Lucas Luggage Review (Does Price Equal Quality?)

The Softshell Suitcases

There aren’t too many softshell suitcases, so we’ll start with them. All of them are available on Amazon for a bargain, so you’ll definitely want to check out their prices if you like any of them.

Lucas Luggage Ultra Lightweight Originals

This collection includes three suitcases – a 20” carry-on, and 24” and 28” checked bags. All of the suitcases can be purchased separately, or as a three-piece value set. Getting the set instead of individual suitcases would save you at least $50, which is not at all bad.

They are all made of polyester, which is not the ideal material for luggage since it is not very durable. And I have to say this; the external pockets are made of a slightly thinner material than the rest of the suitcase, which just makes them look cheap. But that’s the biggest issue I have with this luggage.

All three of the suitcases are equipped with the same features. And those include double spinner wheels, a telescopic wheel handle, a fully lined interior with several pockets and elastic tie-down straps, as well as two external front pockets. If you’re mostly worried about the organization of your stuff, then these suitcases are a really good choice.

Their names claim that they are ultra-lightweight, and they aren’t even lying. The largest suitcases max out at 7.2 lbs, which is pretty awesome. I mean, we’ve seen carry-ons that weigh more than this Lucas Luggage suitcase, so I’m pretty satisfied with their weights. You can check out the exact weights of all three bags in the product info boxes below.

And keep in mind two things; the dimensions refer to the dimensions of the suitcases including the wheels and the handles. Their bodies are obviously slightly smaller. The other thing to note is that the capacities listed refer to the original capacities of this luggage.

And that’s important because every single one of these suitcases has an expandable capacity, which will give you additional 12 liters. Not bad Lucas Luggage.

Check the links below to see the Ultra Lightweight Originals suitcases on Amazon:

• 20” Ultra Lightweight Originals Suitcase
• 24” Ultra Lightweight Originals Suitcase
• 28” Ultra Lightweight Originals Suitcase

Lucas Luggage Sport Upright Suitcase

This is a particularly interesting suitcase collection. For one thing, there are so much more than suitcases – they’re also duffel bags and backpacks, all in one. And if you are a fan of this design of a luggage, then the Sport suitcases might be the right choice for you.

This particular collection also comes in a value set, which includes three suitcases and a regular duffel bag. But keep in mind that the 25-inch suitcase is only available in the set for now.

So, what about the features? Well, they’re pretty much average. You get in-line wheels, which means that you will have to tilt this luggage to get them rolling. And that could cause some sore arms the next day, especially if we’re talking about the largest bag.

Other than that, these suitcases also have a telescopic wheel handle that locks into an extended position, a single packing compartment with tie-down straps and a large pocket, a separate front compartment, and a small external pocket.

In terms of organization, they are a pretty decent choice. Plus you get the compression straps on the outside of your suitcase, which will come in handy if you don’t really use the entire capacity of the suitcase. Just tighten them up nicely, and all of your stuff will stay in its designated place.

The entire Sport collection (except the duffel bag) also has an expandable capacity, which will give you 2 more inches of packing space. That’s particularly useful for all of you who often come back from trips with more stuff than you initially brought. Overall, they’re not the most premium suitcases, but they are certainly interesting enough to make you want to try them out.

Check the links below to see the Sport Upright suitcases on Amazon:

• Lucas Luggage Sport Upright 21”
• Lucas Luggage Sport Upright 29”

The Hardshell Suitcases

There’s something really interesting about Lucas Luggage’s hardshells. Apart from the two distinct collections that we’ll talk about, there are also several other hardside suitcases with the exact same features.

However, a different color means a different design of the shell, and so none of them look alike. You’ll see exactly what I mean when we get to that section. But let’s kick things off with the Treadlite and Outlander hardside collections.

Lucas Luggage Treadlite

The Treadlite suitcases look like your typical hardshell suitcases. They have a ribbed shell, which will make any scratches on them less visible. The exterior of the suitcases is made of ABS plastic, which is probably the reason why they aren’t at all expensive – ABS is often used in affordable luggage because it is less expensive than Polycarbonate.

