Size: Will the suitcase fit in your car boot and be easy to lug about? If you think you may struggle, look for a robust yet lightweight option.

Telescoping handles are size-specific. Medium and carry-on luggage are smaller, and the handles are taller to balance this. Inside Features of the Antler Brixham SuitcasesMost Antler suitcases are darker colours – or at least muted tones – this is definitely not the case with the Clifton hard-shell cases. I can see this lightweight case doubling up as a business case for daily use and / or domestic travel.

The type of luggage you should buy depends on how you travel. Try to consider the practicalities before being enticed by the endless colours and styles available! The carrying capacity of this range is notable, the medium at 88 litres is bigger than mediums for most other brands. Cabin-size is small enough to be carry-on for the major airlines.

The Four Luggage Ranges from Antler

These are lighter than anything Antler has produced so far – and compare well with lightweight cases from brands including Samsonite and IT Luggage. I was able to hold the largest one on a single finger at arm’s length while it was empty.

Brixham cases are spinners. With a double wheel at each corner, you can rotate them 360-degrees, push them or tilt them onto two sets of wheels to pull them behind you. With a narrow telescoping handle, you’ll be weaving around hazards at the airport with ease. Plenty smart enough for business or leisure travel – the carry-on item in the Brixham range is at the higher end of the size limit for hand-luggage. Not only will your Antler luggage last far longer than any no-name alternative. You’ll feel great pulling (or pushing) a classic, elegant – yet understated – case along.Brixham cases have a smart and minimalist style. I like the angled design on the front, with two lines of orange piping and coloured touches on the top handle and one zip tag. These cases expand, with up to 5cm extra available on both the large and medium versions.

Don’t let luggage weigh you down. Meet Brixham: our lightest suitcase yet. Brixham stars a patent-pending, engineered construction, offering extremely lightweight strength and durability. I was curious whether the lightweight construction meant compromising on durability. Antler produce high quality luggage, and their 10-year warranty for the Brixham cases shows confidence in the patent-pending design. Light components include a brushed aluminium telescoping handle, plus tough plastic double spinner wheels.Antler regularly retires their older case ranges. This means that newer models have the latest materials and technology – as well as refreshed designs. Wheels: Most suitcases are four-wheelers — sometimes referred to as spinner suitcases — that can be wheeled alongside you as well as pulled behind. Two-wheeled suitcases tend to have slightly bigger wheels and can be easier to pull up and over kerbs, but we generally prefer the versatility and balance of spinners. A single deep compartment design means Brixham cases have the opening towards the front. There are carrying handles on the top and the side, plus a reinforced grab-handle (flap) underneath. When you add the Antler quality and minimal elegance of the design, I’m certain this will be a popular addition to their soft-shell ranges.