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Your Luggage Buying Guide

We're dreaming of sunny holidays, city strolls and long weekends away. A top-quality suitcase can last you years, and go along with you while you make memories, so it's important that you choose one that will serve you well. Here's our luggage guide with everything you need to know before you start shopping.

Just Checking In

Your luggage should make travel easier, not harder, so exploring practicalities like expandability, weight, security and how it manoeuvres is important. For longer travel, a full-sized check in suitcase that can hold 20-30kg is a must to carry all your prized possessions. There are some variables to think of, as some prefer a soft structure to a hard shell, while others may value design. Think about what works for your style of travelling and shop our vast range of check-in luggage.

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Set To Jet

Can you pack light or are you a short-trip type of person? Having a good-quality hand luggage suitcase is an essential so you can have everything close to hand and avoid baggage reclaim at the airport. Many airlines have restrictions on weight and measurements, so pay close attention to your airline's guidelines before you commit to buying your next suitcase. Shop cabin approved luggage ready for boarding here.

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Got Your Back

Need that extra space? Bringing a backpack as carry‑on luggage can be a light, flexible solution for the adventure seeker or the busy‑at‑work traveller who needs quick access to essentials like their laptop. The soft shell of a backpack can easily expand, meaning a lot can fit in without the limitations of a suitcase. With multiple compartments, it’s simple to keep everything organised.

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Flight Mode On

Zone out while flying with the best in tech for travel. Set yourself up for the journey with gadgets that keep you entertained above the clouds. Keep everything at arm’s length in a backpack or cabin suitcase so your essentials are always within reach. From sleek tablets, headphones or more smart gadgets we've got you covered.

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What Suitcase Should I Buy?

Choosing the right suitcase depends on your trip length, travel style and packing habits, but we at Arnotts make it easy with a wide range of luggage in Ireland, including durable hard-shell suitcases and flexible soft-shell suitcases to suit every traveller.

What's The Difference With A Soft Shell & Hard Shell Suitcase?

Hard‑shell suitcases offer tougher protection and resist knocks and rain, while soft‑shell suitcases are lighter, more flexible and easier to overpack, ideal for avoiding extra weight fees when checking in luggage in Ireland. Shop now at Arnotts to find both options to suit every type of trip.

What Size Suitcase Do I Need?

Our hard and soft suitcases come in sizes for every trip: cabin suitcases are lightweight and meet most airline carry‑on rules, medium suitcases offer extra space for multi‑day travel, and large suitcases provide maximum capacity for long holidays or family packing.