20 Best Luggage For European Travel (2023 Updated)

For the low weight (which had much to do with my decision), this luggage seems well built and sturdy. I like the grayish green color as well. I would make a few recommendations to make this piece better although it may raise the price a bit as well.

1. The smallest front pocket is very difficult to access especially once the bag is packed. I can barely get my hand in it and you definitely can’t look in to see what’s there. It’s borderline useless as a pocket to use frequently.

2. I’m waiting for a luggage company to make a carry-on that is designed for how they are used by 90% of the people. And that is, design them so a bag that is resting on the top is better balanced. Many don’t have those straps that go around the bars and the handle on the top of the bag causes anything that is put on top to fall forward unless you are pulling the carry on.

A recessed handle or slightly sloping top might do the trick. 3. It would be nice to see just a touch more protection for the underside of the bag near the wheels. There’s one rubber or plastic strip/bar and two would probably to the trick.

4. Also, I would scrap the interior lid panel mesh material. Mine has already torn after one trip and I have no idea what caused it. I don’t need to see what’s behind the panel and to be honest a couple smaller zippered pouches would likely be more practical for the items one would use this area for.

Would I buy it again? Yes, most likely. It’s a bit pricey and plain-styled but I think it is a good, low-weight and roomy option for a carry on these days.

Just returned from a 6-day business trip. I already owned a couple of excellent carry-ons that have stood the tests of time and frequent travel. However, as you get older- it’s tougher to pickup and stash into overhead compartments, etc.

The TravelPro 21-inch Maxlite was perfect. Both empty and full- light, very easy to lift and manuever. Very impressed how user friendly it was. Compression bags allowed me to pack everything required for a week away from home.

Also purchased matching underseat bag – another great buy for shoes, electronics, incidentals, handbag, etc. I am planning a week-long leisure trip within the month and will definitely be taking both bags again.

Surprisingly roomy interior is well-organized. Compact size fits nicely into crowded overhead bins. Spinner very easy to guide through crowded airports and aisles one-handed. Only minor glitch is that it can be top-heavy.

Standing bags fell over twice with underseat bag attached. Must be conscientious when on a graded surface as bag will roll … and fall over! Again, light and easy to pick up. Highly recommend.

I’m disappointed in this model. It rolls very smooth and is super lightweight, but when you pack the suitcase, the outer pockets become useless. Maybe it’s to ensure the size stays suitable for carry-on requirements, but you can’t fit anything that’s not flat in the outer pockets like for example a round brush or bottle of sunscreen.

I would be worried to put a laptop in the laptop compartment bc the space is so tight. The expandable zipper design doesn’t quite give it enough room/flexibility. I loved my old TravelPro that I’ve had for ten years, the expandable part looks to be a different design.

It fit all carryon requirements, but I was able to pack more with ease in that one. This one and a smaller model I bought (and can’t return bc only 30 day return policy?!) just aren’t as useful. I’m sure the quality will hold up, but it’s going to be a struggle to pack these.

The 30 day return policy is really tight considering most of us are in the travel industry and can’t get home in time to return something after that short amount of time. Or even test it out long enough to see if it works.

I normally like to check my luggage as I hate being burdened with it at the airport, but with current UK airport issues I decided I’d rather be in control of where my belongings end up. This meant investing in some decent cabin luggage.

I had three nights in Rome and two in London to pack for, 33 degrees at both destinations so a definite two outfits per day required. I was easyJet both ways and being from Leeds the bulk of my options are pretty much only ever easyJet or jet2 from Leeds or Manchester (Ryanair are a firm no from me, therefore their more stringent requirements were not an issue) , so the cabin allowances for these two formed the basis of my search.

I also travel a lot by car for 1-4 nights so the option to expand was on my wish list. Both global and essential spinners would fit size-wise but I calculated that the global had a slightly bigger capacity.

At 6’6” I had concerns about the handle height, this can be a huge issue for me and so, with three working days before my trip I emailed the B&R customer service team. They called back the next day and had measured the height of a global for me, it being 44” iirc.

I was very impressed with the speed of the response and the personal touch (the lady had actually just measured the bag in the office!) Efficiency-wise they should really have this information to hand and also publish it in the specs for the bag however, something about the call and the ‘live measurement’ gave me a good feeling about the brand and the aftercare service I thought I was likely to receive.

I ordered the bag with free next business day shipping on the Thursday night, it was dispatched Friday and arrived Monday as promised. The bag feels like quality, it’s a little on the heavy side but personally that doesn’t bother me at all, just adds to the effect.

My two likely airlines don’t tend to weigh cabin bags, unless you appear to struggle with it I suppose. I was immediately outed by my partner for having spent a bit on this case, without her having any knowledge of the brand.

She took one look at it and said “I bet that wasn’t cheap” read into that what you will, but while I would expect that from a flashy silver rimowa, the B&R in understated black fabric must be doing something right to get that response.

The suit folding section is great, however, at £600 I would have expected the matching hanger to be included. The compression/expansion system is really quite special, I really underestimated this aspect when purchasing and just lumped it in with other expandable options.

Even when not stuffing the bag full, it just makes packing so much easier. I did almost ruin a rather nice belt though, which happened to get trapped in the expanding section when I squashed it down, I have now learnt to keep anything like that away from that area, which is not difficult once you know.

