Packing for holidays as if we all still travelled by steamer might be feasible if you happen to be Posh and Becks. But heavy monogrammed luggage carries a price tag beyond that slapped on it by Louis Vuitton. Airlines' fees for overweight baggage are climbing so steeply that anyone on a reasonable budget has to watch the weight, not only of their sunscreen and sarongs, but of the suitcase itself.

The new Antler superlight range may be a way to fit in your blockbusters for the beach without paying a fortune in luggage fees. Lightweight tensile steel, developed for the aerospace and high-tech construction industries, is apparently the magic ingredient. A large expanding rollercase (£99) carries 126 litres but weighs in at only 5kg and has the usual zips and pockets. The cabin case (£70) is a mere 2.4kg and complies with approved carry-on sizes.

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