In case of travel season coming after we beaten Covid-19, I have been seeking good suitcases for on-boarding. For budget travel, using LCC is one solution and then we don’t want to check-in the luggage in this scenario because it costs. Finally I could left 3 choices.
Required functions
Here at first I review required function for me for onboard suitcase.
Must:
– Front open or front pockets
– Lightness
– Stylish and elegant
Want:
– Silent smooth wheeling
– Wheel lock
– Inner pockets
In the listed items, Lightness is hyper important because LCC carriers have strict rules for onboard luggage. Usually the weight must be less than 7 kg among Japanese LCC. Wheel lock is also desirable function especially considering travel in Japan because we will ride on many many trains. But it will gets heavy. That’s why soft suit case would look good choice in this case.
Let’s pick up
PROTECA – MAXPASS H2s
Calm design and great quality made in Japan. There’s a front pocket. 40 litters capacity is also good but for me 3.3 kg is heavy.
| Size | H:46cm/W:39cm/D:25cm/total:110cm |
| Weight | 3.3 kg |
| Capacity | 40 litters |
| Note | Silent double wheels, fastener open, two guided handle, front pocket |
PROTECA – MAXPASS 3
This is the newest model of MAXPASS series. The design is simple and there’s one big front pocket. But the inside is too simple, no pockets. The silhouette looks original, like square.
| Size | H:45cm/W:39cm/D:25cm/total:115cm |
| Weight | 3.6 kg |
| Capacity | 40 litters |
| Note | Silent double wheels, wheel lock, fastener open, two guided handle, front pocket |
PROTECA – Solie 3
Simple look, 2 front pockets and the size is ideal for LCC use. 2.6 kg light is really attractive because it has wheel lock mechanism. 3 colors available but I prefer black one.
| Size | H:54cm/W:37cm/D:23cm/total:115cm |
| Weight | 2.6 kg |
| Capacity | 31 litters |
| Note | Silent double wheels, wheel lock, fastener open, two guided handle, front pocket, inside pockets, light |
PROTECA – Feena ST
This seems to be also good choice for me. Hyper light and great size. Wheel lock is of course available and the price is affordable. The only concerning point is capacity. It’s only 29 litters.
| Size | H:55cm/W:35cm/D:25cm/total:115cm |
| Weight | 2.0 kg |
| Capacity | 29 litters |
| Note | Silent wheels, double front pockets, wheel lock, fastener open, two guided handle, inside pockets, light |
Summary
After all I decided to buy Feena ST. The lightness was really attractive for me. Return is acceptable so I will confirm the detail and make final choice. For sure if I don’t use LCC, MAXPASS 3 is the best choice but apparently it’s target layer is not people using LCC. Yep it looks weird to board on a LCC plane with a 600 dollars suitcase.
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