Tripp Suitcases and Luggage

Updated: 5 March 2026

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Tripp suitcases are one of those brands that’s been quietly dominating the UK luggage market for years. You see their suitcases at airports constantly — the colourful hard shells rolling through Gatwick and Heathrow. They’re not flashy or aspirational, but they do the job at a price point that makes sense.

I’ve used Tripp suitcases for several trips now, and they’ve held up well. Here’s what you need to know before buying.

About Tripp Luggage

Tripp has been making luggage in the UK for over 20 years. They focus on the mid-budget market — better quality than the cheapest Amazon options, but nowhere near premium brands like Samsonite or Rimowa. They sell on price, colour range, and reliability — roughly in that order.

Which? rates Tripp at 81% customer satisfaction, joint second with Samsonite. For a brand at this price point, that’s a strong result.

You’ll find Tripp suitcases at Amazon, Argos, John Lewis, Next, and their own website. Prices are competitive, especially during frequent sales.

Current Tripp Ranges

Holiday 8 (Hard Shell)

Tripp’s most popular line. Lightweight polypropylene hard shell with four spinner wheels, a telescopic handle, and an integrated Travel Sentry TSA combination lock. Available in more colours than any competitor at this price point — currently 15+ colourways including Dark Sea Blue, Watermelon, Aqua, Moss, and Slate.

Note on dimensions: Current colourways list at 55x40x20cm. A small number of older colourways still show 21cm depth. This matters for Ryanair Priority (55x40x20cm limit) — confirm the depth for your specific colourway before buying.

Sizes available: Cabin, medium, large
Price range: £35-80 depending on size and sales
Best for: Casual holiday travel, budget-conscious buyers, Ryanair compatibility

Escape (Hard Shell)

Expandable cases with about 15% more volume when the zip is opened. The expansion is useful for bringing back souvenirs or for trips where you genuinely don’t know how much you’ll pack. The Escape Underseat is specifically sized for easyJet’s free personal item allowance.

Sizes available: Underseat, cabin, medium, large
Price range: £40-90
Best for: Shoppers, those who tend to overpack, longer trips

World (Hard Shell)

Premium polypropylene hard shells with heavier-gauge construction than the Holiday 8, integrated TSA combination locks, and slightly better interior finishes. The cabin bags are narrower (37cm vs Holiday 8’s 40cm) which can actually help in tighter overhead lockers.

Price range: £50-120
Best for: Frequent travellers who want more durable construction

Superlite 4W (Soft Shell)

Tripp’s main soft-shell range, made from 100% GRS-certified recycled PET fabric. Expandable, lightweight, with side grab handles and four spinner wheels. Available in Charcoal and Teal.

Sizes available: Cabin, medium, large
Price range: £50-100
Best for: Anyone who prefers flexible packing, wants a lighter option, or cares about sustainable materials

Ultra Lite (Soft Shell)

A recycled polyester soft-shell range, currently on clearance at 36-50% off on tripp.co.uk. The cabin bag (55x35x22.5cm) is notably narrower than the Holiday 8 — useful for tighter overhead bins. Worth considering at clearance prices; less certain as a long-term range.

Price range: £25-55 (clearance)
Best for: Anyone wanting the lightest possible option at reduced prices

Retro II (Hard Shell)

Vintage-inspired design in distinctive colours. Same polypropylene build quality as the Holiday 8 but with a style-forward aesthetic that makes your bag unmissable on the carousel.

Price range: £45-100
Best for: Anyone tired of black suitcases

Chic (Hard Shell)

Hard shell with integrated TSA lock, targeted at style-conscious buyers. Currently available in Lilac and other limited colourways.

Price range: £55-110
Best for: Style-focused buyers who want something beyond the standard Holiday 8 look

Soft Shell or Hard Shell?

Most Tripp buyers default to hard shell, but the choice depends on how you travel.

