So, the trip is finally happening. The “plan” finally made it out of your group chat and into the real world after months and years—even from way back pre-pandemic—of talking about it. Whether you’re out for a few days, a week, or more, you’ll need a trusty suitcase to store all your travel essentials in. If you don’t have one yet or you’re in dire need of replacing your years-old suitcase, we present below budget-friendly options to choose from. This is the only type of baggage we accept.
SHOP: 10 Budget-Friendly Suitcases Under P10,000
1. American Tourister Ellen Spinner Luggage
You won't have any trouble spotting this specific brightly-colored luggage in the crowd. Whether it's for an out-of-the-country trip for a few days or you're just one to pack your entire house for an overnight stay, the Ellen Spinner is the perfect travel companion for you. It can fit up to 10 kilograms worth of clothes and things, not to mention the multiple pockets inside. If you don't like the blue color, you can get it in a more muted gray.
Ellen Spinner Luggage, P9450, AMERICAN TOURISTER, Zalora
2. Xiaomi All-round Guard Suitcase
You never know what will happen on a trip—and that applies to your suitcases as well. It can get scratched or dented during transport and the like so you'll need one that's durable and sturdy, a.k.a. with aluminum alloy frames, just like the All-round Guard Suitcase from Xiaomi. That extra protection will keep your valuable belongings safe while on a flight. Aside from pulling and pushing it by the handle, you can also hand-carry it by the strap on the side. It ranges from 20" to 28" in size, and from 33L to 96L in capacity.
All-round Guard Suitcase, P7499, XIAOMI, xiaomistoreph.com
3. IT Luggage Spontaneous Olive Night
As in the name, you can bring this suitcase along with you on spontaneous trips. Aside from its tough polypropylene material and combination lock, which provides extra assurance that your belongings are well-protected, the Spontaneous Olive Night also has 25% additional packing capacity courtesy of its central zippered expander section. There’s even an additional mesh pocket for added packing flexibility.
Spontaneous Olive Night, P9499, IT LUGGAGE, Zalora
4. MUJI Hard Carry-On Suitcase
Japanese brand MUJI is known for carrying all basic life essentials, travel needs included (because travel is life, duh). MUJI combines form and function yet again with these hard carry-on suitcases: the sleek design that screams minimalism made with durable and lightweight material. It has an adjustable handle plus twin caster wheels so you can easily maneuver it through the airport in a breeze.
Hard Carry-On Suitcase, P6950, MUJI, mujiph.com and at MUJI stores nationwide
5. The 815 Co. Sigma Luggage
If you like to keep your things clean and neat, get them in white. The Sigma luggage from The 815 Co. will fit right into your aesthetic. It comes with a front compartment, which is available even in the smallest, carry-on size, and is enough to fit your laptop and important documents. Plus, you can store your trinkets there for easy access. It comes in three sizes: 20", 24", and 29".
Sigma Luggage, P4250, 815 CO., Zalora
6. Travelex 233 Hard Case Luggage
So, you're going on a trip to relieve yourself of all the things that have been weighing you down—you need a suitcase that's not going to do the same to you. The 233 Hard Case Luggage from Travelex is touted as a resilient and lightweight travel case. You'll have a spacious inside that can be expanded up to 9.5 inches with a total capacity of 36L. Your things are kept secured by a two-layered zip closure and three-digit TSA combination lock. And don’t forget to count in the multiple interior pockets.
233 Hard Case Luggage, P7599, TRAVELEX, Zalora
7. World Traveler Grenoble
Sure, packing is such a hassle—but you also don't want to arrive at your destination with a mess of things. You want to keep it always organized, and with the multiple pockets and compression straps of the Grenoble, this suitcase will help you keep things in place, not to mention it's expandable, too. We spotted this in the bright butter yellow. It weighs 4.1 kilograms
Grenoble, P8990, WORLD TRAVELER, thetravelclub.ph
8. Hedgren Stripe Xs
Granted, you don't want to carry a bag on your shoulders during the whole trip (it's not good for your back or neck, too)—doesn't matter if it's only for an overnight or weekend trip. You need and want a suitcase, and this compact Stripe XS is the perfect one for you. You can lug this little baby around (literally) without any effort thanks to its four silent spinner wheels. It also has a tough and hard shell so you don't have to worry too much about your things inside.
Stripe Xs, P9990, HEDGREN, thetravelclub.ph
9. Promate Rover-TR Trolley Bag
Okay, this is not a suitcase, per se—but its versatility makes for a great travel bag. You can either carry this as a backpack, two straps over your shoulders, or (and this is where the magic happens) pull the adjustable handle and let wheels underneath glide it across the ground. This bag is also perfect for people who travel for work or still have to work, a.k.a. those who need to have their laptop on them at all times, thanks to its secure and well-padded laptop compartment that can fit a gadget up to 18”.
Rover-TR Trolley Bag, P4145, PROMATE, Zalora
10. BG Berlin 003 Luggage
Everyone will know not to touch your luggage thanks to this suitcase's out-of-the-box design. Instead of the usual declaration of "Police line, do not cross," on its body, we’ve got the very clear, can’t-be-missed "Do not touch. Caution. Personal stuff," Don’t worry, this 003 Luggage isn’t just about the looks. On the inside, however, it has zippered compartments and can fit around 22 to 24 kilograms of stuff.
003 Luggage, P6699, BG BERLIN, Zalora
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