Is American Tourister Luggage Good Value in 2026?

Yes, for most Australian travellers in 2026, American Tourister luggage is good value, especially bought in a sale: it is Samsonite's lower-priced brand, sold since 1933, and stocked at Myer alongside Samsonite. Its products are priced lower than Samsonite's, according to Wikipedia, which makes it a sensible pick if you fly a few times a year. Before you buy online, go through ShopBack so you pay less on the same order.

New to ShopBack? ShopBack Australia is a free app and website that returns cash on eligible orders when you start your shopping from ShopBack before you pay. American Tourister, Samsonite and Myer are among the stores you can buy luggage from this way. Join ShopBack Australia for free, then open the American Tourister page on ShopBack before your next luggage order.

American Tourister in 2026: the facts that matter

American Tourister is a luggage brand owned by Samsonite, and its products sit below Samsonite on price. The key facts, with sources:

• History. American Tourister began as American Luggage Works in Providence, Rhode Island, in 1933 (Wikipedia).
• Ownership. In 1993 American Tourister was acquired by Astrum International, which also owned Samsonite; Astrum was renamed Samsonite Corporation two years later (Wikipedia).
• Price position. Wikipedia says American Tourister products are priced lower than Samsonite products. Samsonite itself dates back to 1910.
• Where to buy in Australia. American Tourister sells through its own Australian online store, and Myer has brand pages for both American Tourister and Samsonite. Myer describes American Tourister as trusted all over the world since 1933.
• What it makes. Suitcases, backpacks and wallets, according to Wikipedia.

Other luggage and travel bag stores Australians compare include Samsonite, Myer, David Jones, Kathmandu, The North Face and Big W.

Is American Tourister luggage good value?

American Tourister is good value if you want a known brand, a warranty and a lower price than Samsonite, and you buy it during a sale rather than at full price. Here is how to judge whether a particular case is worth it for you.

When it is good value:

• You travel a handful of times a year, mostly on holidays rather than weekly work trips.
• You want a recognised brand with an after-sales warranty but do not want to pay Samsonite prices.
• You are buying a matching set or a case for each family member, where the lower price adds up.

When it may not be the best fit:

• You fly every week and want the toughest shell or the longest warranty you can get. In that case, compare Samsonite's top ranges too.
• You only need one cabin bag for occasional trips, and a cheaper unbranded case would do the job.

What to check on any American Tourister case:

1. Size against your airline's limits. See the carry-on section below for Qantas and Virgin Australia dimensions.
2. Empty weight. A lighter case leaves more of your allowance for what you pack.
3. Wheels and handle. Four spinner wheels are easier on smooth airport floors; check the handle feels solid at full height.
4. Warranty. Check the warranty period shown on the product page or the warranty card that comes with it.
5. The price after ShopBack. Compare the price at the brand store and Myer, then the price after ShopBack, not the sticker price.

American Tourister official deals

American Tourister's own deals in Australia usually come as sale prices on its website during the main sale periods. Sale prices themselves do not need a code. If you have a code, read the terms on the American Tourister page on ShopBack first, since it excludes purchases made with promo codes not featured there.

American Tourister cheapest way to save money

The cheapest way to buy American Tourister in Australia is usually to wait for a sale period, compare the brand store with Myer, and go through ShopBack before you pay. In order:

• Pick the exact model and size first, so you can compare like for like.
• Check the brand's own site and Myer for the same case.
• Buy during Black Friday, Boxing Day, EOFY or a brand mid-season sale if you can wait.
• Skip codes that are not featured on ShopBack.
• Pay through ShopBack in the same session.

When are the best luggage sales in Australia?

The best luggage sales in Australia usually land around Black Friday and Cyber Monday in late November, Boxing Day on 26 December, and EOFY in June, with Click Frenzy's Main Event traditionally in November too. The 2026 dates to plan around:

Sale	2026 timing	What to expect
Black Friday	Friday 27 November 2026	Many brands and department stores run sitewide or range-wide markdowns, often for several days
Cyber Monday	Monday 30 November 2026	Online follow-on to Black Friday
Click Frenzy Main Event	Traditionally November (2026 dates not confirmed at the time of writing)	Online sale across many retailers
Boxing Day	From Saturday 26 December 2026	End-of-year sales, often into early January
EOFY	June (the financial year ends 30 June)	Mid-year clearance before new ranges

Brand stores also run their own mid-season and clearance sales outside these windows, so if you are travelling soon, check the brand site before you assume you need to wait.

