FlyerTalk Forums - View Single Post - Lightest full size aluminum check in luggage ?
Old Apr 30, 2019, 10:59 pm
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gengar
 
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I assume aluminum provides better protection, but for weight savings polycarbonate is the way to go.

I picked up the Tumi Latitude 26.75" (64L) last year which is only 8lbs. IIRC the much bigger 30" version only adds 1lb.
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