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I'm going on an international trip this summer and need a new large suitcase. Not looking for anything fancy, just durable. Probably in the $100-$150 range? I tend to spend more on carry-on bags because I use them a lot more, but the large one usually only get one trip per year.

Any tips on brands or good places to look are appreciated!
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06-04-2026 at 12:26 PM.
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Someone introduced me to hardcase luggage from Away Travel a few years ago, and it was a game changer. Incredibly durable, well-designed, built-in zipper locks, and great customer service.

It isn't cheap, but it's one of those rare brands/products that once you try it, you'll end up wanting to replace all the other luggage you own with it. It's so worth the price.

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I'm going on an international trip this summer and need a new large suitcase. Not looking for anything fancy, just durable. Probably in the $100-$150 range? I tend to spend more on carry-on bags because I use them a lot more, but the large one usually only get one trip per year.

Any tips on brands or good places to look are appreciated!
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06-04-2026 at 12:38 PM.
06-04-2026 at 12:38 PM.
If you can get a deal on one or find one on a secondary marketplace (resale sites)...Tumi is long-lasting and worth a few extra $$.

Our basic hardside set was purchased at BJ's Wholesale 15+ years ago and is only now starting to delaminate. Can't find the name but they rebrand their items a lot.

We also picked up an older Ricardo soft-side piece for free (FB freebie group) and bought replacement wheels. Worth it considering the bag originally went for $150-200.
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06-04-2026 at 03:24 PM.
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Quote from Tico22 View quoted comment :
Someone introduced me to hardcase luggage from Away Travel a few years ago, and it was a game changer. Incredibly durable, well-designed, built-in zipper locks, and great customer service.

It isn't cheap, but it's one of those rare brands/products that once you try it, you'll end up wanting to replace all the other luggage you own with it. It's so worth the price.
That's how I feel about nice t-shirts. Could never understand paying $60+ for a t-shirt until I got one and now I don't think I can go back lol
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06-04-2026 at 03:34 PM.
06-04-2026 at 03:34 PM.
Ross and Marshalls have some quality discounted travel suitcases of all sizes. I like Nautica and Samsonite softcase suitcases. The hard shell suitcases can crack and are not as expandable. Good luck!
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06-04-2026 at 04:42 PM.
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Ross and Marshalls have some quality discounted travel suitcases of all sizes. I like Nautica and Samsonite softcase suitcases. The hard shell suitcases can crack and are not as expandable. Good luck!
Thanks! I'll check them out. I think the last one I got was from TJ Maxx and it's held up pretty well despite being fairly light weight and thin.
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06-05-2026 at 04:52 PM.
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My wife travels a lot internationally for work. If you want durable, it's not about the brand, but the design. Anything that copies the original Samsonite Oyster is what you want--hard side clam shell with gaskets, continuous piano hinge, and 3-point latches. These designs are superior to almost everything. Her Samsonite S'Cure is going on 10yrs plus now with a single wheel replacement. We noticed the airline crews using the exact same model after her owning it for 2 years. It's still available in Canada, but I know it was always hard to find in the US. But Samsonite will every few years have a model with similar design with a different name.

American Tourister and Samsonite are sister companies, so I have the exactly same design bag in the American Tourister Tribus. I can't tell you how many trips I've been on with them over the last 6+ years, long haul domestic and international.

Delsey also makes bags with these design elements as do a few other companies. I don't even look at brand or price anymore--if it has these elements, I know it's quality. Nothing else even compares.
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My wife travels a lot internationally for work. If you want durable, it's not about the brand, but the design. Anything that copies the original Samsonite Oyster is what you want--hard side clam shell with gaskets, continuous piano hinge, and 3-point latches. These designs are superior to almost everything. Her Samsonite S'Cure is going on 10yrs plus now with a single wheel replacement. We noticed the airline crews using the exact same model after her owning it for 2 years. It's still available in Canada, but I know it was always hard to find in the US. But Samsonite will every few years have a model with similar design with a different name.

American Tourister and Samsonite are sister companies, so I have the exactly same design bag in the American Tourister Tribus. I can't tell you how many trips I've been on with them over the last 6+ years, long haul domestic and international.

Delsey also makes bags with these design elements as do a few other companies. I don't even look at brand or price anymore--if it has these elements, I know it's quality. Nothing else even compares.
My wife ended up finding a nice Delsey at TJ Maxx
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