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How to choose a good suitcase for traveling？
Should choose a soft or hard suitcase
In fact, there is no better or worse between soft suitcases and hard suitcases, and neither one is more suitable for travel. The only difference is which material is lighter, more pressure-resistant, and more durable. At the same time, you also have to consider what items you are storing。
If you are packing soft items such as clothes, four-piece suitcases, quilts, etc., I strongly recommend that you choose an Oxford cloth soft-shell suitcase. Under the same volume, the Oxford cloth soft suitcase can fit more clothes. Even if it is “bursting”, you can still zip it up with a little squeeze, because the soft suitcase has its own ductility and can expand by itself. Some products even have upgraded expansion layers, which can only hold more.
The selection of hard cases focuses on the weight and impact resistance of the material. According to research, most of the damage to suitcases is not caused by the violent decoration of the porters, but by the baggage handling system. The push plate force is at least 50kg. If the push plate angle is incorrect or there is a mechanical error, the suitcase may be clamped between the metal parts and the push plate, or the conveyor belt may get stuck at a turn, causing the suitcase to deform or burst, and the wheels and pull rods that are not fully retracted may also be damaged.
Therefore, it is very important to have a strong pressure-resistant suitcase to cope with violent consignment. PP and ABS materials in hard cases can be directly rejected because they may break if dropped from a high place, especially PP, which is very brittle. For the rest, we can only choose one from pure PC material and ABS+PC material. Carbon fiber is good, but too expensive. Aluminum-magnesium alloy is also good, but too heavy.
PC luggage: light weight and high strength。
Lightweight: PC material is relatively light, and it is stress-free to carry around.
High strength: PC material has excellent impact resistance, protecting the items in the box from accidental impact。
High temperature resistance: PC material has good high temperature resistance, is not easy to deform, and maintains the shape of the box。
High transparency: The appearance of PC material suitcases is clearly visible and easy to identify.
However, PC material is not perfect. It has a high hardness and may be easily scratched or deformed in some cases. In addition, the production cost is relatively high and the price is relatively expensive.
PC+ABS luggage: Combining the advantages of two materials, with complementary advantages
Strong and durable: The addition of ABS material makes the suitcase more scratch-resistant and reduces scratches. Combined with the high strength of PC, the suitcase is more sturdy and durable.
Lightweight: The addition of ABS material helps to reduce the overall weight, making your travel easier.
However, PC+ABS is not without disadvantages. Impact resistance may be relatively low, and transparency is reduced compared to pure PC material, which may affect the clarity of the appearance.
Purchase suggestion: If you don’t consider the budget, the lightness and impact resistance of PC material may be more suitable for you. If you are looking for cost-effectiveness, then PC+ABS material may be a good choice.
