by Luggage always seems to be the last thing we think about when planning a vacation — until it’s packing time and we’re trying to cram everything into a suitcase we’ve had for the last 20 years.
But we don’t have to live like this. Luggage can be both stylish and practical, and smart packing cubes can make packing for your next big trip.
Packing cubes are a series of soft zip-up bags that are square or rectangular in shape to fit your suitcase perfectly. They help compress your clothes so you can fit more in, and offer a neat solution for even the biggest packers out there.
The type of suitcase you choose to take on holiday can also make a big difference to your travel experience. The ideal suitcase should be light but strong, with smooth wheels and plenty of capacity.
Which quickly brings us to why you’re here: Antler’s Black Friday sale.
This Black Friday, you’re in for a real treat as the luxury luggage brand is offering 30% off its entire range. You can pick up a sleek backpack, a set of nifty packing cubes or a suitcase for less.
And to help you with your purchase, we’ve rounded up the best deals on bags and accessories that we know shoppers love. Make your next trip a touch of luxury with one of these options.
Antler’s Best Black Friday Deals
Game Chelsea Backpack | £98 (Was £140) from Bantry
£98 £140 at Banntra
This smart backpack is a bit like Doctor Who’s Tardis – it’s bigger on the inside. The exterior look is compact and sleek, but there are plenty of pockets that create practical spaces for all your belongings.
It’s easy to see why this backpack is a customer favorite. It measures 40 x 28 x 17cm, perfect for traveling light or bringing to work, and has pockets for everything: laptop, tablet, water bottle, smaller items like keys, wallet, chargers, stationery and accessories . There is even a removable packing pocket for shoes or a change of clothes, which is a very thoughtful design.
It also comes with a back sleeve that slots neatly over a suitcase handle, so you won’t have to carry it around on your back while going through an airport. The sleeve is slim, so you won’t even feel it when you’re carrying it on your back.
Customers praise the Chelsea Backpack for its “stylish” appearance and “good quality”. One buyer said in his review: “I love it. Exactly what I was looking for. Great attention to detail with useful pockets and compartments. A great bag for both commuting and overnight travel.”
Clifton Expandable Cabin Bag | £122.50 (£175) from Bantry
£122.50 £175 at Banntra
Perfect for a weekend getaway or a short work trip, Antler’s Clifton Cabin Expandable Bag is extremely sleek and, most importantly, Ryanair-proof. If you have cabin baggage with your budget airline, you won’t have to worry about whether your bag fits their dimensions or not, because this bag definitely will.
The best part? It features a zip expander – great for the holidays when you end up wanting to bring way more souvenirs and shopping back. At its original size, the suitcase has a capacity of 38L, but this grows to an impressive 43L when expanded.
It only weighs 2.9kg, which makes it light, and you can wheel it around the airport, through cobblestone roads and up winding paths without any issues. Perhaps best of all, it comes with Antler’s lifetime warranty – which applies to all cases of the brand – to ensure you’re always covered.
Most customers rate this case more than four stars, with one describing it as “super slick” and “driver like a dream”. Another wrote: “Took this on a two day work trip, performed very well on the various road surfaces, looks great too.”
Clifton Large suitcase | £168 (Was £240) from Bantry
£168 £240 at Banntra
Just like its smaller counterpart, the Clifton Large Suitcase is also expandable and perfect for longer trips, especially those where you visit family abroad and they send you home with tons of presents. It is also light, weighing in at 5kg, making it less difficult to carry around.
Like most products, slim and sleek is the name of the game and things are no different with their biggest suitcase. The polycarbonate shell is color-fast because the brand can’t help but realize that the suits won’t fade, especially considering how they’re thrown around. So customers will be happy to know that no inevitable scratches will stand out and that they will stay true to the color they have chosen.
Not that prone to scratches and bumps, according to customers. One reviewer wrote: “Seems perfect in every way, survived the first flight on an aircraft without a hitch. So happy so far and seems strong.” Another described it as “a beautiful, well-designed and very strong but light case”.
Clifton Set of Three suitcases | £434 (Was £620) from Bantry
£434 £620 at Banntra
It doesn’t matter if your travel plans are chaotic when you have this set of cases to make you look like the world’s most organized wanderlust. The Clifton cases are a classic product from Antler, and are designed to last a long time. Each size nests neatly into the largest, making storage a breeze.
All three suitcases feature a twist handle for comfortable handling no matter how many pairs of shoes you’ve packed, and in true mountain style, the wheels roll smoothly and quietly over any surface. The medium and large suitcases come with enlarged zips, expanding their capacity from 75L and 121L respectively to 83L and 132L.
They also come in a variety of colors to suit any personality, from serious black to dreamy blush to fun azure. Customers love this series, as it has achieved more than four out of five stars, with many calling them “amazing”.
One customer wrote in a review: “Excellent travel cases and at a great price too. Very good service from Bantry. The color sure [makes them] easy to pick up our suitcases at the airport.”
Chelsea Four Packing Cubes | £35 (Was £50) from Bantry
£35 £50 at Banntra
It’s time to live out your organizational dreams with this great deal on Antler packing cubes. The set of four comes in three sizes, one large, one medium, and two small packing cubes. The large and small cubes are square in shape, while the medium is rectangular.
Each cube comes with an extra strong compression zip to help you pack your clothes down as little as possible, so you can fit more into your suitcase. They can also be used to separate different types of clothing, such as tops from bottoms, and are equipped with a mesh window in case you’ve forgotten what’s inside.
You can also say goodbye to the tangle of clothes that usually burst from open suits with these. They’re designed to make sure you can lift each cube right out of your suitcase and use them however you want – as makeshift drawers, dividers, whatever. They also come in a variety of colors to match the Clifton Antler outfit. Could they get any more Instagrammable?
These packing cubes receive a five-star rating from customers who have purchased them, and are very popular. One person wrote in their review: “Bought two sets before a trip where we were in a different hotel every two nights for two weeks. These cubes have been great for keeping all our clothes organized and easily accessible.”
