After my mum - a woman who likes a bargain but never skimps on quality - recommended Tripp, I decided to give it a try and was very impressed with my purchase indeed
People say you don't know what you've got until it's gone, but the opposite can apply too. I never realise how clunky and inconvenient my old faithful suitcase was while travelling until I tried something new.
Read more: I tried the travel expert's hack to bring a week's worth of clothes on the plane without paying for carry onShe had seen a sale on Tripp suitcases on Facebook a few years ago, and after looking at reviews she found they were positive and took the plunge. I knew I wanted something with a four wheel design - key for the famous swivvelly-ness - and I wanted a hard shell suitcase, as all too often pans of makeup powders or delicate ceramics bought on my travels would end up fractured in my old soft suitcase.
It also happened to tick all my boxes when it came to my suitcase wishlist, and more. The pewter colour is distinctive but not loud, which I like.