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American Tourister Applite 5 50cm Suitcase $110 Delivered Only @ David Jones

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SBOB on 10/08/2025 - 13:07 davidjones.com (7946 clicks)
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American Tourister
Applite 5 Ultra-Light Upright Suitcase Black

David Jones has a current 50% off sale on some luggage brands, and while many are likely not 'deals', this one was a decent buy.

Was chasing a light carry on luggage, and the American Tourister Applite 5 range has a couple of popular carry-on models, and prefer the more compact 2 wheel option (theres also the 55cm 4-wheel spinner option for a few bucks more)

Available in 3 colours (Black, Grey and Blue)

Free shipping due to being over $100.
Add on some cash back for a couple of bucks extra back.

Not posting as a deal, but the Antler Icon Stripe range is also good value at its current 50% off in the sale also (if they happen to stock a colour thats ok for your tastes)

Edit: Link updated to blue as black looks to have sold out

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  • LambChop on 10/08/2025 - 13:12
    +1

    @SBOB It seems like most suitcases these days have plastic shells. Is there a reason you prefer this soft-shell model?

    I'm in the market, but don't really know what's best…

    • enander on 10/08/2025 - 13:28
      +10

      In my experience — and I’ve been using the AT Applite range for over 20 years — soft-sided baggage wins for a few reasons:
      1. It’s lighter.
      2. It’s less likely to get damaged if it’s handled roughly or dropped from a height.
      3. It somehow looks smaller than hard-shell cases, even when it’s the same size.

    • SBOB on 10/08/2025 - 13:34
      +4

      similar points to what enander said above

      for carry on, my preferences are
      - lighter (at 2kg this is going to be lighter than 'most' hard shell options)
      - compact (embedded 2 wheel has overall smaller dimensions than 4 wheel spinners), this one is well within almost all annoyingly strict carry on size restrictions (carrier dependent)
      - carrying on-top of checked in luggage (hard cases rarely have 'straps' allowing them to slip over the extended handles of checked luggage)

      for checked luggage, i still prefer hard cases (though the applite range of checked baggae size cases is equally a decent deal at the moment at DJs)

      • Schrodinger on 10/08/2025 - 21:11

        I agree with @enander s 3rd point. But other than that, my current luggage - Samsonite Lite-shock 55cm is 312 bucks at the moment (I got it for sub 300).
        Weight is 1.7kg. Has 4 wheels. The only downside is since the handle is basically 1 stick, it's very hard to carry stuff on top of it securely.

    • Fuzor on 10/08/2025 - 13:30
      +1

      Linus tech did a review on one of these electronic made using recycled bottles. They said it felt cheap but still liked that it was recycled lol. But they're Youtubers, they get paid well to promote whatever and just use for a day before chucking away. You may have other feelings if you have to use something for the next decade

      • marshmall0w2 on 10/08/2025 - 13:33
        +3

        The RRP for this is $220 on AT's website. It's absolutely shocking how bags are priced these days for their make. I own several older Samsonites and ATs (same company now) and man were they so much better. Yes, I still use the old ones because they're so rugged and good.

    • SBOB on 10/08/2025 - 13:35
      +3

      why would you want recycled plastic bottles all over your clothes and other stuff?

      and what difference would pure virgin first-press organic plastic make?

      • marshmall0w2 on 10/08/2025 - 13:52
        -1

        Okay. I'll just link 3 this time unlike the time I did for sunscreens. This, here, and of course the OG

        • SBOB on 10/08/2025 - 14:02
          +7

          Excellent point.
          I forget how often I drink out of my luggage.

          • marshmall0w2 on 10/08/2025 - 14:07
            -3

            @SBOB: Superior point. As if "drinking" was the takeaway and not the toxic contamination that can affect by touch, eye contamination, and breathing.

            • try2bhelpful on 10/08/2025 - 15:03

              @marshmall0w2: Actually all three articles are mainly about contamination of food with recycled materials. Some is about environmental issues with the recycling process and some is about plastic in general being an issue. I don’t think your clothes are going to be particularly toxic but maybe don’t have food in direct contact with the luggage.