I was dubious about wasted space with the handle being outside but it somehow seems to take as much if not more than my previous carry on, which was a handle-in two wheeler. As you compress the bag the space around the handles does seem to get used a little.

It certainly feels incredibly spacious anyway. I managed to pack a pair of shoes, belt, 2xchinos, jeans, 8xshirts, 3xpolos, 2xshorts and 12 pairs of socks and underwear. This all compressed down fully to less than the airlines allowed 25cm.

I found that quite impressive, I also bought a new pair of trainers in Rome and fit them in for the return to London. I travelled the whole way with a laptop bag on the handle, this didn’t seem to present much of a problem although I found that the bag would quickly spin 180 degrees if you let go with the laptop bag on there, without the bag it would eventually spin.

My larger check in spinner (from another brand) will hold a course better, but I imagine this is down to footprint and weight distribution within the bag rather than much else. The wheels seem to be quite robust, and I think some clever ‘give’ in the corners of the bag acts as suspension to absorb some of the battering they get on the cobbles.

All in all, I’m very happy with the bag after one international and two domestic (non-flying) trips. I would certainly buy the brand again.

I just used my Large Expandable Baseline bag for the first time on a four city trip and it was everything I anticipated. I have two other BR bags and was aware of the quality, but the simple functionality of the Large Expandable showed itself consistently.

Given that I was only packing summer clothing for my week-long trip I could have used a smaller bag, but decided to go big. in case I picked up a few things that I needed to pack during my travels. Besides the obvious quality, every time I picked up the bag or had to maneuver it into trunks, conveyor belts, or hotel luggage stands their was a handle right where I needed it.

That was not the case for my travel partner who was working with a high-end brand that competes with BR. The expandability function worked flawlessly;essay, seems like it will last and work forever, and the slightly wider than normal width of the bag vs.

the depth used by my travel partners bag rendered it well balanced when I eventually loaded it down with content. I spent a lot of time handling my travel partners bag from BR’s competitor and the difference was noticed.

I also came to appreciated the fact that the strap to hang extra, smaller bags from the outside of the Large Expandable is sewn in to the front upper pocket. I had to hang additional bags frequently and there was no concern about where I’d put the the attachment strap or getting it setup.

This is not a big deal, but an example of the simple functionality that I mentioned. you often have to configure the extra luggage carrying strap rapidly and having it right where it was needed made conveyor belt exchanges and exiting shuttles and cabs more efficient.

Since I place a premium on being able to transport my luggage down city streets, on over carpets and other non-smooth surfaces I opted for the two wheel design vs. a spinner and it was the right choice.

My travel partners’ spinner was great at ticket counters and elevators, but when it came to having to port our luggage in and out of buildings and through hotel garages my two level setup offered obvious benefits.

My new bag will be a long-term keeper.

I’ve owned Briggs and Riley suitcases since they first came on the market in 1993. By far, they are the best pieces of luggage I have ever owned and are worth the major investment. As a flight crew member, luggage is my life, and reliable luggage is everything.

Briggs has never let me down, while I’ve seen other coworkers replace their luggage 3-4 times while I am still using the original I bought from Briggs! You get what you pay for, and this is the only brand of luggage I will ever own.

I’ve only had two suitcases since 1993; the only issue with either was a new retractable handle that needed to be replaced, but the handle never broke or came out. It simply wiggled a bit too much after about 15 yrs of use.

The bag itself never looked worn, and this was even after rolling it all over cobblestone streets in Europe on a vacation. Briggs makes luggage that lasts. They repair or replace any defect for free for life, and their luggage can’t be beat I purchased another 2- wheel Essential Carry On suitcase about 12 yrs ago and fell in love with it, because it had an attached bag strap sewn into the suitcase! Genius ! That was such a game changer, as we all know how easy it is to forget to remove a bag strap, or it gets lost.

That was an incredible feature on this older model of this same suitcase, that I loved! It was something so simple but so well thought out that it was a game changer for me. My bag needed a new retractable handle because it was too wobbly, but I needed to send it back to the company for replacement as it’s an older bag.

Therefore, I really needed a new suitcase and found the exact model of the bag I had! I was taken aback by the price, but it’s irrelevant; these bags are made to last with small if any repairs, and they never look worn.

They can withstand the abuse of all of the airplanes I’m in and out of across 5 continents. My only disappointment with this bag is that the added bag strap is not permanently attached to the suitcase like the older model was.

This was very upsetting as I’m constantly having to remove the strap every time I put the bag in an overhead, on a bus, in the car, etc. , so I don’t loose the strap. Briggs should really consider having bag straps be permanently attached to all of their suitcases ! This would be so welcomed by us! Please consider this! This Essential 2-wheel carryon is the best! Even loaded with an attached extra bag, you don’t feel the weight of the bag.

It’s very light to roll. Please keep making this particular model of bag. As a flight crew member, I rely on your bags for my job and they’ve never let me down! But please begin making the bag straps permanently attached to the suitcases again.

That would be awesome! My only critique is that I did not know the carryon came included with a bag strap. It didn’t mention that one was included in the description box, so I purchased one separately.

When I received my carryon, lo and behold, there was a bag strap included! I would expect that from Briggs, but it would’ve been nice to have known that in advance. Many other suitcase manufacturers don’t include straps at all with their suitcases.

