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Mirage 360°: the world's slimmest foldable carry-on

By the CABIN FLUX Field Test TeamGearAugust 2026Updated Aug 29, 20267 min read

A cabin trolley that folds down to almost nothing sounds like something every traveller would want — and that's exactly what the Mirage 360°™ delivers. A full hard-shell carry-on that collapses to just 12 cm thick, then unfolds into a rigid 40-litre case in seconds.

The short answer: the Mirage 360°™ is a cabin-size folding trolley that packs down to a 12 cm slab — the slimmest in the world. It weighs 2.6 kg, holds 40 litres, and is built from rigid polycarbonate with 360° spinner wheels, a built-in TSA lock and waterproof zippers. Folded, it disappears into a closet, under a bed, or inside a bigger suitcase.

What is the Mirage 360°?

The Mirage 360°™ was designed around a single idea: save space without compromising on comfort or durability. Between trips it folds flat; when you need it, it opens into a full hard-shell trolley with the strength, wheels and lock of a conventional case.

Since launch it has drawn international recognition for its folding design, including travel-gear innovation and design awards.

Mirage 360 foldable carry-on shown folded flat next to the same case fully expanded
Folded flat at 12 cm — and the same case fully opened, seconds later.

Why a foldable suitcase changes everything

The biggest advantage of a folding case shows up between trips, when it's at home. A regular carry-on hogs 20–25 cm of depth in a closet or storage room. The Mirage 360°™ folds to 12 cm and slips into a wardrobe, under the bed — or inside a larger suitcase.

Fly out with it folded inside your checked bag. Fly home with a second carry-on full of everything you bought.

For small apartments, full closets, and anyone whose storage space ran out years ago, that's not a gimmick — it's the whole point.

Regular carry-on vs Mirage 360°

ParameterRegular carry-onMirage 360°™
Thickness in storage20–25 cm12 cm only
At homeTakes real spaceCloset, under-bed, or in-case
WeightComparatively heavyJust 2.6 kg
Low-cost airlinesNot alwaysDesigned to cabin size
InnovationStandard buildUnique folding architecture

Technical specification

Comfort in every detail

Who is it for?

Frequently asked questions

How thin is the Mirage 360° when folded?

Folded, the Mirage 360° is just 12 cm thick — the slimmest folding cabin trolley in the world, about the depth of a shoebox lid. It slides into a closet, under a bed, or inside a larger suitcase.

Is a foldable suitcase as durable as a regular hard-shell?

The Mirage 360° unfolds into a rigid polycarbonate shell with reinforced structure, 360° silicone spinner wheels and a built-in TSA lock — the same protection you expect from a fixed hard case, with waterproof zippers and a rain-resistant body. The folding happens at engineered hinge lines, not weak points.

Does the Mirage 360° meet airline cabin size limits?

Unfolded it measures 55 × 40 × 20 cm, in line with IATA cabin guidance and sized for most carriers including low-cost airlines. Always confirm the exact limits with your airline before you fly.

How much does the Mirage 360° weigh?

2.6 kg — among the lightest in its category — with a 40-litre capacity.

What colours does it come in?

Pink, turquoise, sky blue, black and camel yellow — see them all on the product page.

The short version

The Mirage 360°™ folds to a world-record 12 cm, weighs 2.6 kg, holds 40 litres, and gives up nothing on wheels, lock or shell. If storage space — at home or inside another suitcase — has ever decided which luggage you buy, this is the case that removes the question.

Want the deeper story on hard-shell materials? Read carbon vs polycarbonate, or see the current cabin size rules before your next booking.

Folds to 12 cm. Opens in seconds.

The award-winning Mirage 360°™ foldable carry-on — five colours, TSA lock, 2.6 kg.

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