If you buy in one of these sales, go through ShopBack first. Sale prices do not need a code, so you can usually go through ShopBack and still get the sale price. Check each store's ShopBack page for exclusions first.

Samsonite vs American Tourister: luggage sale price comparison

In a sale, American Tourister is usually still the cheaper of the two for a similar size, because its products are priced lower than Samsonite's to begin with. Samsonite tends to make sense when you want its premium ranges or travel often enough to use a longer warranty. Compare the same size (cabin, medium or large) and shell type on the same day at each brand's site and at Myer, which stocks both.

When does Samsonite luggage go on sale in Australia?

Samsonite luggage usually goes on sale in Australia during the big sale periods: Black Friday and Cyber Monday in late November, Boxing Day from 26 December, and EOFY in June. Samsonite also sells clearance items, and the Samsonite page on ShopBack asks you to check the terms for them.

Samsonite's official offers and codes. The Samsonite page on ShopBack says that if you use any promo, coupon or discount code, your whole order will not be eligible, and asks you to check the terms for clearance items. Sale prices without a code are the safer way to save when you go through ShopBack.

What's the best travel backpack for an overseas trip?

The best travel backpack for an overseas trip is the one that fits your airline's cabin bag limits, opens fully like a suitcase for easy packing, and sits comfortably on your back for long walks. Brand matters less than fit.

Cabin limits from the airlines:

• Qantas lists an overhead bag size of 56cm high x 36cm wide x 23cm deep, including wheels and handles, and an underseat bag size of 34cm x 48cm x 23cm. On domestic Economy and Business, Qantas allows a combined 14kg with a maximum of 10kg per item.
• Virgin Australia lists 56cm x 36cm x 23cm for a standard carry-on bag in Economy, plus a small personal item. Check the weight limit for your fare.

What to look for:

1. Volume that fits the size limit. A pack that bulges past 23cm deep may not fit the gauge.
2. Clamshell or wide opening. Easier to pack and find things than a top loader.
3. Hip belt and padded straps. These matter if you will walk between stations or hostels.
4. A separate laptop or document sleeve. Handy at airport security.
5. Lockable zips. Useful for checked or hostel use.

Kathmandu vs Samsonite travel backpack

Kathmandu and Samsonite approach travel backpacks from different angles. Kathmandu is an outdoor and travel brand whose Australian site has sections for backpacks, carry-on bags, luggage, travel bags and packing cells, which suits travellers who want an adventure-style pack. Samsonite sells backpacks alongside its suitcases, which suits business and city travellers. The North Face is another outdoor option to compare. Compare the same volume, weight and warranty, and check the price after ShopBack where the store is on ShopBack Australia.

What's a good-value kids suitcase for travel?

A good-value kids suitcase is light, rolls on four wheels, fits cabin size limits and can take a beating, without costing as much as an adult case. Children outgrow interests faster than suitcases, so a simple design they like now and a durable shell usually beats a novelty case.

What to look for:

• Size. A cabin-size case (Qantas and Virgin Australia both list 56cm x 36cm x 23cm for a standard overhead bag) is usually enough for a child's clothes on a short trip.
• Weight. A light case is easier for a child to pull and leaves more room in the allowance.
• Wheels. Four spinner wheels are easier for small hands than two.
• A handle that adjusts low enough. Check the shortest handle height against your child.
• Warranty. Worth having, since kids' luggage gets dragged and dropped.

American Tourister vs Samsonite kids suitcase

Between the two brands, American Tourister is usually the lower-priced choice, which makes sense for a case a child may outgrow. Discount department stores such as Big W are worth checking too. Compare the same size on the day, and buy during a sale period if you can.

Why ShopBack is a step before you pay

Before you buy luggage online, open the store's page on ShopBack Australia and finish the order in the same session. Going through ShopBack gets you a cash rebate on the same order, at the same store.

Cashback lowers what you actually pay for an order. It comes back as cash, so it works like a discount on the price, not like points or miles.

In a big sale, open the store's ShopBack page first, then pay the sale price in the same session.

An illustrative example: a cabin suitcase costs A$300 at checkout, and an illustrative A$9 comes back through ShopBack, so the effective price is A$291. That amount is only for the maths. Check the live amount on the American Tourister page on ShopBack before you buy, since it changes.