Hard shell (Holiday 8, World, Chic):

• Better protection for fragile items
• Easy to wipe clean after humid transfers
• Structured shape for fitting into overhead bins
• Harder to overstuff once closed
• Integrated combination lock on all current hard-shell ranges

Soft shell (Superlite 4W, Ultra Lite):

• Slightly lighter for the same capacity
• Flexible enough to compress into tight spaces
• External pockets for quick-access items
• No integrated combination lock — padlock only
• Not waterproof: use a dry bag inside for rainy destinations

For typical package holidays, hard shell is the safer all-round choice. For rail travel or destinations where you’re moving the bag through tight spaces frequently, soft shell’s flexibility earns its keep.

Tripp Suitcase Sizes

Holiday 8 Dimensions

Source: Tripp Holiday 8 Collection

*Current stock. A small number of older colourways still list 21cm depth — check your specific colourway.

Escape Dimensions

Source: Tripp Escape Collection

World Dimensions

Source: Tripp World Collection

Tripp Suitcase Airline Compatibility

Tripp Cabin Suitcases

Key notes:

• The Holiday 8 cabin is now 20cm deep on current colourways, which makes it fully compliant with Ryanair Priority (55x40x20cm) — a significant improvement over older 21cm versions.
• The Escape cabin (56x39x22cm) exceeds Ryanair Priority limits. Use Holiday 8 or World for Ryanair.
• For Ryanair and Wizz Air free underseat bags (Ryanair increased its limit to 40x30x20cm in July 2025), the Tripp Escape Underseat (45x36x20cm) is too large — it exceeds both the width and depth limits. The free slot on these airlines requires a soft bag or small backpack.

Checked Bag Weight Limits

The Holiday 8 is the lightest hard-shell range. Every kilogram the case weighs is a kilogram you can’t put inside it.

Tripp Suitcase Build Quality

Tripp cases are functional rather than exceptional. The hard shells handle typical airport handling fine, but polypropylene will crack under a real impact — which counts as airline damage, not a warranty claim.

What actually works: the cases are light (you’re not burning weight allowance on the case itself), the spinner wheels roll smoothly without tilting, all hard-shell ranges have an integrated TSA lock, and cases nest inside each other for home storage. The colour variety is genuinely useful for carousel identification, not just a selling point.

Weak points are consistent across the range. Zippers are the first to go. Some colour finishes show scratches after a few trips. Interior organisation is basic — straps and a mesh divider, nothing more.

Hard-shell Tripp cases are water-resistant, not waterproof. The zips are the gap. For heavy rain or beach transfers, a dry bag or liner inside the case does more than the shell alone. Soft-shell Tripp cases (Superlite, Ultra Lite) offer no meaningful water resistance.

Tripp Suitcase Warranty

Tripp offers a 5-year manufacturer’s guarantee covering defects in materials and workmanship.

What’s covered: Manufacturing defects — stitching failures, structural defects, wheel housing failures due to a manufacturing fault.

What’s not covered: Airline damage (dents, rips, cracked shells, bent handles, broken wheels from rough handling), normal wear and tear, zip wear, fading, and accidental damage.

The most common misconception: Many buyers assume the 5-year guarantee covers anything that breaks. A cracked shell from a drop or rough baggage handling is airline damage, not a Tripp warranty claim. If your case is damaged by baggage handlers, report it to the airline’s baggage desk before leaving arrivals — airlines are liable under the Montreal Convention for checked bag damage, but you need a Property Irregularity Report (PIR) filed at the airport. You cannot claim later without one.

How to claim under warranty:

1. Email customerservice@tripp.co.uk
2. Include: your name, original delivery address, PO number (on the label sewn inside the case lid), a description of the fault, and photos or video
3. For in-store purchases: return to the original retailer with proof of purchase

Response times are typically 3-5 working days, with replacement parts or an equivalent case dispatched for confirmed defects.

When Things Go Wrong

Forgotten Combination Lock Code

Try 000 first — this is the factory default, and some owners never change it. If that doesn’t work, work through combinations from 000 to 999. It sounds tedious but takes 30-60 minutes at most. If the lock mechanism appears seized (won’t turn even on the correct combination), that can indicate a manufacturing defect — contact Tripp customer service.

