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After days of stalking tourists in Gatwick and Heathrow, Chris Rowlands has zipped up the best rollers for your next jaunt
Antler Titus Cabin e one-port juicer
USB ports are almost ubiquitous on long-haul flights nowadays – but pulling out your tech just to juice it from the back of the seat isn’t always convenient. Enter Antler’s latest wheely case: a hard-shelled cabin bag with a 45-litre capacity that packs a USB port for easy ipad charging. £129 / antler.co.uk
Delsey Montsouris 2-Wheel 55cm Cabin Suitcase e clutter cutter
Besides a durable, thermoformed shell, this Delsey roller benefits the disorganised by way of several storage solutions. Crammed with compartments and modular divider options, it’s ideal for keeping your Switch games and SD cards from getting jumbled. £159 / delsey.com
American Tourister 77cm Soundbox Spinner e ribbed roller
It’s hard to make a big empty shell of polypropylene look interesting, but that hasn’t stopped American Tourister from trying. With a 97-litre capacity (expandable to 110 litres), its circle-swirling design will steal glances from jealous tourists. £139 / americantourister.co.uk
Trunkster Carry-on e zip zapper
Zipped suitcase tops are a flawed concept, especially when you’re trying to re-pack in a cramped cabin. Pick up a Trunkster and you’ll enjoy all the convenience of a roller shutter, which slides open flush with the case’s front for easy access. ere’s location-tracking built in too. US$295 / trunkster.co
Raden A28 e smart suitcase
Don’t let the featureless black exterior fool you: this check-in companion packs a serious amount of smartness. Proximity sensors are built in to help you locate it on the luggage belt, alongside scales and an integrated 7800mah battery to keep your tech juiced on the go. £340 / raden.com
Samsonite Paradiver Light e featherweight duffle
When you’re packing a summer’s worth of tech, every ounce matters. Opt for this polyester pack from Samsonite for lightweight space to go the distance. Weighing 2.2kg, it offers a 48.5-litre capacity despite matching most cabin regulations for size. £139 / samsonite.co.uk
Bluesmart One e connected carry-on
Not all cases are born equal – just look at the Bluesmart One. Fitted with a digital scale, battery charger and location tracker, it can be remotely locked via the partner app – and will secure itself if you’re not with it. All this comes in a waterproof shell with easy-spinning hubless wheels. £279 / bluesmart.com
Tripp World 4-Wheel Large Suitcase Black II e big dog
Bigger isn’t always better – unless you’ve 110 litres of luggage to trundle, in which case this 77cm four-wheeler is definitely better. At 4.5kg it’s hardly a flyweight, but with all that space to start importing French biscuits you’ll soon be turning a profit. £69 / tripp.co.uk