Samsonite Aeris Review
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Samsonite Aeris
The Samsonite Aeris is a simple, lightweight, zipperless suitcase that will last you for years to come. If you are on a budget and need something that will go with you anywhere, it's a great option. View Latest DealSamsonite makes some of the best luggage you can find. They have a wide array of products, and sometimes it can be hard to discern great ones from the mediocre ones.
In this post I will take a look in detail at the Samsonite Aeris, quite possibly one of the great (and not so expensive) ones.
The Samsonite Aeris (called F’lite in the USA) is a hardshell, zipperless suitcase. It is available in 2 variants: the spinner and the upright. We will focus on the Aeris Spinner in this review, because of its obvious benefit (spinner wheels!).
Keep reading for a detailed review of the good and bad things about the Samsonite Aeries!
NOTE: If you are in the USA, this suitcase is known as the F”lite. We have covered it in this Zipperless suitcase review.
| Models | Specifications | |
|---|---|---|
| AERIS 25” | Body Dimensions: 26.8” x 19.3” x 11” Weight: 9.7 lbs Capacity: 64.5 L Best For: 1 week vacation | |
| AERIS 28” | Body Dimensions: 29.5” x 20.5” x 12.2” Weight: 10.6 lbs Capacity: 87.5 L Best For: 2 week vacation | |
| AERIS 31” | Body Dimensions: 31.9” x 23.2” x 13.4" Weight: 11.9 lbs Capacity: 118.5 L Best For: Vacation longer than 2 weeks |
Materials And Design
The Aeris is a zipperless suitcase and it features latch closing. Zipperless luggage is generally considered to be more secure, because zippers are quite easy to break into, regardless of whether your suitcase has a lock.
In terms of the materials, this Samsonite suitcase is made with 100% polypropylene material. Although this is a lightweight material, it does not perform as well as polycarbonate, in terms of durability and impact resistance. However, it is also cheaper than polycarbonate, which is reflected by the price of the Aeries. It might not be a cheap suitcase, but it is less expensive than the Neopulse, for example, which is made of polycarbonate (which is often more expensive).
A cool thing about these suitcases is that they are available in a variety of vibrant colors. You could go for the classic black if you want to, but you could also be bolder and go for the turquoise one (I would)! All colors feature a matte finish and grey accents (handle, latch, wheels, etc.). Matte is always great for not showing scratches too, another bonus.
Additionally, the front of these suitcases has a