Resetting a Tripp TSA Combination Lock

1. Open the lock with your current combination (000 on new cases)
2. Find the small reset button on the back of the lock mechanism
3. Slide it from OFF to SET
4. Turn the dials to your new combination
5. Slide the reset button back to OFF
6. Test the new code before closing the case

TSA inspection damage: TSA agents use a master key to open TSA-approved locks without breaking them. If your lock looks prised open, it may have been inspected. If it’s actually broken, that’s airline-caused damage — claim against the airline, not Tripp.

Replacing Tripp Wheels

Tripp doesn’t sell replacement wheels directly. Options:

• Amazon UK: search “Tripp replacement wheels” — universal spinner wheel sets (50x18mm fork is a common match), around £9-£20 for a set of four
• eBay UK: search “Tripp suitcase wheel” — sets from around £10 with free delivery
• Under warranty: email Tripp with photos of the failed wheel. They’ve sent replacements at no charge for confirmed manufacturing defects
• DIY fit: four screws on the bottom corner housing, press the new wheel assembly in. No specialist tools needed

Compared to Alternatives

Tripp competes directly with IT Luggage, American Tourister, and Rock Luggage. For occasional holiday travel, they’re perfectly adequate. For weekly business travel, consider spending more.

Tripp vs Samsonite

Tripp offers roughly 70% of Samsonite’s build quality at 40% of the price. For 2-3 trips a year, Tripp is the smarter buy. For weekly business travel, Samsonite’s polycarbonate construction earns the difference.

Tripp vs Antler

Antler is a common step-up comparison for buyers considering spending more.

Antler is significantly better built and since relaunching in May 2023 offers a lifetime warranty, which is a real step up from Tripp’s 5-year guarantee. For annual holiday travel, Tripp makes more financial sense — you’d need to write off roughly four Tripp cases before approaching Antler’s entry price. For frequent flyers checking bags on 20+ flights a year, Antler’s polycarbonate construction and lifetime warranty coverage justify the cost difference.

Who Should Buy Tripp

Good choice for:

• Annual holiday travellers who need something reliable without spending too much
• Budget-conscious buyers who want a step up from supermarket suitcases
• Anyone who values colour variety and easy carousel identification
• Families needing multiple cases — the colour range, nested storage, and price point all work well
• Elderly or limited-mobility travellers: the Holiday 8 cabin at 2.7kg is genuinely light, and spinner wheels require no tilting — push the case flat without wrist rotation. The side grab handle makes overhead bin loading easier. Avoid the heavier World range if weight matters
• Cruise travellers: hard-shell cases wipe clean after humid dockside transfers. The Tripp medium typically fits under cruise stateroom beds (most have around 28-30cm clearance). A set of three nests inside itself between voyages

Look elsewhere if:

• You travel more than 10 times a year (Antler or Samsonite are better investments)
• You’re checking bags on multiple connecting flights where rough handling is more likely
• You want lifetime warranties and premium customer service
• You need specific features like USB charging or advanced packing organisation

Tripp Suitcases: Final Verdict

Tripp suitcases sit squarely in the middle of the market. Not the cheapest, but the step up from supermarket cases is real. Not premium — but most travellers don’t need premium.

The Holiday 8 is the best value for occasional travellers: lightweight, now Ryanair Priority-compliant at 20cm depth, integrated TSA lock, and available in more colours than any competitor at this price. For more frequent travel, the World range’s heavier-gauge construction gives better long-term durability. If you specifically want soft shell, the Superlite 4W is the better-built current option; the Ultra Lite is worth considering at clearance prices.

Where to Buy Tripp Suitcases

UK Retailers

Best time to buy: Black Friday (November) typically has the deepest discounts — up to 50% off, sometimes with an additional percentage on top. January sales (late December through mid-January) often extend Black Friday pricing. A summer sale in July-August offers mid-year savings. Tripp.co.uk also runs a clearance section year-round where discontinued colours sit at 30-50% off. Free UK delivery on tripp.co.uk orders over £60.

