Updated 23 Mar 2018
Samsonite
72 Hours Dlx 55cm
Snapshot: The Samsonite 72 Hours Dlx 55cm is a soft case with 4 swivel wheels. But how does it perform?
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Test results
Overall score
Lift and drop
Puncture
Rain
Ease of use
Move and carry
Good points
- Excellent performance in the lift and drop test.
- Very good puncture resistance.
- Good rain resistance.
- Very easy to move and carry.
- Very comfortable extendable handle.
- Light weight.
- Meets Air New Zealand carry-on baggage size.
- Has a side handle.
- Has two external and three internal pockets.
But
- Doesn't meet Jetstar carry-on baggage size.
Extended review
Our highest-scoring case on test almost ticked all the boxes. The only let-down was non-compliance with Jetstar bag regulations. This bag was excellent in our lift and drop test, had very good puncture resistance (as good as soft cases get), and good rain resistance. It was very easy to pull, push and carry, with excellent stability. It came with every feature you’d want: internal and external pockets, a side handle and a built-in TSA-certified combination lock. It’s a bit pricey though.
How we test
Overall score includes:
Lift and drop (30%)
Puncture (15%)
Rain (15%)
Ease of use (40%)
