Product Review · Luggage Sets · #6 Ranked
Am. Tourister Moonlight 3pc
ABS hardside 3-piece set · Reviewed by Katie · amazon.com live, Sept 28 2026
Why it scored a 82
At $183.06 the American Tourister Moonlight three-piece set is Samsonite's value-brand hardside trio, and it pairs a low price with Samsonite's ten-year limited warranty and dealer network. Warranty scores 95 and Value 89, with Satisfaction at 90 on a 4.5-star rating across more than 11,000 reviews, the highest of the mainstream sets here. Quality settles at 70 because the shell is ABS rather than polycarbonate, which is stiffer and more prone to corner cracks when checked, and handle wobble is the other common complaint. The listing shows a combination lock but does not call it TSA-approved. It is a strong pick for families who want three bags under $180.
What you're getting
- 3-piece set: 21" carry-on, 24" and 28" checked spinners
- Listing set weight 27.7 lb for all three pieces
- ABS hardside shell with textured finish, not polycarbonate
- Four oversized single spinner wheels; 1.5" expansion per bag
- Book-opening interior with mesh divider and cross straps
- Push-button locking telescoping handle on each piece
- 10-year limited warranty through the Samsonite network
- Combination lock listed, but TSA approval is not stated
ViperScore breakdown
At a glance
- 3-piece set: 21" carry-on, 24" and 28" checked
- Oversized spinner wheels; 1.5" expansion per bag
- 10-year limited warranty (Samsonite network)
- Price$183.06
- TierABS hardside 3-piece set
- Category rank#6 of 10
Should you buy the Am. Tourister Moonlight 3pc?
The Am. Tourister Moonlight 3pc is Samsonite's value-brand hardside trio: 21-, 24-, and 28-inch spinners for $183.06, which is less than most two-piece sets here cost. It ranks sixth of ten. It is for families, students, or anyone who needs three matching bags and would rather have the Samsonite warranty network behind an ABS shell than a no-name polycarbonate. Solo travelers should buy a better two-piece set instead.
Where it earns its score
- Three bags for the price of two. Value scores 89, the second-highest value mark in our luggage ranking.
- Samsonite warranty network. A 10-year limited warranty serviced through Samsonite, scoring 95.
- Reliability and satisfaction hold up. 91 and 90, well above what the price suggests.
- Expansion on every piece. 1.5 inches of expansion, plus a book-opening interior with mesh divider.
What to know first
- ABS, not polycarbonate. Quality scores 70. ABS is stiffer and cracks more readily than the polycarbonate on the Omni PC or Delsey.
- Lock may not be TSA-approved. A combination lock is listed, but TSA approval is not stated.
- Features score 62. Single spinner wheels and no extras.
- Heavy trio. 27.7 lb for the three pieces.
Our verdict
The Moonlight 3pc scores 82, a Good Buy, and it is the right buy for a household that needs three bags now. If you only need two, the Delsey Helium Aero 2pc at $199.99 scores 83 with a polycarbonate shell and double wheels, and it will outlast the ABS Moonlight.
Delsey Helium Aero 2pc
Questions buyers ask
Is American Tourister made by Samsonite?
Yes. American Tourister is Samsonite's value brand, and the Moonlight set's 10-year warranty is serviced through the Samsonite network.
Is the American Tourister Moonlight polycarbonate?
No. It uses a textured ABS hardside shell, which costs less but is less impact-resistant than polycarbonate.
Does the American Tourister Moonlight have a TSA lock?
The listing shows a combination lock, but TSA approval is not stated. Check the specific listing before relying on it for US travel.
Ready to check it out?
Am. Tourister Moonlight 3pc · ViperScore 82 · Good Buy · $183.06
How the other 9 luggage sets scored
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84Travelpro Platinum Elite 2pc
84Briggs & Riley Baseline 22
83Delsey Helium Aero 2pc
83Samsonite Winfield 2 2pc
81Travelpro Maxlite 5 2pc
78TUMI 19 Degree Carry-On
76LEVEL8 Hardshell 3pc
74Amazon Basics Hardside 3pc
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