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Description

A durable polycarbonate shell that absorbs impact and flexes back without cracking. The aluminum EdgeFrame™ runs the full perimeter, locking the case into a rigid, sealed closure that eliminates the weak points of traditional zipper designs. Reinforced corners protect the frame at its most vulnerable points.

Zipperless EdgeFrame™ closure with two TSA-approved combination locks. A telescopic handle tuned for long terminals and tight connections. 360-degree spinner wheels with shock-absorbing springs stay composed across airport floors, sidewalks, and cobblestone. Inside, 100% recycled polyester lining with a water-resistant wet/dry pocket. The Valence 28" check-in in Lunar Silver is lighter by design. Tougher by engineering.

Features
  • Durable polycarbonate hard shell with triple-latch aluminum EdgeFrame™
  • Dual TSA-approved combination locks for extra safety
  • 360° spinner wheels that ensure a smooth ride
  • Slow-release handles for easy carrying
  • Interior compression system and clip-in pocketed panel to help pack more in
  • Meets the airline requirements for most major airlines as check-in luggage
Size and Weight

Exterior measurements: 29.72" x 19.29" x 12.6"
Weight: 13 lbs
Capacity: 71 L / 15-18 outfits

Warranty & Returns

We want you to love everything about Portar, which is why we offer free returns and exchanges on unused items for the first 100 days. We can only accept returns on unused items, so please gently test them out at home before traveling with them. Learn more about our return policy.

Designed with a commitment to quality and craftsmanship, our suitcases are built to handle real travel, and are backed by our lifetime limited warranty.

For shipping info, see our FAQ.

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FREE SHIPPING

Enjoy free shipping on orders over $100 across the US.

100-DAY RETURN POLICY

Test it at home for up to 100 days. Free returns on unused cases.

LIFETIME LIMITED GUARANTEE

Every suitcase we make is protected by our limited lifetime warranty

FREE RETURNS

Enjoy free returns across the US

Specifications

Built to a single standard.

Every spec is published. No asterisks, no fine print.

Material
Polycarbonate with Aluminum EdgeFrame™
Weight
13 lbs
Capacity
15-18 outfits
Dimensions
29.72" x 19.29" x 12.60"
Length of trip
1-2 weeks
Key elements
TSA-Approved LocksTelescopic Handle
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New favorite colorful luggage

Fixes the least convenient thing about travel luggage

Might just revolutionize your carry-on experience

Shrugs off the bumps without cracking

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VALENCE - ALUMINUM EDGEFRAME™ COLLECTION

LIGHTWEIGHT SHELL. ENGINEERED FOR PACE.

Portar's lightweight polycarbonate check-in suitcase, reinforced with an aluminum EdgeFrame for structure and sealed closure. The shell is made from LG Chemical polycarbonate, selected for its ability to flex under pressure and return to form. The aluminum perimeter frame replaces traditional zippers entirely, creating a precision-close seal that locks along the full edge of the case. Hinomoto Japanese spinner wheels with spring-loaded shock absorption provide smooth, quiet movement across any surface. A check-in suitcase that carries the rigidity of a frame case at a fraction of the weight, with a minimalist silhouette that travels harder than it looks.

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EVERY DETAIL IS A DECISION

Every feature exists because travel demanded it. No decorative hardware. No unnecessary compartments. Every Portar case is built on a precision-close frame system. No zippers to snag, split, or fail. Just a sealed closure engineered to open and shut thousands of times.

Frame-Lock Closure

Aluminum frame latches align and seal under pressure. No teeth to misalign, no pulls to replace. One motion to open. One motion to close.

Built for every adventure

Aerospace-grade aluminum and LG Chemical polycarbonate. Both fully recyclable. Both selected to perform under real travel conditions, not showroom ones.

200+ Hand-Set Rivets Per Case

Every structural rivet is placed individually, not machine-stamped on our aluminum collection. It takes longer. It holds longer. Over 200 per case, each one reinforcing a joint that factory shortcuts would glue or weld.

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NOTHING WE DIDN'T NEED

Every feature exists because travel demanded it. No decorative hardware. No unnecessary compartments. Just the parts that make a carry system perform under pressure.

Tested Where It Counts

Drop tested, load tested, and wheel tested beyond industry standard. 330 lb load capacity on aluminum. Impact-resistant polycarbonate that flexes and recovers.

Lifetime Limited Warranty

If the construction fails, we repair or replace it. No repair kits. No runaround. One claim process, handled directly.

Wheels That Disappear

Premium spring-loaded spinners absorb surface changes so you don't feel them. Smooth on marble. Quiet on concrete. Stable at speed.

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VALENCE INTERIOR

Lighter than it looks. Organized for the way you actually pack.

Lined in 100% recycled polyester. A water-resistant wet/dry pocket separates what should not share space. Compression straps lock the load and reduce sliding inside the shell. Engineered to the same standard as the EdgeFrame™ that seals it.