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Old May 2, 2023 | 11:09 pm
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Originally Posted by Dave510
To be fair, there is one functional advantage when it comes to the aluminum Rimowas. They're reasonably light and sleek for a waterproof luggage (Pelicans are also waterproof, but they're far from compact or have roomy interiors, and not really optimized for regular travel).

Apparently getting your checked luggage wet/soaked happens:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/brit...d-luggage.html
Wet Luggage from Westjet flight
https://www.google.com/search?q=flye...hrome&ie=UTF-8

I would also add that the polycarbonate rimowa cases are also highly water resistant, though not waterproof. I have had my luggage left on the tarmac in torrential conditions, with just a little bit of dampness in the lining on arrival.
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