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
Our overall assessment comprises 50% performance (lift/drop, puncture and rain testing) and 50% ease of use.
Key data
Model
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Type
Body type
More test results
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Specifications
Dimensions HxWxD (cm)
Size
Meets carry-on criteria
Expandable
Intended capacity (not expanded)
Weight (kg)
Stability (degrees)
Number of wheels
Features
Extendable handle length (cm)
Extendable handle positions
Backpack straps
Top handles
Side handles
External pockets
Internal pockets
Internal divider
Zip padlock hole
TSA lock
Member reviews
"Consumer doesn’t test durability of wheels "
23 Aug 2018, Anita W.
Pros:
Fine if you’re only going to wheel bag around airport and hotel lobby.
NOT if you’re a Walker
Cons:
Why do samsonite make these great bags then put cheap plastic wheels on them?
72 hrs first model - Perfect Carry-on bag I bought TWO of them ( not cheap).
BUT the wheels were cheap so after a few trips the wheels wore bare and I had to replaced the whole mechanism.
I see for this new model they changed to double wheels but they are still plastic and not rubber.
http://loftyluggage.com/types-of-luggage-wheels/
Recommend it?
Maybe, it depends on what you're after.
