Choosing Luggage - Features
How to choose the right luggage
Investing in durable, high-quality luggage is generally more cost-effective in the long run than buying cheap, flimsy alternatives, which often need to be replaced after a few trips. Cheap luggage frequently suffers from broken zippers, snapped wheels, or cracked shells—particularly when handled roughly by airports and airlines—which can lead to lost, damaged, or stolen personal belongings. Budget options often break within 2-3 years, or even after just one or two trips, we believe in higher-quality suitcases such as all the ones you find on our website can last a decade or more, and our Goby London range offers on most of their luggage items 5 year international warranties that cover repairs for wheels, handles, and zips.
It can be complex when purchasing luggage, so here are some key features to look out for when shopping for hold luggage:
- Luggage zips, you should be selecting zips that have anti-theft design/puncture resistant zippers. All of the Goby London hold luggage has this as standard.
- No zip luggage, is often the more secure luggage option and is standard on our aluminium range of suitcases for the more secure minded travellers.
- TSA-approved locks allow airport security agents to inspect checked luggage using special master keys, preventing the locks or bags from being broken during screenings, particularly in the US. All the luggage on our site has TSA approved locks. Better still why not use an TSA lock with built-in FindMy such as this.
- Waterproof material luggage offers significant advantages for travel, particularly by ensuring that belongings remain dry, safe, and clean, even in extreme, unpredictable, or wet conditions. All of the soft cases are waterproof, whether that be through the use of microfibre leather or treated oxford material
- Four-wheel double spinner luggage offers superior, 360-degree manoeuvrability, allowing it to glide alongside the traveller or be pushed in tight spaces like airplane aisles, reducing arm strain and back fatigue. Unlike 2-wheelers that must be tilted, 4-wheelers remain upright, making them easier to handle. Also take note whether they are single wheels or double wheels, with double wheels spreading the weight of the bag means that they are more likely to be durable and able to with stand uneven terrain.
- Organised internal compartments can make a huge difference when packing, as often you pack light going-out and busting at the seams on your return full of gifts, souvenirs and tasty treats for friends and family. Having organised compartments, and straps can ensure that your items stay where you put them whilst in transit, or provide quick access to items whilst travelling.
- Lastly and most importantly, its best to understand the material choice of your suitcase. Please check our understanding Material page for more information
Ultimately it's your choice and sometimes the design and colour is what does it for you,. Hope this guide helps you make a more informed choice.