This is not a post about a build of some kind, but more of a research/question. So no build photos right now, but if you have some input I would be happy to read it :)
After having to do some flying the past days and my soft/fabric suitcase breaking apart I looked into getting a replacement. What I need is a large suitcase for checked luggage. Not some crazy odd or large shape, but a decent suitcase for (multi) week traveling. I love the old Aluminium rimowa cases, but they are super pricey and I also heard quality is not what it used to be. So I thought: Maybe I can build an Aluminium case myself? Surprisingly I can't find too much online about selfmade suitcases. Does anyone have experience/resources regarding this? Are there regulations (other than size) I would have to follow?
Zarges (alu crates) is quite the name around here, and my first naive thought was: Rivet some wheels and a handle to that thing and you have a nice case. Of course I would want to go a little further here, but do you think that would be somewhat feasible?
Thanks for reading and I am happy for any feedback :)
I was just thinking about how shitty new suitcases are this week.
I still have a trusty Samsonite from the 80s that has done a lot of international travel, its a very thick-walled flexible plastic and has a full rubber seal, so if it fell off a boat or plane crashed it would keep all my stuff dry if I'm alive to use it LOL
Today's comparible would have to be something like a Pelican Case to get same durability.