Updated 12 Nov 2018
American Tourister
Applite 3.0 82cm
Snapshot: The American Tourister Applite 3.0 82cm is a soft case with 4 swivel wheels. But how does it perform?
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Test results
Overall score
64
Lift and drop
?/10
Puncture
?/10
Rain
?/10
Ease of use
?/10
Move and carry
?/10
Good points
- Very good puncture resistance.
- OK rain resistance.
- Easy to move and carry.
- OK handle comfort.
- Light weight.
- Has 1 internal and two external pockets.
But
- Very poor performance in the lift and drop test.
How we test
Our overall assessment comprises 50% performance (lift/drop, puncture and rain testing) and 50% ease of use.
Key data
Model
Avg price
$329
Type
Check-in
Body type
Soft-shell
More test results
Handle comfort
6.5
Weight
10
Specifications
Dimensions HxWxD (cm)
82 x 49 x 30
Size
161cm
Meets carry-on criteria
None
Expandable
✔
Intended capacity (not expanded)
114L
Weight (kg)
3.0
Stability (degrees)
10-15
Number of wheels
4
Features
Extendable handle length (cm)
30
Extendable handle positions
3
Backpack straps
×
Top handles
✔
Side handles
✔
External pockets
2
Internal pockets
1
Internal divider
×
Zip padlock hole
✔
TSA lock
✔
