28" Large Checked Softside Expandable Suitcase with 360-Degree Multi-directional Spinner Wheels, Expandable Capacity, Zippered Pockets, Telescoping Handle, Black

I bought this set for a trip from MN to Japan this spring. I don't travel often and didn't feel like dropping a huge amount of money, but I also have unrealistic expectations of everything going wrong (cue images of zippers ripping apart, bags flying open, handles and wheels cracking off, etc etc). With these semi-opposing thoughts in mind, I did a lot of research on various options until I had it narrowed down. This set was the winner for me based on size and weight, and ended up being perfect! Some highlights: - Sturdy but lightweight. There were no issues with any part of the luggage traveling internationally, and it's lightweight enough that I wasn't concerned with my bags going over the weight limit for checked luggage. - Spinner wheels have held up great so far and are SO CONVENIENT. If you haven't had luggage with spinner wheels, please try them. It was so ridiculously easy to glide through the busy airport and train stations. - All the pieces fit together nicely. They arrived nestled together like a trio of boring, useful Russian dolls. On my way to Japan, I fit everything I needed for 13 days into the medium bag (25") and put the medium bag in the large bag (29"). When I got to my destination I only had one large piece of luggage to worry about, and I got to go home with an entire suitcase full of goodies. Other notes: - My cat decided these are really cool and fun to scratch, and after about 5 days of daily claw use there wasn't any major damage. - The handle doesn't feel like the sturdiest thing in the world. I'm pretty short, so to drag the 29" bag around I didn't need to extend the handle at all. The others I have been careful with, but I haven't really encountered any extendable handles that have felt extremely durable, so who knows. - I do wish there were more pockets, either on the front or back or inside, but I really enjoy pockets and compartments and having my things organized, so that's just a personal preference and didn't ruin my life. Overall, these are great pieces of luggage and I'm looking forward to using them more. They may not be a lifelong investment, but they do seem like they'll hold up for at least a dozen more long trips.

This is an excellent suitcase. I needed a larger size as I was packing some clothes and other items for a long-distance move and wanted to bring them with me on the plane as checked luggage, and this suitcase provided plenty of room to fit everything and was sturdy enough to withstand the abusive airline baggage systems while loaded with a lot of my personal belongings. I have since used it on several trips and it is still in very good shape. I have been happy with this product.

Luggage was chosen to ensure it would fit under the seat of the airline we were flying (American Airlines). I wanted the flexibility of being able to put it under the seat in case there wasn't enough overhead bin room. Results: when flying in an 737, it was a tight fit, but went under the seat (the wheels were catching on the seat frame a bit). When flying in an Airbus 231, there was enough room that it slid under the seat easily and didn't catch on anything. Durability seems fine, no issues so far. Zippers are fine. I don't like the expandability feature; and its easy to mistake that zipper for one of the 2 that hold the main compartment closed. The only thing I would change is that the extendable carry handle be beefed up a bit. Its a bit flimsy and I am not sure it'll hold up under heavy usage. Since we are only occasional travellers, this should be less of an issue.

I travel for work every other week if not more and have my travel items down to a science. Typically, I take my regular sized Travelpro carry on or my eBags TLS Hybrid spinner but traveling as often as I do, the smaller the better and less is definitely more. So, in search of an even smaller carry on, I ordered the Amazon Basics 18” Spinner and the Travelpro Walkabout 3 19" International Expandable Carry On Spinner to compare (see pics). The Amazon Basics 18” is slightly smaller but fits just as much stuff as the Travelpro 19”, it has smoother zippers, it’s easier to maneuver, it has double wheels for stability, much better internal organization, it’s half the price (Amazon Basics $54.99, Travelpro - $98.99) and all around the Amazon Basics feels better and lighter when filled with the same exact load. I was able to fit enough carefully selected items for a Mon-Fri business trip: work shoes, thin slippers, blow up pillow and pillow case for the sleepless hotel nights when the pillows feel like bricks, quick dry micro fleece travel towel which doubles as a blanket for those nights on uncomfortable hotel couches when you just wish you had a nice blanket while watching TV, water pick, 3 business pants, 3 sleeveless business tops, 1 suit jacket, 1 business lightweight cardigan, underwear for 5 days, pajamas, 2 t-shirts, 1 lightweight sweatpants, jewelry, mirror, portable speaker, lightweight water repellant jacket, and travel wipes. Toiletries did not fit so I’ll carry them in my laptop bag along with a lightweight zip-up jacket, umbrella, snacks, portfolio, documents, chargers, mouse, laptop, receipt pouch, and crossbody purse which fits in the laptop bag.

