


A built-in tri-fold garment bag with a hanger hook lets packers keep suits and dresses folded and neatly stored. Wheels ran into our heels during roll testsĪll our testers were impressed with the innovative features packed inside the Briggs & Riley Baseline Spinner. Weight: 6 pounds | Dimensions: 22.25 x 13.25 x 10.5 inches | Expandable: Yes | Smart: Smart compatible, but no battery included The suitcase rolled smoothly over the various test surfaces, and the side and top handles were comfortable on our hands when we lifted the suitcase into our makeshift overhead bin. We did note that the expansion feature doesn't add much space, and we didn't find the included charging cords without a battery all that helpful. Included are three front zipper pouches, two interior pouches, a wet bag, and a split-case design that made separating items easy. We also appreciated how the bag offers help keeping belongings organized and tidy. (A trend we noticed during testing was that hardside luggage tended to be a bit more prone to scuffs and dents, while softside suitcases fared better.) As we did with all the bags, we threw it off our 6-foot ladder several times and whacked it repeatedly with a baseball bat we saw zero signs of any damage whatsoever. At 6 pounds, the small-but-sturdy suitcase surprised us with its perfect scores on the durability tests.

We all felt this Samsonite piece was small but mighty. Weight: 6.9 pounds | Dimensions: 21.75 x 13.75 x 9.75 inches | Expandable: Yes | Smart: No However, it certainly surprised us with its excellent performance in the ladder drop and baseball bat tests: It showed next to no damage. We also felt that the side and top handles for use when lifting the bag were a little tight around our hands. Of course, a basic bag like this doesn't have a ton of great organizational features, and we had some difficulty telling the expansion zipper and regular zipper apart. We also noted that the suitcase maneuvered well over every surface we tested it on it also pivoted nicely and handled curbs and lips with ease. At 6.9 pounds, according to our scale, it's actually even lighter than listed online. And while it doesn't come with any bells and whistles to speak of, the looks, price, and solid performance make it a recommended purchase. This incredibly affordable suitcase looks just like a more expensive piece of luggage from a brand like Away or Monos. Weight: 8.1 pounds | Dimensions: 23.75 x 14.5 x 10.25 inches | Expandable: Yes | Smart: Smart-compatible, battery not included “Plus, I love its sleek, sophisticated look.” “It has held up through trips to London, Spain, Oaxaca, Southeast Asia, and Dubai with nary a tear, and the 360-degree magnatrac spinner wheels make flying through the airport a breeze.” The organization is spot-on: “It comes with a few organizational pockets, including a fold-out suiter for wrinkle-free clothing, while the external USB port and power bank pocket are FAA-friendly,” she says.
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We've also put this bag to the test on the road: “A couple of years ago, I got my hands on a Travelpro Platinum Elite 21-inch Expandable Spinner, the major upgrade I'd been in need of since I first started traveling internationally,” says TripSavvy associate editor Elizabeth Preske. And it was a joy to glide over all the surfaces we tested it on (hard floor, carpet, and cobblestone), rolling smoothly each time. The suitcase held up to our intense ladder drop and baseball bat testing, showing only minor dirt and scuffs after taking some rough treatment. There's also a luggage tag holder built into the back. The first thing we appreciated with this Travelpro piece was what we found inside: a wet bag and a garment bag as well as nifty interior pouches that helped us keep our things tidy. Smart-compatible, but battery not included
