An expandable zip changes the exact dimensions it claims to fit · review
Delsey's medium case adds an expansion zip that the cabin size does without, giving genuine flexibility for a return trip with extra packed items.
The medium Shadow 5.0 adds a feature the cabin-size version does without: an expansion zip, typically adding around 15–20% more volume for a return trip that picks up extra items along the way — at the cost of the case no longer measuring the dimensions printed on the box once expanded.
That trade-off is worth understanding before relying on it for an outbound flight with a strict checked-baggage size limit. Used as intended — packed close to its base size outbound, expanded for the trip home — it is a genuinely useful feature that the flat-sided Samsonite and American Tourister cases in this hub do not offer.
| Shell material | Rigid polycarbonate blend |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 4 double spinner |
| Expansion | Zip-expandable |
It can — expansion typically adds several centimeters of depth, and some airlines measure a case at its largest dimension including any expansion. Check the checked-baggage size limit for the specific airline before relying on the expanded volume for the outbound leg.
8.1/ 10
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66 cm (26 in) · 57.5 L · 4 wheels
A lighter, simpler medium case in the same Bon Air family as the cabin size — a lower price than Samsonite's own S'Cure at a very similar footprint.
Best for: A budget-conscious medium case for travelers who do not check luggage often enough to justify the pricier S'Cure.
≈ $275
69 cm (27.2 in) · 79 L · 4 wheels
The medium-size step up from Samsonite's S'Cure cabin case — the same flexible polypropylene shell and four-wheel spinner set, sized for a week away.
Best for: Travelers who already trust the S'Cure cabin case and want the matching checked size.
≈ $385
67 cm (26.4 in) · 60-66 L · 4 wheels
The medium Chios keeps the lightweight positioning of the cabin size, at 60-66 liters and the lowest confirmed price in this hub.
Best for: Occasional travelers prioritizing low weight and price over long-term ruggedness.
