Overall, it’s a cute-looking fabric suitcase with all the features you would expect a $100 bag to have. Combine that with fantastic customer feedback, and you can easily understand why it’s so popular. Although not all of their suitcases are equipped with expandable zippers, some have this feature included, which is nice. Essentially, the expandable zippers allow you to expand the bag for an additional 20-25% volume. While some of their models are reviewed exceptionally well, some received a lot of bad reviews. For example, both the Moonlight and the Belle Voyage collections have many 1-star reviews, despite being American Tourister’s best luggage. Most are 18-inch spinners with cartoon characters on their outside, but upright suitcases are also available. If you’re curious as to whether polycarbonate is really worth the major jump in price, the answer is usually yes. It’s not only more durable, but it’s also lighter and more flexible than ABS. That means you can often squeeze a few more things into the case, that dents pop out more easily, and that you can trust that your bag isn’t going to crack in baggage handling. Attention to detail and a reasonable price point is what makes this Traveler’s Choice luggage set a standout. There's more of a range for bag weight, which somewhat depends on the exterior material. Though the two-year warranty is shorter than most other brands, we think Calpak's prices are more than fair. The hardside suitcases are made of high-strength thermoplastic, and the softside exteriors are sourced from recycled plastic bottles. They sustained hardly any damage after being hit with a bat and shoved off a table. Samsonite luggage also maneuvers without a fuss, even on carpeted floors and gravel. Prices are more than reasonable, and while you'll have to make any returns within 30 days, the brand backs its products with a 10-year warranty. Although some fabric suitcases from other brands may come with TSA locks, most don’t because they’re expensive to integrate on a flexible fabric suitcase. A hard case made from polypropylene is designed to feature a stylish pop of color. The retractable comfort grip handle enhances the smooth maneuverability. Lack of features.With the low prices comes a lack of smart features. Most cases are pretty limited and don’t offer many extras, like TSA locks, expansion zippers, USB chargers, suiters, or other smart packing features. On Clever Journey’s Best Luggage Brands, American Tourister got 72 out of 100 points. Although it may not seem as much, they’re actually the second-best choice in the affordable range, right after Coolife. The traditional wheelie bag had two wheels and you pulled it behind you. With wheels attached to every corner, the always-upright design allows you to easily push or pull and does not strain your arms and shoulders like a two-wheeled bag. With TSA-approved locks and plenty of clever storage features, this brand really does offer some of the best value, most beautiful suitcases out there. Designed especially with little hands in mind, the side-mounted skate wheels move seamlessly, and the dual-tube pull handle is incredibly easy for children to use. For further customer reassurance, American Tourister luggage comes with a 10-year global limited warranty. Also, you get a safe and dependable warranty, which is rare amongst similar brands such as It Luggage and Merax. A. The hard polycarbonate shells of American Tourister’s luggage protect your contents from taking direct blows that occur when baggage handlers are careless. If you have packed your fragile items carefully, polycarbonate shells provide excellent protection.