This is my first Briggs and Riley product. I bought this and the Tumi Voyaguer Super Leger to compare. At two pounds heavier, the sturdiness of this bag gives it the sense of being higher quality though my guess is the Tumi bag uses more advanced materials and would hold up similarly in all but the most extreme cases, i.e. baggage handlers. And unfortunately, if you travel enough, eventually, you will have to check the bag.
In my comparison, I packed 5 days worth of clothes including 2 jeans, 2 slacks, 7 shirts, 2 cardigans, 2 sets of workout clothes, heels, short boots, flats, a swimsuit and coverup and my Tumi puffer jacket and I had room to spare. With the handles on the outside, packing was much easier and I was able to make the most out of the interior space. For fun, I put in and additional 10 sweaters and used the expansion feature. It worked like a charm though if you are a small woman, I recommend putting the bag on the ground before compressing it to get more leverage. I was particularly impressed by the ridgidness of the bag while expanded. After years of expanding spinners where the expansion is a cloth zipper that allows the two halves to wobble, this was a nice surprise and added to the sense of quality.
I tried out the suiter with two blazers and a shift dress that is tough to pack. The dress was probably more wrinkled in the suiter but the wrinkles were not as deep as they are when I have to fold that dress. The suiter was easier to use than I would have guessed and after some practice, I think I can reduce the wrinkling. The clothes in this section did not take up significantly more space than they would have folded traditionally.
My only two gripes about the bag are the wheels and the weight. Weight is just a factor of the sturdiness so I won’t elaborate. The wheels roll very well but they are two different sizes. The wheels along the back are larger than the ones in front which causes the bag to tip forward more easily, especially when loaded. This was B&D’s only mistake since this will cause the bag to tip away from the handles and be unwieldy in several situations. It isn’t worth a star but at these prices, perfection is expected.
Overall, I’m probably going to keep this bag over the lighter, more elegant Tumi because of the baseline capacity, the ability to expand, the structure and the suiter.
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Baseline CX Compression Packing System
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Patented & iconic, our Outsider handle provides a flat packing surface inside to minimize wrinkling.
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Thoughtfully placed pockets for superb organization providing ease for convenience during travel.
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One-touch CX expansion increases packing capacity when you need more space.
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Thoughtfully designed to care for your formal attire during travel.
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Conveniently stores battery pack and cellphone for charging on the go.
1 Outsider Handle 2 U-shaped zippered pocket 3 CX-Compression 4 Garment Compartment 5 PowerPocket
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Weight
| 9.3lbs/4.2kg | 8.9lbs/4kg | 7.5lbs/3.4kg | 9.2lbs/4.2kg | 6.3lbs/2.9kg | 7.4lbs/3.4kg |
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Maximum Capacity
| 2829.8 cu. in. /46.4 L | Expands to 3050 cu. in./ 50L | 2741.1 cu. in. /44.9 L | 3080 cu. in. /50.5 L | 2239.1 cu. in. /36.7 L | 3162.5 cu. in. /51.9 L |
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Wheel Type
| 4-wheel Spinner | 2-wheel | 4-wheel Spinner | 4-wheel Spinner | 4-wheel Spinner | 4-wheel Spinner |
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Expansion / Type
| CX Expands Then Compresses | CX Expands Then Compresses | X | CX Expands Then Compresses | X | Zip Expansion |
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| Ballistic Nylon (softside) | Ballistic Nylon (softside) | Polycarbonate (hardside) | Polycarbonate (hardside) | Micro-weave Nylon (softside) | Nylon Coated Fabric (softside) |
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| Wide-gusseted Zip Pocket | Wide-gusseted Zip Pocket | Hardside Front Compartment | X | Zippered Slip Pocket | Open Slip Pocket |
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Additional Features
| TSA Cable Lock Included | TSA Cable Lock Included | USB Port | PowerPocket | Chrome Hardware | PowerPocket |
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Trip Length
| 2-5 Days | 2-5 Days | 1-4 Days | 2-5 Days | 1-4 Days | 2-5 Days |
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Colors Available
| Black, Navy, Olive | Black, Navy, Olive | Black, Hunter Green | Black, Navy, Plum | Black, Navy, Plum | Black, Hunter Green, Brick Red |
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| material | Nylon | Nylon | Polyester | Nylon, Mesh | Polyester | Nylon |
| size | Checked-Large 28-Inch | 29-inch Large Expandable | Carry-on 21 Inch | 22-inch Essential Carry-On | Carry-on 21 Inch | 22-inch Baseline Essential Carry-On |
| weight | 5.3 kilograms | 13.6 pounds | 5.67 pounds | 10 pounds | 5.67 pounds | 9.7 pounds |
| wheel type | Spinner | Spinner | Spinner | Spinner | Spinner | In-Line Skate |
| shell type | Soft | Soft | Soft | Soft | Soft | Soft |
| number of wheels | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
