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RIMOWA Alternative Aluminum Luggage: How to Compare Premium Cases by Price and Specs
You do not have to pay RIMOWA pricing to buy a premium aluminum carry-on, but a lower price does not prove you are getting the same thing. RIMOWA is a useful benchmark...Read article
Aluminum vs Polycarbonate: Which Material Should You Choose?
Neither material wins for everyone. Aluminum gives you a rigid metal shell and, on many models, a frame that closes without a zipper. It weighs more and it keeps every dent it...
Best Business Trip Luggage for 1-3 Nights: Carry-On, Duffel or Garment Bag?
A wheeled carry-on is the most versatile business trip luggage for one to three nights, because it handles a mixed wardrobe, a laptop and a second pair of shoes without making you...
What Is 5083-O Aluminum Luggage, and Why Use This Alloy?
5083-O is a wrought aluminum alloy from the 5xxx series, which is the aluminum-magnesium family, supplied in the O or annealed temper. The four-digit number identifies a registered range of chemical composition....