Solgaard Luggage Review
"Collapsible Closet"
Super unique “collapsible closet” thing. Nice metal construction.
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What I like
- The closet shelf system: pack into it, set it up in the corner of the room with everything accessible, then compress it back down to leave
- Plastic, but the clasps and shell feel like metal. Metal-reinforced corners all over
- Great clasps with a TSA lock and a briefcase-style side handle
- USB port on the outside to run a battery
- The clip keeps the lid open at 90 degrees
- One of the more affordable options in my roundup, and I've used it myself
Watch for
- Weighed about 10 lb on my scale
- Recycled polyester liner is not my favorite
- Getting the shelf in and out isn't elegant, and that clip flops around with nowhere to stash it
- A little more trolley jiggle than the others
- Scratchy patina shows up everywhere
Specs
- Carry-On Closet (Medium) and Plus (Large): 7.5 / 8.1 lb (brand site)
- Spinner wheels, TSA clasps
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