Thank you for giving this airline crew member peace of mind when she travels and keep up the great work! I love Briggs and Riley!.

I bought this a few weeks ago for my annual trip to Iowa. My old luggage was embarrassingly worn-out. I ended up purchasing the Samsonite Silhouette Carry-on Spinner. IT IS THE BEST PURCHASE I’VE MADE FOR TRAVEL! It glides so effortlessly, like a skate on ice.

It moves in every single direction imaginable. It is lightweight, yet very sturdy. It has a privacy tag that is protected within the luggage as it is retractable. It has ergo zippers that are smooth and easy to slide.

It has a power-hub to charge your phone on the go! It comes with a tri-fold suiter so your can take clothes out of your closet on the hanger, slide the tri-fold over it, and BAM! Your clothes are ready to hang upon arrival.

It has many compartments for storage, including a waterproof one made especially for toiletry items. It contains a laptop sleeve, USB port, corner mesh pockets, a hanger bracket, a water bottle pocket, and of course tie down straps.

It fits perfectly overhead on the plane or under the seat. It’s absolutely perfect for travel! I am so glad I purchased this. I will be making many more Samsonite luggage purchases in the future for myself and family.

I bought this set for a great price, paying far less than $300 for all three versus $300+ for one piece of comparable luggage with similar features. I have this in blue with the international carryon piece as well.

They hold-up well and have taken us many a mile of international and domestic travel for the past few years without issues. The locks are sturdy, thought they can be quite temperamental and cumbersome to latch due to the design, but they do work.

I would prefer a snap design rather than the spring-like feature that is difficult to engage, as you have to hold both pieces in place while trying to engage the latch (not enough hands). The wheels work very well, gliding effortlessly, with the exception of rocky or tough terrain, of course, but I wouldn’t buy a set of luggage without spinners! These are sturdy, double wheeled, making the luggage stand steady when packed to the hilt vs falling over as I’ve experienced with other pieces.

The zipper on my latest set doesn’t seem to operate as seamlessly as the original purchase, but I believe it may take some usage to loosen up and may also be due to being slightly off in the method it was sewn.

However, not a huge enough issue to return. I love the peony color, but my heart was set on red, which I continue to wish for, but cannot find in this brand! While it comes in red, it is more of a coppery brick look which I personally didn’t like, thus, the wait for another color and good deal before taking the plunge to get a second set, one for each of us, instead of fighting over the first! Lol! I love the international carryon piece with the capability of putting belongings to go through TSA security check-points at your fingertips instead of opening and unloading.

It’s a huge time-saver! However, it does not have the capacity of the slightly larger “regular” carryon. My wish would be to have the international design implemented in the regular size. best of both worlds indeed! The inside does not provide a ton of bells and whistles.

It’s quite basic, but adequate. I do appreciate the ability to zip one side entirely in order to prevent fallout when opening. (Side note. I strongly suggest investing in packing cubes! They are a huge advantage to this end as well, keeping things neat and organized along the way!).

Overall, this is my go-to brand and set of luggage. I am a travel agent, so I need to be able to have luggage that will last, provide functionality, and durability. Delsey hasn’t disappointed. Please bring more carryons / styles! We need to see more outside pockets, straps, etc.

And, please, I’d love to have a beautiful candy-apple red color! I’d be first in line. oh, and could you add some bling please?!!! ;).

I bought this luggage in 2010 in the silver color and it’s been my favorite piece of luggage ever since. It’s been trekked all over China, thrown roughly into busses and cabs in South America, and pulled along cobblestone roads in Spain, France, and Portugal.

It’s very durable and light. I love that the four wheels spin in all directions. It’s nice to be able to pull it along without having to tilt the luggage like some of my friends and family have to do with theirs.

While they struggle with both hands, I can causally scoot mine along with one hand while I sip on a latte with the other! The airlines have been really rough on it when I’ve chosen to check it in. I noticed that some times when I get back from trips, there are black scuff marks on it.

I simply get a Clorox wipe and I can scrub it clean. Since it’s lasted so well and still looks great after all these years, I recently bought the red color one for my fiancé. I figure I should save him from struggling with his old luggage when we go on our honeymoon!.

I bought this one because my wife took over my other one – the only difference is the color. The color is very popular (cobalt blue) and I noticed a number of them on at the baggage pick-up. It’s very stylish and you look cool rolling this through town or the airport.

This is a tough, lightweight roller. Lightweight is important if, like me, you’re bringing back bottles of wine which are heavy. Having a light bag means you can bring back more. I had no issue rolling this bag along cobblestone or other odd clunky surfaces.

The interior of the bag is structured so that your stuff doesn’t go all over the place. I did five flights on this and every part of the bag is as structurally sound (and looks good too) as when i bought it.

ALso has TSA compliant locks which are important when traveling so people aren’t poking through your bags. This bag – as is my previous one – a great deal and I wholly recommend it.

I bought this bag in the metallic sand color, which is really nice looking. It holds a ton, and I liked the interior – nice compression system and pockets. The wheels rolled well, but I found the bag a little clumsy on turning.

The built-in TSA lock is a great feature. If the suitcase is loaded up to the 50 lb weight limit (as mine was at 49. 8 lbs), the shell sags down and puts pressure on the wheels – this made the suitcase much more difficult to roll and I worried about the longevity of the wheels.

