Cat-obsessed children are a specific breed, and Cassie the Cat is built for them. The lavender body with a bubblegum pink saddle panel outlined in a furry scalloped border, paw print and stripe graphics on the rear flanks, cream-yellow ears, and a pink nose with whisker detailing - Cassie is a full cat character, not a suitcase with ear shapes. For the child who has declared a permanent allegiance to cats, this is the obvious travel companion.
Cassie sits in the character-designed tier of the Trunki Glide range. If your child is undecided between a character Trunki and a simpler model, Terrance delivers the same specs - but if the cat is non-negotiable, Cassie earns her premium in the detail.
Cat character design on working carry-on luggage
Cassie's 18 litres of clamshell space handles a week of toddler clothes or a complete holiday activity kit. The elastic X-straps on the inside lid keep contents tidy; the mesh pocket with safety strap holds the stuffed toy that is, presumably, also a cat. The smooth glide castor wheels make airport navigation easier than older fixed-wheel ride-ons, and at 46 x 20.5 x 31cm the Trunki Glide fits within most airline carry-on and underseat dimensions.
The tow and carry strap clips to the front ear-handles and doubles as a carry strap for stairs. Dual side locks keep the clamshell closed. The suitcase weighs 1.7kg unloaded, the maximum ride-on weight is 50kg, and the five-year guarantee covers the full run of early childhood travel. A sticker pack is included if Cassie's design needs augmenting.
- Capacity: 18 litres
- Dimensions: 46 x 20.5 x 31cm
- Weight: 1.7kg
- Max ride-on weight: 50kg
- Age: 3 years and up
- Guarantee: 5 years
- Includes: tow and carry strap, sticker pack, Teddy seatbelt
- Cabin bag approved: check the Trunki Airline Checklist
About Trunki
Trunki launched in 2006 after a famous Dragon's Den rejection, and has since become one of the world's best-known children's travel brands. The design principle - a suitcase a child takes ownership of - is what makes the transit manageable. The five-year guarantee on the Glide range is the assurance that the product will last the distance. See the full kids luggage range.
Frequently Asked Questions
Suitable from 3 years up. The 50kg maximum ride-on weight means most children will use this through primary school. The 18 litre capacity comfortably handles a week of toddler clothes or a holiday activity bag.
Yes - at 46 x 20.5 x 31cm, Cassie the Cat meets most airline carry-on and underseat requirements. Check the Trunki Airline Checklist before flying, particularly for budget or low-cost carriers.
Cassie has a full cat character design: lavender body, bubblegum pink saddle panel with scalloped furry border, paw prints, whisker detailing and shaped ear handles. The solid-colour Trunkis (Solid White, Solid Green, ) have minimal moulded horn-ear shapes and no character graphics. Same spec, different design investment.
The tow strap clips to the ear-shaped handle at the front of Cassie and extends for a parent to pull the suitcase through airports or hotel corridors. It also converts to a carry handle for escalators and stairs. It is the feature that keeps the transit moving when a child decides sitting is preferable to walking.
Wipe the hard plastic exterior with soap and water or antibacterial wipes. The interior fabric can be wiped with a damp cloth - do not machine wash. For the printed saddle and paw-print graphics, use a soft damp cloth rather than anything abrasive.