Updated 12 Nov 2018
Samsonite
72 Hours DLX 78cm Spinner
Snapshot: The Samsonite 72 Hours DLX 78cm Spinner 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.
- OK rain resistance.
- Very easy to move and carry.
- Light weight.
- Comfortable handle.
- Has one external and two internal pockets.
But
No obvious bad points.
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
Type
Body type
More test results
Handle comfort
Weight
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
"Great lightweight case"
11 Jan 2019, SnS_Wgtn
Product use: 6 months or more
Pros:
Very light, four wheels makes it easy to navigate (I disagree with the other reviewer completely). The little side pocket is useful in airports for passport, wallet etc. this is a great carry on or lightweight weekend case.
Cons:
More expensive than some, but cases are often on sale at good prices.
Recommend it?
Yes, I recommend this product.
"Not what they used top be"
22 Dec 2018, Greg H.
Product use: 6 months or more
Pros:
Reasonably light weight.
Cons:
Mine is 18 months old. Along side a similar Samsonite which is now 20 years old there is no comparison. The current incarnation has disintegrated in one corner and feels flimsy in comparison to the old one. The four silly little wheels is a backward step - the old two-wheel (very strong ones) bag is easier to use. After 20 years one of the outside zips on the old bag has broken but its otherwise fine. The new one seems little better than the numerous generic bags out there. World proof used to be the Samsonite tagline.... its just a brand now.
Recommend it?
Maybe, it depends on what you're after.
