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Suitcase set of 4: what sizes you get and who it suits
A set of 4 suitcases is a cabin, medium, large and extra large case that nest inside each other. What each size holds and when a set beats buying singles.
A suitcase set of 4 is four matching cases that nest inside each other: usually a 20 inch cabin case, a 26 inch medium, a 28 inch large and a 32 inch extra large. Bought as a set they cost less than the four cases separately, they store as one, and between them they cover every trip from a weekend to a month away for a family. Here is what each size in the set is for, who a set suits, and what to check before you buy one.
What is in a set of 4
| Size | Outside size | Litres | Used for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 inch cabin | 55 x 40 x 20 cm | 33 to 40 | Hand luggage, 2 to 4 nights |
| 26 inch medium | About 72 x 48 x 26 cm | 65 to 80 | A 20 kg hold bag, 5 to 8 nights |
| 28 inch large | About 77 x 52 x 28 cm | 85 to 96 | A 23 kg hold bag, 1 to 2 weeks |
| 32 inch extra large | About 88 x 57 x 32 cm | 120 to 150 | Two people sharing, 2 weeks or more, or storage |
Some of our sets swap the 28 inch for a 30 inch, and a few have a 30 and a 32. The product page lists the exact sizes in each set.
Who a set of 4 suits
- A family. Two hold cases and two cabin cases for a week in the sun, and the 32 inch for the year everyone's coats go too.
- A couple who travel often. Cabin cases for the city breaks, the 26 inch for a week, the 28 inch for the long one, all matching on the belt.
- Anyone furnishing from scratch. A student, a new household, someone replacing a mismatched pile of broken cases in one go.
Who it does not suit: someone who only ever flies hand luggage, or who already owns a good hold case. Buy the single size you lack instead.
How nesting works
Each case fits inside the next size up, so a set of 4 stores in the space of the 32 inch. That is the point for a flat with no loft. The cabin case in one of our sets is the same case we sell on its own, so it fits the same airlines; the size guide lists each range.
What to check before buying a set
- The cabin case size with its wheels on. 55 x 40 x 20 cm fits Ryanair with Priority, TUI, easyJet's large bag, Jet2 and BA. Bigger fails the Ryanair sizer. All our cabin cases are measured with the wheels on; see how we measure.
- The weight of the big cases. A 28 inch at 3.5 kg leaves more of a 23 kg allowance than one at 4.5 kg.
- Wheels. Four double spinners, eight wheels, roll best. Detachable wheels can be replaced.
- The lock. A combination lock stops zips creeping open. A TSA lock matters only for the United States.
- The warranty. Ours is a year against manufacturing faults on every piece.
Our sets of 4
Hard shell sets: Ezzyrol Grays (20, 26, 28, 32 inch), JustPack Squares, Ezzyrol Flint (also as a set of 5 with the 30 inch), Ezzyrol Ocean. Hybrid sets, with a hard base and a woven top: Grant Designer and Grant Highbred. Soft shell sets: Grant Poplin, Grant Tailored, JustPack Aviate and the Ezzyrol 222. The whole range is in 4 piece luggage sets.
Questions people ask
What sizes are in a suitcase set of 4?
Usually a 20 inch cabin case, a 26 inch, a 28 inch and a 32 inch. Some sets use a 30 inch in place of the 28 or add it as a fifth piece.
Do the suitcases in a set fit inside each other?
Yes. Each case nests inside the next size up, so the whole set stores in the space of the largest case.
Is a set of 4 cheaper than buying separately?
Yes. On our ranges a set of 4 costs roughly 15 to 25 per cent less than the same four cases bought one at a time.
Can the cabin case in a set go on Ryanair?
If it measures 55 x 40 x 20 cm or less with its wheels on. Our size guide says which of ours do; for any other set, ask how it was measured.
Does a family of four need a set of 4?
Often two large cases and two cabin cases is enough for a week, which is what a set of 4 gives you with the 32 inch kept for longer trips.