Sets vs individual: Buying a 2-piece or 3-piece set is often cheaper than individual cases. See our luggage sets buying guide for what to look for.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Tripp suitcases any good?
Yes, Tripp suitcases offer good value for occasional travellers. The Holiday 8 provides solid build quality, smooth spinner wheels, an integrated TSA lock, and lightweight construction at budget prices. Which? rates the brand at 81% customer satisfaction. They’re not premium luggage, but for 2-3 holidays a year they typically last several years with normal use.

What size Tripp suitcase do I need?
For cabin baggage, the Holiday 8 cabin (55x40x20cm, current colourways) fits most airlines including British Airways, easyJet, Ryanair Priority, and Jet2. For checked luggage on budget airlines (15-20kg allowance), the medium (66L, 3.3-3.6kg) is the right choice. For long-haul with 23kg+, the large (102L) maximises packing space.

Do Tripp cabin bags fit Ryanair?
Current Holiday 8 colourways at 55x40x20cm now meet Ryanair Priority limits exactly. The Escape cabin (56x39x22cm) is too large for Ryanair Priority. For Ryanair’s free underseat bag (40x30x20cm as of July 2025), no Tripp suitcase fits — you need a soft bag or small backpack.

How do I reset my Tripp combination lock?
Open the lock with your current code (000 on new cases). Find the small reset button on the back of the lock mechanism. Slide it from OFF to SET, turn the dials to your new combination, then slide it back to OFF. Test the new code before closing the case.

I’ve forgotten my Tripp lock code — what do I do?
Try 000 first — this is the factory default and some owners never change it. If that doesn’t work, work through combinations from 000 to 999. It sounds tedious but takes around 30-60 minutes. If the mechanism appears seized, contact Tripp customer service as this may be a manufacturing defect.

How long do Tripp suitcases last?
With normal use (2-4 trips per year), a Tripp suitcase typically lasts 3-5 years. Wheels and zippers are the most common failure points. Polypropylene shells are tough but can crack under severe impact. The 5-year warranty covers manufacturing defects, not airline damage or wear and tear.

Is Tripp a good brand?
Tripp is a reputable UK luggage brand with over 20 years in the market. Which? rates them at 81% customer satisfaction — joint second with Samsonite. Most complaints relate to long-term durability rather than immediate quality issues, which is typical for this price bracket.

Where is Tripp luggage made?
Tripp designs luggage in the UK but manufactures in China, like most luggage brands at this price point. The 5-year guarantee and product registration system provide quality assurance at manufacturing level.

Can I buy Tripp replacement wheels?
Tripp doesn’t sell replacement wheels directly. Universal spinner wheel sets listed as compatible with Tripp are available on Amazon UK (from around £9) and eBay UK (from around £10). The 50x18mm fork size is a common match. If your wheels failed due to a manufacturing defect, email Tripp with photos — they’ve provided replacements at no charge for confirmed defect cases.

What’s the best Tripp suitcase range?
For most travellers, the Holiday 8 offers the best value — lightweight, Ryanair-compliant, integrated TSA lock, and the widest colour range. For more frequent travel, the World range’s heavier construction is worth the upgrade. For soft shell, the Superlite 4W is the better-built current option.

Does Tripp make soft shell suitcases?
Yes. The Superlite 4W is Tripp’s main soft-shell range, made from recycled PET fabric and available in cabin, medium, and large. The Ultra Lite is an older soft-shell range currently available at clearance prices on tripp.co.uk.

Are Tripp suitcases good for cruises?
Yes. Hard-shell Tripp cases are easy to wipe clean after humid dockside transfers. Tripp medium cases typically fit under cruise stateroom beds (most have around 28-30cm clearance). Buying a set means cases nest inside each other for compact storage between voyages.

How does the Tripp warranty claim work?
Email customerservice@tripp.co.uk with your name, original delivery address, the PO number from the label inside the case lid, a description of the fault, and photos or video. Typical response is 3-5 working days. Note: the guarantee covers manufacturing defects only — cracked shells and broken wheels from airline handling are airline damage claims, not warranty claims. File a Property Irregularity Report (PIR) at the airport baggage desk before leaving arrivals if your case is damaged in transit.

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