              • marshmall0w2 on 10/08/2025 - 16:24

                @try2bhelpful: That's why I said I'll link 3 sources this time. But anyway, in extension of the principle of toxic plastic leeching touch, eyes, breathing

                You have to cross-infer that recycled plastic release more "VOCs" than new synthetic production methods

                • try2bhelpful on 10/08/2025 - 16:57

                  @marshmall0w2: The main thrust of all the articles is that the issue is mainly food contact related and that there are ways of mitigating issues with recycled plastics that involves deep cleaning the plastic before recycling. I suspect that casual contact with the inside of luggage won’t be a big thing unless you have food in it.

                  Unless you intend to line your luggage with organic material that you have grown and woven yourself there is always the risk of cross contamination.

    • spaceflight on 10/08/2025 - 16:20

      What do you think your clothes are made from?

  • McMaferMur on 10/08/2025 - 13:36
    +7

    Just 2 wheels, so 1990….
    Once you push around 4 wheels you cant go back to 2….

    • CashMachine10 on 10/08/2025 - 13:50
      +1

      Agreed. dealbreaker unless it has 4 wheels

    • robjan02 on 10/08/2025 - 13:53

      Totally AGREE !!

    • ATangk on 10/08/2025 - 14:05
      +1

      Part of the reason why its so light.

      • EnALup on 10/08/2025 - 14:11
        +2

        Yep, looks like those missing wheels add over a kilo. ..

    • zdb97 on 10/08/2025 - 14:36
      +5

      For $7.5 extra you get 4 wheels: https://www.davidjones.com/product/american-tourister-applit…

    • SBOB on 10/08/2025 - 14:55

      they make a 4-wheel option for those that think a small cabin bag needs 4 wheels.
      Its marginally larger in size, marginally heaver, with same internal dimensions for packing

    • fredblogs on 10/08/2025 - 15:37
      +2

      Hard disagree, 2 wheels are sturdier and last longer, and take up less room from the suitcase. Not sure why people find it so hard to pull a suitcase behind you.

    • spaceflight on 10/08/2025 - 16:21
      +2

      Less is more, 2 wheels are better

    • dyziplen on 10/08/2025 - 17:14
      +3

      2 wheels are better, they are usually recessed into the case and less likely to get damaged. They are also better for rougher terrain. If you compare the 4 wheel vs the 2 wheel version of this one. The 2 wheel version's wheels are significantly larger.

  • Bimbobob on 10/08/2025 - 15:16
    +1

    With a name like that any increased chances of clearing their customs?

  • OzFrugie on 10/08/2025 - 15:24

    Looking for soft cabin baggage 4 wheeler.. so looks like it's the 55cm.
    Checking qatar airways, it says max dimensions is
    50cm (length) x 37cm (width) x 25cm (depth)

    The 55cm dimension is
    55 x 35 x 25/28 cm

    Would this be a problem for qatar airways?
    Anyone knows?

    • willyroo on 10/08/2025 - 20:18
      +1

      Was on QR (B777 and A320) recently with a 55cm Applite 4. No issues.

  • hibijibis on 10/08/2025 - 15:46
    +2

    i have this the 55cm is an excellent carry on. i was looking at the samsonite, but couldnt justify the cost over the american tourister for 100g weight diff. the other good thing about the soft shell is that they open at the top, not half way which is annoying for bigger items and then having to flip them over in the middle. i wont buy another bag that has middle opening its too annoying to close.

  • DingoBilly on 10/08/2025 - 15:49

    I use these, they're great. Last me for about 10-15 years on average.

    4 wheels is a must, much more convenient if you travel a lot. Makes moving around far easier as sometimes you just can't drag it behind you easily and need it upright.

    I tend to travel with this alone though and sometimes walk up to 10km or so with it. If you're lazy and just use cabs Etc. probably doesn't make a difference going 2 vs 4.