However, it is also a less durable material, so there’s that. The Treadlite collection features three suitcases – a 20″ carry-on, and 24″ and 28″ checked suitcases. Those are pretty standard suitcase sizes, so no surprises there.

The entire collection has an expandable capacity and all of them are equipped with single spinner wheels, a telescopic locking wheel handle as well as a couple of grab handles. And you can get them all in a value set, which will definitely some you some $$.

Both compartments of this luggage are fully lined. The top compartment has a full panel zippered divider with a large mesh pocket on it, which is great for organization. The bottom compartment also has a zippered pocket, but it’s much smaller than the previous one. And there are elastic cross straps in the bottom compartment, which will keep all your stuff in place.

Overall, the interior of these suitcases is good – pretty much what you would expect of any other hardshell suitcase. However, they do lack a few features that you would want a hardside suitcase to have. There are no locks on these suitcases, let alone any TSA locks. 

This is a downside since you want to be 100% sure of the safety of your items. Especially if we are talking about a checked bag, which is going to be out of your sight for hours on end. Additionally, the option of locking the wheel handle in a few different positions would have been a nice inclusion. But overall this is some good luggage for the price.

Check the links below to see the Treadlite suitcases on Amazon:

• Treadlite 20”
• Treadlite 24”
• Treadlite 28”

Lucas Luggage Outlander

The Outlander collection is very similar to the Treadlite collection. These suitcases also have single spinner wheels, a telescopic wheel handle, two carry handles, and two packing compartments.

The interior of the Outlander luggage is fully lined, with a zippered divider in one compartment and elastic cross straps in the other. There are, however, a couple of differences between these two collections, and we’ll talk about them in a minute.

First, you can get the Outlander suitcases in three different sizes – a 20″ suitcase, a 24″ suitcase and a 28″ one. And you can get a value set of all three suitcases for less than $200! The Outlanders are slightly larger than the Treadlites (except for the largest suitcase), but the difference is barely noticeable.

And these Lucas Luggage suitcases are also lighter than the previous ones, which makes them a slightly better choice. Especially if you’re getting them for a flight and you want to be careful about how much you pack in them.

The other thing that differs between the two collections is that these suitcases have reinforced corners. This will make them slightly more durable and allows for better impact resistance. So, even though both the Treadlites and the Outlanders are made of ABS plastic, the latter will do a slightly better job at surviving multiple flights.

Unfortunately, this collection also doesn’t feature any locks on the luggage. But at least you do get expandable capacity and a couple of pockets inside the suitcase – even though your stuff might not be 100% safe, it will definitely be neatly packed and organized!

Check the links below to see the Outlander suitcases on Amazon:

• Outlander 24”
• Outlander 28”

Lucas Luggage Hardside Expandable Spinner

So, these are the suitcases that I mentioned in the intro. They all have the same features and very similar interiors – the lining is pretty much the only thing that differs. Additionally, all of these suitcases have a composite shell – 90% ABS and 10% Polycarbonate. They are durable, lightweight, and come in a few different sizes – 20”, 24”, 27”, and a few 31” ones.

So, what’s the deal with these suitcases? Well, technically there are 5 different collections – Allure, Stratus, Cosmo, Avalon, and Genesis. But like I said, they have the exact same features, and the only differences are the design and color of the shell. And the color of the lining.

The expandable spinners have two packing compartments. The top one has a zippered divider with a small zippered pocket and a large slip pocket. The bottom one, on the other hand, has a single zippered pocket and a couple of cross straps to keep your belongings in place.

As their name suggests, all of these suitcases have double spinner wheels and expandable capacity. Additionally, they also have a telescopic wheel handle, reinforced corners, and two carry handles. Still no locks on Lucas Luggage, but you can always get a TSA padlock if you want the extra security.

Check the links below to see the Expandable Spinner suitcases on Amazon:

• Expandable Spinner 20”
• Expandable Spinner 24”
• Expandable Spinner 27”
• Expandable Spinner 31”

And since there are a few different designs of the exterior of the expandable spinner suitcase, there are a few different value sets you can get:

• 3 Piece Rolling Suitcase Set (Stratus Olive)
• 3 Piece Rolling Suitcase Set (Avalon Black)
• 3 Piece Rolling Suitcase Set