The main case is also a good size so you can pack in all your clothes without

The main case is also a good size so you can pack in all your clothes without getting them creased. This is a good all-round case and, because of the hard sides, it will withstand lots of battering.For stockists, call Antler (tel: 0161-764 5241). Rating: 8/10Delsey Helium Business TrolleySuitcase pounds 85This trolley bag has lots of pockets that you can pack things in and very useful dividing sections inside to keep socks from getting mixed up with ties. It was the largest of all the cases I tested so you would need to check that it is accepted by the airline on which you plan to travel. The pull- up handle does not come up very high so I had to bend over a bit. This case is for the stylish traveller who is not price led.For stockists, call Brics (tel: 0171-924 2166).

Rating: 6/10Antler Airlight Overnight pounds 79Unlike the other cases, this one has harder sides but, unfortunately, no pockets on the outside at all. It did, however, have lots of pockets on the inside and even detachable bags. And it is possible to clip other bags on to the outside of the case, similar to the Brics case. It has a useful strap for attaching other bags to and I used this to carry my duty-frees. The two large zip pockets at the front were the biggest of all the cases. The main fault with this case is that the extendible pull handle does not pull up very far at all. I had to bend over to pull it along and after a while ended up with backache.

The locking system is also perfect for anyone who has a tendency to lose case keys, as you can choose your own three combination numbers. The pull-along handle extends quite high, so I did not have to bend over at all. This case is perfect for anyone who is travelling overnight or if they do not want the hassle of carrying any hand luggage For weekend stays it is worth considering the larger sizes. These cost pounds 79 and pounds 99.For stockists, call Samsonite (tel: 01895 855755). Rating: Best Overall CaseBrics Troller around pounds 240A very stylish Mulberry look-a-like case with leather and gold trimmings.