Measured, not estimated
We publish the manufacturer's external dimensions on every case we stock, measured the way an airline measures them, with wheels and handles included. You find out what fits at home rather than at the gate.
Shop luggageMost luggage is sold on a photograph and a capacity figure. That is not enough to answer the only question that matters at an airport, which is whether the bag will be allowed on the aircraft. So we publish the specification the manufacturer publishes: external dimensions including wheels and handles, empty weight, and capacity in litres, on every case in the range.
It cuts both ways, and we have left it that way. Three of the bags we sell as carry-on do not meet the 56 x 36 x 23cm limit that Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Australia all publish. The Glide Carry-On Pro is 2cm too wide. The Metro Carry-On Duffle and Commuter Trolley Backpack are each 1cm too deep. Our guide to Australian carry-on limits lists them alongside the ones that fit, because finding out at the boarding gate costs money.
Alongside the travel range we stock footwear and apparel from 23 brands in women's, men's and kids' sizing. We are an independent retailer, not an authorised stockist or agent for any of those brands, and we say so on every page rather than implying a relationship we do not have.
Glide Elite, top-opening
A clamshell case needs about twice its own footprint of floor to open, which is more than most hotel rooms offer. Glide Elite cases fold the lid back over one deep cavity instead, so you pack from above, in layers, in the space the case is already standing in.
Marked down while the sizes and colours last.
Packing organisation
The second zip on a compression cube forces out trapped air, so jumpers, fleece and t-shirts lose real volume. Jeans, chinos and shoes contain almost no air and barely move. Worth knowing before you buy a set and fill it with denim.
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Anti-theft bags
Lockable zips stop a bag being opened quietly while you wear it. Slash-resistant panels resist a blade across the fabric. RFID pockets shield cards from close-range reading. None of it stops a determined thief, and we will not tell you otherwise.
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Pick the kind of trip and we will point you at the gear that suits it, with the measurements to check it against your airline.
The Glide Lite Carry-On at 54.5 x 34.5 x 20.5cm and 2.0kg, which has the most margin against cabin limits of any wheeled case here, or the 22L Weekender Travel Bag that opens flat and takes a 15-inch laptop.
Carry-On Luggage One to two weeksA 65L medium check-in case, top-opening so it opens in a small room, with an eight-piece packing set inside to keep a fortnight of clothing in order.
Top-Opening Suitcases Cities and transportA slim anti-theft crossbody worn in front of you: the Soho at 23 x 19 x 4cm or the Camden at 3cm deep, both flat enough to sit under a jacket.
Anti-Theft Bags Long days on footFootwear in women's, men's and kids' sizing, with every colourway and the full size run shown on the product page, and a sizing guide for working out what an Australian size actually means.
Women's ShoesEvery order ships free with no minimum spend, including suitcases. Orders are dispatched once payment clears and sent with tracking.
We are at 182 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000. You are welcome to collect an order from us, though orders need to be placed online first.
Unused items in original condition can come back within 14 days, and we pay the return postage. Faulty goods are a separate matter, covered by your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.
Call +61 488 809 125 or email info@gearandgateshop.com. Not a contact form and nothing else.
Compare the seven our carry-on bags: hard shell or soft, clamshell or top-opening, weight, capacity and laptop fit, with a side-by-side comparison table.
Compression or regular packing cubes? Compare our cube sizes, prices and sets, and work out how many cubes you need for a carry-on, medium or large case.
What RFID pockets, slash-resistant panels, steel cable straps and lockable zips do, which our anti-theft bags have each feature, and how to choose one.
