Suitcases

We purchased 4 suitcases for our family to travel to DC and NY with only carry on luggage (did not check any luggage) and were extremely pleased using these bags as our primary luggage. Uses: The suitcases were perfect to carry on the airplane, metro, Amtrak, bus, and rental car. Very easy to carry on all forms of public transportation. The wheels held up rolling to and from hotels while crisscrossing NY and DC. They are compact and easily fit in the trunk of a car and in overhead luggage racks or even at your feet in a crowded bus. Their sleek design makes them easy to slip into spaces where other luggage could not. Volume: The suitcase holds an amazing amount! Because it only has two main compartments, no room is wasted on more dividers or zippers. We each packed a week of casual summer clothes (shorts, capris, T-shirts), one dressy outfit (for a wedding), one extra pair of shoes, and toiletries. My measurements were slightly different than advertised: 21 x 16 x 8 1/2" Durability: The suitcase shell is hard, but slightly flexible. Has a textured surface that can scuff, but for the price, no worries. The zipper is my only concern....while none of ours broke, I cautioned everyone to zip gingerly and take great care in lining up the top and bottom of the suitcase. We filled our suitcases (each between 20 and 25 pounds), but did not overfill. The wheels held up to over a mile of cumulative wheeling. I'm not sure I would want to check these bags on an airline without an added strap around the girth for support; if someone threw this suitcase when it was heavily packed, it might not hold up. Bottom line: Great suitcase for the price"..."  Read more

My wife and I currently have 5 other suitcases from Travelers Choice that are a joy to use. Their lightweight construction made it possible to pack all the clothes we needed for a trip to China where the weight limit is 44 lbs. The expandable suitcases have plenty of "fudge room" for that last minute item or gift for someone at your destination. The ABS shell construction takes all the abuse that ham-handed baggage handlers can dish out as well as being easier to clean than fabric covered luggage. Walking through crowded airports is much easier with the spinner wheels that let you guide the suitcase along beside you on all four spinners instead of dragging it behind (ever been in Beijing airport when there's a snow delay on all flights?). We like the blue and pink ABS models as they are easier to spot on a carousel when we check them. Between the color and the ABS shell, they stand out from the hundreds of black boring suitcases."..."  Read more

This suitcase is amazing. It's a little on the heavier side when it's empty, so if you are going to be checking luggage on a flight, be careful not to go over! That being said, this suitcase can deffinitly hold a ton of stuff, there are a bunch of pockets for little things you dont want to loose and the expanding pocket is great."..."  Read more

Great lightweight suitcase. This is my second Kipling canyon. New design allows you to fold it flat for storage. Awesome! New design also does not have a way to grab the end of this case to lift. Not so awesome."..."  Read more