    • gumbs on 10/08/2025 - 16:57

      Do you actually prefer 4 wheelers for luggagunf around town?

      I've always found 4 wheelers are great in the airport where everything is flat and level but 2 wheelers are better if your dragging it down a foot path.

      Either way it's a carry on so I'll just use an overnight bag if I'm going somewhere I need to drag it. Carry on suit cases only get used for me when travelling with family as I can't carry 4 bags but I can carry 2 and push 2.

      • try2bhelpful on 10/08/2025 - 16:58
        +1

        Four wheels good, two wheels better. With apologies to animal farm.

      • DingoBilly on 10/08/2025 - 17:18

        I'm not sure I understand. 4 wheels give you the best of both worlds. I can just make it 2 wheels for going around town and when it's convenient I can move it around on 4 like in train stations, airports, elevators Etc.

        I especially like just throwing the suitcase forward on 4 wheels while I'm doing something else. Like I can take off my jumper while still moving forward which I can't do with 2 wheels.

        2 just means it's inconvenient at times and I have less options. 4 is just outright better…

        Do people think you always keep it on 4 wheels??? That's insane lol.

        • soupratt on 11/08/2025 - 19:53

          If you look at their website the 4 wheel version seems to have more issue with wheels being torn off/broken as they are much more exposed than the 2 wheel version.

    • try2bhelpful on 10/08/2025 - 17:00

      Just wondering how that goes with cobblestone and rough streets.

      • DingoBilly on 10/08/2025 - 17:20

        Just make it 2 wheels? Not sure I understand. 4 wheels means I can use it with 4 or with 2 wheels as is convenient.

        Tbh I don't know why you'd go for 2 wheels

        • try2bhelpful on 10/08/2025 - 17:38

          Never used a four wheel version. If you can tip onto two wheels then probably will work. Thanks

  • SBOB on 10/08/2025 - 16:04

    looks like the black one has changed in price or sold out
    other colours still same price, eg blue
    https://www.davidjones.com/product/american-tourister-applit…

  • BuzzBuzzBuzz on 10/08/2025 - 16:58
    +1

    I have the Applite 4. Looks almost identical. 2 wheels is the meta if you're buying this bag for budget airline carry on reasons. Less is better.

  • sol3x on 10/08/2025 - 17:02

    JFYI, this applite 5 series aren't stackable. Bought a large and medium size and thought I could just stack them while travelling, I was wrong! Quite a disappointing experience actually.

    • fookos on 10/08/2025 - 19:43

      Can the medium fit inside the large when empty for storage?

      • sol3x on 10/08/2025 - 22:18

        Nope, that's what I meant. You cannot put the medium in the large even when empty. I was quite shocked.

        The small one can be put in the medium though 🥲

  • ilikecheapcrap on 10/08/2025 - 20:20
    +1

    looking for a check in, is the 82cm for $167.50 good value? or other obvious recommendations? thanks.

    • Gumbootboy on 10/08/2025 - 21:54
      +2

      I just bought 4 of the 82cm for that price on Amazon yesterday. Free postage. 3% gift card, and 9% cashback on luggage from cashrewards. $670 down to $595. 167 down to 149. Same would apply to just one, but not sure if the cashback is still at 9%.

      • fookos on 11/08/2025 - 00:36
        +1

        Note, the large 82cm could be an issue for checked baggage if you’re using the suitcases for airline travel.

        For many airlines, the baggage size (in addition to weight limit) limit is 62 linear inches, which is 158 cm.

        Calculate luggage by adding length + width + height together.

        The 72cm Applite 5 fits within this threshold and I purchased some of those from DJs just to be safe.

        While some airlines may turn a blind eye to larger cases, others may hit you with oversized baggage fees etc.

        EDIT: The 82cm is calculated at 166cm/168cm so not massively over. Hopefully won’t be an issue for you if you are flying somewhere.

  • belongsinforums on 11/08/2025 - 11:39

    they jacked the prices on all of the range

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