Briggs & Riley Baseline Spinners

I had purchased a Briggs and Riley wheeled carry-on and overnight bag a number of years ago at a high-end luggage store. When I needed a larger bag, I couldn’t find a match locally. Enter Amazon. They had the exact bag I needed. I’ve done a fair amount of travelling and they still look like new. They’re extremely durable (great zippers and reinforced corners), lots of pockets, easy to manoeuvre and they look classy. They are a bit more expensive, but you’re definitely paying for a high quality product. I doubt I’ll ever need to replace these.

Coming from 13 years of a Tumi 22-inch, 2-wheeled Alpha, was expecting alot of this product, as it is widely viewed as the best in the market. The lifetime warranty is what really convinced me to buy, when there was a sale and got this for $500. Got the 21 inch global model, as I don't want to have to stress in the slightest for dimension checks around the world. Have used for about 15 trips thus far. Positives: Love the room as the handle being mounted outside does make a difference when packing. Compression system is very good. I do worry about how it will hold up, but that is where the lifetime warranty comes in to quell concerns. Good innovation here as it basically takes your packing cubes into compression packs when CX system is compressed. Wheels make for pretty effortless navigation on hard surfaces. Carpet and uneven concrete/asphalt you do have to pull it or risk catching. Seem very sturdy. Side and top hand handles are wonderful and sturdy. Do like the very small top zippered outside compartment at the top. Can keep the smart strap stored in there. Good location. Being 21 inch Global model will never have to worry about measurements at any airport. Smart strap works as advertised with the other checked luggage in BR line. Tumi's was good, this is equal. Negatives: Heavy at 9.9 pounds. This is not ideal, but part of the trade offs in getting a features packed bag I think. Retractable handle. I have been disappointed, it isn't more sturdy. I can feel the play in the handle when I push on 4 wheels. Certainly works well for now, but Tumi has a more solid feel as it is embedded. I have a feeling this will have to be addressed sooner rather than later with the lifetime warranty. The tri-fold garmet holder I haven't figured out yet. Used numerous times and don't really feel it does a great job, but after all I'm sure they debated on the wording. It is "wrinkle reducing" not wrinkle free. Hopeful to try different methods in future as the foam roll bar should be a big plus. One zipper has already fallen off outside, but that could be an anomaly. Overall Great bag, huge space, good innovation with compression system, wheels are sturdy and glide. Really concerns about it lasting are covered by the lifetime warranty. I'm not near a repair center however, which means it will be a pain to get anything done, not painless. Biggest concern and why it isn't 5 stars are the retractable handle, it isn't solid and has play, when pushing on anything but flat hard surfaces, you really feel the play. As it is a lifetime warranty it really should be the last carry on bag I buy.

The Wirecutter recommended this as their 'upgrade pick'. It's expensive but my previous spinner bag had a busted wheel and after a long tour of duty I felt it was time for something new. Something nice. I treated myself to this bag and I'm so glad I did. I quickly added a duffel bag / underseat carryon bag which helpfully fits right on the handles of this 22 inch spinner bag. I can walk around in an airport at a fast pace deftly maneuvering this 4-wheeled wonder through even the busiest terminals. But getting there is only half the fun, what's it like when you get there? This bag is unbelievably well designed with thought given to how to make use of every cubic inch of space. A zippered pouch lined orange for small items. A pocket for travel documents. Room for three hangers of clothing. A large front pocket perfect for my MacBook Air. With all the main supports heavily armored with tough plastic to not only provide protection of the goods inside but also serving to maximize the internal space. It might feel a tiny bit loosey-goosey but this is absolutely to the thing's benefit. The bend-dont-break model makes this an incredibly robust piece of luggage. Able to stand up to the daily abuses of travel even if that travel is an extended period of time. I spent 34 days on the road in the fall 2023 with this Briggs & Riley 22-inch spinner bag and was always grateful to have it as my constant companion on an unforgettable trip.

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There is no doubt you are paying for the quality and workmanship. My only concern is the size. It’s a bit smaller than typical carry ons. I wish i can compare it with the 21” global or sympatico to know if the size difference really matters, but I can make it work. Also, if you’re looking for a lightweight luggage, this might not be for you. However, the overall value for what you paid for is something you won’t regret. Im happy and satisfied, and would highly recommend. Wish BR will offer in Navy colour. Update: Used this luggage on my recent trips, and found the compression mechanism to be great and helpful. The wheels glided smoothly without any struggle, and the body was sturdy and balanced. This luggage added ease to my travel experience. Also realized that the smaller size can even be advantage since a lot of aircrafts now have smaller overhead cabin that will not fit bigger carry-ons. Two thumbs up!