Floyd Cabin

Floyd Cabin

The Floyd Cabin brings Floyd's skateboard-inspired design to a compact travel format. Find out more about its history, size and packing capacity, handling comfort, and ideal use cases.

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What makes the Floyd Cabin stand out?

The Floyd Cabin combines a compact hardshell construction with Floyd's signature details and is designed for trips where you want to keep your luggage relatively compact.

  • Compact format: The regular Floyd Cabin measures 55.5 × 39.0 × 23.0 cm and offers 41 liters of capacity.
  • Makrolon® hardshell: The regular version uses a shell made from 100% Makrolon® polycarbonate combined with an aluminum frame construction.
  • 360° skateboard wheels: Eight 85A polyurethane wheels with ABEC-7 bearings reference Floyd's skateboard DNA while allowing the suitcase to move in every direction.
  • Organized interior: Closable interior sections, additional compartments, and the included shoe bag help keep your packing organized.
  • Integrated TSA lock: The case uses a framed closure system rather than a traditional zipper running around the entire shell.

The history of the Floyd Cabin

Floyd was founded in Munich in 2019. The brand created by Bernd Georgi and Horst Kern combines their long experience with luggage production and their personal fascination with California's 1970s skateboard culture.

The development of polyurethane skateboard wheels in the early 1970s is an important design reference for Floyd. On the Floyd Cabin, that inspiration appears through real replaceable skateboard wheels, bold colors, and a clean hardshell silhouette.

The Cabin translates this Floyd DNA into a more compact format: it carries less than the larger Check-In and Trunk models while retaining the brand's key design features.

Frequently asked questions about the Floyd Cabin

Floyd Cabin: key questions

Is the Floyd Cabin a hardshell suitcase?

Yes, the regular Floyd Cabin is a hardshell suitcase made from 100% Makrolon® polycarbonate. It is paired with an aluminum frame construction. The separately offered Cabin Aluminum version differs in material and uses an aluminum outer shell.

Does the Floyd Cabin have real skateboard wheels?

Yes, the Floyd Cabin features a 360° system with eight 85A polyurethane skateboard wheels. The wheels use ABEC-7 bearings and can be replaced when needed.

Size and packing capacity

Can the Floyd Cabin be used as a carry-on?

Yes, the Floyd Cabin is designed as a compact cabin-size trolley. The regular case measures 55.5 × 39.0 × 23.0 cm. Carry-on limits vary by airline, fare, and route, so always check your airline's current maximum dimensions before traveling.

Does the Floyd Cabin have enough room for short trips?

Yes, its 41-liter capacity makes the Floyd Cabin particularly suitable for trips with a relatively compact packing list. Two closable interior sections help organize your belongings. If you need considerably more room for a longer trip, the Floyd Check-In offers greater capacity.

Handling and travel comfort

Is the Floyd Cabin easy to maneuver?

Yes, its 360° skateboard wheel system is designed for smooth movement in multiple directions. On smooth airport, train station, and hotel floors, you can roll the Cabin alongside you without constantly tilting the suitcase.

Is the Floyd Cabin an especially lightweight suitcase?

No, at around 4.6 kg, the regular Floyd Cabin is not one of the lightest cabin trolleys. Its polycarbonate shell, aluminum frame, and substantial wheel system add structural weight. Keep that in mind when flying with strict carry-on weight limits.

Design and ideal use

Is the Floyd Cabin suitable for weekend trips and city breaks?

Yes, its compact 41-liter format works particularly well for weekend trips, short business travel, and city breaks. The structured interior makes it easier to separate clothing, shoes, and smaller travel essentials.

Does the Floyd Cabin have a subtle, classic look?

No, the Floyd Cabin is not primarily designed to disappear into the background. Its skateboard wheels, recognizable Floyd design, and often bold case colors make it more expressive than many minimalist business trolleys.

Floyd Cabin conclusion

The Floyd Cabin is a strong option if you want a compact 41-liter hardshell trolley with distinctive styling and a smooth 360° wheel system. Its strengths are short trips and an organized interior, while its relatively high empty weight is worth considering with strict airline limits. For more packing capacity, the Floyd Check-In is the more practical choice, while the Floyd Trunk is designed for substantially larger loads.

Similar Floyd models at 43einhalb

  • Floyd Check-In: It retains the polycarbonate hardshell, aluminum frame, and signature skateboard wheels but increases capacity to around 61 liters and is intended for checked luggage.
  • Floyd Trunk: The significantly larger option for long trips and heavier packing. It keeps Floyd's hardshell construction and 360° skateboard wheels while providing considerably more storage space than the Cabin.