Skyway Luggage Review: Lightweight Suitcases On A Budget
Skyway remind me a lot of TravelPro because they produce quality luggage at affordable prices.
Their range of soft and hardcase luggage can hold it's own against a lot of the more expensive brands like Delsey and Samsonite. They have the same features, great materials, zippers and wheels. Which is perhaps not surprising when you find out they are owned by Ricardo Beverly Hills based in the USA.
They are also well known for making seriously light luggage. And the cases last for years, despite the fact that you have not paid a fortune for a suitcase.
In this review I want to show you some of the best options you have with Skyway and why they are a good buy.
There are also a couple of downsides, so I will be sure to highlight those as we go.
In the end you will be able to decide whether a Skyway suitcase is for you or not.
Eastlake 22" Carry on
Eastlake 28"
Eastlake 32"
Skyway make some seriously light and affordable luggage and the Eastlake range is their flagship range when it comes to that.
Here are the quick specs on the 3 sizes you can buy with the Mirage:
As you can see from the weights, they are extremely light cases.
If you compare the with the Maxlite 5 from Travelpro (which is also super-light) except for the carry on, which for some reason seems to be about the same weight as the 28 inch model. Maybe they put in some extra pockets?
The Features
These cases are light, but also have all the standard softcase features you would expect
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CONS
Eastlake 22" Carry on
Eastlake 28"
Eastlake 32"
The Nimbus series is hard case luggage that opens clam shell style for packing in two convenient halves. Made from strong ABS material, it is a little heavier than the Mirages above, but has a stronger protective exterior.
As you can see from the weights, they are quite light pieces of luggage, although if you want to go insanely light, you can look no further than the Samsonite Firelite and Cosmolite series.
The Samsonites are more expensive of course, so the Nimbus is a great compromise!
Nimbus 20" Carry on
Nimbus 24"
Nimbus 28"
Packed With Features
The hard cases work a little differently as everything needs to be on the inside, however you still get quite a few nice features:
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Nimbus 20" Carry on
Nimbus 24"
Nimbus 28"
The Epic series is softshell luggage is a more luxurious version of Skyway's Eastlake cases above. You get all the same kind of features plus a few more. So, if you want to spend a little more and have extra comfort on your travels, this is the suitcase for you.
These cases are also quite a big lighter than the Eastlake cases, so you get even more (or in this case less :>) for your money. However, just keep in mind these suitcases use old-school skate wheels and not 4 spinners like more modern cases, the Eastlake and Nimbus included.
Packed With Features
PROS
CONS
Epic 21" Carry on
Epic 25"
Epic 28"
Other Skyway Luggage
The Mirage and Nimbus are two of Skyway's bestselling products, but they also have a couple of others you might want to check out such as the
Skyway Sigma
About the Author Roger Timbrook
Roger is a little obsessed with travel. He has been to over 40 countries, broken 3 suitcases and owned over 10 backpacks in 12 months. What he doesn't know about travel, ain't worth knowing!