The Cabin
The Cabin
- Free US
shipping - 60-day
returns - Lifetime
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- Height
- 26.8 in68 cm
- Width
- 17.5 in44.5 cm
- Depth
- 9.3 in23.5 cm
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The Cabin. A hard-shell aluminum carry-on, made properly.
The ribbed aluminum shell is strong, and the whole case weighs 8.36 lb, lighter than the big-name aluminum carry-ons. The case uses TSA-approved frame latches instead of zippers. The spinner wheels are silent and the handle is machined from aluminum. Each case has an engraved metal plate on it. It measures 22.6 x 15.4 x 8.3 in (57.3 x 39.2 x 21 cm). Every case is covered by lifetime service.
• 22.6 x 15.4 x 8.3 in (57.3 x 39.2 x 21 cm)
• 8.36 lb (3.79 kg) empty
• Ribbed aluminum shell
• TSA frame latches (no zippers)
• Silent spinner wheels
• Machined aluminum handle
• Engraved metal plate, 48×13mm
• Lifetime service
Lifetime service
Lifetime service
Wheels, latches, handles, and the telescoping trolley are covered for the life of the case, and every case is registered to its owner.
Shipping & returns
Shipping & returns
Free shipping in the contiguous US. 60-day returns on unused cases in original packaging, with a prepaid label and no restocking fees.
The engraved plate
The engraved plate
Every case carries a 48 × 13 mm engraved aluminum plate, riveted to the shell. Machined lettering. No ink, nothing to wear off.
Setting the lock
Setting the lock
Every case ships with both frame locks set to 000. With the case open, press and hold the small reset button on the lock body, turn the three dials to your code, and release. Test it once before you close the case. The full walkthrough with photos is here.
With every order
- Free shipping Every order ships free and tracked in the contiguous US.
- 60 days to decide Pack it and try it at home. Unused cases go back free within 60 days.
- Lifetime service Wheels, latches, handles and trolley, covered for the life of the case.
- A real person answers Email or call 313-415-0158. We answer within one business day.
What buyers say
Case is great, 5 stars!!! I've honestly never had a bag roll this smooth too. 100% recommend, thanks guys
Richard M.
Case is great, just came back from a weekend trip and it fit everything I needed. 5 stars!!
Jessica F.
Took this on a few trips already and it has been great. Easily replaced my last carry-on, and the amount of compliments I got on this too 🤣 5 stars for sure!
Mia K.
One case, made properly.
Aluminum, not plastic.
Ribbed anodized aluminum, closed with TSA-approved frame latches instead of a zipper.
Nothing to unzip. Nothing to burst.
TSA-approved frame latches clamp the case shut. No zipper to force open with a pen, no seam to split on a full pack.
Open flat, close solid, every time.
Silent where it counts.
Four spinner wheels tuned for quiet and a machined aluminum telescoping handle with no rattle in it.
Every part, considered.
- Size and weight
- 20 inch: 22.6 x 15.4 x 8.3 in (57.3 x 39.2 x 21 cm)
- 8.36 lb (3.79 kg) empty. The big-name aluminum carry-ons weigh 9 to 13 lb.
- Shell
- Ribbed anodized aluminum
- The ribs are structure, not decoration.
- Closure
- TSA-approved frame latches. No zippers
- TSA agents open it without breaking anything.
- Wheels
- Four silent spinner wheels
- Worn wheels are swapped under lifetime service.
- Handle
- Machined aluminum telescopic handle
- Machined, not molded.
- The plate
- 48 x 13 mm engraved aluminum plate, riveted. No ink
- The only branding anywhere on the case.
- Finish
- Anodized silver
- Silver is the only finish.
- Service
- Lifetime service on wheels, latches, and handles
- Registered to its owner.
The industry sells luggage the way it sells clothing, and underneath the marketing most of it is a plastic shell that cracks and gets replaced. That business model needs the bag to fail. I think a case should be equipment: you buy it once and it works for decades.
So: aluminum, because it holds its shape where plastic cracks. Frame latches instead of zippers, because zippers fail first. And every case is covered by lifetime service.
I read the emails myself.
Common questions
How big is The Cabin?
How big is The Cabin?
The shell is 20 inches tall, which is where the 20 inch name comes from. The full case, wheels included, measures 22.6 x 15.4 x 8.3 in (57.3 x 39.2 x 21 cm) and weighs 8.36 lb (3.79 kg) empty. Carry-on limits vary by airline and fare class, so compare these numbers with your airline before you fly.
What is the shell made of?
What is the shell made of?
Ribbed anodized aluminum. There is no plastic shell and no zipper: the case closes with TSA-approved frame latches, metal on metal.
Are the latches TSA approved?
Are the latches TSA approved?
Yes. TSA agents can open and relock the frame latches with standard tools during inspection, so nothing gets cut. Both locks ship set to 000 and take a three-digit code you choose.
Why no zippers?
Why no zippers?
A coil zipper can be split open with a ballpoint pen and re-zipped without a trace, and zipper failure is the most common way otherwise fine luggage dies. Frame latches close metal on metal with nothing to split or derail.
Is there a carry-on weight limit?
Is there a carry-on weight limit?
Most US airlines publish no domestic carry-on weight limit. Many international carriers cap cabin bags at 7 to 12 kg. The Cabin weighs 3.79 kg empty, which leaves room under those caps.
How much is shipping and how fast does it arrive?
How much is shipping and how fast does it arrive?
Shipping is free and tracked in the contiguous US. Orders typically ship within 2 business days, and most deliveries arrive 2 to 5 business days after that.
What is the return policy?
What is the return policy?
Return the case within 60 days of delivery, unused and in its original packaging, for a full refund with no restocking fees. We email a prepaid return label the same business day you ask.
What does lifetime service cover?
What does lifetime service cover?
Wheels, latches, handles and the telescoping trolley are covered for the life of the case. Email info@taloluggage.com and we handle it from there.
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