Choosing a Luggage Roller

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If you’re a frequent traveler, then you know the value of having a suitcase with wheels. It allows you to roll your bag alongside you rather than carrying it behind or pushing it ahead of you, which makes navigating narrow sidewalks and crowded airports much easier. Choosing a luggage roller also helps you avoid any awkward moments in which your luggage gets stuck underfoot.

Luggage rollers are typically made from polyurethane (a resilient, flexible plastic) or other types of rubber. Some are molded into the shell of a suitcase, while others are cut away from the shell and sit on top of it like suitcase wheels do. While all luggage wheels are durable enough to withstand repeated use, those on spinner wheels tend to perform better than those on fixed-wheel suitcases on rough surfaces such as cobblestone streets or curbs.

You can find luggage with one, two or four wheels, but the number that you choose depends on what kind of traveler you are. If you’re a seasoned globetrotter, you’ll want to invest in a suitcase with four wheels so that it can easily glide over all kinds of surfaces without becoming damaged or causing the luggage to tip over.

For a budget-friendly suitcase with plenty of storage space, check out this hardside rolling suitcase from Samsonite. Its eye-catching design and recessed underside handle make it easy to hoist onto a luggage stand or into an overhead bin. Plus, it’s sized to meet the standard carry-on requirements for most domestic and some international airlines (about 22 by 14 by 9 inches). If you’re flying a budget airline that requires a checked bag purchase, however, then you might be best off with a more compact suitcase.