For my purposes, there isn’t much point in having a large suitcase that can’t hold 50 lbs and perform optimally at the same time. After just one trip from NYC to the Midwest, the outer shell looked like it had been through a tornado.

I realize that the point of a suitcase is to protect what is inside the bag, but at nearly $500 I expected more durability. There were huge scratches and scuff marks all over the bag. It is a shame that Travelpro doesn’t make travel sleeves for its luggage like some of their competitors do.

I returned this after one trip. Travelpro – please consider reinforcing the bottom of the bag so the shell doesn’t sag and offering protective travel covers. Travelpro did honor their warranty. but be aware that it takes them about 2 weeks to answer your return request.

My wife and I took two brand new Platinum Elite Carry-on Expandable Hardside Spinners on a recent trip from SC down to Argentina and back. Functionally, the luggage performed extremely flawlessly. They’re easy to pack.

They roll and maneuver like a dream. And they hold more than we expected. Unfortunately when the bags arrived in Argentina having only been stowed in overhead bins, they looked a bit beat up. There were multiple noticeable white scratches and scuff marks on the plastic shells and general discolorations on the corner protectors.

This would not have bothered us as much for bags half the price of these, but it was very disappointing for what we paid. For the last twelve years we’ve traveled exclusively with seemingly bulletproof Travelpro Maxlite softside luggage and bought these Platinum Elite hardside carry-ons to upgrade a bit.

We otherwise love these bags but are seriously considering returning them under the 100-day return policy. Very disappointing.

Pros: it is so easy to wheel and that’s my overriding concern. I haven’t taken it on an airplane, so I can’t attest to how it handles in the storage bin or as it is checked. The handle mechanism works well and like the varying heights.

Cons: these may be unimportant to some people, but they are something I noted. The outside grip handles are really hard to get my hand underneath. I suspect it will be a very big problem for luggage handlers.

The upright handle protrudes into the interior of the luggage for an even outer surface look. This detracts from the interior packing space. My final “con” and I didn’t realize this until I used the bag the first time, is that the interior zipper flaps that cover each side of the packing area look really great.

But then you pack and the flap won’t zip around your goods! If you don’t zip it at least part way around, when you open the clamshell all of your clothes fall out.

I recently used the Freeform 110 Carry-On Spinner by Samsonite for the first time, and so far it checks all the boxes for what I look for in carry-on luggage. This top-notch quality suitcase is lightweight, sturdy, durable, and functional.

It’s hard case exterior does a great job of protecting what’s inside, and can withstand the wear and tear of a gate check, if needed. The spinner with it’s four dual, 360 degree, multidirectional, robust wheels allows me to have effortless full control of the bag on multiple surfaces.

This is helpful to me since I feel more at ease wheeling the bag beside me when walking rather than hauling it behind me. Additionally, the spinner is very easy to maneuver, and comfortable to handle with it’s wide retractable push-button handle.

It eliminated my usual struggle of navigating my bag down a tight, narrow airplane aisle. Moreover, the suitcase fit comfortably into the overhead bin, and I didn’t have any trouble picking it up, or lifting it over my head.

The streamlined spinner has a roomy inside (that is expandable to add more carrying space to the interior), with zippered and strapped compartments to keep items securely packed and organized. I love the eye catching mint green color, and retro stylishness of the spinner.

This is a unique suitcase that stands out from the crowd, and is easy to spot and identify. Lastly, the bag comes with a name tag to put your identification on, and for added safety, a TSA 3-dial combination recessed lock.

This Samsonite Freeform 110 Carry-On Spinner makes my jetsetter heart flutter! This luggage screams quality with the obvious attention to every detail. It quite literally makes me want to pack up everything and go! It has a modern contemporary sleek exterior design and a girly floral interior design.

This luggage piece is on four ultra-stable double wheels that literally glide like buttah! I can only imagine how easy it would be to navigate through an airport with the extreme lack of strength it takes to wheel this baby around.

The inside is so spacious with two contained halves; one elastic clipped and the other a zippered enclosure for smaller garments. My absolute favorite detail of this piece is that there is a TSA lock BUILT INTO THE LUGGAGE! Hallelujah! My last trip I had literally just bought a TSA lock for the bag I checked and it didn’t even make it through the first airport! A TSA Agent had taken it off to inspect my bag and never put it back on! $8 gone in a snap of a finger! No worries about that with this suitcase! I also like the fact that the zipper pulls are easily differentiable.

There is one zipper pull obviously designed to fit into the built-in TSA lock that actually opens the suitcase. There also is one more zipper pull that is literally labeled “Expand” for the suitcase expandable zipper! I’m SO HAPPY that this suitcase expands to accommodate all my girly needs.

Overall, I am in LOVE with this suitcase and I can not wait to roll with it on our next adventure (which hopefully will be a Mommy Getaway after the “fun” of this pandemic)!.

As a luggage piece it does the job nicely. It rolls smoothly with 23 kg of items, and can be expanded slightly if you need more space. The casters are double wheeled on each side for supposedly better stability.

Inside there’s a zipped compartment on one side and an open space on the other. Comes with a standard TSA 3 digit lock. One downside is that the material scuffs very easily. I’ve had it for just one domestic trip and it’s covered in scratches (see photos).

My other Lojel luggage looks better and that’s been across Europe and Asia many times, but that bag is marketed as anti scratch texture whereas this samsonite isn’t.