Great deal, great quality

This is a great size for someone that cannot lift a larger heavier bag into the overhead bins; however it is wobbly and the handle wants to collapse if you put any weight on it. The capacity amazed me for its size.

23" review: Great: Doesn't stink inside like similar sized suitcases at local big box stores. No built in 3 digit lock which I consider to be a plus. Has a bottom handle for a quick grab. It's just the right size and empty weight (6.8 lbs on my scale) to help stop arguments at the ticket counter. Cost only slightly more than dirty old thrift sort suitcases. Spins nicely. Average: Metal expansion handle looks OK. Time will tell. Single, not double corner wheels. Needs improvement: Expands on three sides but not the bottom. More outside color options would have been nice in this size.

21” size – UPDATED REVIEW I have been traveling with this bag for 9 months now and have run this bag through 18 flights to-date. I will try to answer as many questions as I can in this review. I just measured my bag: Exterior dimensions of the “21 inch” bag: 22 x 15 x 8" INCLUDING THE WHEELS and hand handle with the telescoping handle folded in. Internal packing area: 15.5 x 13.5 x 6.0". This can be increased to 15.5x13.5x7.0. by unzippering the center zipper. G, which is a good idea for road travel but not a good idea for flying. If you fly a large jetliner, it makes no difference. If, however, you are flying a regional jet, they have a depth limit of 9". It is easy to stuff your bag in such a way that the soft side presses out more than 9". If you don't extend your case, it is easy to squish the side to make it fit, but if you have extended the case to 9" and then overstuff it, the bag will wind up checked on those "RJ" jets. Will it fit overhead?: Most aircraft? - Yes. Small regional jets?- Actually it will but they may make you gate check it anyway. Will this fit under the seat: Usually not. The outer pocket is good for items up to 13.5 x 12.5 x 1". The pocket is actually 15" high but because of the zipper placement, I call the useful pocket height 13.5" There has been a lot of speculation in the reviews as to how much this case can hold and how durable it will be in the long run. The durability of the canvas-like cloth exterior has been excellent and it wipes clean when the airlines are abusive. In the 9 months that I have owned this bag, it has been on 18 flights; some as carry on and a few as checked luggage. It has been to the Mountains of Montana, the remote southern deserts, and the "wilds" of Las Vegas. Despite the wobbliness of the handle, it holds up very well and is easy to operate. I am careful to pack right and I've never had a tip-over issue. The wheels have worked well on tile, linoleum, carpet, concrete, asphalt, dirt, and snow. My typical load is 5 days' worth of clothes, toiletries, and "paperwork," plus a large (weekly planner type). And, I have never opened the expansion section. Isn't 15.5 x 13.5 x 6.0" rather small? Well, that depends on how and what you pack. If you lay your clothes in and load as you go, then yes, this is a small bag. However, if you pack like me (roll everything up then pack it, then hang your clothes up on the other end) this bag is all you need. On a trip a few weeks ago, I packed 6 days-worth of clothes, including a suit and a change of shoes, into the main compartment without extending it. I put my 3-1-1 (toiletry bag) in the side pocket with my itinerary and placed this bag in the overhead. Without the suitcoat, I could have gotten a laptop in there too. As was, I was able to carry a "pad" and a few small souvenirs or snacks in the side pouch. If you carry curlers or a blow dryer, though, you will only get 2-3 days-worth in there. Also, pack evenly or the bag may be off balance when standing. Empty weight: 5.5 pounds Length from wheels to top of extended handles: 42” Outside pockets: 1 (the other zipper is to expand the capacity) Are the wheels removable? No Will a laptop fit in the front pocket?: No, but an iPad will. How many total wheels? 4 Can I use a TSA padlock?: Yes