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The Worlds Lightest Suitcase
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bev26
2010-05-21 12:16:54
hi, ive seen these for sale in matalan, and they look lovely and roomy as well as being light.

Upon looking i wasnt sure how durable they would be when packed with all my holiday things as they look quite flimsy. But they come with a 10 year warrenty ( so ive been told anyway ) and they are getting some great reviews....

Has anyone got one of these or had any experience of one? Are they too good to be true? Taking baby twins means a lot of things need to be crammed into a 20kg allowance for me and my partner. im usually 22kg just on my own!! :D
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john123
2010-05-21 12:42:41
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Is it the 'Sub Zero-G' ?

I got a 19" version for hand luggage with Ryanair.
Only had one trip with it so far but it's looking good and seems sturdy enough.

John
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tisonlymoi
2010-05-21 16:41:36
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TJ Hughes have got them too and I'm sure I've seen them on offer somewhere...just checked ARGOS have the 73cm for £24.99 (half price) - not available online so you'd need to check local stock - none anywhere on Tyneside or Teesside a any rate :)
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Jay Trip
2010-05-21 18:52:45
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I have often wondered how these suitcases stand up to the handling at airports. :que
I have flown from many UK airports but at Newcastle I know these lightweight ones wouldnt stand up to the handling.
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john123
2010-05-21 19:22:50
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Jay

They have a fibreglass 'shell' better than some of the more expensive cases that have revealed compressed cardboard when they 'broke'. Think I got 3 year guarantee with mine.

John
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bev26
2010-05-22 15:10:33
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They are a great offer at argos. im tempted. I dunno though, something is telling me not to buy one..... :que Im away to do some more research on them.
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Jay Trip
2010-05-22 19:17:23
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John,I am thinking about the material floral ones.
These seem to be flimsy but will have a look at the ones mentioned on here as we need new cases.
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Hi De Hi
2010-05-22 21:09:50
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I take a school trip to Chicago each year and I hold a competition for the pupil with the lightest case. Last time one young lady managed a case that weighed just 11Kg! She wore a different outfit each day of the week and had changes for the evenings. Just goes to show it can be done!
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Mrsbonjovi79
2010-05-23 11:04:30
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My dad and stepmum went to Tenerife in April and on seeing them with these cases they looked brilliant and they were still light enough even when packed and they do look sturdy enough as my dad explained about the fibreglass stuff. So when the came back I asked how their cases had held up with flying both ways and they siad the cases were brilliant they seen people with other cases who had broke but there's was still in once peice. So i have now got them to get and hubby ones from TJ Hughes and cant wait to use them esp as you will have a wee bit extra weight if you need it lol

Chez
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BabyAmy
2010-05-24 00:45:10
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I saw these on offer in Argos but can't make my mind up they seem reasonable price but they do not look sturdy. Just wondering how many trips they would last.
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CazzMicknTom
2010-05-24 08:00:01
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I will deffo be buying some for next year, this years case is packed. :sun2
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Jay Trip
2010-05-25 16:08:23
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I had a good look at these Sub0 G cases in Boyes at the weekend and am not convinced they will stand up to the handling at Newcastle airport!
Only the corners are re-enforced and the rest of the case is material. :que
Our strong Constellation case which we have only used twice was damaged last week on arrival back in Newcastle.
I will stick to my £10 holdall on wheels which only weighs 1 KG.
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K&R
2010-05-26 15:21:38
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i will soon find out, i got one half price from argos, so, i will test it when i go on holiday next week ;)
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Suemackey
2010-05-31 20:06:37
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i looked at these yesterday as i need a new one, i am not convinced they will stand airport handling, so i bought one from the range for £29 31 inch 3 kg, i dont think there is a suitcase out there which is airport proof
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tisonlymoi
2010-06-07 16:54:39
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Was in Argos at Metro Centre today...out of stock but the bigs ones were available to order for Friday. Only thing is, I've no idea if they will have gone back up to full price by then.
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greenshoes
2010-06-16 09:14:11
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I have the pink and white case from matalan the, light weight sub zero g one. I love it. It has travelled to Africa, Turkey, all over America and it survived Heathrow.Its a great case, very strong and only weighs something like 3lbs when empty. Its made from a special reinforced fibre glass which makes it stronger than the shell ones you can get. Best suitcase I have ever bought. I paid £35 for mine :)
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K&R
2010-06-20 08:37:47
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mine stood up well to a battering on holiday.....it weighs 2.7kg on empty, cost £25 i think, half price from argos, and i was very impressed........
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sarahh2
2010-06-23 18:09:46
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Does anybody know where i can get the 30" sized suitcase.. i am looking for a light suitcase to take on holiday (prefrably a coloured or patterned one) But the Sub Zero case in polka dot at argos is out of stock, i cant seem to find any that aren't sold out???
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Jay Trip
2010-06-23 21:35:57
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The cases are sold at good prices in Boyes stores.
They are mainly in Yorkshire and the North of England.
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sarahh2
2010-06-23 22:16:01
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Thanks.. pity i live in mid wales :( i have tried looking online but everywhere is sold out! Not having much luck!
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