After loads of research, I bought this split roller for use as my check-in luggage for domestic (and later, international) flights. To me, this type of luggage is FAR better than the average hardshell luggage, especially since it is collapsible and stores away much more easily, which is important if you are short on space.

It is very well constructed and its design is well thought-out. It has been so great using it that I wonder why more people don’t use this as check-in luggages. The only downside I can really think of is if you are packing something rather fragile, this won’t give the best protection as only one side is a hard shell– you would have to wrap the fragile item in some clothes or coats and hope for the best.

I’ve used my split roller for one trip so far, and it has held up beautifully. It has almost no signs of being handled roughly, just some barely visible scuffs on the corners that I expect will come off with just a quick wipe (I bought the Begonia color way, which is black with dark flowers).

It is very well-made, and I love how there are handles on multiple sides so you can grab on to it easily. It stands up on its own well, and it rolls smoothly and securely. I packed my split roller full with a little room to spare with clothes, a pair of hiking boots, a puffy winter parka, and lots of other items, and it barely reached 40lbs.

If you are packing heavier items that aren’t as bulky, the side buckles can make the front of the split roller more compact, so your items won’t really move around much inside. It’s like having the versatility of a thinner luggage/expandable luggage in one.

The only flaw I can really see with my split roller is that the split-wing braces don’t really tuck into the slots they’re meant to be in. As some other reviewers have stated, the slots are around half an inch or an inch too short, so the braces can’t be tucked in at all, no matter how hard I try to wrestle with it.

I just end up securing them in place with their velcro tabs, which works well enough. All that aside, this is a pretty perfect check-in luggage for me and I totally love it. I expect this to last many, many years as the quality is great.

I will likely purchase another one of these in the future for my family. Thanks Dakine for making such a great product, and for having such an awesome warranty for it as well!.

First- the bag just plain looks cool. The pockets, compression straps and semi-glossy water resistant finish make this bag look like it means business. Among other travel, I spend my summers traveling around Alaska doing various welding projects and when I fly in, my bags usually get tossed into the wet bed of a pickup truck before I get hauled off.

This bag insures my cloths stay not only dry, but extremely organized as well. The interior design in paramount to other bags I’ve used. It makes it very easy to find an item without digging around creating a mess.

Strong zippers let me believe I’ll be able to count on this bag for many more years to come. Did I mention the price is great too? Thanks guys.

I have had an older model for years, but the telescoping handle broke and the wheels disintegrated, so I bought their new luggage package…the split rollover and the carry on. It seems fine, but the split roller doesn’t have as good of a layout as my old ones.

Plus, I tried to call and emailed to see if I could get replacement wheels or handle so I could fix my current ones that are way cuter too…but no one called me back or even tried to help me. I really don’t like tossing out perfectly good luggage that still looks and functions great because wheels and handle can’t be replaced (no options online).

I bought my old luggage in 2004…I love it and I think it is awesome that it still look’s fantastic. Wish I could keep using it. The new stuff is fine.

We have owned the 3 piece set of Samsonite Winfield 2 Luggage in Charcoal for a few months now. The 20″ carry on is the perfect size for items you may need to bring on the airplane for your trip. My husband is a truck driver and uses the 24″ weekly on his trips out of town.

He enjoys the zippers on each side of the case to separate his clean and “dirty” clothes. The mesh zipper holds all of his toiletries nicely. All of the pieces of luggage have a long sturdy handle to grip and along with the spinning wheels, we have had no problems whatsoever.

They all glide smoothly and effortlessly. We used this set on our trip to Hawaii and the hard side cover came in handy to protect our belongings! I would definitely recommend this set to anybody and I would purchase another set by this brand in the future for our traveling needs!.

I love traveling and you definitely need good luggage to travel with. Samsonite Winfield 2 Fashion Large Spinner suitcase is a great suitcase. It is polycarbonate luggage so it can withstand the airport baggage claims.

The spinning wheels really are great! When your suitcase is almost to the max of 50 pounds , a nice sturdy handle and great wheels makes it very easy to maneuver your suitcase with no problem. The luggage has a zipper inside separation support to keep your clothes nice and neat during your trip.

The suitcase is large and sturdy but light weight so that I can pick it up myself. I recommend Samsonite Winfield 2 Fashion Large spinner because it has been reliable and great quality made suitcase.

I love and I mean love Samsonite Luggage. My family and I have been using this brand for our suitcases for as long as I can remember. I love that the hard case really protects my valuables. There are separate compartments inside to put smaller items and separate your stuff.

This suitcase glides so easily and is perfect for travel! When you purchase Samsonite, your purchase a lifelong investment.

Having had many Travel Pro bags in the past, and seeing all the positive reviews, I had high hopes for this bag. I am a journalist constantly traveling so I was looking for a reliable bag that accommodated maximum space and was easy to maneuver.

I was enthused to read that the international version of this bag offered 20″ of interior space, rather than industry -standard of 19″. But when I received the bag, I was dismayed to discover that the base of the handle prongs are located inside, and at least 1.

5 inches thick – and there are two of them. For those of us using packing cubes, we loose space because this causes the cubes to be elevated. Using the expansion feature did no good because it caused the bag to be wider than international TSA permits.

Moreover, the handle kept sticking and we were unable to get it to completely extend without a lot of struggle. The zippers were stiff and difficult to maneuver, and remained so for the majority of my trip.

