Tumi Vapor, £495 It may sound like a spaceship, but the Tumi Vapor is actually a hard-wearing suitcase made of polycarbonate alloy. It’s lightweight, too, so your muscles won’t pay the price for your kit staying safe and sound. tumi.comHideo Wakamatsu tarpaulin bag, £149 Not all holidays are sunny, and for those trips to the Amazon, rainy-season Caribbean or Manchester, you’ll need a suitcase that’s completely waterproof but still portable. Made of tarpaulin, this one’ll keep the damp out of your boxers. hideowakamatsu.co.ukSamsonite Cosmolite Spinner, £325 The new Cosmolite is made using revolutionary ‘Curv’ technology for class-leading impact absorption and low weight. The four multi-directional wheels make for Lewis Hamilton-esque handling in the departures lounge. samsonite.co.uk