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The two cases look durable and the compact design is pretty stylish. The one with red is mine, and the one with grey is my husband's. You got that, right? Well, it's cool because we can tell them apart. The Constellation series also comes in grey with blue, grey with red and purple.
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Disclaimer: We received two cabin approved cases for the purpose of this review. However, all opinions expressed here are our own.
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New Cabin Size Restrictions & the Constellation Cabin Approved Cases
You may or may not be aware of the new baggage allowance limit that swiped the European low-cost flight carriers this year. And the news is all bad. Well, almost. Thing is, the luggage capacity permitted on board shrunk. And this kind of infuriates me, since yes, we use low-cost airlines for short distances in Europe and most of the time we don't have checked luggage.
But that's about to change, because between the two DSLRs, tripod, and other photography equipment, it simply is impossible to fit it all in the new 50 x 40 x 20cm (the new hand luggage size on EasyJet - other companies have slightly different, though similar measures). So it looks like it's time for our old carry-ons to retire.
The Constellation Maximum Capacity Cabin Case is the new hand luggage created in collaboration with EasyJet in order to meet the new cabin restrictions. It seems like a smart thing to have if every once in a while you fly with one of the low-cost carriers in Europe.
So here are our two new suitcases that we are eager to take out for a spin. Where next? Wait and see!
Each carry-on weights 2,5 kilos, has two wheels, integrated carry handles and adjustable trolley mechanism. They have padded protection and two pockets (one interior and one exterior).
Being designed in collaboration with EasyJet, we can relax knowing our luggage is airline approved and it is guaranteed to be accepted on board. But of course its always best to check with your airline for cabin restrictions and allowances, as different companies have different measures, and though close enough to each other, they don't seem to find a common ground.
I did a background check on a few of them and most of them will accept the Constellation carry-on on board. For example, Ryanair cabin bag dimensions are: 55cm x 40cm x 20cm, so the Constellation Maximum Capacity Cabin Case will easily fit in the rigid frame at the airport.
So far we are happy with our new cases, though not so happy with the new restrictions. From now on, we will probably have to pay double for the flight just to check in our tripod. But checked luggage or not, I would never get on board without a hand luggage, first of all because our DSLR's are more protected in the cabin with us, second, because lost luggage is not uncommon and I wouldn't check-in expensive items.
Though I never really had great problems with my cases so far, I still worry that they might break on me, that the wheels might come off at the worst moment, when maybe I am running to catch a train, or a flight. Nevertheless, the Constellation Maximum Capacity Cabin Case seems pretty steady and the wheels look like they could stand quite a few bumps in the road. I'll tell you later how they managed during our next trip.
To keep up to date with No1Brands4You's products, you can follow them on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Youtube. They organize some fabulous competitions and giveaways totally worth keeping an eye on.
Disclaimer: We received two cabin approved cases for the purpose of this review. However, all opinions expressed here are our own.
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