India, Sept. 29 -- I have reviewed more than 25 suitcases by now, and I think that has made me extremely picky about luggage. I notice the wheels, the weight, how much I can stuff inside, how the trolley feels and even the pockets that are missing. So, when the new Alpine Club Helix Navy 65 cm suitcase came to me, I was quite curious.

Alpine Club is a new sub-brand from Swiss Military, a brand whose luggage I have used before, and this was a brand-new launch. I was also among the first few people to actually take one on a trip, so Goa became its first proper test.

If you have used Swiss Military luggage before, I think the first thing you will notice when you unbox an Alpine Club suitcase is that this feels quite different. Swiss Milita...