The pockets are good, no better than other high-end bags, but the non-detachable interior nylon side pockets were useless to me, had cumbersome plastic fastening features, supposedly to allow you to seatbelt in your belongings but caused space to be lost along the topside or if tucked in to sides.

Finally (and perhaps this was only an issue because the bag’s handle didn’t extend fully) the wheels should be made to spin, otherwise it is awkward to pull, especially when trying to move quickly through an airport or in a hotel hallway.

Other than that, I am impressed with the durability of the bag itself, esp because it is relatively lightweight.

I got this to replace my Travelpro rollerboard, which was so old I can’t remember when I got it. This one is smaller, which I knew, but made a bigger difference than I expected when I started to pack.

Only the bottom expands, which doesn’t give much added room. But it is really, really easy to roll, which is why I went with the spinner rather than the rollerboard. I haven’t traveled with it on a plane, so I don’t know how it will be to put into the overhead compartments.

But I expect it will be easier to roll down the aisle. I miss having the straps the click across my clothes–it’s weird how they try to incorporate storage into the structures that click across the clothes, barely reaching across the clothes.

And those storage parts are pointless, as are the side pockets. I miss the pockets in the top–now there is just one big area where everything gets jumbled together.

I have used the bag once. This was for a twelve-day trip. I like the bag very much – feel that it is well designed, maximizing the space and making it easy to use. Like the mesh zipped pockets on the “tie-downs” (perfect for small items), the zippered plastic case, etc.

Lots of thoughtful pluses to make packing (and finding things you packed!) easier. Also, easy access external pockets. Wheels are the best I’ve had on any suitcase, greatly improve maneuverability. Thank you! WHY ONLY 4 STARS??? Because one of the zipper pulls broke on the very first day of my trip.

This is on the main zipper to open the large compartments on the case. Photo attached. See damage on top right pull. I checked the bag, and when I picked it up at baggage claim the pull was broken off right at the angle at the bottom of the Travelpro logo.

This is one part of the bag that needs to be strong and in good working order!!! So I’m giving you a big thumbs down for this flaw.

I have always wanted to buy a luxury check in luggage, but since they are way over my budget, I didn’t buy them. This time I had some help. I placed the order on July 10th, 2022 and received it on the 18th of July.

Awesome turnaround time. I ordered this luggage as a back up for my current Medium 4 wheeled spinner. I travel for work and I keep a back up luggage just in case the luggage gets damaged or delayed. It has happened a couple of times in the past where a luggage was either damaged or delayed and I had to travel the following week.

I love the look of this luggage. It looked very big so I compared the dimensions with the Samsonite. B&R measures 26 inches including the wheels, the width is an inch smaller than Samsonite. The only difference is that the zipper of the opening of the main compartment is at the edge of the bag in B&R whereas in the Samsonite the zipper is an inch from the edges of the bag.

In the B&R I can easily park for 2 weeks which is another reason I bought this luggage. The zippers on the front of the bag is smooth and moves very well but the zipper of the main compartment is not smooth and does not glide in the corners especially the corners on the sides of the wheels.

I am hoping the zippers will move better with use. I like that you can remove the suitor section and can use that section as a compartment. I normally use packing cubes and folders. A large packing folder and a small folder with a few clothing would fit here.

I am not an expert on the material but form the look of it , it looks durable. The side handles are easy to grip, and the retractable handle glides smoothly up and down, The CDX one touch compression is so easy that I am able to operate with my arthritic hands.

I bet it would be a breeze for normal joints in the hand. Last but not the least is the warranty for the lifetime of the bags. I only hope that this policy doesn’t change. Tumi used to have lifetime warranty but now that is not offered.

My next dream luggage is the baseline wide international carry on. I love the baseline luggage line.

Tired of supposedly high-quality bags that failed in various ways after a couple of years, I paid over twice as much for this suitcase with a lifetime guarantee. After taking it to Turkey from the United States, I’m satisfied with its practicality and apparent durability.

All the materials seem to have been chosen without compromise, and for me the size was nearly perfect for a two-week trip that also included a backpack for the plane. I was allowed to carry it on all legs from Portland to Amsterdam to Istanbul, although the Turkish airline SunExpress required that I check it for the Izmir to Munich return leg and it was checked through to Portland.

In Portland the bag arrived with all the zippers fully closed, although it wasn’t locked or secured since I hadn’t expected to check it. I’ll be using the included TSA lock in the future. I would expect a bag of this price to include some simple documentation, especially for unique features such as the compression system, which makes an alarming noise.

I sent four questions to Briggs & Riley customer support about this and other things I was confused about. They were all answered quickly and politely. But a small, well-written and illustrated guide would have been better, and for nearly seven hundred dollars, I would expect one.

I love my new TUMI suitcase. I travel every week and it is the perfect size for my over-packing habit when I go on long weekend trips! Easily fits waaay too many clothes for a weekend or even a week, but is still the perfect size to keep you right around the 50# weight limit that exists on most domestic flights in the USA.

Also, the bearings in the wheels are FAR superior to anything I’ve ever tried before, the suitcase glides like a hot knife through butter, and not butter from the fridge, a hot knife through room-temperature butter.

The only thing I was a bit disappointed with is how easily the finish seems to be scuffed. The very first trip it sustained several scuffs and scratches, and every trip since it has pretty much gotten another.

