Sion Softside Expandable Luggage, Dark Grey, Carry-On 21-Inch

I waffled over whether this was a necessary purchase because we have quite a bit of luggage, but I am so glad I took the plunge. I finally realized that packing a large suitcase is just too heavy and unwieldy, not to mention that it just encourages over packing. I considered getting the carry on sized bag, but these days there’s no guarantee you will find room in the overhead compartments and it’s a little too small for my needs anyway. This medium sized bag holds a shocking amount of stuff. I packed for a week long trip and was able to get an entire CPAP machine/ bag, a very large toiletries bag, a pair of shoes, a large raincoat, a week’s worth of clothing plus two hiking poles and souvenirs into this bag without even having to unzip the bag to expand to gain the extra space. I got several compliments on the appearance of the bag. I like to check my luggage anyway, so this being bigger than a carryon is not an issue for me. The wheels seem sturdy and glided over uneven surfaces just fine. This is still new and I’ve only used it once, but I’m already considering getting more pieces from this company for family members or to add on for longer trips. The cost was quite reasonable in my opinion and I’m very glad I didn’t grab something at TJ Maxx like I was considering. They mostly carry hard sided cases, and after reading reviews of luggage in general I decided soft sided is what I wanted as the hard sided is more likely to crack and has no give. There are several pockets for organization. I chose the dark gray color and I’m very happy with it as it stands out at baggage claim easier than black yet seems like it will still show less dirt than a lighter colored bag.

The product was exactly what I wanted for a trip to Europe, but the packaging was dreadful. Although the product suffered no damage, the box it was shipped in literally fell apart at the front door.

This is the second suitcase of this brand and style that I have purchased. I liked the 20″ carry on so well, when I needed something slightly larger, I bought the same one in the 24″. The case is heavy duty and the zippers are robust and feel tough. It wheels nicely, and when expanded you can pack A LOT in there. I can get a weeks worth of clothes, shoes and toiletries in the carry on! The handle is fine, it can be a bit wobbly, but it does not feel cheap or like it is going to break. I like the side handle for heaving it up into the airplane storage- it makes it easy to handle. People are often surprised how heavy my bag is and how easily I can move it with the handle options. I also like that it is nicely balanced- it does not tip over which I HATE in cheaper bags. I have used the heck out of these bags and find, for the money, they are well worth the purchase!!

I was attracted to this Swiss-Gear roll-aboard because I was happy with the SwissGear brand in other products I own, and I liked the nice color selection. The bag seems relatively sturdy. It has compact wheels that are fully enclosed/captured (as opposed to other brands that put the rotating part of the wheels on the outside of the caster, making me feel like there are double the failure points). It does not have an embedded lock, which would be nice to have but is not that big of a problem. I really like the two pockets on the outside — one of them great for travel documents and the other one good for carrying a bag for liquids that is easy to access.What I’m not that thrilled about is the organization of the inside. The pockets don’t provide a lot of useful organization, and the included wet bag that is buttoned to the inside doesn’t make much sense as it seems so natural to put the liquid bag in the outside small pocket.I purchased this bag when it was priced at $95, which is a good value for what you get. Is it my favorite roll-aboard bag? Probably not. But it seems like it will survive a long time, and it has convenient outer pockets. So, I’ll keep it.

eful Sized Collection of Luggage. The Star ratings given are definitely approximate, as I haven’t had a chance to use the various sized suitcases extensively. When I have used them, they have worked well, and the variety of sizes gives useful flexibility. For the smallest one (carry-on), I generally prefer an item with both wheel and backpack strap options. This one does not have the backpack straps. Generally, they are relatively easy to manipulate, and have some useful pockets. I do have a question about long-term durability, and in this, only time will tell.