Originally Posted by
bagobsessive
Do you really need a suitcase? Why not take one of those foldable bags with you, unfold, fill it and check on the way back.
I might be bringing wine/liquor back (of course packed well), so I don't want to use a soft bag for my return; also I get the added advantage of having a bag with wheels for the heavy stuff (well under 23kg worth anyways
).