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4.5
I ordered the 66cm Level8 Elegance matt olive green case as we travel a great deal and I needed a robust case for short to medium breaks. I chose olive as I wanted something that was easier to spot at baggage claim, and the matt olive drab looks really good - I'm happy I chose this colour over the grey or black design.The case arrived quickly and was well packaged. The case also came with four padded packing cubes which are really well designed to fit perfectly in the case and which also have removable velcro labels to identify the contents of the bag with. The case also came with a handy dust bag.The case itself is a very practical (almost minimalist design) & is tough - it's designed using polycarbonate, so whilst there is some flexibility in the outer shell (it's not a rock-solid hardcase), it is extremely resilient & more than enough to protect the contents (though obviously fragile items would need to be protected like with any case).The simple, rectangular design is also good in that you can maximize the amount of clothes, toiletries, and other items that can fit into the bag. However, the bag isn't expandable - there’s a single, long zipper that goes around three sides of the bag, but I found that I could squeeze in enough clothes etc for a 10-14 day trip. There are dividers inside the case that also help with the packing. On top of the suitcase there’s a TSA approved combination lock, which locks the zipper pull tabs in place. (The case also comes with a helpful guide on how to set the lock combination and it's really easy to set up). There are two carry handles that have a low profile & are less likely to get snagged on something. I'd say they are fairly comfortable to use, although I'm not planning to lug the case about any more than sticking it in the back of a taxi.The 360-degree spinner wheels are great - they have a very low level of friction so it's really easy to push/pull the case around. They're also very quiet - even on concrete, which is great when considering all my previous cases sounded & moved a bit a like a shopping cart with a dodgy wheel.Overall, I think it's a great suitcase - I like the simple, squared-off design aesthetic - it's a well designed, minimalist suitcase that looks high-end without the hefty price tag. I like the polycarbonite shell - it's a lot tougher than the cases I've had in the past, and whilst inevitable, hasn't scuffed yet. So far so good.