That does nothing to diminish its utility, but it is aesthetically disappointing. Overall I am very happy with my purchase, and the warranty and service behind the product and brand makes me confident and puts me at ease.

Not even worth the 1 star review. The expanding feature on this feels very cheap and can see it breaking. The first time I tried opening the bag, the one clasp was stuck and wouldn’t open. It’s so insanely heavy with nothing in it which makes it impractical.

I feel like it doesn’t hold a lot by any means. My husband has the metal Rimowa that compares to this and everything about his is 10x better, it’s cheaper and lighter. This bag is super hard to wheel across carpet in the airport as well where his glides across with no issues.

Overall this bag was a complete disappointment and I’m very upset that I paid as much as I did for this product for it to be a complete miss. I will say it is durable though.

I love this bag (I have this and the international); my only complaint is that I wish I’d waited a year and got the current model with the full zip dividers. I got mine a year earlier and when I got the international model I was gutted that the continental didn’t have the same features.

Although the bag appears the same in almost every other way, I MUCH prefer the fully zipped compartments, but it’s far too expensive to replace based on this alone. Agreed with the other reviews about scratches; I tried to fight it for a while but eventually I just embraced them.

No dings so long as I never gate check it, so I save this for cross-country flights.

It’s the perfect carry on size for all domestic flights especially the smaller planes (i. e. A320). I never have to worry if it will fit in the overhead bin or not as it does every single time. I’ve had the Away Bigger Carry-On for many years and while it’s a great size, it doesn’t always fit in the smaller domestic plans.

There were times that I had to gate check it because there wasn’t enough room or the depth was too wide. The compression on the Rimowa is great and I’ve had no issue packing a week’s worth of clothes to Cancun.

It glides like a dream and is light enough to light without really any effort even with it filled. I opted for this one over the aluminum because this was lighter and less prone to scratches (which can be cleaned off with a Magic Eraser).

Don’t let the bad reviews deter you, this suitcase is 110% worth it and the quality is there!.

I adore this luggage purchased in 2021. It’s been on 3 trips so far. I love the fact that no one is going to grab it thinking it’s theirs off the baggage claim belt. It’s well made and super light. Will purchase the whole set.

Absolutely the best luggage! Light and durable. Couldn’t ask for more. Some old-schoolers may be afraid of zippers and lightweight but they don’t know new materials. This is awesome luggage. Ours has survived planes, trains, automobiles and ferries.

Lots of space, ease of use and gorgeous!.

I used my new Aviator in color Domino this past week for a 5 night trip to Sacramento and San Francisco. I was able to fit two pair shoes, two jackets – one was a puffer- two pair pants, dresses for the wedding we attended, and lots of warm tops, including a sweater.

It’s quite roomy and I love the interior design, with separate pockets for smaller things like my purse and belts, and a zippered section on one side. It is easy to maneuver, handle feels sturdy and slides well.

We walked to the subway from our hotel and the wheels did great on the sidewalks. Since it’s a light color it did get scuff marks on it, but they came out easily with a magic eraser. And it did fit in the overhead bins on the plane! Would like to see Paravel make an expanding bag option.

Other than that, it’s well designed, the zippers are great quality so far. I could stuff a bit extra in the bag and didn’t feel like it would give out on me. The materials used feel sturdier than other hard side bags I’ve tested out.

So far this is a great upgrade from the thrift store bag I had used for 10+ years. The upcycled materials Paravel uses as well as their social responsibility standards helped me choose their brand over other choices.

This roller bag is light, ecologically responsible and very stylish. It packs a lot and is thoughtfully compartmentalized. It rolls well over any surface. My wife bought one right after she saw mine.

Two suggestions I would make to improve on this already great suitcase: The telescoping handle flares at the top. When you slip a backpack or other similar smaller pieces over the handle they are hard to get off over the flare of the handle.

I would also like to see a more robust zipper. This bag gets jammed full and that puts quite a load on the zipper. I have not experienced any problems with it, but it just isn’t as substantial as the zippers I am accustomed to seeing on quality luggage.

Otherwise I really like this bag and will happily recommend it to anyone.

The Pros: I’m not a light packer, and I was able to easily fit enough items for a 5 day trip, including bulkier items like sweaters and 3 pairs of sneakers. The wheels are extremely smooth, and the laundry bag is a nice touch.

I love the overall sleek look of the bag though I wish the black had brown vegan leather trim, instead of black! The Cons When I really pack this thing full, it becomes very hard to get the telescoping handle up and down.

I’ve contacted Paravel customer service about this, and they’ve asked me to send videos which I have yet to do. Also, the silver corners tend to scratch / scuff easily, as does the exterior of the bag, though I suppose that is the case with any hard shelled luggage.

A magic eraser seems to help but doesn’t work perfectly.

You need to treat yourself to this affordable and luxurious piece of luggage. I feel like a million bucks rolling this thing at the airport. First of all- it has an expanding zipper, so there a crazy amount of space.

It’s compartmentalized (but easily adjustable), so you can easily store and find what you want. The wheels are 360 degree so you don’t get caught on anything or have that weird resistance. You can roll it diagonally or vertically with EASE.

