure it fits the specified dimensions for hand luggage, which can vary from airline to airline. If you stick to these dimensions, you can easily store your carry-on suitcase under the seat or in the overhead compartment.
Carry-on suitcases: What are the advantages of soft and hard-shell luggage?
Soft-shell luggage:
- Very suitable as hand luggage and for travelling by car
- Can be stowed more easily due to the flexible material
- Adjustable volume thanks to stretchy material
Hard-shell suitcases:
- Usually the right choice for long journeys or frequent flyers
- Significantly more robust and extremely durable
- Even delicate and easily breakable items can be transported safely
Soft-shell suitcases are ideal as carry-on, as they are generally lighter and can be more easily stored in tight luggage compartments or under the seat in front of you, especially when the plane is full.
However, hard-shell suitcases are also a popular choice for hand luggage, as they provide excellent protection for your belongings, withstand the pressure of fully packed overhead bins and the wear and tear of travel.
Which variant you choose in the end depends on your personal preferences and your preferred way of travelling.
Suitcases from travelite: Discover our high-quality models
travelite not only offers you well thought-out suitcases in various sizes, but also ensures that the timeless and attractive designs of the models turn heads.
Our hard-shell suitcase series:
See also our wide range of soft luggage suitcases. Our series Cabin, Skaii or Crosslite offer the right piece of luggage for every need.
For frequent travellers and people looking to save money, our suitcase sets are a great help. The suitcase sets from travelite consist of different suitcase sizes – so for an upcoming trip, you don't have to quickly organise the right size, and you are always perfectly prepared.
Light and handy: carry-on suitcases from travelite
Weight plays a particularly important role when travelling by plane. However, it is also important to ensure that your luggage has the right dimensions. Most airlines only allow hand luggage with the following maximum dimensions maximum dimensions of 55 x 40 x 20 cm and a maximum weight of 8 kg may be taken into the cabin. However, the exact regulations depend on the airline, which is why you should find out exactly before you travel.
The total weight in particular is often a problem, as the items of luggage naturally also have their own weight, which quickly increases the weight of the cabin baggage. With our cabin baggage, we have made sure to find the perfect solution between a a light tare weight and a robust and durable finish. and durable workmanship. That's why our hard-shell suitcases weigh an average of 2.8 kg and our soft luggage an average of 2.1 kg in model size S. In this size, our lightest soft luggage model Skaii weighs only 1.9 kg and our Air Base series only 2.1 kg.
The maximum dimensions have also been taken into account in our timeless designs, so there will be no nasty surprises at the airport. The compact format makes it easier for you to transport your hand luggage, especially when things need to move quickly.
What should you look out for in a carry-on suitcase?
A suitcase should accompany us when travelling and not get in the way. Nothing is more annoying on holiday than a hand luggage trolley that we can't rely on. Hand luggage suitcases from travelite therefore fulfil all the characteristics so that you don't have to worry about your luggage.
Robust material
Our hand luggage cases are made of robust material that can withstand external influences. For hard-shell cases, for example, we use the following outer materials aluminium or sturdy plastic such as ABS. These protect from environmental influences such as rain as well as from impact damage. Soft luggage is made from hard-wearing polyester which combines durability and flexibility. We regularly carry out product tests so that we can guarantee you high-quality workmanship and long-lasting quality.
Not only durability is important to us for our products, but also sustainability. That's why we use the following for many of our products recycled materials for the inner lining or as the outer material for our soft luggage. Take a look at our Viia and Skaii series.
Secure locking system
Many suitcases from travelite have an integrated TSA lock. With this secure combination lock, your luggage is not only perfectly protected against theft, but also simplifies customs clearance at the airport. Other suitcase series also have a secure combination lock. The concealed address field also offers ideal protection - protecting your confidential data from prying eyes.
Manoeuvrable wheels
For a smooth and relaxed journey, hand luggage cases should have manoeuvrable and robust wheels in addition to a carrying handle. Our models have rubberised 360° double castorswhich not only enables robust transport on many different surfaces, but also guarantees a spontaneous change of travelling position.
telescopic handle
A carry-on suitcase with a robust, well-designed telescopic handle makes it easy to manoeuvre through busy airports, train stations or urban environments and can be conveniently folded and retracted when not in use.
Clever layout
The limited space should be utilised as sensibly as possible, which is why an efficient division of the inner compartments is important. To ensure that your luggage does not get mixed up when opening the suitcase or during transport, our suitcases from travelite have a smart separation of the inner compartments. Many of our cases have external pockets that allow quick access to important documents and items.
When choosing your carry-on suitcase, you should make sure that it complies with the specified dimensions for carry-on baggage, which can vary from airline to airline. If you stick to these dimensions, you can easily stow your carry-on baggage case under the seat or in the overhead luggage compartment.
Hand luggage cases: What are the advantages of soft and hard-shell luggage?
Soft-shell luggage:
- Very suitable as hand luggage and for travelling in the car
- Can be stowed away more easily due to the flexible material
- Customisable volume thanks to the stretchable material
Hard suitcase:
- Usually the right choice for long journeys or frequent flyers
- Significantly more robust and extremely resistant
- Even delicate and easily breakable items of luggage can be transported safely
Soft-shell suitcases are ideal as hand luggage, as they are generally lighter and can be stowed better in narrow overhead compartments or under the seat in front of you, especially when the aircraft is full.
But hard-shell cases are also a popular choice for hand luggage, as they offer excellent protection for your items, can withstand the pressure of fully loaded luggage compartments and at the same time the general wear and tear of travelling.
Which option you ultimately choose depends on your personal preferences and your preferred way of travelling.
Suitcases from travelite: Discover our high-quality models
travelite not only offers you well thought-out suitcases in various sizes, but also provides a real eye-catcher with the timeless and attractive design of the models.
Our hard case series:
Convince yourself of our versatile selection of soft luggage suitcases. Our Cabin, Skaii or Crosslite series offer the right piece of luggage for every need.
Our suitcase sets are helpful for frequent travellers and people who want to save money. The suitcase sets from travelite consist of different suitcase sizes - so you don't have to organise the right suitcase size at short notice for an upcoming trip, but are always well equipped.
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