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This is my first Briggs and Riley product. I bought this and the Tumi Voyaguer Super Leger to compare. At two pounds heavier, the sturdiness of this bag gives it the sense of being higher quality though my guess is the Tumi bag uses more advanced materials and would hold up similarly in all but the most extreme cases, i.e. baggage handlers. And unfortunately, if you travel enough, eventually, you will have to check the bag.In my comparison, I packed 5 days worth of clothes including 2 jeans, 2 slacks, 7 shirts, 2 cardigans, 2 sets of workout clothes, heels, short boots, flats, a swimsuit and coverup and my Tumi puffer jacket and I had room to spare. With the handles on the outside, packing was much easier and I was able to make the most out of the interior space. For fun, I put in and additional 10 sweaters and used the expansion feature. It worked like a charm though if you are a small woman, I recommend putting the bag on the ground before compressing it to get more leverage. I was particularly impressed by the ridgidness of the bag while expanded. After years of expanding spinners where the expansion is a cloth zipper that allows the two halves to wobble, this was a nice surprise and added to the sense of quality.I tried out the suiter with two blazers and a shift dress that is tough to pack. The dress was probably more wrinkled in the suiter but the wrinkles were not as deep as they are when I have to fold that dress. The suiter was easier to use than I would have guessed and after some practice, I think I can reduce the wrinkling. The clothes in this section did not take up significantly more space than they would have folded traditionally.My only two gripes about the bag are the wheels and the weight. Weight is just a factor of the sturdiness so I won’t elaborate. The wheels roll very well but they are two different sizes. The wheels along the back are larger than the ones in front which causes the bag to tip forward more easily, especially when loaded. This was B&D’s only mistake since this will cause the bag to tip away from the handles and be unwieldy in several situations. It isn’t worth a star but at these prices, perfection is expected.Overall, I’m probably going to keep this bag over the lighter, more elegant Tumi because of the baseline capacity, the ability to expand, the structure and the suiter.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2018
Size: Carry-On 22-InchColor: NavyVerified Purchase
This is my first Briggs and Riley product. I bought this and the Tumi Voyaguer Super Leger to compare. At two pounds heavier, the sturdiness of this bag gives it the sense of being higher quality though my guess is the Tumi bag uses more advanced materials and would hold up similarly in all but the most extreme cases, i.e. baggage handlers. And unfortunately, if you travel enough, eventually, you will have to check the bag.
In my comparison, I packed 5 days worth of clothes including 2 jeans, 2 slacks, 7 shirts, 2 cardigans, 2 sets of workout clothes, heels, short boots, flats, a swimsuit and coverup and my Tumi puffer jacket and I had room to spare. With the handles on the outside, packing was much easier and I was able to make the most out of the interior space. For fun, I put in and additional 10 sweaters and used the expansion feature. It worked like a charm though if you are a small woman, I recommend putting the bag on the ground before compressing it to get more leverage. I was particularly impressed by the ridgidness of the bag while expanded. After years of expanding spinners where the expansion is a cloth zipper that allows the two halves to wobble, this was a nice surprise and added to the sense of quality.
I tried out the suiter with two blazers and a shift dress that is tough to pack. The dress was probably more wrinkled in the suiter but the wrinkles were not as deep as they are when I have to fold that dress. The suiter was easier to use than I would have guessed and after some practice, I think I can reduce the wrinkling. The clothes in this section did not take up significantly more space than they would have folded traditionally.
My only two gripes about the bag are the wheels and the weight. Weight is just a factor of the sturdiness so I won’t elaborate. The wheels roll very well but they are two different sizes. The wheels along the back are larger than the ones in front which causes the bag to tip forward more easily, especially when loaded. This was B&D’s only mistake since this will cause the bag to tip away from the handles and be unwieldy in several situations. It isn’t worth a star but at these prices, perfection is expected.
Overall, I’m probably going to keep this bag over the lighter, more elegant Tumi because of the baseline capacity, the ability to expand, the structure and the suiter.
In my comparison, I packed 5 days worth of clothes including 2 jeans, 2 slacks, 7 shirts, 2 cardigans, 2 sets of workout clothes, heels, short boots, flats, a swimsuit and coverup and my Tumi puffer jacket and I had room to spare. With the handles on the outside, packing was much easier and I was able to make the most out of the interior space. For fun, I put in and additional 10 sweaters and used the expansion feature. It worked like a charm though if you are a small woman, I recommend putting the bag on the ground before compressing it to get more leverage. I was particularly impressed by the ridgidness of the bag while expanded. After years of expanding spinners where the expansion is a cloth zipper that allows the two halves to wobble, this was a nice surprise and added to the sense of quality.
I tried out the suiter with two blazers and a shift dress that is tough to pack. The dress was probably more wrinkled in the suiter but the wrinkles were not as deep as they are when I have to fold that dress. The suiter was easier to use than I would have guessed and after some practice, I think I can reduce the wrinkling. The clothes in this section did not take up significantly more space than they would have folded traditionally.
My only two gripes about the bag are the wheels and the weight. Weight is just a factor of the sturdiness so I won’t elaborate. The wheels roll very well but they are two different sizes. The wheels along the back are larger than the ones in front which causes the bag to tip forward more easily, especially when loaded. This was B&D’s only mistake since this will cause the bag to tip away from the handles and be unwieldy in several situations. It isn’t worth a star but at these prices, perfection is expected.
Overall, I’m probably going to keep this bag over the lighter, more elegant Tumi because of the baseline capacity, the ability to expand, the structure and the suiter.
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