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
- gomommygo in Texas