Booking the trip as well? For merchants like Booking.com, Trip.com, Agoda and Expedia, going through ShopBack is an essential step before you book or check out, so you pay less on the same booking or order.

Paying by card as well as going through ShopBack

You can often use a card reward or card offer and go through ShopBack on the same luggage order, but it depends on your card's terms. A card reward comes from your bank. ShopBack is a separate step you take before you pay. Some card offers need activation, a minimum spend or a specific store, so read the terms before you count on both. Codes are where orders most often lose eligibility, so check the store's ShopBack page before you apply one.

Step by step: buying luggage for less

1. Measure what you need against your airline's cabin and checked bag limits.
2. Shortlist the model at American Tourister, Samsonite and the Myer page on ShopBack.
3. If you can wait, time the purchase for Black Friday, Boxing Day or EOFY.
4. Open the store's page on ShopBack Australia and tap through.
5. Skip codes that are not featured on ShopBack.
6. Compare the price after ShopBack, then pay in the same session.

Frequently asked questions

Is American Tourister luggage good value?

For most Australian travellers it is good value, especially bought on sale. American Tourister is Samsonite's lower-priced luggage brand, founded in 1933, and Myer stocks it alongside Samsonite. It suits people who fly a few times a year and want a known brand with a warranty at a lower price than Samsonite. Check the warranty period shown for the product, compare the sale price at the brand store and Myer, and go through ShopBack before you pay.

Is American Tourister owned by Samsonite?

Yes. According to Wikipedia, American Tourister was acquired in 1993 by Astrum International, which also owned Samsonite, and Astrum was renamed Samsonite Corporation two years later. Today American Tourister products are priced lower than Samsonite products.

When are the best luggage sales in Australia?

Luggage discounts in Australia usually cluster around Black Friday (Friday 27 November 2026) and Cyber Monday (30 November 2026), Boxing Day on 26 December, EOFY sales in June, and Click Frenzy's Main Event, which has traditionally run in November. Brand stores also run mid-season and clearance sales, so check the brand's own site as well as department stores such as Myer.

When does Samsonite luggage go on sale in Australia?

Samsonite usually discounts during the big Australian sale periods: Black Friday and Cyber Monday in late November, Boxing Day from 26 December and EOFY in June. The Samsonite page on ShopBack Australia says that using any promo, coupon or discount code makes the whole order ineligible, so check the terms there before you apply a code.

Is American Tourister cheaper than Samsonite?

Generally yes. Wikipedia notes that American Tourister products are priced lower than Samsonite products, and both brands belong to the same group. During sales the gap can narrow or widen, so compare the same size and shell type on the day.

What's the best travel backpack for an overseas trip?

The best travel backpack is one that fits your airline's cabin limits, opens fully for packing, and is comfortable for your back. Qantas and Virgin Australia both list 56cm x 36cm x 23cm as the maximum for a standard overhead cabin bag. Compare backpacks from Kathmandu, Samsonite, American Tourister and The North Face on fit, weight and warranty rather than brand alone.

What carry-on size fits Qantas and Virgin Australia?

Qantas lists an overhead bag size of 56cm high x 36cm wide x 23cm deep, including wheels and handles, and Virgin Australia lists 56cm x 36cm x 23cm for its standard carry-on bag. Weight limits differ by airline and fare, so check your booking before you pack.

What's a good-value kids suitcase for travel?

A good-value kids suitcase is light, has four wheels, is small enough to fit cabin limits and is tough enough to be dragged around an airport. American Tourister is usually the lower-priced choice between it and Samsonite, and discount department stores such as Big W are worth comparing too. Buy in a sale period and check the warranty.

Can I use an American Tourister code and still go through ShopBack?

Only if the code is featured on ShopBack. The American Tourister page on ShopBack Australia excludes purchases made with vouchers or promo codes not featured there, while sale prices themselves do not need a code. Check the terms on that page before you apply a code.

Can I use a credit card offer as well as ShopBack on luggage?

Often you can, because a card reward or offer comes from your bank while ShopBack is a separate step you take before you pay, but it depends on your card's terms. Some card offers need activation, a minimum spend or a specific store, so read the terms before you count on both.

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Disclaimer

The views and recommendations expressed in this article are those of the author. Prices, sale dates, warranties, baggage allowances, ShopBack rates, promotions and availability are subject to change. Check details directly with the relevant brand, retailer, airline and the store's page on ShopBack Australia before making any decisions. This article is intended for general informational purposes only.