It’s design is sleek and almost minimalistic, the bells and whistles are there for those who have the PRIVILEGE to look inside 😉 it’s a gorgeous piece and I wanted it for SO long, I bought it, would buy it again, and to be honest, will be buying it for all of my family for the holidays.

You deserve this. I also have the convertible weekender in beige or cream to match, and when I tell you it’s almost too beautiful to look at together with the trolley sleeve slid through the handle omg it is an investment piece- I put it off for awhile, I’m not going to lie, I thought it was too good to be true.

It wasn’t lol it was EVEN better. I cannot believe I’m writing a love letter about this beautiful bag, but I am. Shipping time was great too, packaging was minimal and didn’t stress me out with overzealous taping or random junk/paper/freebies in the box.

I will continue to buy from Beis. This is my third, but not last piece that’s for sure. This is my last point, if I could marry this piece of luggage I would.

This is my first hard side bag (got it to replace my soft side carryon). I did a TON of research and decided on this one for a couple key reasons: the overall look and the interior compartment layout.

Overall it’s an attractive, modern design which I love!! The inside layout is perfect if you like to be well-organized. My only complaint is the small, thin zip compartment in the back side area. It’s too small to really do much with.

My old suitcase had this but it was the full length and height of the section so it would fit a flat iron or socks, etc. The wheels and handle are very sturdy/nice. For cons, I think the materials could be a bit better quality, especially the interior fabric.

I understand it’s supposed to be water resistant but it’s feels a little cheap as do some of the zippers and plastics. I think it’s still great though for the price point! It’ll be interesting to see how well it holds up after years of use.

I think it would be great if BEIS designs a Luxe line that has the same great look and compartments but just uses some luxe materials/construction, just as an option. Regarding color – I really like the Beige.

It does run a little on the “blush” side. I was going to get the Black but agreed w/ someone else who mentioned that it would be better with a beige interior. I didn’t like the black interior as much – things can get lost a bit.

I know that’s a personal preference though. Overall, great luggage!!.

I absolutely love this luggage. I have never really been a carryon girl but I usually am an overpacker and have to travel with at least a checked bag for any trip but I have been working on traveling lighter and so I needed a carryon luggage and what drew me to this was it looked so stylish and the entire beis line sells all it’s products in this beautiful beige color and I love coordinating.

I thought getting this carryon would help me pack less but honestly I was very surprised by the amount the things I could fit in this that I don’t know if it’s any less then I usually bring in a checked bag! It’s great because the compressor side really allows you to pack in alot of clothes.

It’s expandable so I was even able to fit my blanket I bring for the airplane in there when I was tired of holding it (and it’s a big blanket) and it has the softest cushion handle I’ve ever had on a luggage.

I think it’s incredibly stylish and functional and I absolutely love it. I was a little worried about it getting dinged up and scratched but after my trip I only have one black mark on the bottom corner by the wheel and I heard magic eraser will help remove that so I will try to do that.

Other then that it’s still beautiful and I’m so happy I can feel at ease when I travel with only a carryon and the mini weekender that I can fit everything I need in there for a 5 day trip (and probably longer if needed).

Chose this bag after careful research to maximise volume in cabin baggage. The bag holds a good amount although the dividers do limit the size of items that can be packed. Lightly or fully packed it was very stable and the wheels rolled well.

The compression straps are a great idea. Once unpacked it collapses down to take up less space when put away and is very light to handle. Aspen’s service was terrific – not only a good price but next day delivery even at the weekend, which exceeded my expectations.

I’d very happily buy from Aspen again.

Really useful for a week away, travelling light, with hand luggage only. The internal compartment was great for sub-dividing clothes and small items but could be left open when carrying larger things like boots.

Lots of other handy pockets to tuck thinks into as well. The relatively large wheels make pulling it over rough ground quite easy. Convenient side and top handles for carrying when not rolling it.

Excellent bag – nice for a soft bag to have the compartments inside in two sides for each of packing and organisation. Great bright colour to be able to spot easily. Really large front outside pocket.

Wheels very well and doesn’t fall over when standing upright and very full. Feels sturdy and well made.

I bought 2 large carry on. One was half orange/half black. the 2nd was half black-half medium blue. The goods: luggage moves well ( good wheels), fits a lot ( super well designed). Expandable part is amazing.

The bad: after 2 weeks of travel ( this was carry on), we carried it 80% of the time and only checked it in twice in 4 weeks. Orange color is all scratched up real badly and the luggage looks beat up ( not bend , just color is gone).

So for me unfortunately while I love a lot of things about this luggage, having luggage that is so bead up looking is not a great experience. Oh and also top handle broke right after 2 weeks. Customer service is amazing and offered to fit the handle, fix & also return ( since I was under 100 days).

I wrote review on ROAM website with photos and it was deleted. so not all reviews are there unfortunately.

I loved the entire experience of designing my Roam carry on bag and was so excited to receive it for an upcoming trip. My date of departure moved and I needed the bag earlier so I contacted customer service to see if they could deliver it.

They immediately responded and delivered as promised. I had been traveling for years with an expensive (and heavy) 2 wheel designer bag that had a soft top and held a weeks worth of clothes so was worried this one wouldn’t have the same capacity.

To my surprise it holds more at one third the weight. Wheels are smooth gliding and handle perfect height. I recommended it to a couple of friends that I frequently travel with and they have since ordered theirs in custom colors.

Next group trip we will take a photo of our master pieces.