At The Carousel: APRIL/MAY 2012

Stand out at the carousel with new luggage reviewed by AT QUALITY CARRIER
There’s nothing half-cooked about Paklite’s Carbonite collection. Made from pure polycarbonate, it’s both light and strong, with four spinning wheels for maximum manoeuvrability. It also comes with latex-padded handles on the top and side, internal pockets, compression straps, plus a combination lock. Best of all, the zippers, fittings and other bits are made with high-quality materials so it lasts the distances you travel. Available in silver, olive or black: 45 litres/$259, 69 litres/$299, 100 litres/$359. paklite.com.au

WINNING STRIPE
This stripy little gem is new from the Serenade Beverly Hills Collection, boasting four castors, TSA locks and protective grooves on the back to minimise scratching. Inside are more thoughtful features such as a suit protector to reduce crushing of those important outfits, as well as a zipper compartment for valuables. Available in multi-stripe, purple, cow print and ocean blue: 28 litres/$80, 52 litres/$140, 75 litres/ $180. serenadeleather.midc.com.au

SAFE BET
Made to last, the Spectra range by Victorinox comes with a lifetime warranty, a polycarbonate shell, castors, aluminium handles and compression straps. Our favourite feature, though, is the online program where users register their code for the combination lock so it can be retrieved if ever forgotten. Available in white, black, red and blue: 31 litres/$549, 54 litres/$779, 70 litres/$799. theluggageprofessionals.com.au