Antler’s latest luggage collection is called Duolite, a hybrid range which combines the best of both worlds.
The travel bag brand has combined the perks of soft and hard luggage to create cases that are feather-light but tough as nails.
Calling these suitcases feather-light may seem like a big of media spin, but with the 22-inch carry-on weighing just 4.6 pounds and the big 28-inch wheeled upright weighing 6.4 pounds they are less than half as heavy as the competition. As a fashion fan who can’t resist packing just one more pair of shoes, I love knowing I can stash a few extra things inside without being slugged excess baggage fees.
But it wasn’t enough for Antler to make the new bags lightweight, with the brand’s North American president Andrew Hamilton noting that “It’s meaningless if the bags can’t hold up to rough handling on the tarmac.“
So the Duolites were made for maximum strength, with a lightweight nylon front, ABS rear framing, and a foam padded back for stability.
There are also plenty of other perks, including corner-mounted racing wheels for smooth travel, expanding gussets to make over-stuffing easy, and secure time-saving TSA combination locks.
The carry on bag costs $159, while the largest 28 inch upright costs $199. You’ll find the Duolite bags at specialty stores around the world and Antler’s online store.
