Tumi’s Best Hardshell Suitcases Just Got Even More Travel-Friendly

The beloved luggage brand meticulously redesigned its entire 19 Degree lineup, down to the handles and zippers.

Closeup of Tumi 19 Degree Lite Luggage lock

Published April 3, 2025

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Updated April 8, 2025

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Luggage f ees are the bane of any frequent flyer’s adventures. Not only does everything you’ve packed have to weigh under a certain amount to avoid exorbitant costs, but the bag itself is included in that weight.

Getting lightweight luggage can make all the difference, but not if it sacrifices security and strength. That’s why Tumi meticulously redesigned its iconic 19 Degree luggage into the new, revamped 19 Degree Lite lineup. These bags blend strength and lightness, even down to the tiniest details.

Tumi 19 Degree Lite Luggage on city street — The bags retain their signature style but are even lighter than ever while maintaining their strength.

Lighter than ever before

This is actually Tumi’s lightest luggage collection ever. For reference, the brand’s previous 19 Degree Continental Carry-On weighs 8.2 pounds, while the 19 Degree Lite Continental Carry-On is just 6.6 pounds.

That’s no easy feat to achieve, especially while maintaining the same size specs. Tumi managed this with an all-new construction, employing a lighter thermoplastic material called Tegris for the bags’ exteriors.

[Tumi] didn’t just go for what was lightweight; it carefully chose parts that were also robust and resilient.

But Tumi didn’t stop there. Every detail, even the zippers, was meticulously considered. Some parts, like the low-density magnesium telescoping handles, were even improved or entirely swapped.

However, cutting weight was just half of the battle. In the redesign, Tumi wanted to ensure the bags were still tough enough for the rigors of international travel. The brand didn’t just go for what was lightweight; it carefully chose parts that were also robust and resilient.

Interior of Tumi 19 Degree Lite Luggage — The bag’s interiors still have the same great organizational format as before.

All in the family

Like its predecessor, the 19 Degree Lite collection encompasses numerous bag sizes and different colorways. That includes both Continential and International Carry-Ons, the Short Trip 4 Wheeled Packing Case and the Extended Trip 4 Wheeled Packing Case.

Color options include Black Graphite, Blush (a pale pink), Amber (orange), Cobalt (blue) and Titanium Grey. That means there’s a lot of different sizes and styles to choose from, allowing you to customize your luggage set.

Along with the new external material, the bags also include a swath of useful returning features. This includes TSA-friendly locks, quartets of omnidirectional wheels, luggage tags, interior dividers and compression straps and so on.

Tumi 19 Degree Lite Luggage picked up by model — Less bag weight means you can pack more while avoiding those pesky weight-based luggage fees.

Pricing and availability

Tumi’s lighter, stronger 19 Degree Lite luggage is on sale now via the brand’s website. Pricing starts at $795 for the carry-on and goes up to $995 for the checked luggage.